Head of I.T

• Jul 2022 - Present

Embley has implemented an ambitious digital strategy and sees technology as a key component in the education it provides to its pupils. This is recognised in our Apple Distinguished Schools status. As Head of I.T I help the school achieve its vision for integrated, impactful learning and teaching which is enhanced through effective technology. The school has a well developed network as well as a large number of PCs, servers and a wide range of different software. My team and I run… Show more Embley has implemented an ambitious digital strategy and sees technology as a key component in the education it provides to its pupils. This is recognised in our Apple Distinguished Schools status. As Head of I.T I help the school achieve its vision for integrated, impactful learning and teaching which is enhanced through effective technology. The school has a well developed network as well as a large number of PCs, servers and a wide range of different software. My team and I run an efficient and effective network across the school. I am responsible for providing technical support to ICT systems including desktops, tablets and servers operating on a wide range of platforms including Windows, MacOS and iPadOS. In this role I am responsible for the development and installation of the school’s core network systems and line management of the I.T Team.

Senior I.T Technician & Learning Technologist

• Oct 2018 - Jul 2022

Wedding Videographer/Photographer

• Apr 2000 - Present

* Wedding Videographer/Photographer * Post production & processing of photographs using Photoshop CC & Lightroom CC * Post production of video using Final Cut Pro X,Motion,Compressor & Adobe Encore. * Wedding Videographer/Photographer * Post production & processing of photographs using Photoshop CC & Lightroom CC * Post production of video using Final Cut Pro X,Motion,Compressor & Adobe Encore.

IT Team Leader/ILT Coordinator/Apple Administrator

• Jun 2017 - Oct 2018

• Coordinated the work of the IT/AV Technicians and any interns or apprentices working in the team. This included managing working hours and support rotas, ensuring special events and lettings are supported as required (whether during the day or evenings /weekends), monitoring the Help Desk throughput and workload, allocating tasks, running team meetings and generally ensuring the smooth running of the team. • Assisted with the management and execution of development projects and major… Show more • Coordinated the work of the IT/AV Technicians and any interns or apprentices working in the team. This included managing working hours and support rotas, ensuring special events and lettings are supported as required (whether during the day or evenings /weekends), monitoring the Help Desk throughput and workload, allocating tasks, running team meetings and generally ensuring the smooth running of the team. • Assisted with the management and execution of development projects and major service delivery projects as directed by the Director of Information and Planning. • Assisted with the production of the annual budgets, including helping end-users to spec their requirements for capital investment. • Assisted with procurement, and be the holder of the IT credit card. • Ensured that business-critical systems associated with security, backups and the safeguarding of students are monitored and maintained at all times. • The first port of call for staff or external customers who have concerns about the provision of IT Support or complex support requests. • Ensured a prompt and efficient response to any system outage or warning alert, and to ensure that support available from suppliers is exploited to the full. • Represented the IT team in routine planning meetings • Managed the working environment of the IT Office and server rooms in accordance with the College’s Health and Safety Procedure. • Ensured that IT/AV equipment deployed around the college is maintained and supported, and that asset databases are kept up to date.

IT Office Manager

• Dec 2016 - Jun 2017

I coordinated the work of the IT/AV Technicians and any interns or apprentices working in the team. This included managing support rotas, ensuring special events are supported as required (whether during the day or evenings/weekends), monitoring the Help Desk system, allocating tasks and generally ensuring the smooth running of the team. I ensured that business-critical systems associated with security, backups and the safeguarding of students are monitored and maintained at all times. I… Show more I coordinated the work of the IT/AV Technicians and any interns or apprentices working in the team. This included managing support rotas, ensuring special events are supported as required (whether during the day or evenings/weekends), monitoring the Help Desk system, allocating tasks and generally ensuring the smooth running of the team. I ensured that business-critical systems associated with security, backups and the safeguarding of students are monitored and maintained at all times. I was the first port of call for staff or external customers who have concerns about the provision of IT Support or complex support requests. I deputised for the IT Manager in management meetings when requested, and in the weekly Task and Finish group as a matter of routine. I also managed the working environment of the IT Office and server rooms in accordance with the College’s Health and Safety Procedure.

ILT Coordinator/Apple Administrator

• Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

The core aim of this role was to develop technology awareness and skills within the college and to promote good use of ILT to enhance and enrich teaching, learning and assessment. To promote and protect the College’s reputation within the College itself and within the wider community. · To monitor the skills of staff and students in the effective use of IT, and devise, and provide, regular training, demonstrations and guidelines to help raise skill levels across the college. · To… Show more The core aim of this role was to develop technology awareness and skills within the college and to promote good use of ILT to enhance and enrich teaching, learning and assessment. To promote and protect the College’s reputation within the College itself and within the wider community. · To monitor the skills of staff and students in the effective use of IT, and devise, and provide, regular training, demonstrations and guidelines to help raise skill levels across the college. · To seek out and promote within the college, the sharing of good practice in the use of technology in teaching, learning and assessment. · To keep up to date with the latest technologies, ideas and experiences by liaising with colleagues in other institutions, attending network meetings and industry show-case events. · To help staff to build technology into their schemes of work and lesson plans. · To promote a culture of curiosity, excitement, experimentation and innovation surrounding all aspects of IT within the college. · To liaise with IT Support and MIS to ensure that desirable ILT tools and technologies, and the platforms to support them, are understood, planned for and implemented in a timely and effective way. To contribute to the development of college policies regarding e-Learning, e-Safety and other related policies and procedures.

