With over fifteen years experience in the education and training sectors with ten years in senior management and leadership roles, coupled with post graduate qualifications in vocational education and educational leadership, Michael is well equipped to assist businesses to optimize their training, development, workforce capability, productivity and profitability. Michael possesses significant business development, and strategic client relationship management experience and specializes… Show more With over fifteen years experience in the education and training sectors with ten years in senior management and leadership roles, coupled with post graduate qualifications in vocational education and educational leadership, Michael is well equipped to assist businesses to optimize their training, development, workforce capability, productivity and profitability. Michael possesses significant business development, and strategic client relationship management experience and specializes in developing learning and development solutions that lead to productivity improvements for clients from varied industry sectors.Michael's key objective is to develop cost effective training and development solutions aligned to the business' operational metrics. Michael underpins his client services by the provision of:• excellent customer service• a solutions based approach to meeting a clients needs• Application of project management principles along with complete financial and risk modelling.• reliable and timely advice Show less

Vertical Horizonz Australia is the Australian arm of the Vertical Horizonz Group. Vertical Horizonz have a reputation as the global leaders in industrial safety training empowering revolutionary change in people to take responsibility for safety leadership. We believe structured training develops safe performance. Safe performance gives certainty. And certainty creates productivity. Our tailored structured training solutions and world-class advisory, development and… Show more Vertical Horizonz Australia is the Australian arm of the Vertical Horizonz Group. Vertical Horizonz have a reputation as the global leaders in industrial safety training empowering revolutionary change in people to take responsibility for safety leadership. We believe structured training develops safe performance. Safe performance gives certainty. And certainty creates productivity. Our tailored structured training solutions and world-class advisory, development and partnership services, help businesses achieve standout business performance. Show less

As a key part of the Commercial team, I am accountable for leading the holistic student recruitment and marketing strategy, establishing and commercialising industry and educational partnerships, and developing innovative new revenue streams for the business. As the Manager Partnerships my responsibilities are to develop new industry business and partnerships, in line with the strategic and business plans of the organisation. The role plays a critical role in establishing ASM as an… Show more As a key part of the Commercial team, I am accountable for leading the holistic student recruitment and marketing strategy, establishing and commercialising industry and educational partnerships, and developing innovative new revenue streams for the business. As the Manager Partnerships my responsibilities are to develop new industry business and partnerships, in line with the strategic and business plans of the organisation. The role plays a critical role in establishing ASM as an educational partner of choice for commercial businesses, industry and other organisations. Show less

As the Manager of Professional Services Corporate, it was my remit to develop and implement the Business to Business marketing and sales strategy for the CAG group. With personal sales in excess of $20 million dollars and a department increase of 250% I was successful in exceeding the targets set both individually and as a group Key responsibilities • Lead in the construction of business strategy.• Develop and Implement business plans Nurture and develop high profile… Show more As the Manager of Professional Services Corporate, it was my remit to develop and implement the Business to Business marketing and sales strategy for the CAG group. With personal sales in excess of $20 million dollars and a department increase of 250% I was successful in exceeding the targets set both individually and as a group Key responsibilities • Lead in the construction of business strategy.• Develop and Implement business plans Nurture and develop high profile brand partners • Devise Educational outcomes and measures beyond certification to provide greater value to clients • Develop teams’ capacity to provide advice to clients on educational deliverables, training and development and business solutions. • Oversee Training Programs with respect to operational adherence to the training contracts, Service level agreements and client satisfaction • Devise efficient systems to assist States to proactively identify and capture funding opportunities in each state in which CA operated• Respond to changing market conditions through proactive intervention and appropriate corrective action. • Develop team KPI’s and develop best practice standards that align with corporate direction • Build a common sense of purpose and establish a strategic direction • Nurture a range of contacts and liaise with key figures in government and industry • Direct the improvement of the student experience through the continuous improvement of curriculum, teaching, policies and procedures and through innovative ideas Show less

