2018 - 2024
Course InstructorUniversitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) - Barcelona, EspagneIn 2018 I was looking for a new teaching challenge and wanted to explore the world of online learning platforms.
Since then, I have managed a virtual classroom of up 50 students at La Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (Open University). I enjoy motivating my students to achieve their goals and improve their English, related to their chosen degree subject, IT.
I use Moodles, the Google suite, video upload via LangBlog and a vibrant noticeboard to support and encourage my learners.
2006 - 2021
In-Company Business English CoachFerrer Pharmaceuticals - Barcelona, EspagneIn 2006 I was looking to develop my training skills and give them an extra dimension.
I moved from Bristol, UK to Barcelona, Spain and combined my love of different cultures and business coaching skills and became a Business English Coach.
2019 - 2021
In-Company Business English CoachTalent Clue - Barcelona, Espagne
2019 - 2019
In-Company Business English CoachPrivalia - Barcelona, Espagne
2014 - 2015
In-Company Business English CoachSanitas - Barcelona, Espagne
2011 - 2012
In-Company Business English CoachBanco La Caixa - Barcelona, Espagne
2006 - 2010
In-Company Business English CoachAXA - Barcelona, Espagne
1998 - 2006
Training & Development ManagerNatWest - Bristol, Royaume-UniOn returning from my world tour, I felt the desire to further develop my training skills and continue to build my ability to help business people through coaching.
I began my role as a Training & Development Manager, which involved delivering sessions ranging from technical computer-based training to behavioural soft skills, to groups of up to 30 delegates, from regional managers to cashiers. I developed my coaching skills, providing in-branch coaching sessions.
1996 - 1997
Telesales RepresentativeANZ - Melbourne, AustralieAs a compliment to my initial career development in Training and Coaching, I decided to further strengthen my life experience and interpersonal skills by travelling the world from April 1996 - April 1998.
During this time I lived and worked in Melbourne, Australia, where I learned to adapt to different cultures, both within business and life.
1994 - 1996
Training OfficerBRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY - Bristol, Royaume-UniThis is where I got my first taste of helping business people to improve their skills. I ran induction training for groups of new entrants which began my lifelong passion for Training and Coaching.
1990 - 1991
Insurance OfficerNatWest Business - Bristol, Royaume-UniI gained my first steps into the business world, when I achieved a place on the Accelerated Management Training Scheme. This gave me a varied insight into how the corporate world worked and a strong interest in making things better.