I started driving local buses in 2006. Since then I have progressed to service manager, revenue protection and finally into training around 2015. I even drove National Express coaches for a while! At Realise I deliver workshops to level 2 bus driver apprentices and support them with their development.

I am a highly enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated training professional, specialising in the bus and coach industry. Combining both industry knowledge and training experience to achieve personal and business objectives. A confident and innovative facilitator who successfully encourages others to engage in learning and development at all levels. With over 40 years experience in the bus and coach industry which includes over 20 years as a trainer, I strive to provide the opportunities for each and every learner to succeed.
I was the first trainer in the country to have learners achieve their end point assessment in the passenger transport apprenticeship, something I am immensely proud of.

I have 19 years’ experience in passenger transport as a driver, mentor, supervisor and trainer. I have worked for Realise as a trainer since January 2020. My role gives me great opportunities to share the knowledge and skills that I have developed over the last 19 years in passenger transport. Working with and supporting new and established drivers to give them the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to become a professional driver in the bus industry.

I joined Realise in 2018. Prior to that I worked for Stagecoach for 12 years, spending 8 years as a driver and 4 years as a trainer. I have been promoted twice since joining and I am now performance manager responsible for 5 regions. I have loved the challenges my new role has presented, developing me not only professionally but as a person too. I am proud to work for Realise and in particular the passenger transport sector.

I joined Realise as a trainer after working as a CPC instructor. I saw the value of the apprenticeship within the industry and wanted to be part of it. I worked closely with learners delivering workshops and providing guidance and support. After a year I became a performance manager, still working closely with learners and my small team.

I have been in transport for 14 years, I am a qualified assessor, trainer, and CPC instructor, working on the West Yorkshire contract ‘route to success’.  

I am a training and development officer at Realise. My job is to offer extensive training within the transport industry (specifically bus and coach). I have years of experience within the industry and pass this on to new drivers who wish to become advanced in this area. I teach various subject matters, from company procedures, how to deliver exceptional customer service and industry law. There is no better feeling as a trainer, than to witness a person develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours and have all that hard work result in a nationally recognised qualification.