Analysis of existing collections management systems and functions; development of operational requirements for new collections management system; tendering and system assessment and implementation of new collections management system.

Worked with museums to review archives, libraries and collections and developed ideas to make them relevant, researched and used.

Experience of developing and implementing Strategic and Operational Plans. I was responsible for the development of major policies including Acquisition and Disposal, Human Remains, Collections Care and Documentation. Contributed to Renaissance North West Business Plan in areas relevant to both the Museum and the wider region, in particular programmes which connect audiences and users with collections.I was responsible for the Collections Development Team covering wide variety of roles including conservation, documentation, new media and community engagement working with target audiences across the city.I was responsible for successful applications for funding and subsequent delivery of a range of projects to improve access to collections through documentation, improved storage and interpretation relevant to audiences. This included Collective Conversations, winner of the MLA Inspiring North West Awards 2006 for Innovation. This project brought together audiences, community groups and specialists to explore their knowledge of the collection and issues relating to the Museum's exhibition programme. These conversations were filmed and archived as part of the documentation system as well as broadcast online. I have also managed projects in partnership with other museums within Manchester, nationally with the Petrie Museum, University College London and internationally with the Royal Ontario Museum, Canada.I regularly lectured on the University of Manchester's Art Gallery and Museum Studies Masters programme on topics ranging from policy development, human remains, collections management and digital heritage.

Management of Museum-wide teams and access projects funded through MLA/DCMS Designation Challenge Fund; administration of collections management database and system development.

Key duties and responsibilities: Administration, procurement, design and development of the Museum's collections management system; development and delivery of collections management system and wider network training programmes.

Key duties and responsibilities: Management of curatorial team creating database inventory; staff training; terminology development

Key duties and responsibilities: Creation of a database inventory