Career History

June 2004 – Present
Faculty Medical & Health Sciences, University of Auckland
Director, Learning Technology Unit

Established srategic direction for elearning within the Faculty
Established an elearning project round and worked with LTU staff to develop appropriate project management processes
Overall responsibility for project selection, instigation and successful completions
Actively promoted elearning through showcase events, provision of academic support and through being proactive with Heads of Schools and Associate Dean Education
Developed productive working relationship with central university elearning Design and Development Group
Established a research record and formed strong relations with significant Faculty researchers
Active member of central university Teaching and Learning Technology Committee, Faculty Education Committee and Faculty Information and Technology Committee

May 2004 – January 2005
The Werry Centre, University of Auckland
Instructional Designer

Instructional designer and developer for Government funded teaching resource
Worked with subject matter expert to design and develop a multimedia teaching resource for child and adolescent mental health
Worked with Pearson Educational on book and CD production

November 2003 – May 2004
Manukau City Council, Client Services
Internet Analyst

Analysed and met the Council’s content management requirements
Established strong relations with Communications Unit for council web development
Established strong relations with PeopleSoft team to ensure synergy with wider council initiatives
Documented and advised on Council compliance with central government meta data requirements
Requested by Manukau Water to project manage their web development
Acknowledged for expertise in project management, research and analysis

January 2003 – November 2003
Catchment Planning Division, Manukau City Council
Internet Analyst

Responsible for designing and delivering online presence for catchment planning processes and documentation
Designed and built website and liaised with network services to establish server space
Liaised with council staff to source appropriate information
Liaised with counil staff for quality assurance and accuracy of information

February 2001 – December 2002
Tafe College New Zealand Ltd.
Head of Computing and Multimedia

Managed the development and delivery of NZQA level 3 and 4 computing and multimedia units across three campuses
Taught computing and multimedia skills to level 3 and level 4 students
Ensured compliance with NZQA moderation requirements across three campuses
Commended during staff reviews for organisational skills, work ethic, focus and commitment to teaching

August 1999 - December 2000
University of Edinburgh Management School
Publishing Officer

Responsible for helping to develop the School’s World Wide Web policy
Formative role in the adoption of online learning within the School
Project member for the development of a new corporate identity for the School
Built and maintained a research portal for MBA students
Established a publishing committee to effectively manage production of print and electronic materials at the School

January 1998 - August 1999
Clear Print Ltd.
Self Employed

Contract Consultancy and Development

January 2007 - March 2007
Northern District Health Board Support Agency Ltd.
Mental Health Workforce Development Programme

CD Development, Assessment and Management of Risk to Others, Train the Trainers Programme

December 2006 - February 2006
Department of Occupational Therapy,
Auckland University of Technology

March 2005 - December 2005
ELearnings Asia Pacific, Auckland Uniservices Ltd,
Auckland University

2007

British Office of Government Commerce

Project Management in Controlled Environments (Prince 2), Foundation Examination

2002

New Zealand Qualifications Authority