Carole has been working in the Beauty, Hairdressing, Complementary Therapy, Sports and Fitness sectors since the age of 19.

She went on to study Hotel Catering and Operational Management but subsequently enrolled on a course at the Abraham Moss Centre where she gained a Higher National Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

Carole moved to London and worked in a busy high street salon and spa where she progressed from Therapist to Spa Manager.

She went on to set up her own beauty therapy business and decided to take her teaching qualifications in her spare time.  Eventually she moved into lecturing full time; teaching Beauty, Complementary Therapy, Sports and Fitness.

Carole worked as a consultant setting up new businesses and also worked as a part-time examiner and World Skills Judge which took her around the world. Travelling extensively to Japan, South Africa, China, all over Europe to name but a few. She became a Qualifications Development Manager, writing and developing qualifications for CIBTAC and then ITEC.

She has taught in FE and Private Colleges and is qualified as both an Examiner and EQA.

When joining ITEC/VTCT she took up the role as Business Development Manager for Hairdressing and Beauty Awarding before moving on to her current role as a Partnership Planning Manager, supporting centres by assisting with any aspect of the implementation of the curriculum.