About

I am a senior academic with a wealth of experience in curriculum leadership, academic quality assurance, and programme management in both HRM and business-related programmes. I am a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and maintain my own knowledge through contact with employers, People Professionals and through my professional membership.

I have proven expertise in fostering innovation in teaching and supporting inclusive learning environments, in particular with the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) both within the classroom and the workplace. In addition, I draw on my commercial experience in integrating experiential and reflective learning into curriculum design.

I am dedicated to developing high-quality, student-centred education that empowers diverse learners and enhances institutional impact within the higher education sector. I work in partnership with students to provide a supportive learning environment, drawing on my experience and teaching roles working with corporate clients.

Teaching responsibilities

I deliver classes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

• Undergraduate - Comparative International Human Resource Management; Managing the Evolving Employment Relationship
• Postgraduate - HRM in an International Context; Strategic Employment Relations; Technology Enhanced Learning and Development; Advanced Diversity and Inclusion; Developing Professional Practice.

I also supervise Masters level dissertations and Doctoral level research, both DBA and PhD. 

Professional interests

1. Artificial Intelligence usage in the workplace, specifically in Discipline and Grievance practices
2. Employment Relations and Discrimination
3. Human Resource Management
4. Academic and Professional Skills Development, particularly in emerging technologies

Research interests

I am currently undertaking research around the use of Artificial Intelligence in relation to the Discipline and Grievance practices to support management understanding. This is expanding to other areas of the HRM function and I am also working with the Learning Technologists to understand the implications for students going into the workplace.

I am also writing a paper based on my doctoral thesis focusing on the use of theoretical synergy in research.

Membership of professional bodies

1. Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD)
2. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Education, University of Birmingham
• MA in Human Resource Management (top up), Coventry University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Coventry University
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Educational Professional Practice, Coventry University
• BA (Hons) French Studies, Linguistics and Spanish Studies, University of Wolverhampton

Recent conferences

• Coventry University Research Centre GLEA Seminar: Delivering inclusive learning experiences in HE: experiences, developments and challenges 25^th May 2018
• Society for Research in Higher Education 6-8^th December 2017 Conference working paper on ‘Using and Experiential team building activity to promote postgraduate students’ social integration and professional skills development’.
• RAISE Conference 8^th September 2016 Paper on ‘Student Engagement in Course Review and Curriculum Design: A Case study at Coventry University’.
• 8^th Annual International Conference on Global Studies: Business, Economic, Social and Cultural Aspects, 18-21 December 2014, Athens, Greece  Conference: ‘The Role of Feedback on Corporate Programmes and the Impact for Higher Education A Case study at Coventry University’
• RAISE Conference 15^th September 2011 Poster Presentation on the Engagement of Students in recruitment for the London 2012 Olympics
• 5^th Annual International Conference: Business and Society in a Global Economy, 19-22 December 2011, Athens, Greece Conference: ‘Benefits of Volunteering For Students: A Case Study at Coventry University’

Experience in industry

My professional background is rooted in the private sector, where I have developed expertise through roles in both warehousing and logistics, as well as positions with chartered surveyors. In these administrative roles, I managed a variety of responsibilities, including sourcing agency workers, providing essential supporting policies and documents, and deputising when required.

Throughout my career, I have gained valuable experience in recruitment, engagement, and people management. My roles have often involved hiring processes, fostering employee engagement, and implementing effective training and development practices. These responsibilities have allowed me to build a strong foundation in supporting team growth and operational efficiency within diverse working environments.

International experience

I have previously worked on Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) experiences at Coventry University and continue to support colleagues here at the University of Derby to engage with these experiences to support students.

I work closely with our collaborative partner in Greece for the MSc in HRM programme to ensure consistency in delivery and comparative learning experiences.  In one of my roles as an external examiner, I review assessments and delivery for a collaborative partner in Malta. 

Additional interests and activities

Current Activities/Links with Industry

I am passionate about exchanging knowledge with both students and corporate clients which I am able to facilitate in my work with the Executive Education Team. I am currently working on the Rolls-Royce Leadership Development Programme, where I deliver a range of topics from high-performance working cultures, through to leadership and organisational transformation. Being able to engage and explore current challenges provides a wealth of knowledge and experience which I share with my students.

In addition, as the CIPD Lead for the Business School, I actively engage with the local CIPD Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire branch to explore current HR practice and engage with contemporary issues with People Professionals from across the region. I actively encourage students to engage with the local branch activities and develop their networks to support them in their career development.

CIPD Book Chapters

• Co-author of the ‘Improving Organisational Performance’ chapter within the CIPD Intermediate level series of textbooks, People and Organisations.
• Co-author of the ‘Delivering and Facilitating Learning’ chapter within the CIPD Designing, Delivering and Evaluating Learning and Development textbook aimed at level 7 students.

In the media

• Press Release on the London 2012 Olympic Project for the MA in HRM programme (released in July/August 2011).