· Proven record of exceptional research and evaluation skills.

· Highly accomplished report writing and presentation abilities to a professional standard.

· Ability to articulate and communicate clearly at all levels.

Created the winning design for the development of the Neighbourhood IIII Co-Housing Design competition (Located at http://www.donaldshaw.com/ecovillage/), which was presented to conferees at the East Coast Cohousing Conference in Newtown, Pennsylvania, November 20-22, 1998.

Courses taken include: Urban Analysis and Design Resolution, Sustainability: Form & Process, and Sustainable Tourism, as well as self-led acquisition and presentation of the use of Adobe PhotoShop 4 for Urban Design proposals. Course work produced was very well received by lecturers and held up as an example for other students.

Studied as an exchange student for one year through the Educational Foundation for Foreign Study. Received accreditation and High School Diploma from H.V.Jenkins High School, USA, as well as gaining intimate knowledge of the Swedish language and Scandinavian culture.

Was a member of the YECT steering group whose aim was to "promote, develop, and arrange funding for the creation of a Sustainable Environment Centre in the city of York". Remained actively involved throughout the brief history of the Trust, the accomplishments of which included identifying and negotiating a site for the Environment Centre, and submitting a successful bid for funding to the UK National Lotteries Charities Board. Awarded £288,000 (approximately $460,800 US), construction of the Centre began in July of 1998.

Realised the ambition of travelling around the world. Travelled extensively in the countries of India, Nepal, Thailand, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and America, as well as visiting Indonesia, Fiji and Hawai’i. Previous travels also include North Africa and most of Europe.

Worked as a self-employed artist/craftsman, producing decorative, domestic and architectural ceramics, in Raku, Salt-glaze and Reduction Stoneware. Personally responsible for all aspects of the business, including formulation and maintenance of a working business plan, book-keeping and accounts, production and sales of ceramics, as well as sourcing of selling outlets and venues.

Conference held under the banner of the Urban Design Alliance and promoted as part of the Royal Town Planning Institute’s 1998 Yorkshire Conference Series. Focus on community participation in the process of design and redevelopment.

Acted as student facilitator for a workshop group comprised of both students and practising professionals.

Prepared workshop materials for use in this interdisciplinary forum exploring design opportunities within the city of Leeds.

Business course with focus on self-employment, covering Selling & Promotion, Marketing, Costing & Pricing, Raising Finance, Cash Flow Forecasting and Business Planning & Control.

Adobe PhotoShop 4.0, PageMaker 6.5, MS PowerPoint, MS Word 7.0, MS Windows 95, Netscape Navigator. Primarily working with PCs, but also confident with Macintosh systems.

Fluent in Swedish, conversant in Norwegian. I have also studied German, Spanish and Mandarin, establishing the ability to acquire these quickly if necessary.

Travel & Exploration, History, Architecture & Landscape, Languages, Environmental & Community Issues, Computers & Photography, Alternative Technologies & Innovation, Art & Ceramics, Sailing.

References are available upon request.