Apple Mac/AV Administrator

• Jul 2013 - Jun 2016

*Day to day management of the apple mac devices and server equipment, software deployments, peripheral equipment and new developments * Giving formal training on IT/AV Software and equipment to staff and students * Preparation of materials for marketing, including still photos and video capture processing and editing * Support for music and drama performances, college marketing and similar events, Including the safe rigging and operation of lighting, video projection and sound… Show more *Day to day management of the apple mac devices and server equipment, software deployments, peripheral equipment and new developments * Giving formal training on IT/AV Software and equipment to staff and students * Preparation of materials for marketing, including still photos and video capture processing and editing * Support for music and drama performances, college marketing and similar events, Including the safe rigging and operation of lighting, video projection and sound equipment * Advise on and manage the selection and development of the college's AV resources as required * Assist in the routine operation of the college computer systems including backup system, printer supplies, virus removal, disc copying ect * Organising software, equipment resources, manuals and other documentation * Providing and maintaining adequate documentation of all procedures for which I am responsible * Working within the IT/AV Services team and as part of it, providing practical support for all IT and AV systems to staff, students and external lettings and required, including MIS, Windows and Mac systems * Deputise for the IT Manager in their absence * Providing IT/AV Support to staff on external visits

Senior AV Technician

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

*Day to day management of the apple mac devices and server equipment, software deployments, peripheral equipment and new developments * Giving formal training on IT/AV Software and equipment to staff and students * Preparation of materials for marketing, including still photos and video capture processing and editing * Support for music and drama performances, college marketing and similar events, Including the safe rigging and operation of lighting, video projection and sound… Show more *Day to day management of the apple mac devices and server equipment, software deployments, peripheral equipment and new developments * Giving formal training on IT/AV Software and equipment to staff and students * Preparation of materials for marketing, including still photos and video capture processing and editing * Support for music and drama performances, college marketing and similar events, Including the safe rigging and operation of lighting, video projection and sound equipment * Advise on and manage the selection and development of the college's AV resources as required * Assist in the routine operation of the college computer systems including backup system, printer supplies, virus removal, disc copying ect * Organising software, equipment resources, manuals and other documentation * Providing and maintaining adequate documentation of all procedures for which I am responsible * Working within the IT/AV Services team and as part of it, providing practical support for all IT and AV systems to staff, students and external lettings and required, including MIS, Windows and Mac systems * Deputise for the IT Manager in their absence * Providing IT/AV Support to staff on external visits

Senior AV Technician

• Apr 2008 - Jun 2012

*Day to day management of the apple mac devices and server equipment, software deployments, peripheral equipment and new developments * Giving formal training on IT/AV Software and equipment to staff and students * Preparation of materials for marketing, including still photos and video capture processing and editing * Support for music and drama performances, college marketing and similar events, Including the safe rigging and operation of lighting, video projection and sound… Show more *Day to day management of the apple mac devices and server equipment, software deployments, peripheral equipment and new developments * Giving formal training on IT/AV Software and equipment to staff and students * Preparation of materials for marketing, including still photos and video capture processing and editing * Support for music and drama performances, college marketing and similar events, Including the safe rigging and operation of lighting, video projection and sound equipment * Advise on and manage the selection and development of the college's AV resources as required * Assist in the routine operation of the college computer systems including backup system, printer supplies, virus removal, disc copying ect * Organising software, equipment resources, manuals and other documentation * Providing and maintaining adequate documentation of all procedures for which I am responsible * Working within the IT/AV Services team and as part of it, providing practical support for all IT and AV systems to staff, students and external lettings and required, including MIS, Windows and Mac systems * Deputise for the IT Manager in their absence * Providing IT/AV Support to staff on external visits

IT/AV Technician

• Oct 2006 - Apr 2008

* Organise software, equipment resources, manuals and other documentation * Maintained network and server equipment * Provide IT/AV support on external visits * To keep up to date with IT and AV hardware and software products and developments within the industries * Recording use and generation of reports on condition and location of equipment * Preparation and duplication of materials, including TV recordings of college events and performances for exam evidence and marketing… Show more * Organise software, equipment resources, manuals and other documentation * Maintained network and server equipment * Provide IT/AV support on external visits * To keep up to date with IT and AV hardware and software products and developments within the industries * Recording use and generation of reports on condition and location of equipment * Preparation and duplication of materials, including TV recordings of college events and performances for exam evidence and marketing purposes * Supporting the Drama Performances and Dance Exams