Human Factors Engineer/ Ergonomist

To provide practical Human Factors Solutions to problems so that employee’s, employers and customers enjoy a safe, accessible and challenging work environment. To become a Registered Ergonomist and an IOSH Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner.

EMIRATES GROUP (EK), Dubai, UAE.Feb 2004 – Aug 2007
Lecturer: Aerospace Engineering and Management (19 months)
I led courses in Engineering and Management on Btec National and Higher National Diplomas and UAE Degree programmes. I designed course structure, content, teaching methods and assessments in order to effectively evaluate students’ knowledge, skills and behaviours. I delivered courses in a range of styles and methods. I managed a team of part-time lecturers; I evaluated their teaching performance and ensured their assessments complied with UK curriculum. I taught Engineering Science, Occupational Psychology and Leisure Management. I also conducted research on human factors issues with pilots. I worked with Aviation Medicine to create a predictive mathematical model of pilot fatigue to use in flight scheduling.
Training Officer: Crew Training (2 years) I wrote training material and developed ad-hoc training courses for specialists groups. As part of my role a created and launched the Fitness and Nutrition Unit. This involved coaching the crew on healthy lifestyles and providing educational material (50 page booklet). I worked with senior management across a number of departments to write departmental procedures.
Health Club Manager Dec 2002 – Jan 2004
LE MERIDIEN, Dubai, UAE.
As Health Club Manager I was responsible for twenty-two staff, club revenue and operations. I gained valuable managerial experience dealing with staff issues, building teamwork and motivating staff.

Graduate Trainee (Graduate Programme) Nov 2001 – Nov 2002
DEBENHAMS PLC, Head Office, London, UK.
As a graduate trainee I followed a fast track management programme, I was given the opportunity to develop the following skills; strategic thinking, teamwork, problem solving and decision-making. I was responsible for the allocation of half a million pounds of stock weekly to UK and international stores.

Research Scholar: Biomechanics Sept 2000 – June 2001
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, U.S.A.
I studied the mobility of the elderly and patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s. The purpose of the research was to quantify stability and to increase our understanding of the neuromuscular function in order to (i) reduce falls in the elderly (ii) increase the functionality of patients with neuromuscular diseases.

MSc Ergonomics and Safety at Work
CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY, UK. 2006 - 2008
The course consists of 12 taught modules and a research thesis. My thesis project researches the factors effecting decision-making for individuals under performance pressure.
Skills Include: Human Factors Training, Tools: HAZOP, SHERPA, HEART, HFACS, Task analysis and job design, Performance and error prediction, Work load evaluations, Workstation, control and display design, Accident Investigation, Risk and Reliability, Safety management systems.

BSc (Hons) Physics & Sports Science 2:1
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY, UK. 1997-2000

International Baccalaureate Diploma
Stourbridge College of Technology, UK 1994 – 1997

Nine G.C.S.E’s: Two (A*) Six (A) One (B)
Lacon Childe School, UK 1989 – 1994

ILM Certificate in Professional Development for Trainers

Sport: England and GB Volleyball Player U21, 1993 to 2000
After playing for my school and region, I secured a place on the England team and underwent a programme of continual assessment for improvement in fitness, commitment, skill, drive and match performance. Today I play competitive Volleyball and Netball in leagues in Dubai. I maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly.
Art: I paint impressionist and abstract acrylic on canvas.
Travel: I enjoy international travel and always take the opportunity to explore new places. I consider myself a ‘Self Starter’ with the ability to live and work in different parts of the world.