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Mini Course GeneratorFractional Community and Engagement Lead
Jul. 2025
KnowUp.ioDirector
Jul. 2025London Area, United Kingdom
ThingLinkChief Community Officer
Aug. 2023Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Locate InternationalVoluntary Role | Operations, Analysis and Research Team
Dec. 2022 - Jun. 2025United Kingdom
Association for Learning TechnologyCo Chair Association for Learning Technology (Scotland)
Mar. 2021 - May. 2023Scotland, United KingdomDelighted 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.
ThingLinkDirector of Communities and Partnerships
Jan. 2020 - Aug. 2023Responsible 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.
ThingLinkSocial Purpose and Community Manager
Nov. 2019 - Jan. 2020EMEAThingLink'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.
GoogleUK Regional Manager | Google for Education
Dec. 2017 - Jul. 2019Scotland and UK TeamSuccessfully 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.
Think Visual LtdManaging Director | Learning Experiences Designer and Strategist
Oct. 2015GlobalThink Visual Ltd partners with organisations and learning communities across the globe to support digital transition and transformation in education and enterprise, visual learning solutions and learning experience design across all sectors. Design services for monetized courses or self-paced learning experiences in education for hybrid / flexible learning. 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
Apps for GoodApps for Good Ambassador and Expert
Sep. 2015 - Jul. 2019
Highland CouncilICT in Learning Manager
Dec. 2013 - Apr. 2016Inverness, United KingdomThrough 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
The Highland CouncilICT Curriculum Liaison Manager
Dec. 2011 - Jan. 2013HighlandICT 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.
The Highland CouncilHealth Promoting Schools Manager
Feb. 2005 - Nov. 2011HighlandImproving 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 CouncilEducation Projects Manager
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2005Portsmouth, United KingdomDeveloping 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.
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