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Tony Jones
photographer:community artist:
voluntary sector development consultant
email – blueshawk AT blueshawk DOT info

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bulletI worked at a senior level within the voluntary / community sector from 1989 to 2006
 
bulletAs a senior manager with Stoke Citizens Advice Bureau I had responsibility for the management of finance, ICT support and development, monitoring and information services for an organisation that employed -
bullet95+ paid staff / 60+ volunteer workers
bulletan annual budget of nearly £2 million
 
bulletDuring my time at Stoke CAB I managed a team of up to 17 advice, technical and administrative workers
 
bulletI have taken a leading role in the strategic development of Stoke CAB & the Stoke-on-Trent's voluntary sector. Until recently I chaired Stoke Voluntary Sector Chief Officers group, and the Stoke Voluntary Sector Alliance
 
bulletI continue to develop a wide experience as officer and trustee of both charities and public bodies
 
bulletExperienced and effective lecturer/tutor/trainer - recently rated 'Outstanding' during observation.
 
bulletHighly literate and numerate - an excellent written and verbal communicator
 
bulletI have a life-long interest in the arts - both as a practitioner / performer and as a "consumer" - and have been involved for many years in the development and delivery of community arts events
 
bulletI am an award-winning photographer
 
bulletIn Autumn 2006 I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis for which I receive drug treatment, as a result I am unable to undertake full-time work. I returned to post-graduate study in September 2007. I recently set up, and continue to work on a project that aims to challenge the stigma of mental illness/distress via the medium of photography.
 

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last update - 27/04/2008