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Summary
Nick is Director of Miller Research. He is a highly experienced learning and labour
market consultant with 12 years experience of tackling challenging projects across
the UK. His specialist areas include skills research, programme evaluation and sectoral
work. He is an accomplished interviewer, with sound analytical skills and a strong
emphasis on delivering actionable results with a lasting legacy. Nick founded the
company in 1995, as a values‐led organisation with a strong focus on sustainability,
constant innovation and client satisfaction.
Qualifications/Memberships
MBA International Business, Cardiff Business
School
BSc Physics, The University of Exeter
Membership UK Evaluation Society
Membership Cynnal Cymru, the Sustainability Forum for
Wales
Recent Experience
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DEIN |
Research to Evaluate the Economic Value of Visit Wales’ Accommodation Grading Scheme
to Wales
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DELLS |
Evaluation of the Impact of the Basic Skills Strategy In Wales
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Bridgend CBC |
Bridgend RDP Local Business Plan |
Out of the Office
Nick spends his time with his family, amateurishly tending a growing flock of organic
sheep, cooking for friends, exploring Spanish wines and denying the onset of middle
age by risking limbs with bikes, kites and mountain boards.
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Chris joined Miller Research in 2005 with over 13 years of experience in economic
development, regeneration and community development in the public sector. He has
a wide range of expertise including town centre strategies and action plans, rural
development projects and programmes, evaluation work and community based activities.
His skills include community and stakeholder consultation, sound analysis based
on qualitative and quantitative techniques and the development of integrated solutions
that have broad ownership amongst groups and communities that he engages with.
Qualifications/Memberships
BA (Hons) Urban and Regional Planning, Coventry
University School
BTp Bachelor of Town Planning, Coventry
University
Membership Royal Town Planning Institute
Recent Experience
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Bridgend CBC |
Bridgend Rural Business Plan
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Torfaen CBC |
Blaenavon Regeneration Strategy
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Northumberland Strategic Partnership |
Northumberland Retail Distinctiveness Study |
Out of the Office
Away from the hustle and bustle of Miller Research, Chris is readjusting to being
a dad. An ale enthusiast, he enjoys a welcome pint after a walk in the close proximity
of the Brecon Beacons, where he also enjoys the odd bike ride. Chris likes to think
he cooks a mean Sunday roast. He likes to escape once a year for a spot of skiing
with friends, where he takes part in extreme hot chocolate drinking. The local A
& E department used to be a regular haunt of his, having dislocated his shoulder
twelve times!
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Summary
Kristel joined Miller Research as a senior consultant in July 2007. Prior to joining
the Miller team, Kristel worked as an economic consultant with KPMG and Newidiem.
Kristel has worked on a number of economic development assignments for a range of
public and private sector clients. She has developed a broad range of consultancy
and research skills such as consultation, qualitative and quantitative research
methods. Experience has included economic impact assessments, evaluation, analysis
of economic data for economic strategies and market and company research for inward
investment assignments.
Qualifications/Memberships
BSc (Econ) Economics, Cardiff University
Recent Experience
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DEIN |
Research to Evaluate the Economic Value of Visit Wales’ Accommodation Grading Scheme
to Wales
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DELLS |
Evaluation of the Impact of the Basic Skills Strategy In Wales
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Bridgend CBC |
Bridgend RDP Local Business Plan |
Out of the Office
Kristel likes keeping fit and attends a weekly modern dance class. She also enjoys
travelling to far flung and exotic places. Whilst at home she likes cooking and
evenings out with friends.
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Summary
A firm commitment to self-development, with skills regularly updated through additional
training in IT, time and project management, e-learning and team building. Provides
support for all aspects of projects, partners and other agencies, facilitating the
collection of data from a wide variety of sources such as official or industry statistics,
web-based material and qualitative or quantitative data acquired by specifically
designed methods. Track record of analysis and interpretation of qualitative and
quantitative data into meaningful outcomes and useful reports whilst communicating
progress and outcomes to partners through a variety of media. Working as part of
the research team to maintain and sustain quality management systems.
