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Biography

I joined the University of Cumbria in 2021 after working at the University of Huddersfield managing the BA (hons) degree in Events Management. I have also taught at the University of Leeds, Manchester Metropolitan University and Sheffield. I have been working, teaching and facilitating training in the events industry for over 25 years: I specialise in the risk management of outdoor festivals and community arts projects, and also work as a stage manager for live music and performance events.

I have a keen interest in cognitive psychology which helps me to assess the behaviour of event attendees and mitigate potential risks. I have attended many training courses in Health and Safety, Risk Management, Counter Terrorism and I am a qualified first aid trainer. I studied my undergraduate degree at Bretton Hall University College of Performing Arts, my first master’s degree in education at the University of Huddersfield and my second master’s degree in Cognitive Psychology.

I am based at Ambleside, where I teach levels 4 to 6 of the Chartered Managers Degree Apprenticeship in the Visitor Economy. I am also programme co-ordinator I manage the course administration and personal tutoring.

Qualifications and memberships

University of Huddersfield March 2011

MA Professional Development School of Education

University of Huddersfield June 2009

Certificate of Education in Higher Education Practice. Pass

Bretton Hall University College of Arts and Education 1995 – 1998

BA (Hons) Arts and Education 2:1

Training and memberships

2019 QA Level 3 Teaching and Assessing First Aid Qualifications

2019 First Aid in the Workplace. Pass

2018 IOSH Pass

2014 Member of the FHEA

2009 Spectator Safety City and Guilds NVQ level 2

2006 Personal Licence (Licensing Act 2003)