Peter Atkinson Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

• Work closely with subject matter experts, developers, designers and project managers to design and develop engaging digital learning content and activities for Open University modules.
• Apply knowledge of learning design principles, pedagogy and learning theory when advising academics and editing their material.
• Ensure module materials enable students to develop appropriate study skills, digital literacy and employability skills.
• Coordinate the delivery of multimedia assets and translate academics' ideas into briefs for graphics and interactive media developers.
• Edit learning materials to ensure complex ideas are communicated clearly to students.
• Review module materials to ensure they are accessible and inclusive for all students.

London

• Commissioned new textbooks, new editions and digital resources for higher education and schools.
• Developed our long-term publishing strategy and vision.
• Managed an extensive forward programme and backlist of titles that brought in close to £1m of annual revenue.
• Identified opportunities for new resources, sought out authors to produce them and built strong working relationships with subject experts.
• Provided feedback and support to authors, from proposal and draft stage through to publication.
• Ensured high standards and quality in the editing, reviewing and development of resources to meet user needs.

London, United Kingdom

• This role combined elements of commissioning and development across a wide range of subjects, including politics & IR, business, planning and sociology.
• Worked closely with colleagues across Editorial, Production, Marketing and Sales.
• Commissioned textbooks in planning, urban studies and real estate.
• Commissioned and developed titles in A-level Politics.
• Led the development of various bestselling textbooks across politics, business and sociology. Included in-depth manuscript development and overseeing the design process.
• Attended conferences at the UK and abroad.

London, United Kingdom

• Worked closely with colleagues across Editorial, Production, Marketing and Sales.
• Helped draft EPFs by researching competitor texts, carrying out market research and compiling sales figures.
• Created peer review questionnaires, identified and contacted suitable reviewers, and collated feedback.
• Undertook detailed manuscript development work.
• Wrote briefs and liaised with designers to produce original and marketable textbook covers.
• Proposed ideas for text designs and produced creative back cover and web copy.

London, United Kingdom

• Updated manuscript submission guidelines on the SAGE Journals website using HTML editors.
• Updated Excel spreadsheets and a Global Peer Review Database.
• Verified peer reviews using Publons and ScholarOne.
• Carried out content analysis of a set of journals.
• Recorded details of contracts with journal editors in a spreadsheet.
• Liaised with editorial and IT staff in person and over email (Outlook) in a busy office environment.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Responsible for teaching seminar groups and lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Developed, delivered and presented innovative learning, teaching and assessment materials.
• Managed courses on, and developed learning materials for the University’s virtual learning environment, Canvas.
• Communicated with academic and administrative staff to ensure the smooth running of modules.
• Responded promptly to student queries in person and over email.
• Marked and provided feedback on student essays and other assessments.Modules taught on:- Baroque and Classical Music: History and Analysis (first-year undergraduate module, seminar leader). - Romantic and.

• Responsible for leading group workshops and individual tutorials to assist undergraduate students with English language skills, study techniques and interpretation of feedback.
• Proofread student essays for English language errors.
• Developed presentations and exercises for improving essay writing and language skills.
• Reported to and worked with the senior academic writing advisor.
• Assisted in the design of and participation in short classroom scenario training videos for teaching staff.

• Responsible for teaching seminar groups and lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Developed, delivered and presented innovative learning, teaching and assessment materials.
• Communicated with academic and administrative staff to ensure the smooth running of modules.
• Responded promptly to student queries in person and over email.

United Kingdom

• Member of the Publications Committee: discussed the publication of the RMA’s journal and monograph series.
• Responsible for writing, commissioning, editing and proofreading content relating to music in higher education for the RMA’s online Student Blog.
• Contributed to the successful organisation of conferences and study days, while working in teams. Liaised with attendees, timetabled sessions, prepared budgets and dealt with the promotion of events.
• Chaired the RMA Student Committee, for which I prepared reports to present to the RMA Council.
• Took minutes of committee meetings.
• Wrote reports of the Association’s conferences for publication in their newsletter.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Welcomed customers, sold and provided pre-booked tickets, and directed visitors to their seats.
• Provided excellent face-to-face customer service.
• Sold refreshments and CDs.
• Operated the venue’s cloakroom.
• Ensured health and safety procedures were adhered to.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

• Communicated effectively with students and members of the public to provide information and advice.
• Led tours of the University and the surrounding areas.
• Distributed leaflets and other promotional materials.
• Carried out questionnaires.
• Worked within a small team to provide a high standard of service.

Postgraduate Certificate, Online And Distance Eucation, Merit

Studied technology-enhanced learning: foundations and futures.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Musicology (Music History)

Activities and Societies: • Published research in a renowned peer-reviewed journal. • Presented research at conferences across the UK and.

Master’S Degree, Ma Music, Distinction

Bachelor’S Degree, Bmus Music, First Class

Activities and Societies: -Accompanist for the University of Sheffield Singers' Society -Wrote for the the University's newspaper, Forge.

High School

A Levels: Music (A), French (A), Computing (A), Music Technology (A) GCSEs: 6 A*, 4 A, 1 B (including A in English Language and Mathematics)