Experience

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  Hampshire County Council

  • Hampshire

  • Project Manager

    • Nov 2018 - Present
    • Hampshire

    The Cook in Your Kitchen pilot project was initiated by the local social enterprise group Taste not Waste. The year long pilot has been funded and supported by New Milton Town Partnership and Hampshire County Council. The funding has enabled a team of Home Cook Consultants to work in the homes of families and individuals in the New Forest and surrounding, areas. They have provided help, advice and practical skills in reducing household food waste, weekly shopping bills and encouraged the preparation of healthy, home cooked meals.

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  Jane Austen Detectives

  • Hampshire

  • Founder

    • Jan 2014 - Present
    • Hampshire

    Jane Austen Detectives' mission is to create a platform for people who want to discover more about Austen's life and her literary work.Our aim is promote the work of Jane Austen to people who still read her work today. We want to create a community of contemporary Austen-inspired writers, artists and illustrators; all of whom share a passion for Austen's romanticism and satirical writing. We aim to share this work with those who are passionate about Austen, and those who are just discovering Austen.Jane Austen Detectives' mission is to create a platform for people who want to discover more about Jane Austen's life and her literary work.

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  New Forest District Council

  • Hampshire

  • Writer and Recipe Developer

    • Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
    • Hampshire

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  Timeless TV

  • Hampshire

  • Managing Director

    • Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
    • Hampshire

    Timeless TV is a small company involved in several multi-platform projects. This includes both a literary website and other television projects. We work collaboratively with production and technology companies including US/French Planet Group Entertainment.

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  New Forest District Council

  • Hampshire

  • Food and Nutrition Consultant

    • Sep 2014 - Dec 2016
    • Hampshire

    Conducted and facilitated healthy eating cooking classes across the New Forest (Hampshire) in Sure Start Children's CentresDeveloped and planned of a healthy eating programme for parents and childrenCreated and formatted a Healthy Eating resource manual for families Provided recipes, manuals, recipe books, promotional materials and visual aidsConducted assessments for individual family needs

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  Milton Keynes College

  • Hampshire, UK

  • Lecturer in Hospitality and Catering

    • Sep 2011 - Jun 2014
    • Hampshire, UK

    - Head of Hospitality and Catering Department (HMP Winchester Education Department)- Taught City & Guilds Level 1 Catering and Hospitality to 19+ learners- Assessor of City & Guilds course work and examinations- Internal verifier of City & Guilds course work- Curriculum and course development and lesson preparation- Maintained and managed budgets

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  The Manchester College

  • Hampshire, UK

  • Lecturer in Food and Hygiene

    • Sep 2008 - Aug 2011
    • Hampshire, UK

    - Teaching National Open College Network Award (NOCN) to 19+ learners- Prepared and assessed NOCN curriculum course work- Assessor for NOCN course work- Internal verifier for NOCN course work- Managed and maintained budgets

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  Christchurch Food and Wine Festival/ Christchurch Educational Trust

  • Christchurch, Dorset

  • Food and Nutrition Educator (Freelance)

    • May 2005 - Jun 2010
    • Christchurch, Dorset

    Annual children's healthy cooking workshops incorporated into the Food & Wine Festival's programme- Six week cooking programme for fathers and their children- Planned, organised and executed all events- Created and formatted a cooking resource manual/ recipe sheets for participants- Provided recipes, manuals, recipe books, promotional materials and visual aids- Compiled a recipe book of the group's recipes

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  Hachette Book Group

  • London

  • Nutrition Consultant

    • Oct 2008 - Oct 2008
    • London

    Food Consulting Editor on a children's food book for Hachette Books

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  Milton Keynes College

  • Hampshire, UK

  • Lecturer in Food and Hygiene

    • Apr 2005 - Aug 2008
    • Hampshire, UK

    - Taught National Open College Network Award (NOCN) to 19+ learners- Prepared and assessed NOCN curriculum course work- Assessor for NOCN course work- Internal verifier for NOCN course work- Managed and maintained budgets

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  Bonacia Ltd

  • Peterborough, UK

  • Author

    • Nov 2007 - Jun 2008
    • Peterborough, UK

    Author of 'The Student Cookbook: Healthy Eating the essential guide' aimed at college and university students

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  Bender Richardson White

  • London

  • Food and Nutrition Consultant

    • May 2006 - May 2006
    • London

    Nutritional Consultant and Editor for a children's series of six 'Healthy Eating' books.

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  Highbury College

  • Hampshire, UK

  • Lecturer in Food and Hygiene

    • Dec 2003 - Mar 2005
    • Hampshire, UK

    - Teaching Open College Network Award (OCN) to 19+ learners- Prepared and assessed OCN curriculum course work- Internally verified OCN course work- Managed and maintained budgets

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  Organix Brands Ltd

  • Dorset, UK

  • Consultant

    • May 2000 - Aug 2001
    • Dorset, UK

    Created press releases to promote a new children's organic food products to GMTVArranged press coverage and distributed press releases to magazine publishing houses

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  Neate Publishing

  • Hampshire, UK

  • Author

    • Nov 1999 - Oct 2000
    • Hampshire, UK

    Author of 'A Basic Encyclopaedia of Food' for Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum

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  Minotaur Pictures Inc.

