Previously, I reported to Caterpillar’s Stockton site where my main duties were the writing and updating of service and repair literature for Caterpillar's range of articulated trucks and telehandlers. This work improved my knowledge of vehicle design, hydraulics, power trains, and the writing of technical material. The work I was entrusted to do was both physically and mentally challenging, as I had to validate all the procedures I authored, from engine removals to seat installations. I also had to decide on my own schedule of work and ensure that correct safety measures were in place at all times.

• Organisational - Between 1983 and 1987, I was enlisted in the Territorial Army serving with 216 Sqd (V) REME workshops. Between 1984 and 1992, I regularly practised Karate and achieved my black belt in1989. While at university I was involved in the University Karate club and held posts as secretary and chairman.

• Travel - I enjoy travel and through the past years have taken long holidays aboard to such places as Europe, North America, and China. All normally done as a low budget/backpack traveller. In 1992, I decides to learn Mandarin Chinese as a second language. Over the past few years I have gradually taught myself, in my spare time, to read and speak the language. At the moment, I would assess my ability to be about higher intermediate level.

• IT - Over the past two years, I have become increasing interested in the building and managing my own Internet Web page. As well as a place to help me focus and practice my writing skills, something I feel I need for teaching and future work in an engineering environment, it is also a place for me to hone my Internet ability. From starting my Web Site to the present date, I have taught myself to write HTML code (Including Forms and Frames,) and how to make banners and images on Paint Shop Pro 6. I am also familiar with JavaScript and Java.