Through his experience in developing large scale, multidisciplinary training solutions for some of Australia's largest companies, Michael is currently driving change in the laboratory sector with LabTech Training. Through research, stakeholder consultation and strategic business planning with it's clients, Michael has been working with a broad spectrum of leaders in the Laboratory sector to provide innovative programs aimed at the development of recruitment and induction solutions, with… Show more Through his experience in developing large scale, multidisciplinary training solutions for some of Australia's largest companies, Michael is currently driving change in the laboratory sector with LabTech Training. Through research, stakeholder consultation and strategic business planning with it's clients, Michael has been working with a broad spectrum of leaders in the Laboratory sector to provide innovative programs aimed at the development of recruitment and induction solutions, with the focus on improving and exceeding operational targets. LabTech training have developed highly customised, integrated and cost effective solutions for Laboratory operations in the areas of: * Mining * Mineralogy* Coal * Construction Materials Testing* Pharmacology* Environmental Testing * Pathology * Food testing including Wine. Although Michael's primary focus is in Laboratory operations and management, Michael draws on his extensive network and significant experience to develop holistic training solutions for his clients. Some examples of additional programs developed for his clients include: * Transport and Logistics * Project Management * Competitive Systems ( Lean, Six Sigma etc)* OH&S ( including ergonomics)* Business * Sales and Marketing * Management * Construction * Plant operations * Marine Operations and many other programs. Michael is solutions orientated with a reputation of lateral thinking particularly within large scale and complex systems. MIchael always in focused on his clients business and operational needs while providing the best ROI.If you want to know what is possible, please get in contact and Michael will provide the solution. Show less

• Lead in the construction of educational strategy.• Develop and Implement business plans • Devise Educational outcomes and measures beyond certification to provide greater value to clients • Develop teams’ capacity to provide advice to clients on educational deliverables, training and development and business solutions. • Work with States and L&D to develop processes and systems to produce efficiencies in delivery and assessment • Work with L&D to assist in developing high… Show more • Lead in the construction of educational strategy.• Develop and Implement business plans • Devise Educational outcomes and measures beyond certification to provide greater value to clients • Develop teams’ capacity to provide advice to clients on educational deliverables, training and development and business solutions. • Work with States and L&D to develop processes and systems to produce efficiencies in delivery and assessment • Work with L&D to assist in developing high quality training courseware maintaining and exceeding Franklyn Scholar and Industry standards • Oversee Training Programs with respect to operational adherence to the training contracts, Service level agreements and client satisfaction • Devise efficient systems to assist States to proactively identify and capture funding opportunities in each state in which Franklyn Scholar operates • Respond to changing market conditions through proactive intervention and appropriate corrective action. • Develop team KPI’s and develop best practice standards that align with corporate direction • Build a common sense of purpose and establish a strategic direction • Nurture a range of contacts and liaise with key figures in government and industry • Direct the improvement of the student experience through the continuous improvement of curriculum, teaching, policies and procedures and through innovative ideas Show less

•Built a common sense of purpose amongst staff and establish a strategic direction. * Ensure compliance within the Australian Quality Training Framework Standards for Registered Training Organisations for all State/Regional activities•Sourced and secured funding from the relevant State and Territory Governments•Manage and align the purchase, delivery and assessment of training with required government outcomes and Franklyn Scholar objectives•Manage the growth of… Show more •Built a common sense of purpose amongst staff and establish a strategic direction. * Ensure compliance within the Australian Quality Training Framework Standards for Registered Training Organisations for all State/Regional activities•Sourced and secured funding from the relevant State and Territory Governments•Manage and align the purchase, delivery and assessment of training with required government outcomes and Franklyn Scholar objectives•Manage the growth of business exceeding National growth targets•Implement and manage the income and expenditure budget and ensure compliance with financial management policies•Maintain documentation and systems that align with the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Standards, National Training Package implementation guidelines including “Fee for Service” activities.•Develop policy/ procedures and approve accurate and compliant marketing material•Anticipate resourcing needs, recognise gaps and address accordingly •Build in checkpoints to monitor timeliness and quality of outputs•Conduct regular staff and operational review meetings •Value colleagues and acknowledge good performance•Re-focus people and address under-performance constructively•Nurture a range of contacts and liaise with key figures in government and industry •Oversee the development of training plans, products and programs. •Liaise with Australian Apprenticeship Centre representatives , clients.*Project manage the implementation of all programs within Queensland and the Northern Territory. Show less