• What I do, where I work

• At the moment I am working freelance, and am looking for work that is interesting and stimulating, wherever it is. I am extremely interested in exploring and developing learning experiences for families, schools and adults. I am committed working with target audiences to ensure that exhibits, displays, activities and materials meet their needs and interests.

  I am resourceful, creative, and use my initiative. I am an excellent team-worker with good communication skills, both verbally and written.

  My management experience includes
  • 17 years of experience in the development of exhibitions within science centres, discovery centres and national museums including The Science Museum, London; Discover, East London, from concept to reality; Explore@Bristol; The National Maritime Museum; Eureka! The Museum for Children, Halifax; educational outside play-spaces for two schools in collaboration with Creative Partnerships; exhibits especially tailored for a special needs school.

  My educational concept development experience
  • I have developed exhibit content, written content for graphics, educational materials and follow-up materials educational and programmed educational events, for families, schools and adults.

  My academic success and research experience:
  • I have a BA Hons in English and Theatre Studies (1989, Leeds University);
  • I have a PhD (1999; University College London)
  • Research: Sheffield University; NESTA; the British Council in Taiwan.

  My experience of dissemination through training, publications and seminars:
  • Training at the National Science Center, Trinidad.
  • Presentations at conferences: MA conference, ACM conference.
  • Publications for professionals.
  • Publications for children.

Positions

• Creative Director at Discover, East London

• Head of Exhibits at Explore@Bristol

• Project Manager at The Science Museum, London

• Research Fellow at The National Maritime Museum

• Education Officer at Eureka! The Museum for Children