Qualifications I have

I've got loads of qualifications in different areas as I've had several careers throughout my life. I'm an NNEB qualified Nursery Nurse, have a BTEC in Electronic Engineering, I'm a Prince2 Project Manager, have the full MSP qualification in Programme Management, I'm a Master Practitioner and certified trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy™ and Hypnotherapy, have a Diploma in Hypno and Psychotherapy, hold qualifications in a variety of other alternative therapy techniques including crystal healing. I also hold the MCSJ Higher Diploma and the Level 1 and 2 Art Clay Instructor Certificate. I have a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design which I gained in 2011. I hold the Rio Grande PMC Certification and I hold Metal Clay Masters Registry Level IV. I also have the City & Guilds 7407 Stage 1 Further Education Teaching qualification.

People I have been

I worked with children in day nurseries and schools for about 10 years in my early life. I did a stint in the City of London as a field service engineer, the only girl in a group of around 90 male engineers. I've been a project manager for around 20 years and my background is in customer service and call centre management. I also teach NLP, Hypnotherapy and Time Line Therapy™ and ran a therapy practice in Cambridge for five years.

People I am now

Retired - and busier than ever. Director of Education, Teacher and Webmaster for MCSJ. Director of the Metal Clay Academy. Head of European Ad Sales and regular contributor to Metal Clay Artist Magazine. Mum to Darryl. And Saul Bell Design Award finalist in the metal clay category for 2011 and winner in the metal clay category of the Bead Dreams Competition in the US and the British Bead Awards 2011. My work has also been pubished in numerous books and magazines and I write regularly for Making Jewellery Magazine.