About
I have held a variety of professional geography-related roles over 32 years with consulting engineers and in two national mapping agencies. I'm a Chartered Geographer and a Director of the Association for Geographic Information.
Preferences
- Location: Southampton
- Availability: daytime, evening, in person and online
- Key stage: KS5
- Themes: GIS
Current or most recent role
I am a Senior Product Manager at Ordnance Survey. This involves maintaining a deep understanding of requirements and designing the products and services that will help improve society, the environment and the economy.
Previous experience
As a RGS Chartered Geographer Assessor, I regularly advise and coach colleagues on how to develop their Chartered Geographer applications.
Why I want to become a Professional Ambassador
I feel privileged by the opportunities that I've had in my career and I'd love to be able to inspire and enthuse the next generation to pursue and practise geography.
Types of activities
- Talking about current job and career pathway
- Attending a careers fair
- Running activities about my career sector and the opportunities available; talking about what geographical skills I use at work and how geography is used in the 'real world'
- Inspiring young people to choose geography
- Classroom based activities or working with small groups of students to talk about career options
- Visits to place of work
