I am the Communications and Information Manager for the Early Years and Childcare Service based at the Dryden Centre. My role is to develop, implement and maintain effective communication, marketing and information strategies across the service.

Within my role I have responsibility for the service Weblog and also solution finder - an online directory of services and solutions for children, young people and families.

I was appointed to my current role in October 2004 but prior to this I have had various roles in Gateshead Council.....in May 1993 I started my journey at the Public Works Department filling various roles from data entry clerk, bonus payments clerk and tea boy. In September 1994 I moved to the former Education Department as a Student Awards Clerk assisting in the process of student grants and school bus passes. In March 2005, I was transferred with Education to the Accounts and Supplies Section where I worked for 5 1/2 years processing orders and invoices for the department.

I moved to the Early Years and Childcare Service in December 2000 and worked as admin officer until I was appointed to my current role.

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