I am 39 years of age and am currently studying part time at Sunshine Coast University.  I grew up in Brisbane and attended Toowong State High School, graduating in 1987.  From the age of 18 to 22 I worked as an Insurance Officer/Underwriter/Process and on the Claims Help Desk with Suncorp Insurance.  I then moved to Sydney and worked for Sydney Reinsurance (QBE) as Personal Assistant to the General Manager.  I moved overseas to the United Kingdom for three years from 1995 to 1998, working in various fields such as Administration Managerial Positions and doing extensive volunteer work.

I have lived on the Sunshine Coast with my family since 1998.  My last position on the Sunshine Coast was a position in Administration at a local school, managing enrolments, marketing and various other roles within the job.  I am continuing to study part-time at Sunshine Coast University with a view to finishing my degree in Social Work in the next few years.

After graduating as Vice-Captain of my high school in 1987 I went on to achieve personal success with my insurance career.  I managed a small office in the Housing Commission Office in Brisbane City for a period of one year.  When I moved to Sydney my promotion to Personal Assistant to the General Manager was achieved promptly after joining the company.  My work in London provided me with invaluable experience in volunteering for charitable companies and I was entrusted with large portfolios and staff within my paid Administration managerial work.