Experience

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  The Green Transportation & Logistics Company

  • Christchurch, Dorset

  • Founder

    • Oct 2019 - Present
    • Christchurch, Dorset

    Inspiring and nurturing a nationwide network of 'Community Logistics Hubs' to cut the cost of home delivery services, help build community cohesion and support a rapid transition to 1.5degree lifestyles.To support our mission we provide zero-carbon delivery services across the Urban Dorset Conurbation and neighbouring New Forest (Hampshire) areas; Mobile Cycle Maintenance Training, Repair, Training, Repair & Renovation Services and a range of consultancy services such as: Personalised Travel Planning and Cargo Cycle Route Mapping/Auditing Services.

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  The Dorset Green Living Project

  • Christchurch, Dorset

  • Ambassador

    • Oct 2019 - Present
    • Christchurch, Dorset

    The aim of this one-year pilot project is to engage groups of neighbours to work together to reduce their carbon footprint whilst saving money on their bills and building stronger local communities.

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  Cycling Without Age

  • Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset

  • Tri-Shaw Pilot

    • Oct 2018 - Aug 2021
    • Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset

    Taking elderly care home residents out for rides to Hengistbury Head and along the Seafront to feel the wind in their hair!

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  Cargo Cycle Services

  • Christchurch, Dorset

  • Project Development Coordinator

    • Sep 2019 - Jul 2020
    • Christchurch, Dorset

    Deliveries : Hire : Taxis : Tours

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  Bournemouth Borough Council

  • United Kingdom
  • Government Administration
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Passenger Transport Officer

    • Nov 2012 - Oct 2018

    School/Social Care transport for children with Special Educational Needs

  • Passenger Transport Coordinator

    • May 2005 - Nov 2012

    School/Social Care transport for children with Special Educational NeedsUse and development of Geographical Information Systems for route planning, mapping, visualisation, analysis & communicationDatabase administration and Information managementScheduling and Operational support for Travel EscortsIncident handling, investigation, reporting and resolution

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  Dorset Council

  • Dorchester

  • Independent Member - Local Access Forum

    • Nov 2014 - Jun 2017
    • Dorchester

    Dorset Local Access Forum (DLAF) member for Dorset Cyclists Network; an independent body established through the 'Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000' and supported and co-ordinated by Dorset County Council.Advising government at all levels including Dorset's county, borough and district councils and numerous other organisations and bodies on local and national access issues. The Forum represents a range of local interests concerned with improving public access, from walkers, horse-riders, cyclists, horse carriage drivers, 4X4 users, people with disabilities, young people, farmers, foresters, conservationists, public health bodies, tourism organisations, and public transport teams.

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  Dorset Cyclists Network

  • Christchurch

  • Volunteer

    • Dec 2012 - Jun 2016
    • Christchurch

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  CHRISTCHURCH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

  • Christchurch

  • Volunteer

    • Sep 2007 - Dec 2012
    • Christchurch

    Travel & Access Theme Champion 2011-12Travel & Access Action Group Acting Chair 2010-11Travel & Access Action Group Vice Chair 2008-10

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  Wessex LETS

  • Boscombe LINK

  • Volunteer/Committee Member/Treasurer

    • May 2004 - Sep 2007
    • Boscombe LINK

    Wessex LETS is part of an international network of Local Exchange Trading Systems. See: http://www.letslinkuk.net/ Transformed a plot of unused garden into a Garlic Production Powerhouse with the Wessex LETS Fruit and Veg Growing Project using the same concept adopted by the River Cottage Landshare Team. Traded produce with other members. Attended residential training course at The Centre for Alternative Technology, Powys, Wales: http://www.cat.org.uk/Attended monthly committee meetings and served as Treasurer for about a year.

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  Royal Bournemouth Hospital

  • Bournemouth

  • Travel Co-ordinator

    • Aug 2002 - Apr 2003
    • Bournemouth

    Hospital Travel Plan Project:Staff Parking ReviewCar-Sharing Database implementationSouth West Ambulance Service Patient Transport Project