1983 - 1984
teaching assistantBristol SEMERC - Bristol, Royaume-UniAssisted teachers in demonstrating various technological aids for physically and mentally handicapped students.
1984 - 1985
trainee computer programmerAlum Software - Bristol, Royaume-UniLearnt Basic and machine code. Helped in developing educational software for the BBC micro system. Primary use in schools at that time.
Demonstrated the software in schools and prisons to small groups of students.
1985 - 1987
clerical officerDepartment of employment - Weston-super-mare, Royaume-UniClaims officer and enquires clerk. Assisted in special projects where mass unemployment had occurred. invaluable experience in learning conflict resolution.
1987 - 1989
Computer sales consultant (Northland area)Cylex company - whangarei, Nouvelle-ZélandeTravelling sales representative for the Northland area of New Zealand. A large territory that subsisted of mainly agricultural clients. Sales positions in general test your people skills and although a hard job, many lessons were learnt.
1990 - 1994
Die cut managerAuckland Packaging - Auckland, Nouvelle-ZélandeResponsible for five staff and the daily running of a die cutting section in a box manufacturing company.
1995 - 1999
Specialist in Invalidity benefitsDepartment of Work and Income - Auckland, Nouvelle-ZélandeResponsible for assessment and entitlement to benefits. Worked closely with doctors and social workers in determining the severity of their condition.
1999 - 1999
English teacherEikaiwa Fleming - Saitama Shin Koshigaya, JaponTaught students of varying ages.
Kindergarten through to high school.
Adult general classes, business and test preparation
1999 - 2014
Headmaster, Founder and CEOGee Corpoaration - Tokyo, JaponFounded two conversation schools in Tokyo and Chiba. Employed around 10 staff both foreign and Japanese. Designed and developed an original curriculum that was highly regarded in the areas we resided. We Serviced a customer base of approximately 400 students. Gained experience in management, teaching, curriculum development. Probably I had completed sufficient work for an MA in Education. Qualifications generally don't matter so much to me. I only value how knowledge can be applied.
2015 - Actuel
FounderNCG English - Bournemouth, Royaume-UniFreelance English teacher online and MBA admissions consultant.