Graduated from Leicester Polytechnic in 1991 with Contour Fashion BA Hons. 27 years’ experience in the Lingerie and swimwear industries, both in the UK and China. Designed for a large number of High street and online retailers including Top Shop, Figleaves, Ann Summers, Knickerbox, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Primark, Urban Outfitters. Design Manager at Shadowline. Worked with Far East manufacturers and suppliers in China and Thailand. Was the Design Manager for Charnos, Lepel and Lepel London brands from 2015-2017. Became a senior lecturer in the Contour Fashion department at DMU in 2018.