Grid Learning is a company that specialises in the development and delivery of Internet based learning resources and iOS / Android Apps.The key product is GridClub at www.gridclub.com - a unique and inspiring learning adventure for children aged 5-12 years. Using games and videos, education and entertainment is combined to make learning more inspiring for our younger generations. We work with schools, libraries, local authorities, homes and many other organisations involved in teaching and learning.2012-present: Managing Director; responsible for overall performance of business, staff management and partnership strategy.2006-2012: Director of Business and Partnership Development; development of relationships with key stakeholders at school, local authority and regional levels to maintain and improve service delivery and business growth.

Joined the senior GridClub management team in 2003.Commercial strategy and business development. Worked with key stakeholders at the Department for Education, C2K (Northern Ireland), SEED (Scotland) on future business models for the GridClub project. Project and staff management through the implementation of new systems.Partnership Management - worked with network of schools, Local Authority and Regional Broadband Consortia to develop and integrate virtual learning platforms and multimedia digital resources into classroom teaching. Developed relationships with key stakeholders to improve and develop Channel4 services to schools.

Business and Partnership Development: Partnership Team management across a network of local authority schools and libraries to integrate and develop the delivery of digital learning content via a virtual learning environment including school based training and support: Midlands; London and South West Grid for Learning.

Learn Premium Website - delivery of multimedia web based digital learning resources for schools.Maintaining and developing key stakeholder relationships with schools, local authority and Regional Partnerships to support and develop new business opportunity for Guardian Education.

Project Manager – Microsoft Anytime Anywhere Learning ProgrammeProject managing a £1.2 million project for ICL Education / Fujitsu involving the development of mobile learning in schools.Project Manager – BEON – Bristol Education Online ProjectDevelopment of digital learning resources in collaboration with the University of Exeter.Consultancy – ICL / Regional Broadband Consortium (RBCs)Development of digital learning resources and integration into virtual learning platforms at RBC regional levels. Managing a partnership programme for ICL with commercial content providers.