Qualifications/Memberships
BA(Hons) Economics, The University of Sheffield
Recent Experience
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Learning Skills Council |
Wiltshire and Swindon Curriculum Audit
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DEIN |
Review of Outcomes from the Article 33 Programme
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WAG |
North West Wales Spatial Development Strategy |
Out of the Office
A keen sportsman, Sam enjoys playing for the local football team and partakes in
a spot of golf when the sun is shining. With a healthy interest in innovative risk
taking, you will find Sam constructing the latest office sweep stake whether it
be predicting the next Christmas No.1 or guessing the number of lambs born during
lambing season on the farm. Currently Sam is enjoying a 6 month career break taking
in an overwhelming 5 continents and 18 countries!
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Kerry joined Miller Research as a consultant in July 2005. Kerry is an English Literature
graduate and has completed an MSc in Regeneration Studies in the School of City
and Regional Planning at Cardiff University. Local economic development was a key
aspect of Kerry’s MSc, and during the course she developed a particular interest
in sustainable food chains and rural development. Consequently Kerry has welcomed
the opportunity to work with colleagues on the various regeneration-focused projects
undertaken by Miller Research over the last two years. She has conducted research
into public opinion by designing questionnaires in relation to community renewal,
and coordinating interviews with key local stakeholders. She has also developed
expertise in the education and skills sector through her involvement in a number
of learning related projects.
Qualifications/Memberships
BA (Hons) English Literature, Cardiff University
MSc Regeneration Studies, Cardiff University
Recent Experience
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DEIN |
Research to Evaluate the Economic Value of Visit Wales’ Accommodation Grading Scheme
to Wales
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DELLS |
Evaluation of the Impact of the Basic Skills Strategy In Wales
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Bridgend CBC |
Bridgend RDP Local Business Plan |
Out of the Office
Kerry enjoys sport at an extremely amateurish level, regularly cycling, running
and swimming. She has become considerably involved in the local community over the
last year, volunteering for Abergavenny People First, an advocacy group for people
with learning disabilities. In addition she is a member of a local charitable organization
that has established links with a community in Southern Ethiopia and Kerry is due
to take part in a two week scoping exercise in Yirgacheffe in October. Having grown
up in various parts of Africa, Kerry has a strong affiliation with the continent.
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Stuart joined Miller Research as a consultant in April 2007. Prior to joining the
Miller team, Stuart worked for several public sector bodies including the Welsh
Assembly Government and the Environment Agency. At Miller, he has been involved
with database manipulation and statistical analysis in projects such as the Wiltshire
and Swindon Curriculum Audit and review of the Article 33 Programme. He has a strong
quantitative and analytical background, with excellent database, web survey and
GIS mapping skills. However, he is equally at home discussing issues qualitatively
with employers or other stakeholders.
Qualifications/Memberships
MSc Physics, The University of Bristol
Recent Experience
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DEIN |
Research to Evaluate the Economic Value of Visit Wales’ Accommodation Grading Scheme
to Wales
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LSC |
Wiltshire and Swindon Curriculum Audit
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DELLS |
National Learning and Skills Assessment Paper - Construction
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Out of the Office
Stuart loves nothing more than a challenge. Whether it be mountain biking, climbing,
diving or travelling to remote locations, there is no limit to what he will attempt!
Proof lies in his antics of summer 2006 when he drove 10,000 miles across Eurasia
for charity…in a 1 litre Fiat Panda! Other free time is spent playing tennis or
relaxing guitar in arms.
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Summary
Ruth holds things together by providing internal administration and client support,
as well as taking responsibility for marketing and human resources. Working part-time
whilst she completes her MA in Welsh Ethnological Studies, Ruth has been vital to
ensuring that Miller Research has its environmental and quality systems in place.
Ruth is a fluent Welsh speaker and has graduated from Bangor University with a BA
in Welsh Language and Literature.
Qualifications/Memberships
BA Welsh Language and Literature, Bangor University
Recent Experience
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ISO 9001 Quality Management Award Audit |
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Green Dragon Level 2 Audit |
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Development of client appraisal system for Miller Research |
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Out of the Office
Ruth is an accomplished harpist and divides her time between this and other cultural
influences, notably Neighbours and her substantial Facebook portfolio. She is a
keen hill-walker having reached the peak of Kilimanjaro for charity in recent years,
as well as hiking in Scotland, North Wales and the Himalayas. She is the primary
wine-drinking companion for Kerry and the two have spent many weekends together
over a bottle or two of Chilean Merlot.
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