Adaptavist

Channel Partnerships Manager

The Adaptavist Group

Coast Vinyl

Alongside my full-time career, I also run a second-hand vinyl business, which grew from a passion and hobby to a profitable 'bricks and mortar' shop.

I hired and manage one employee who manages the day to day running of the business, allowing me to focus on my career. During the Covid-19 pandemic I have shifted the business model from a high street retailer to online to overcome the restrictions and decline in footfall.

Founder & Owner

Totara Learning

In my role as  Channel Partner Manager, I managed and developed a portfolio of over 60 channel partners across the EMEA region; identifying, recruiting and onboarding new partners in strategic markets.

I ensure effective product knowledge and updates are delivered to sales, technical and marketing teams amongst the network, and facilitate Channel Partner feedback to continuously improve processes.

Highlights include:

• Grew the partner network by 30% during the last 3 years, recruiting and onboarding organisations in key markets of UK, Benelux and GCC countries 
• Recognised as the top-performing Channel Partner Manager across a global business
• Host and facilitate the annual global partner conference for c120 attendees, as well as other national events

Channel Partner Manager, EMEA

WelTec

In this role I provided advice and guidance on identifying and using Learning Technologies in online and distance education. I created engaging courses on Janison Learning Management System for a series of topics, as well as managing departmental projects using the Mahara ePortfolio System for student assessment.

eLearning Trainer

The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

Working on a contract basis, I was hired on a fixed-term contract to develop and facilitate courses in Moodle virtual learning environment, delivering training to adult learners from teaching and training backgrounds.

eTutor (contractor)

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu

Working for New Zealand's largest school, I advised on the identification and use of Learning Technologies in online and distance education, including course development processes for LMS.

I implemented the training and development programme for Desire2Learn Learning Management System project, created online courses that covered eSafety and eLearning and project managed the students’ Connectivity programme.

I was also a speaker at conferences on Connectivity initiatives.

Senior eLearning Advisor

LexisNexis

Leading the eLearning development programme, I delivered training to legal professionals in online legal publishing databases. I also developed and managed the social media presence for the organisation.

Total Solutions Trainer

Flexible Learning Network

I product managed the Mahara open source ePortfolio system that is used across New Zealand and the school sector hosted version of Mahara, My Portfolio. I also project managed eLearning and multimedia projects including Agriculture ITO and Ministry of Health.

Educational Technology Advisor

JISC Regional Support Centre South East

I advised  post-16 educational institutions in the South East on eLearning strategies to improve organisational & learning cultures.
Organised and hosted the annual Learning & development conference.

e-Learning Advisor

I am a results-driven Learning & Development professional, an experienced trainer and Channel Partner Manager with 20+ years’ experience in the corporate and academic sectors. 

I have a strong background in account management and business development, complemented by an entrepreneurial venture running a successful record shop. I pride myself on my stakeholder management, workflow coordination and relationship building skills in fast-moving environments.

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