CV

Profile
Experienced social researcher in both commercial and academic settings. Experienced web designer in XHTML and CSS

Education
Doctorate of Philosophy, University of York, (1998) Social Policy and Social Work. Thesis topic: The familial abuse of adolescent girls
Bachelor of Arts, University of York (1991) Sociology

Publications
The sexual abuse of adolescent girls: social workers’ child protection practice, Ashgate, Aldershot, 1999.

Experience
2001-current
Proprietor and Principal Research Consultant, Stewart Kirk Social Research and Evaluation
• Manage multiple large and small-scale social research and evaluation projects for public sector and voluntary sector clients.
• Generate new business for the organisation
• Develop websites for clients
1999-2001
Project Manager, Questions Answered
• Manage social research projects
• Manage fieldworkers
1998-1999
Part-time Lecturer in Social Studies, University of Bradford
• Teach core sociology and social policy modules to undergraduates
• Teach child abuse and child protection options to undergraduates
1996-1999
Part-time Teaching Fellow / Research Assistant, University of York
• Teach core sociology, social policy and politics modules to undergraduates
• Assist on the York Child Care Audit
1988-1998
Undergraduate and Postgraduate student, University of York
1972-1988
Clerical Officer, British Rail (York and Leeds)

Employment History

Education