User:Irmayer

Ian Mayer (born 1961) is a gifted communicator who combines his entrepreneurial business experience with church leadership and family life. His key focus is about understanding people and how they behave in groups. Ian has successfully founded a number of Virtual Networks and Virtual Organisations. He currently manages an extensive range of Internet based projects that range from business development to community and social networking.

Ian first started working with Internet and Multimedia Learning Technologies in 1995. He has substantial experience in managing IT strategy as well as specialist skills in developing and supporting on-line learning, mentoring and assessment. He has also acted as an examiner for both GCSE and Advanced Level subjects. He has worked for OCR, WJEC and AQA.

Ian is a trained teacher and graduate in technology. He has been involved in education and training since 1990 and his roles have included, Teacher of Design & Technology and ICT, Head of Student Services, Head of Marketing and Director of Information Learning Technology. Over the years, Ian's work in education has meant that he has been specifically responsible for, identifying market needs and opportunities as Head of Marketing and supporting the student community through his role as Head of Student Services.

Ian is also involved in a number of Christian projects where he plays a lead role. He has a vision to see people develop a meaningful and authentic faith in every sphere of their lives and he is passionate about churches and church leaders working together.

Ian is married to Alyson, they have three grown up children and live in the north of England in the United Kingdom.