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Australia

Tender Training College empowers professionals with the knowledge and skills to respond more effectively and successfully to government and private sector tenders across Australia and New Zealand. We understand the challenges of tendering for professionals, and have developed quality training packages that target the specific needs of small and large businesses, and the type of tenders they normally complete.We offer the following tender courses and services:- Tender… Show more Tender Training College empowers professionals with the knowledge and skills to respond more effectively and successfully to government and private sector tenders across Australia and New Zealand. We understand the challenges of tendering for professionals, and have developed quality training packages that target the specific needs of small and large businesses, and the type of tenders they normally complete.We offer the following tender courses and services:- Tender introductory courses- Tender writing courses- Tender pricing courses- Tender reviews of past or current tenders- One-on-one tender consulting and training.These courses can be delivered via:- Customised to meet your or your organisation’s specific learning requirements and delivered virtually or in-house- Self-paced online- Virtual one-on-one training- Interactive public workshops. To discuss your tender training requirements, please call me on 1300 414 000 or email kate@tendertrainingcollege.com.au. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Is your company spending a lot of time and effort on tenders without the results? Transform your business into a tender powerhouse with our online and in-house training solutions. We can customise courses to meet your organisation’s specific learning requirements, and to improve the tendering skills and capabilities of your people. The Tender Training College can help you to: • Win new business with a consistent standard of skill and capability in your… Show more Is your company spending a lot of time and effort on tenders without the results? Transform your business into a tender powerhouse with our online and in-house training solutions. We can customise courses to meet your organisation’s specific learning requirements, and to improve the tendering skills and capabilities of your people. The Tender Training College can help you to: • Win new business with a consistent standard of skill and capability in your organisation• Save time responding to tenders with proven, step-by-step processes• Improve productivity and performance through competency-based learnings and assessments• Achieve greater engagement with increased understanding of the tender process.Corporates we have worked with include: Transdev AustralasiaSome share their experience:“Such a great idea to start with the online training which gave the information and knowledge about the tendering process, which prepared me for the in-house session. The in-house session is tailored to the project I am currently involved in, the content makes a lot of sense to me – in result, shortened the learning curve.” - Tender training participant from a large multi-national organisation, 2018To see if and how I can help, visit http://tendertrainingcollege.com.au/tender-bid-writing-courses-for-companies/ Show less

Sydney

Gobsmacked Communications has been a member of successful tender teams on some of the largest and most complex tenders across Australia and New Zealand. As Director, I have worked extensively on tender submissions in roles including Submission Manager, Tender Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, Strategy Developer, Content Development Coach, Writer, and Editor. I have also helped businesses transition to new contracts after winning bids, including the Sydney Light Rail Project where I… Show more Gobsmacked Communications has been a member of successful tender teams on some of the largest and most complex tenders across Australia and New Zealand. As Director, I have worked extensively on tender submissions in roles including Submission Manager, Tender Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, Strategy Developer, Content Development Coach, Writer, and Editor. I have also helped businesses transition to new contracts after winning bids, including the Sydney Light Rail Project where I managed the delivery and approval of 20-plus project plans for the Operations and Maintenance Contract.In addition to tenders, I have worked at senior management level in corporate communication and advisory roles to some of Australia's largest public and private companies writing annual reports, financial reports, speeches, newsletters and media releases.I can help your business with: • Submission management • Independent peer reviews of tender documents• Facilitating strategy workshops• Developing tender strategies• Content development and author coaching• Tender writing and editing.I have worked with some of the best and brightest in industry, including Transdev Australasia, Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Lend Lease, Capella Capital, Downer EDI, Reliance Rail, Employers Mutual, Aevum, International Cleaning Services and Assay Connect. Show less

Port Stephens, Nsw

Business Port Stephens is a not for profit organisation representing the business community of Port Stephens. Our mission is to assist new, growing and established businesses within the area, helping them stay abreast of news and events across the local government area.

Newcastle

Firstchance’s vision is to be a leading service provider, respected and renowned for partnering with families, and building inclusive communities that value and celebrate diversity. My role as a member of the Board is to support the business to achieve that vision. As an independent not-for-profit organisation, Firstchance provides Early Childhood Intervention supports for children aged 0-9 years old in the Hunter region living with a disability and offering support to the child’s… Show more Firstchance’s vision is to be a leading service provider, respected and renowned for partnering with families, and building inclusive communities that value and celebrate diversity. My role as a member of the Board is to support the business to achieve that vision. As an independent not-for-profit organisation, Firstchance provides Early Childhood Intervention supports for children aged 0-9 years old in the Hunter region living with a disability and offering support to the child’s family.I also serve as a member of the Service Provision Sub-Committee, which assists the Board in its governance role to ensure that the organisation operates effectively, efficiently, ethically and legally. In 2018, I completed NFP Success’ Governance and Effectiveness Training for Boards, Committees and Managers. Show less

After working on the successful tender for one of Australia’s largest public private partnership projects, I then managed the communications for the private Special Purpose Vehicle set up to lead the winning consortium. As the Communications Manager for Reliance Rail, I led the consortium’s communication strategy and activities for Sydney’s new Waratah train fleet (NSW Rolling Stock Project). As a trusted advisor to the business, I developed and executed the communication strategy… Show more After working on the successful tender for one of Australia’s largest public private partnership projects, I then managed the communications for the private Special Purpose Vehicle set up to lead the winning consortium. As the Communications Manager for Reliance Rail, I led the consortium’s communication strategy and activities for Sydney’s new Waratah train fleet (NSW Rolling Stock Project). As a trusted advisor to the business, I developed and executed the communication strategy across the consortium, including: • Communications management• Stakeholder engagement and management• Government, financial and community relations• Media event management (for Ministerial media events)• Crisis and issues management• Contract management.A key component of my role included liaising with Ministerial, government agency and project staff, and writing press releases, Ministerial briefing papers, web copy, financial reports and presentations. Show less

Completion Certificate, Governance And Board Effectiveness

Social Media Marketing

Professional Certificate In Meditation Facilitation, Meditation

Public And Media Relations

Corporate Writers' Workshop

Text Structure And Grammar For Corporate Writers

Event Management

Journalism Cadetship, Journalism

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