I have a BSc Hons degree in Food Technology from Reading University. I went to work for Yeo Valley as a graduate and stayed for 19 years. I worked in lots of different roles at Yeo Valley: Packing Hall Supervisor, Product Development Technologist, Technical Projects Technologist, and finally as the company Packaging Technologist . After unfortunately being made redundant had to have a career rethink so decided to go into education as a Design & Technology Technician at Broadoak Academy supporting Food Technology and Textiles Technology, I did that for 6 years before getting current role as Higher Education Science Technician at UCW in 2018. I was promoted to the role of Technical Demonstrator in 2022.