Graduate Tutor (Lecturer and PhD candidate), Northumbria University, Newcastle
Currently, I am a Graduate Tutor (Lecturer and PhD candidate) in Marketing at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University. I have previously held Associate Lecturer posts at Newcastle Business School, Sunderland Business School, and various North East colleges.
I have worked in design and marketing at management level in several industry sectors including; not-for-profit, low carbon/zero emissions engineering, military and aerospace engineering and cosmetics.
I am interested in consumer behaviour, particularly in personal finance management, spending, and savings habits. Branding and communications are also a personal interest, having designed and implemented several rebranding/branding activities for SMEs in industry. I am passionate about design and creativity in the workspace and beyond.
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