I set up as a self-employed consultant in April 2005 and together with 2 other ex-colleagues established VMG Associates. I have responsibility for finance and project management.

My most recent consultancy work has included, delivering various management training courses for first line and middle managers, designing leadership programmes and designing a Community Involvement Guide for the police as part of their diversity development.

Recently appointed - taking up duty at the start of December. This is a governance role and involves 2.5 days per month on average

During this period I worked in a strategic role within the public sector leading a number of HR & Learning Project teams. The projects were implemented across a workforce of 50,000 and involved leading discussions and negotiations with directors, stakeholders and unions.

I researched and designed new management training material for face-to-face delivery and distance learning courses. Delivering face-to-face training at various locations around the UK specialising in the management of change.

I managed teams of 8 - 12 people involved in clerical work for London based employers and self employed customers.

I conducted PAYE audits of large group employers and suspected fraud cases. Conducting interviews with directors, employees and ex- employees.