Experience

ThingLink

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Community Officer

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Director of Communities and Partnerships

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2023

  Responsible for key strategic partnerships for technical integrations, cross-marketing and co-sell. Management of communities across social media platforms and adoption. Case Studies and How-to Guides as well as supporting customers in their own uses. Designer of the new ThingLink Certified Creator Course and other courses to follow.

• Social Purpose and Community Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

  EMEA ThingLink's Social Purpose and Community Manager is an exciting new role to help grow ThingLink’s partner and education community in the UK and EMEA region through large-scale education initiatives and partnerships that help enhance learning and teaching using smart visual learning and mixed reality technologies.



Locate International

• United Kingdom
• Public Safety
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Voluntary Role | Operations, Analysis and Research Team

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  United Kingdom



Think Visual

• United Kingdom
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director | Learning Technologist & Strategist

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  Global Think Visual partners with organisations and learning communities across the globe to support digital transition and transformation in education and enterprise, visual learning solutions / eLearning approaches across all sectors. Working either independently or as a Certified ThingLink Partner. Since 2016 I have advocated and consulted widely on all aspects of education, new pedagogies, technology and staff development. I have worked with an impressive portfolio of clients on a wide… Show more Think Visual partners with organisations and learning communities across the globe to support digital transition and transformation in education and enterprise, visual learning solutions / eLearning approaches across all sectors. Working either independently or as a Certified ThingLink Partner. Since 2016 I have advocated and consulted widely on all aspects of education, new pedagogies, technology and staff development. I have worked with an impressive portfolio of clients on a wide variety of national and international projects. Edufuturist of the Year Award 2020 Masters Degree Module: Inclusive Digital Technology - May 2019 Google Cloud Fundamentals - August 2018 Chrome Deployment Specialist - August 2018 Google Cloud Certified G Suite - February 2018 AODocs / Revevol Certified Trainer - August 2017 G Suite for Education Certified Trainer - June 2017 and December 2018 Google Apps Certified Administrator - June 2015 & June 2017 Google Education Trainer Skills Assessment Certificate - May 2017 Google Apps for Education Certified Educator Fundamentals and Advanced - October 2015 / Feb 2018 Highland Council Procurement Processes Level 1 & 2 - 2014 IBM /SOCITM Top Talent National Leadership Award - 2013 PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner - 2012 ITIL V3 Practitioner - 2012 BCS Certificate Information Security Management - 2012 Highland Council Quality Award - E-Safety Strategy - 2010 Highland Council Co-operative Learning Academy - 2010 Highland Council ECS Leadership Award - 2009 Child Exploitation and Online Protection Ambassador - 2008 Scottish Education Award - Making a Difference - 2006 Dip H.E Health Improvement and Promotion. Health & Wellbeing Education - 2005 Show less



Association for Learning Technology

• United Kingdom
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co Chair Association for Learning Technology (Scotland)

  • Mar 2021 - May 2023

  Scotland, United Kingdom Delighted to be officially appointed as the Co-Chair with Joe Wilson, City of Glasgow College. The Association for Learning Technology (ALT) is an independent charity and the leading professional body for Learning Technology in the UK. Since 1993 we have represented individual and organisational Members from all sectors including Further and Higher Education and industry. As Learning Technology has become a fundamental part of learning, teaching and assessment, we provide recognition… Show more Delighted to be officially appointed as the Co-Chair with Joe Wilson, City of Glasgow College. The Association for Learning Technology (ALT) is an independent charity and the leading professional body for Learning Technology in the UK. Since 1993 we have represented individual and organisational Members from all sectors including Further and Higher Education and industry. As Learning Technology has become a fundamental part of learning, teaching and assessment, we provide recognition and accreditation for all with a professional interest in Learning Technology. Show less



Google

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• UK Regional Manager | Google for Education

