About Me
I’m currently undertaking a Ph.D. researching Virtual Reality.
I am also an Associate Lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).
25 years of professional experience in visual communication working in print.
Recent projects include 2D/3D computer animation, visual effects, and digital illustrations.
I lived in Thailand for seven years and worked as a teacher.
I returned to the UK to resettle here with my family and have undertaken professional development courses to update and expand my qualifications and skills


Skills:
Teaching: Experience of teaching in Higher education within UWS as well as English, Math, and Science to children in a private school in Thailand. I also have experience as an Education Support Assistant/ Special Education Needs working with classes p1 to p7 within UK schools. I have trained new recruits and updated staff skills within my role as manager in the printing industry. Provided student support for University undergraduates as a teaching assistant and student support roles.
Languages: Native English speaker, with good reading and writing skills, also nearly fluent in spoken Thai.
Communication: Excellent oral and written skills developed over many years’ experience working and dealing with a wide variety of people of different backgrounds and cultures. I am adept at giving presentations and reporting, whether written or oral.
Teamwork: Wide experience of working within a variety of different groups as a team member and as a team leader. I have the skill to integrate into different cultures and roles quickly and effectively.
I.T.: Advanced working knowledge of Virtual Reality, computer games development, 3D professional asset creation, design, and animation as well as graphic design and video production applications. e.g. Adobe CC and Autodesk software.
Diploma in Social Media Marketing
Problem Solving: Efficient problem solver and effective crisis management skills, honed by practical and educational experience. I have skills in task and time management gained through my working and social life. I have developed valuable negotiation and customer care skills in order to meet and exceed clients’ expectations, however unrealistic they sometimes can be.
Employment
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
CELTA TEACHING QUALIFICATION
RUNSHAW
RUNSHAW COLLEGE(LANCASHIRE, UK) 1991
FINE ART ‘Aʼ
ENGLISH LITERATURE ‘Cʼ
CITY AND GUILDS(CERTIFICATES)
ART AND DESIGN INC. COMPUTER GRAPHICS
AND PRODUCT DESIGN
JWC
JAMES WATT COLLEGE (UK) 2011 -2013
HNC EARLY EDUCATION
PDA EDU SUPPORT ASSISTANT
INTERMEDIATE 2 MATHS ‘A’
HIGHER ENGLISH ‘B’
WCS
WEST COLLEGE (PAISLEY, UK) 2013 – 2015
HND VISUAL COMMUNICATION WITH ANIMATION ‘Aʼ
AWARDED -STUDENT OF THE YEAR & GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD
UWS
UNIVERSITY WEST OF SCOTLAND(PAISLEY, UK) 2015 – 2017
BSC(HONS) COMP ANIMATION/ DIGITAL ART
COURT MEDAL AWARD (3RD YEAR )
