With extensive experience in business development and training management including: development of educational and vocational programs across a range of industry sectors; compliance management; resource and staff management; staff recruitment and development; business development; delivery of continual improvement and income and cost management.Conduct training needs’ analysis resulting in design and implementation of tailored education and training programs required to meet individual stakeholder requirements, whilst working within parameters of compliance and fiscal returns.Build relationships with corporate partners, stakeholders (internal and external) and relevant regulatory bodies to increase business opportunities and therefore returns.

Cert IV in Business Admin training as part of Professional Year studies for International graduates in Business Information Systems

Key achievements:• Conducted training needs’ analyses across the company nationally. • Designed and delivered training to employees nationally including leadership, sales, manufacturing and store staff• Developed course content that is aligned with national assessment guidelines • Developed opportunities through presentations to clients (at senior level) to gain contracts for training provision• Developed systems that allow compliance with industry accreditation bodies to access funding and satisfy professional development requirements such as CPD points within the Building and Construction Industry Sector.• Designed, authored and implemented training program for new Exsulite Polystyrene Cladding System which has now become a requirement for new entrants to the industry• Set up ‘alumni’ type associations with customer groups including database management to ensure trainees continue to gain benefit from association plus provide opportunity for refresher courses and maintenance of currency of qualifications – the program has been adopted as a requirement for warranty purposes• Prepared budgets, including growth targets and ensured sufficient resourcing to provide training that meets all regulatory requirements in a manner that is pertinent to stakeholders and participants • Managed staffing costs across a range of training courses nationally• Developed and ensured maintenance of registration and database systems that meet government and industry regulatory requirements• Internally audited training programs for content and currency and implement changes in relation to relevant regulations and industry requirements• Instituted ‘Train the Trainer’ programs and development schedules to ensure currency of those delivering course content including professional development with TAFE lecturers nationally• Formed part of the group which developed Dulux Australia’s Values and Behaviours and accompanying roll out of training across the 4000 employees nationally

Arris is a company designed to bridge the communication gap between science/information, the user and the general public. It is in the business of leading innovation and change through the effective communication of knowledge and technology to industry and the wider community.Arris offers education and training to complement the existing research, development and communication services. Delivering to corporate, small business and individual clientele and has a proven track record in areas as diverse as presentation and deportment when seeking employment right through to high end scientific seminars.Key Achievements:• Conducted training needs’ analyses• Prepared new business and training proposals, presented to clients at a senior level and negotiated terms – programs developed in horticulture sector were adopted as part of the Nursery Industry professional development program• Have met all audit requirements in relation to RTO accreditation• Managed staff to ensure currency• Managed staff in relation to course delivery costs to ensure that profitability is maximised whilst providing up to date and pertinent training• Have negotiated with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure effective cost management – training materials, venue hire and external contractors• Sourced guest speakers and industry experts where necessary to maximise effectiveness of course content whilst managing costs • Developed training calendars to increase resource economies of scale