Experience

The Data Place

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partnership Lead

  • Dec 2017 - Present



Brilliant Working (previously Plymouth Cowork)

• Plymouth, United Kingdom

• Owner

  • May 2013 - Feb 2022

  Providing consultancy services around growing businesses to create & support workplaces that attract and maintain top talent. Recent client work includes (all UK unless noted otherwise): -The Data Place - Consultant December 2017 - Present (https://thedata.place/). Pursuing market, partnership and funding opportunities. - THINQTANQ – Co-founder & Manager July 2013 – Aug 2016 (http://THINQTANQ.co.uk). Identified a market need, wrote business plan, and developed the interest for a coworking space, opening new business premises in March 2014. Managed space: provided social media support and outreach, created articles about new ways to work, increased membership from original 10, to over 60 people who have purchased memberships. Organised special events and monthly networking meetings. - Emergent Research: SME Research Project (USA), February 2016 (http://emergentresearch.com) Conducted interviews of SMEs in the UK for a privately-commissioned study on success factors and the role of technology in growing SMEs. Research was conducted following guidelines and within a tight timeframe. - Plymouth City Centre Company: BID Business Plan, Nov 2014 – Feb 2015 (http://www.citycentrebid.co.uk) Assisted PCCC Manager in writing the new Business Improvement District 2015-2020 Business Plan to ensure concerns of local businesses were addressed. New BID Plan was successfully approved by member businesses, Mar 2015. -GAIN: Consulting services, Nov 2012 – April 2013 (UK) Developed website content and strategy for GAIN, the Growth, Acceleration and Investment Network (http://www.gaininbusiness.com/), a partnership between Plymouth University, Plymouth City Council and Tamar Science Park. Content included regionally-relevant resources and funding available for start-up businesses. Show less



Plymouth Wayfarer

• Plymouth, United Kingdom

• Owner

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

  Writing articles to promote delightful local Plymouth and South West businesses, food, events, and walks from an American perspective. Writing articles to promote delightful local Plymouth and South West businesses, food, events, and walks from an American perspective.



University of Plymouth

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Management and Strategy Graduate

  • 2010 - 2011



Stillwater Sciences

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development and Marketing Director

  • Apr 1996 - Jul 2010

  During 10 years as marketing director, worked directly with the President to implement the strategic growth of the company, and direct the preparation of all company funding proposals and marketing material. • Researched key markets and segments for development, strategy and partnership opportunities. • Led internal company initiatives including updating strategic business development plans and led their implementation. • Conceived, developed and implemented marketing programs, messages, and materials. Other Business Management Responsibilities: • Designed new office spaces for both headquarters and satellite offices during rapid company growth to foster collaboration and communication, whilst maintaining existing company culture and values. • Responsible for assessing, recruiting, and hiring professional and administrative staff. • Oversaw corporate office management: supervised administrative staff, coordinated administrative and professional activities to support projects. Show less



Pacific Hydro Consulting Group, Inc.

• Alameda, California

• Regulatory Analyst, Co-Owner

  • 1989 - 1995

  Prepared and reviewed regulatory permit applications, provided regulatory information services, and compliance analyses for hydroelectric power utilities throughout the US. Created an on-line regulatory library and update service for clients. Led the effort that won the company 'Working Woman Magazine/Apple Computer Small Business Solutions 1990 Contest Winner – Pacific Hydro Consulting Group". Prepared and reviewed regulatory permit applications, provided regulatory information services, and compliance analyses for hydroelectric power utilities throughout the US. Created an on-line regulatory library and update service for clients. Led the effort that won the company 'Working Woman Magazine/Apple Computer Small Business Solutions 1990 Contest Winner – Pacific Hydro Consulting Group".