I have a passion for early-stage business ideas and enjoy working with start-ups or existing organisations to implement innovative concepts. I have worked in the UK and internationally across corporate (telecoms, mining, tech), government and not-for-profit sectors as well as being the founder of several start-ups.I am currently the founder of Chronicle Digital Storytelling and the inventor of the Chronicle Memory Box; an age-tech product that allows people to preserve personal memories by linking audio stories to printed photographs.I blend practical experience with the necessary business skills to understand, assess and deliver outcomes. In particular, I have skills across strategic planning, business case development, project management, business development and organisational change management. I combine creative thinking with the skills, drive and business experience to implement innovation. I have worked at all levels including board positions.I also have specific skills and experience in economic development and regeneration including place-shaping, tourism, inward investment, and business capacity development. The impact of IoT digital tech on local economies is a current area of focus.Some of my achievements include: - Chronicle Digital Storytelling start-up selected for BT's Global Research and Development Innovation Showcase for innovative technologies that BT feels are relevant to the future of business and society- Co-developed an innovative crowdfunding model for Economic Development to support digital creatives that was awarded a Premier's Award by the West Australian Government- Developed & commercialised a new consumer retail product from concept to high-street in 6 months- Livepad41, a community engagement, visualisation & analysis tool used as part of a showcase exhibit for a Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Perth- Developed the first open access e-learning gateway for SME's to support Economic Development- Developed the first mobile enabled e-card kiosk - implemented by the London Science Museum
Listed skills include Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Change Management, Economic Development, and 39 others.