Enabling academics to secure and deliver externally funded projects across a wide range of disciplines, and supporting the university's commercialisation strategy and financial sustainability. Assisting in the coordination of projects, including proposal development, project budgets, contract negotiation, management and project oversight, liaising with teams across the University, and delivering training.

BSc (Hons) Professional Management Practice - University of Plymouth
(Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship with CMI)
Dissertation: "Project portfolio analysis and service offer review of the
Contract Research & Consultancy team"

M.A. British & Dutch Studies - University of Oldenburg (Germany)
(integrated M.A. in History / Culture / Politics, Literature, Language, Linguistics)
Dissertation: "The Decline of British National Identity - A cross-national and
intergenerational survey in Scotland and England"

Erasmus Exchange Year - University of Limerick (Ollscoil Luimnigh)
(Irish Studies)

ARMA - Association of Research Managers and Administrators
CMI - Chartered Management Institute

Association of Research Managers and Administrators (ARMA)
Mentoring fellow ARMA members including support in developing skills, confidence and career progression. 'ARMA is the UK’s professional association for research leadership, management and administration.'

Springboard Consultancy
Guest Presenter at personal development sessions, with particular focus on identity, values and assertiveness. 'Springboard is for women who want to take control, become more assertive, increase their confidence & build themselves a more positive attitude in both their work and home lives.'