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Where are they now?
Product designer? Solicitor? IT specialist? Let us know what you’ve been up to since posing for photos in your mortar board and gown...
Kelvin Ward While I was studying I became the first student in my degree class to take a full year’s work experi- ence with the Development and Alumni Office at the University of Hertfordshire. This placement set me on my career path and when I graduated in November 2010 with a 2:1 in Philosophy and New Media Publishing, I was already working for City University as an Alumni Relations Assistant. I’m using a lot of the skills I learnt during my placement and am responsible for managing all alumni volunteers, providing administrative support for the office and acting as the first point of contact for any alumni en- quiries. I’m also the assistant to the Head of Alumni Relations and An- nual Giving. I’ve kept my links with the University – I work occasionally as a Duty House Manager at the Weston Auditorium, and am living with a fellow graduate in Baldock and enjoying the daily commute into London!
Diane Wearne I graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in 1993 with a BA Honours Degree in Social Science and C.Q.S.W. I entered the University as a mature student and immediately realised the challenge ahead - being a wife, mother and student and occasionally filling in the gaps with part-time work set the scene for a hectic but inspiring four years. On leaving university, I worked as a generic social worker at the Lister Hospital. I quickly realised my real strengths and focused on working with children, schools and families in the field of safeguarding children. After thirteen years with the local authority, I was successful in gaining a post with the St Albans Diocese as a child protection advisor to the Bishop and clergy in St Albans district. However, after almost 15 years since leaving university, I decided I needed time away from the sometimes harrowing and complex work of child protection. As a long time supporter of Oxfam, I was offered a management position in our local Oxfam shop. Although a complete diversion from social work, I find that the skills and learning experiences attained over the years are transferable to the work that I now do.
Jak Kimsey I studied both my Art and Design foundation and my undergraduate degree in Graphic Design and Illustration at the University of Hertfordshire, which I graduated from in 2008. During my second and third years I was offered fantastic work placement opportunities both within and outside of the University, experiences which have directly led to my employment here. I am now the lead graphic designer in the School of Creative Arts’ commercial design studio, and a visiting lecturer on a number of design
programmes. Having helped to set up and develop the commercial design studio, I’ve been able to work with a huge range of commercial clients, ranging from museums to oil companies to charities, which has been enjoyable, challenging and a phenomenal learning curve. My time at the University not only offered me a fantastic education, but provided me with the skills and knowledge to make the first big steps in the industry.
Sarah Staines After doing my LPC at the University of Hertfordshire I was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors. I missed studying so took a Masters Degree in e-Commerce law again at Hertfordshire. After spending 12 years as a Partner in commercial law firms I decided to set up my own practice, Touchstone Legal Services. I have always loved my job but I have never been happier than now running my own firm.
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Write in and let us know what you’ve been up to since graduation! Email
your profile to:
alumni@herts.ac. uk or write to us at:
Development and Alumni,
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts AL10 9AB. Please remember to include a good quality photo!
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