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Throughout the development of my business I have striven to ensure a number of principles:

1. Always think creatively (and laterally)
2. Be pragmatic where appropriate
3. Never take on more than you can manage
4. Be flexible

I hope that I have achieved these aims most of the time and please do ask me for references.

My work has now covered a wide range of clients and areas of specialism, but the main elements of my work have primarily been concentrated on the analysis of collection needs.

This has included:

• Surveys
• Audits
• Grant applications
• Building specification evaluations
• Conservation workshop design and specifications
• Expert interview support
• Teaching
• Analysis of problems

This has involved me working with other agencies and individuals and has often led to the development of new approaches. In many ways the taking-a-step-back position has suited my working style and I know that I work well with people and can encourage and enable big changes in organisations.

So, to look in more detail, I have:

• Completed Conservation Management Plans for Heritage Lottery Fund applications
• Carried out surveys of whole collections
• Carried out surveys of small, discrete collections
• Devised tailor-made survey databases
• Provided conservation specifications
• Analysed problems with buildings and storage areas
• Designed (in detail) conservation workshops
• Specified conservation equipment
• Sourced and specified packaging for a wide range of collection formats
• Advised on environmental monitoring programmes
• Designed disaster plans
• Produced guidance policies and compiled strategies
• Researched and produced training programmes
• Presented lectures to a wide range of participants
• Produced presentations for senior management and politicians