Clare Torney

Clare Torney has extensive work experience in the field of historic preservation and conservation. Clare began their career as a Materials Analyst at the Scottish Lime Centre Trust in November 2006. In this role, they analyzed lime-based building materials, developed and maintained a database, and provided training and education.

In September 2007, Clare joined the University of Glasgow as a Ph.D candidate. Clare worked towards their Ph.D in an undisclosed field until January 2011.

Clare then transitioned to Historic Environment Scotland, where they held various roles from 2011 to 2022. Clare started as a Research Fellow from February 2011 to March 2012, conducting research in masonry repair and lime mortars. Clare provided scientific support and advice within Historic Scotland, supervised PhD students, and assisted heritage professionals and the public.

From June 2015 to November 2016, Clare served as a Project Manager for the Resource Needs Assessment workstream of the Estate Asset Management Project. Clare coordinated work packages to assess the organization's conservation and maintenance practices and adapt them to the transition to Historic Environment Scotland.

Following this, Clare held the position of Head of Analytics, Reporting & Audit from November 2016 to May 2022. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing the analytics, reporting, and audit functions.

Lastly, Clare was promoted to Head of Operational Planning and Reporting in May 2022, where they focused on strategic planning and reporting within the organization.

Throughout their career, Clare has demonstrated a strong dedication to research, project management, and supporting the preservation of heritage sites.

Clare Torney's education history is as follows:

1. 2021: Clare obtained an Executive Education Certificate in Business Analytics: From Data to Decisions from Imperial College Business School.

2. 2007-2010: Clare studied at the University of Glasgow and earned a Ph.D in the field of Geochemistry/Crystallography/Mineralogy/Palaeontology.

3. 2011-2012: Clare worked as a Research Fellow at Historic Scotland, focusing on Masonry Repair.

4. 2002-2006: Clare obtained a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Earth Sciences from the University of Glasgow.

5. 1995-2002: Clare attended Foyle and Londonderry College, but no specific degree or field of study information was provided.

Additionally, Clare has obtained the following certifications:

- In August 2021, Clare obtained the Imperial Business Analytics: From Data to Decisions certification from Imperial College Business School.

- In April 2018, Clare earned the AgilePM® PRACTITIONER certification from APGM International.