Senior Consultant

• Sep 2014 - Present

Facilitator

• Jan 2012 - Mar 2017

#chat2lrn took place fortnightly. It was a place where people interested in the topic of Learning who use the social messaging service Twitter can learn from one another. #chat2lrn took place fortnightly. It was a place where people interested in the topic of Learning who use the social messaging service Twitter can learn from one another.

Vice-Chair & Director

• Nov 2010 - 2015

• Voluntary position elected by the membership - held position for 18 months 2010-2012 - was re-elected following semi-retirement in 2014 • The eLearning Network (eLN) is a non-profit, Community Interest Company run by community to benefit the community. • Judge eLearning Awards, LPI Awards, MEDEA Awards • Voluntary position elected by the membership - held position for 18 months 2010-2012 - was re-elected following semi-retirement in 2014 • The eLearning Network (eLN) is a non-profit, Community Interest Company run by community to benefit the community. • Judge eLearning Awards, LPI Awards, MEDEA Awards

Membership Services Manager

• May 2012 - Sep 2014

Associate Consultant

• Nov 2011 - May 2012

Head of Community Development

• Apr 2011 - Nov 2011

*Supported Towards Maturity on transition from public sector funding to self sustainability*Engaged with community, contributing to content and growing membership of Benchmark Centre

Independent

• Nov 2011 - May 2012

Head of Regeneration and Skills

• Dec 2007 - Mar 2011

* Led and matrix managed successful implementation of Govt funded e-learning programme to support informal adult learning. Programme was multi-layered comprising several interdependent projects, complex objectives and a wide range of audiences. * Managed delivery of an innovative and collaborative low budget on-line initiative which is now an on-going, successful and self sustaining service. * Responsible for developing and managing relationships with private sector Learning and Development professionals significantly raising the company profile and credibility with this audience. * Commissioned and published a report for Senior Managers illustrating how effective use of learning technologies can deliver bottom line business benefits. Over 1600 downloads in 6 months. Show less

Assistant Director - Institutional Development

• 2005 - 2007

• Responsible for stakeholder engagement resulting in effective use of technology enabled learning being integral to strategies of partner organisations.• Identified how and where technology could add value to existing provision leading to the successful implementation of targeted e-learning programmes.• Initiated the development of an innovative ‘technology maturity model’ for Further Education providers. An on-line improvement tool based on the model that was used by 89% of Further Education Colleges in England.• Identified opportunities for adapting and transferring successful e-learning initiatives in the Schools Sector to Further Education and Skills resulting in a considerably improved offer to education providers in the FE sector. Show less

Head of Post 16 Advice and Strategy

• 2003 - 2005

• Managed the development and successful delivery of a high profile £4.5m national programme. This complex initiative involved a wide range of projects including a technology enabled L&D programme, websites, e-learning materials and a longitudinal research study which was accredited by the National Office of Statistics. • Grew an extremely successful online community of practice. The number of unique visitors per month to the website increased from 11,000 to 60,000 in the three year period.• Led and managed a team of 24 multi-disciplinary professionals. Reorganised staffing structure by identifying clear role definitions, appointing and mentoring team leaders resulting in a greater focus on key organisational objectives and improved personal accountabilities. Show less

Manager ~ Regional Support Centre

• 2000 - 2003

• Successfully established the JISC Regional Support Centre (RSC) in the East Midlands. The Centre was regarded as an exemplar within the community and many of the systems and structures subsequently adopted by RSCs in all 4 UK countries. • Led a specialist team providing strategic advice and direct support to Further Education and Skills providers across the region on implementation and effective use of technology solutions for organisational improvement. • Established a regional stakeholder group subsequently adopted by the East Midlands Development Agency as being the key e-strategy group for the region Show less

Manager - e-learning Unit

• 1999 - 2000

• Changed the e-learning direction of the College by integrating ICT programmes resulting in a cohesive and coherent approach that added value to learners, employees and increased the efficiency and effectiveness of the business • Implemented an LMS and set up systems and procedures allowing the College to deliver programmes to their learners in the UK and Europe. • Developed and delivered staff development programme on the effective use of e-learning for teaching and support staff. • Changed the e-learning direction of the College by integrating ICT programmes resulting in a cohesive and coherent approach that added value to learners, employees and increased the efficiency and effectiveness of the business • Implemented an LMS and set up systems and procedures allowing the College to deliver programmes to their learners in the UK and Europe. • Developed and delivered staff development programme on the effective use of e-learning for teaching and support staff.

Lecturer, CIM Team Leader

• 1991 - 1998

Lectured in Marketing and Applied Business Econmics. Managed CIM courses in the College Lectured in Marketing and Applied Business Econmics. Managed CIM courses in the College

Lecturer, Team Leader Business and Economics

• 1989 - 1990