  • Dec 2017 - Jul 2019

  Scotland and UK Team Successfully cultivated productive relationships with Technology Partners, Managed IT Service Providers, Vendors, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Education Scotland and Scottish Government. Developed a country wide digital culture and ecosystem that supported the exponential growth of Google for Education in Scotland, training educators and creating Google Certified Trainer Groups, events and Lighthouse Reference Schools. Successfully developed resources that show… Show more Successfully cultivated productive relationships with Technology Partners, Managed IT Service Providers, Vendors, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Education Scotland and Scottish Government. Developed a country wide digital culture and ecosystem that supported the exponential growth of Google for Education in Scotland, training educators and creating Google Certified Trainer Groups, events and Lighthouse Reference Schools. Successfully developed resources that show new technologies (E.g Devices and Apps) ‘products to pedagogical practice’, translating new products and features to demonstrate their purpose to educators and central staff teams. Increased market awareness, adoption of G Suite for Education and year on year growth in sales of Chrome devices. Show less



Apps for Good

• United Kingdom
• E-learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Apps for Good Ambassador and Expert

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2019



Highland Council

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• ICT in Learning Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Apr 2016

  Inverness, United Kingdom Through a large scale two year consultation I developed an ICT in Learning Strategy (Including staff development strategy) which drove the direction and vision for ensuring all 220 schools in Highland and the education department (4K Employees) as a whole successfully move to Technology Rich Environments. I developed the (now globally recognised) Highland Chrome Pilot and the use of Chromebooks in a 1 Device per pupil model, alongside a range of technologies in learning. Implementation of a… Show more Through a large scale two year consultation I developed an ICT in Learning Strategy (Including staff development strategy) which drove the direction and vision for ensuring all 220 schools in Highland and the education department (4K Employees) as a whole successfully move to Technology Rich Environments. I developed the (now globally recognised) Highland Chrome Pilot and the use of Chromebooks in a 1 Device per pupil model, alongside a range of technologies in learning. Implementation of a Staff development plan to shift organisational culture to embrace new technologies including 29 Technology Coaches. An original Glow Mentor in 2008, Apps for Good Ambassador and Digital Schools Award Scotland Validator More information here - Highland Chrome Pilot Case Study Show less



Highland Council

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• ICT Curriculum Liaison Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Jan 2013

  Highland ICT Curriculum Liaison Manager for The Highland Council, Education service, responsible for developing the ICT in Learning Strategic Action Plan. Service Delivery Liaison and Lead for E-Safety & Cyber Security. As well as embracing new technologies and devices (including mobile) in learning and teaching I also support the ongoing refresh of existing hardware, development of secure wireless networks (GSX Compliant) software, exploration of BYOT and Guest Access.

• Health Promoting Schools Manager

  • Feb 2005 - Nov 2011

  Highland Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Learning Communities by managing the service provided by the Health Promoting Schools team. Ensuring compliance (and beyond) with of the Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007. Developing the Health and Wellbeing strand of Curriculum for Excellence by delivering multi-agency training and developing resources to support learning. Health and Wellbeing Policy and Guidance development with partner agencies. Co-ordination and… Show more Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Learning Communities by managing the service provided by the Health Promoting Schools team. Ensuring compliance (and beyond) with of the Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007. Developing the Health and Wellbeing strand of Curriculum for Excellence by delivering multi-agency training and developing resources to support learning. Health and Wellbeing Policy and Guidance development with partner agencies. Co-ordination and delivery of multi-agency training for Health Improvement topics. Conducting bi-ennial research to establish baseline levels of Health and Wellbeing amongst Highland's population of children and young people and strategies for improvement. Leading on Highland strategies such as Substance Misuse Prevention and Education, Internet Safety and Responsible Use, Violence Against Women (education) Staff Health and Wellbeing, Childsmile and Your Choice (joint health improvement iniatives). Sexual Health and Relationships Education (SHARE) Trainer for Teachers. E-Safety guidance, support and consultation for emerging issues with social media / online environmets for staff, parents and carers, children and young people. Providing training locally, online and presentations at a national level in partnership with the Scottish Government.



Portsmouth City Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Education Projects Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2005

  Portsmouth, United Kingdom Developing from an initial concept a referral / support service for pupils in Portsmouth Secondary Schools. The service supported young people to make a successful transition. The focus was to increase the numbers of young people who went on successfully to further education, training and employment reaching certain targets as set by the UK Government. Developed strategies for inclusive education and outdoor learning.