I have an eclectic professional background starting off as a minerals exploration geologist in 1980 and in 2012 establishing the ACT-ABC-Hub to relieve the administrative burden on associations, small businesses, community groups, and time-poor individuals. In 2014, I also joined PEPworldwide as a Consultant delivering Personal Efficiency & Effectiveness Training.In between, I have worked on asbestos removal; Federal natural resource management policy; industrial reform in the APS; geoscientific research management; ICT project management in the utilities sector; and lead a management & community consulting practice that was established in Jan/1999 until Jun/2023.I have been an active volunteer for over 50 years – most recently in the international development sector, but also in rural communities, on scientific & field research projects, and in primary, secondary and community sporting programs. I have volunteered on community development projects overseas with AusAID and Australian Business Volunteers, and at home with Community First Development (formerly Indigenous Community Volunteers).I have been the Managing Director and Board Chair of Oncology Massage Limited (2016-2022), a Director of AFL Central West (2013-2015), a Director and Secretary to the Board of RESULTS International Australia (2011-2015), a Director and Board Chair of Australian Business Volunteers (2008-2011), as well as a Director of the ACT Deafness Resource Centre (1999-2005), and the Canberra Hospital Auxiliary (2001-2003). I am a Fellow & Graduate of the Institute of Community Directors Australia, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Management, and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Founding Member of the Riversleigh Society (1986-...), and a proud member of the Western Bulldogs Mens & Womens Football Club.In Nov/2022, I laid down my community consultant's palette and my brushes and started the journey towards semi-retirement which I achieved in Jun/2023...but I am still open to interesting challenges & opportunities.
Listed skills include Governance, Policy, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, and 25 others.