As Centre Manager, I provide leadership and management of the Centre’s core operational activities, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Centre’s vision and objectives. This includes managing all operational matters of the Centre, the delivery of administrative services, project delivery support, budgeting, and reporting.

The Centre Manager provides leadership and management of the Centre’s core operational activities, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Centre’s vision and objectives. This includes managing all operational matters of the Centre, the delivery of administrative services, project delivery support, budgeting, and reporting.

Collaborated closely with the Head of School, School Executive, School Executive Assistant (SEA), and both staff members and students in schools in the Faculty of Science to oversee a comprehensive spectrum of school operations. These responsibilities included workforce planning, budget management, financial oversight, HR, facilities administration, data management, policy adherence, and reporting, all aligned with Faculty objectives.Key Contributions:Operational Leadership: Directed day-to-day school operations, providing guidance and leadership to the administrative team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, customer-oriented services within the School.Strategic Partnership: Worked collaboratively with the Head of School and School Executive Team, actively contributing to strategic planning, workforce management, budgeting, HR initiatives, and asset planning.Continuous Improvement: Took the lead in driving efforts for continuous improvement, fostering collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to enhance processes, achieve performance targets, and sustain operational efficiency.Data-Driven Decision-Making: Provided valuable professional advice, conducted data analysis, and offered strategic insights to facilitate informed decision-making for strategic planning, performance assessment, benchmarking purposes, and a Faculty-level review of Professional Development Leave processes.Communication and Documentation: Conducted thorough research and authored various documents, encompassing correspondence, presentations, reports, and committee submissions. Collaborated closely with the Head of School, School Executive, and SEA in these endeavors. Managed effective communication strategies for engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.Budget Oversight: Assumed responsibility for the School's budgeting process and managed appointment processes for professional, academic, casual, sessional, and adjunct staff members.

Provided comprehensive administrative and project support to three faculty-level research centers, aiding them in achieving their distinct goals and objectives, while also preparing reports for planning, management, benchmarking, engagement, impact, and outcomes assessment.Orchestrated communication and collaboration initiatives within the centers, particularly concerning external research funding applications, consultancies, and commercial projects.Collaborated with various QUT departments, such as the Faculty, Finance, and Office of Research, to oversee key objectives like project costing, milestones, and funding management.Demonstrated expertise in research project budget development, encompassing financial reporting.Proficient in digital tools and University ERP systems, with strong written and verbal communication skills, including report, plan, submission, and complex correspondence preparation.Possessed exceptional administrative, project management, organizational, interpersonal, and client service skills.

Delivered confidential and high-level executive support, encompassing proactive diary management, meeting preparation, and proficient correspondence drafting. Expertly managed incoming correspondence, ensuring prioritization and timely resolution of pending matters.Coordinated school office management and streamlined operations through system development and maintenance.Acted as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders, offering guidance on operational policies and procedures within the School, while also handling inquiries from Faculty, students, staff, and the public.Demonstrated exceptional high-level interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills in the provision of confidential executive support, collaborating effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.Exhibited excellent digital literacy skills, effectively navigating Microsoft Suite, QUT corporate systems, and other data sources for extraction and interpretation.Showcased initiative, flexibility, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving skills.Adapted quickly during a challenging period, independently acquainting myself with QUT corporate software, processes, and personnel to support the team and School during a unique crisis.

Copyediting, proofreading, and language revision for PhD theses and dissertations, books, articles, and anthologies in a variety of academic subjects and fields.

Editorial Administration: Oversaw the editorial operations for the JCIR journal, including article processing and editing (English Language Editing and Copyediting).Deadline Management: Successfully managed the journal's deadlines, ensuring timely publication of issues.Database Management: Responsible for maintaining the journal's database, streamlining data organization.Stakeholder Coordination: Acted as a liaison and coordinator between authors, reviewers, and Associate Editors to facilitate smooth journal operations.Typesetting and Online Publishing: Managed typesetting and the online publication process, contributing to the journal's accessibility and reach.