  • London, UK

  • Writer (Freelance)

    • Apr 1997 - Apr 2000
    • London, UK

    Created and developed a children's cooking programme in association with Morley Williams and Minotaur

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  Pritchitts - a Lakeland Dairies Company

  • Wales, Midlands, London, UK

  • Food Presenter

    • Sep 1998 - Jun 1999
    • Wales, Midlands, London, UK

    Demonstrated and promoted the company's new food product lines at wholesale catering exhibitions, private events for hoteliers, restauranteurs and catering companies nationwide

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  Channel 5

  • Hampshire, UK

  • TV Presenter

    • Sep 1997 - Jun 1998
    • Hampshire, UK

    - Weekly presenter on Channel 5's 'Espresso' morning programme with Tony Kerner, Pattie Caldwell and a variety of celebrity guests- Consumer testing and nutritional analysis on a range of food products and appliances- Planned and organised segment items, food visuals and pack shots to camera- Created recipe and nutritional information for viewers

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  The Chewton Glen Hotel

  • Hamsphire, UK

  • Food and Nutrition Consultant

    • Nov 1995 - Apr 1998
    • Hamsphire, UK

    - Developed and implemented the 'Wellness' programme throughout the hotel- Produced resources: training manuals,menus and recipes for the kitchen, restaurant and health spa- Nutrition education presentations to Michelin Star chefs, restaurant, waiting and health spa staff- Developed needs assessment and evaluated practices for further training- Demonstrated healthier cooking techniques through demonstrations to chefs- Formal presentations to invited guests advertised through the Chewton Glen's magazine and press

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  ITV Studios

  • Hampshire

  • TV Presenter

    • Sep 1995 - Dec 1995
    • Hampshire

    - Weekly cooking presenter on the 'Houseparty' programme- Presentation of food, nutritional and topical items- Cooking presentations to camera- Planned and organised segment items, food visuals and pack shots to camera

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  The Age

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Freelance Journalist (Food and Nutrition)

    • Nov 1994 - Aug 1995
    • Melbourne, Australia

    - Weekly features and articles on food and nutrition for The Age's 'East' publication- Created, tested and compiled original recipes to be featured in weekly feature articles - Interviewed and conducted research for articles

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  Box Hill Institute

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Lecturer in Catering and Hospitality Management

    • Sep 1994 - May 1995
    • Melbourne, Australia

    - Lectured to first and second year apprentice chefs and hospitality management students

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  British Gas Business

  • Southampton, Isle of Wight, UK

  • Home Economist

    • Mar 1989 - Sep 1994
    • Southampton, Isle of Wight, UK

    Weekly broadcasts and cooking on commercial and BBC radio programmesCooking demonstrations to consumers and caterersManaged departmental budgets and preparation of reportsFormal presentations to community groups, charities, schools/ colleges and welfare agenciesEstablished educational links with schools and catering colleges throughout the southern region Organised, planned, promoted and executed events for charities, women's groups, catering colleges, schools,manufacturers and food companiesConducted British Standard Baking Tests; writing reports and liaising with manufacturers.Resolved consumer complaints and advising Older/ Disabled consumers Produced reports for social services, housing authorities and welfare agencies

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  Isle of Wight Radio

  • Isle of Wight, UK

  • Radio Presenter (Food and cooking)

    • Sep 1990 - Aug 1994
    • Isle of Wight, UK

    Twice weekly 'live' cooking broadcasts on Isle of Wight Radio with Alex Dyke, Bill Padley and Justine Field'On air' discussion and 'phone-ins' covering food topics and recipesLive cooking roadshowsDeveloped food and cooking programme segments Created recipe material for audiences

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  BBC

  • Southampton, UK

  • Radio Presenter (Cooking)

    • May 1989 - Nov 1991
    • Southampton, UK

    Presenting regular ' live' cooking programmes in the BBC Radio Solent kitchen with Gethan Jones and Bill Buckley.'On air' discussion covering food topics and recipesDeveloping food programme segments Creation of recipe material for audiences

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  Iceland Foods

  • London, UK

  • Home Economist

    • Oct 1988 - Feb 1989
    • London, UK

    Created appliance sales through different marketing strategies Co-ordinated and trained sales personnel on new product linesAdvised consumers on microwave and food safety queriesResolved consumer grievances on food and appliancesPromoted the company through radio broadcasts on BBC Radio Solent

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  Avila College

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Secondary Teacher

    • Sep 1984 - Mar 1987
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Secondary teacher of Home Economics, History and Textiles for Years 7 -11. Responsible for the preparation of course work, curriculum and assessment.Teaching courses, counselling students, setting tests/ examinations, conducting appraisals. Liaison with students, parents regarding courses and career advice. Participation in curriculum development, school in-service, liaison with subject and level co-ordinators