1. Interior Architectural Designer
College/University Year Course Title Qualification
Nottingham Trent
University
2007-10 Interior Architecture and Design BA Hons Degree
(2:2)
Relevant Content:
Integrated Design Principles: Understand how planning strategies are developed for given building programmes within a
particular architectural envelope; develop/design proposals that consider very specific issues concerning ergonomic needs,
finishes and materials within a focused small scale design project; develop a design plan into a detailed proposal that
addresses the design, detailing, finishing and specification of architectural and interior elements at an appropriate level;
present and debate design proposals through appropriate visual, verbal, written and electronic techniques.
Interior Architecture In Context: An introduction to contemporary and emerging debates in architecture, interior and urban
design locally and globally; consider issues of cultural diversity and their influences on the built environment; exploration of
the meaning of critical thinking and construction of argument and debate.
Professional & Technical Studies: Discover the various types and functions of building elements including foundations,
walls, floors, and roofs. Appreciate the range of building materials, their characteristics and application, services, common
details, fixtures, fittings and fastenings. consolidate and develop appropriate COMMUNICATION methods- in particular, to
assemble a portfolio that will demonstrate all projects works)
Dissertation: History of State Secondary School Design Within Nottingham (1870 to 201)0
Leicester College v
National Design Academy:
2006-07 Interior Art & Design NOCN L- 3
Diploma (Pass)
Relevant Content:
Introduction to the study and practice of analytical and measured drawing, orthographics, model making and the concept of
design language through the exploration of line, plane, space, form and human scale.
Broxtowe College 2001-01 Teacher Training Stage 1 ABC 7306
(Pass)
Relevant Content : -
Getting To Know Your Students; Planning & Managing Students’ Learning; Evaluating the Learning Process & Outcomes,
Developing Marketing Materials
Nottingham Trent
University
1993-96 Certificate in Personnel Management
Foundation Programme (PMFP) IPD
Diploma - Institute of Personnel &
Development (IPD)
IPD Diploma
(Pass)
Relevant Content:
Training & Development – developing your people, Human Resources Management -Recruiting and motivating the right
people, Employment Law – Health & Safety, Dissertation: Managing Change (Local Authority LGR)
South Notts College of FE 1990 - 92 Business/Finance BTEC National
Certificate (Merit)
Relevant Content:-
Finance & Systems, Micro/macro Economics, Business Development, Marketing & Dissemination, Human Resources
 68 Moor Lane, Bramcote Hills,
Nottingham NG9 3FH
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To show true understanding of the relationship interiors within the built environment has on one’s emotional
health and wellbeing; I will capture the essence of a client’s needs and aspirations for their home or office space and
produce design solutions that balance form, functionality and aesthetics.

2. Self Employed Therapeutic Foster Parent
27/07/14-Current Nottinghamshire County Council – Fostering Futures
11/10/11-26/07/14 By The Bridge
27/11/07-10/10/11 National Fostering Agency
Outline Job Role: Provide age appropriate nurturing and developmental care; supervision;
mentoring and advocacy of children/young people (CYP). Negotiate and deliver agreed
individualised therapeutic care plans. Where appropriate, facilitate positive relations with a CYP’s
birth/extended family; ensuring agreed contact arrangements are facilitated. Work cohesively as
part of an interdisciplinary team inclusive of (but not limited to) therapists, psychiatrists, schools,
departments of recreation, social service agencies.. Attend quarterly Looked After Reviews,
Personal Education Plan (PEP) and annual review meetings, therapeutic consultations (when
required); monthly group supervisions (and monthly individual supervision meetings). Ensure
completion of all required documentation and record-keeping, as required by the agency, the
Local Authority and any other regulatory agency's standards and expectations. Undertake all
mandatory training (ensuring a minimum of 35 learning hours annually).
FULL DRIVERS LICENSE Essential
Interior Architectural Designe Career
11/03/04-Current Architectural Interior Designer SAH Architectural Design
Outline Job Role: Meet prospective clients (private homes, Office Space), undertake site
analysis, draw up accurate plans (using AutoCAD, Sketch-up), devise a works specification (use
excel) that make up part of the drawing package. Negotiate fees, outline project terms and
conditions; draft contracts (use Microsoft office word, PowerPoint). Tender requisite trade,
research, materials, fixtures, furnishings; place orders, time management skills crucial. Able to
manage conflict, be creative in problem solving and where required negotiate/agree changes,
ensuring that all service delivery teams kept each other apprised of what they were doing. Manage
expenditure budget, process invoices and track cost. Committed to continuous professional
development to stay abreast technologies, materials, design principles, legislation, regulations.
Personnel - Training & Development Career
30/06/06 – 31/03/07 West Area Learning Facilitator Broxtowe Partnership Trust
07/01/02 – 30/09/04 Associate Director – Training & Development: University of Nottingham
11/2000-02 Programme Development Manager Broxtowe College
03/1997-2000 Training & Development Co-ordinator - Nottinghamshire County
Council (NCC)
04/1989 -06/1996 Personnel Officer NCC
Job Outline (T&D): Co-coordinate, review, and manage all aspects of Training &
Development services; review operational systems - design databases that seamlessly allow
ease of input, booking resources, communication generation, data collation, report
generation; write policy and good practice; line manage a Course Administrator and contract
Trainers; evaluate course (and service) provision, determine quality, viability, value for
money; implement change in line with outcomes from training needs analysis. Develop and
implement marketing strategies that generates interest, assess and secure all resources;
manage budgets. Work on own initiative yet be accountable to senior management
team/advisory committees. .
Proficiencies able to
visualise and
communicate design
concepts; detail
orientated; good research
skills; effective
interpersonal skills; clean
driver’s license
Proficiencies:
Understand the
psychology of attachment
and be empathetically
responsive to verbal and
non-verbal signals which
vulnerable individuals
present with. Advocate
ensuring a CYP’s voice is
heard and they have
support, services
essential to their healing.

3. Job Outline (T&D) Cont’d: prepare lesson plans, course materials, presentations,
deliver ICT, personal skills training; facilitate professional meetings, present at conferences.
Job Outline (Personnel) Central liaison to all employees within the Chief
Executive/County Secretary’s department and external customers, providing a generalist
Personnel recruitment and selection service (e.g.. assist in drafting/proofing job
advertisements, liaise with the marketing team to agree publication dates,
obtain/proof/amend/collate details for information packs, process incoming applications for
short listing, invite candidates for interview, prepare papers for shortlisting panel (sit on
panels when required), issuing contracts, informing Payroll and Superannuation); provide
managers and or employees with clear, concise advise, instruction/interpretation of
corporate guidelines, policy and legislation (e.g.. Health & Safety, discipline, absence
management, harassment, training & development); assist in setting up/maintaining the
corporate computerised personnel database; advise employees on training and resources
available to support their learning.
Volunteered as a mentor to employees experiencing bullying and or harassment in the
workforce and was nominated First Aider.
To be provided on offer of a position
Proficiencies: ability to
use ICT –Microsoft Office
(word, excel, publisher,
PowerPoint) & Personnel
databases; have
accuracy and eye for
detail; highly organised –
able to prioritise
workloads and multi-task
confidently; be pro-active;
effective time
management skills - work
to tight deadlines;
numeracy skills;
confidently communicate
(at all levels), Project
management skills;
understand marketing
strategies,