Teaching and Supervision:Problem-Based Learning Lecturer: Extensive experience in lecturing and supervising both postgraduate and undergraduate students across a range of subjects, specializing in Problem-Based Learning methodologies.Curriculum Development: Proficient in designing learner-centered and adaptive courses, contributing to effective education delivery.Research and Editorial Skills:Research Collaboration: Collaborated on academic articles, book chapters, and policy papers, encompassing responsibilities such as data collection and conducting interviews.Editorial Expertise: Provided copy-editing, proofreading, and language revision services for various academic documents, including theses, dissertations, books, articles, and anthologies spanning diverse academic fields.Journal Management: Contributed to journal management and held responsibilities in editorial administration.Key Competencies:Research Skills: Proficient in conducting research and data analysis.Communication: Effective communication skills.Policy Advice: Offering expertise in policy-related matters.Lecturing: Experienced in delivering lectures.Subject Matter Knowledge: In-depth understanding of subjects including Political Science, English Language, and Social Sciences.Classroom Management: Proficient in managing classroom environments.Problem Solving: Creative problem-solving abilities.Team Collaboration: Effective teamwork and the capability to work independently.Achievements:Positive course assessments from all courses I lectured in.Engaged in three years of intensive studies and research toward a Ph.D. in capacity building in aid, trade, and investment before opting to withdraw from the program in September 2017.

Performed three years of studies in pursuit of a PhD in capacity building in aid, trade, and investment, before choosing to exit the programme. Development and International Relations, Department of Culture and Global Studes.

Strategic Development: Spearheaded the creation of outreach, communications, and social media strategies for a Social Enterprise Startup focused on refugee empowerment.Team Management: Successfully managed the communications and outreach teams, providing leadership and fostering teamwork.Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills, providing motivational support, and empowering team members.Decision Making: Proficient in making strategic decisions, contributing to effective policy and project management.Policy Expertise: Offered policy and strategic advice, aligning with organizational objectives.Analytical Thinking: Applied analytical thinking to develop comprehensive and effective communications strategies for diverse purposes and audiences.Technical Expertise: Possessed technical expertise in communications and international business communications.Self-Motivation: Self-motivated and proactive in taking responsibility for tasks and projects.Achievements:Successfully developed and implemented comprehensive communications strategies tailored for various purposes and target audiences.Collaboratively worked with colleagues, mentoring junior colleagues to ensure a clear understanding of goals and tasks, contributing to effective teamwork and goal achievement.

International research collaboration experience, including interviewing and other data-gathering techniques, with a particular focus on Sino-African aid, trade, and investment projects with capacity-building potential.

International research collaboration experience, including interviewing and other data-gathering techniques, with a particular focus on Sino-African aid, trade, and investment projects with capacity-building potential.

Taught adult English Second Language (ESL) learners, tailoring courses to their specific requirements and experience levels, including English, Intensive English, and Business English classes.Created customized and adaptable curricula to meet the unique needs of learners.Demonstrated strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and an in-depth knowledge of the English subject matter.Adapted flexibly to changing circumstances and employed creative problem-solving techniques.Received numerous favorable course assessments from a diverse range of students and corporate clients.

Taught adult English Second Language (ESL) learners, tailoring courses to their specific requirements and experience levels, including English, Intensive English, and Business English classes.Created customized and adaptable curricula to meet the unique needs of learners.Demonstrated strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and an in-depth knowledge of the English subject matter.Adapted flexibly to changing circumstances and employed creative problem-solving techniques.Received numerous favorable course assessments from a diverse range of students and corporate clients.

Interned as a researcher and editor, specializing in the management of an online academic policy database, with a focus on policies enacted by the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, and the East African Community.Demonstrated strong research skills, the ability to work independently with self-motivation, effective time management, and proficiency in editing.Possessed a comprehensive understanding of the subject area in Political Science.

Provided intensive English instruction at a First Language level within tight timelines, supporting students who had fallen behind due to their primary teacher's illness.Ensured students were well-prepared to excel in their examinations, resulting in remarked-on academic achievements.

Proficient in curriculum design and supply teaching for diverse subjects, catering to students from Grades 0 to 8.Utilized a range of engaging teaching techniques to captivate student interest and optimize individual learning experiences.Developed, organized, and executed remedial programs tailored to meet the needs of students requiring additional support and assistance.

Taught English at a First Language level to students in Grades 8 through 11, alongside teaching Life Orientation and life-skills to Grade 8 students.Developed comprehensive assessments, including on oral and listening skills, reading, visual literacy, literature, poetry, speaking, essay writing, language proficiency, grammar, comprehension skills, social studies, business skills, and health.Demonstrated effective classroom management techniques to create an engaging and productive learning environment.Took charge of overseeing, coordinating, and directing the school's drama and cultural extracurricular activities.Handled various administrative responsibilities to support the school's operations.Coordinated and executed school events and activities with a strong focus on organization and management.

Orchestrated and administered the 2005 National Grade 7 English Exam for 'Catholic Schools South Africa'.Managed lesson and curriculum planning along with administrative tasks in a school characterized by limited resources.Taught English and Arts and Culture, employing effective teaching strategies to actively engage young learners.