16 Hein Ct, Regency Downs, Queensland 4341 Australia
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• Demonstrated achiever with knowledge of educational and community requirements and expectations
• Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
• Extensive computer training, including knowledge of multiple networking environments and business software packages.
• Enthusiastic and experienced in working in and with the business, educational and public sectors.

• Chosen to participate in the Australian Government's Quality Teachers Program in 2008 and 2009
• Chosen to be Head Coach of Faith Luteran College and St Thomas More College Rugby programs
• Rewrote and submitted Economics program for Queensland Studies Authority State Panel
• Helped return Creepy Crawly Pest Control back to profitability
• Was pre-selected to be Candidate for the State (Southern Downs) and Federal (Maranoa electorates in 2009 and 2010
• Took a Confraternity Shield Rugby League team to Rockhampton as Coach in 2008

Jan 1970 - Present

Company name: Serco Australia - South QLD Correctional Centre Location: Gatton QLD, Australia Industry: Legal       Job Title: Careers Counsellor Job Type: Full-Time Position Department: Education Closest Job Role: Vocational Trainer Summary: Position involves the development and auditing of career programs and vocational training Detailed Description: In this role, I have been charged with developing career mentoring, advice and development services within a Correctional environment. I have also been charged with developing and auditing VET programs to reassist in the career readiness and reintegration of prisoners. I have been involved in assessing the Literacy/Numeracy levels, developing programs to assess shortfalls in these areas and referral processes to assist prisoners and staff gain the help they need. It has been essential for me to work collaboratively within a group environment but also to work as an individual; I have also been required to work in an efficient and effective manner with limited resources and times.

Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

Company name: Creepy Crawly Pest Control Location: Lockyer Valley, Australia Industry: Trades & Services Company size: 1-10 employees Comments: Small, family owned company, working out of the Lockyer Valley, focused on Pest Control and high levels of customer satisfaction       Job Title: Business Manager Job Type: Full-Time Position Department: Executive Closest Job Role: Senior Manager & Board Summary: Involved in running all facets of the business Detailed Description: In this position, I have been in control of all day-to-day operational facets of our business. I have been required to show exceptional customer service to both existing and new domestic customers, as well as those in the Building and Construction Industry. I have been responsible for timetabling jobs for our technicians and booking required travel. I have maintained payroll, as well as developed annual and quarterly budgets. I have also been required to update and maintain databases of customers and chemicals, create and modify documents and also monitor and submit compliance documents to government agencies such as the EPA and BSA.

Jun 2007 - Sep 2010

Company name: St Thomas More College Location: Sunnybank Industry: Education & Childcare Company size: 11-50 employees       Job Title: Teacher Job Type: Full-Time Summary: High School Teacher Detailed Description: Taugt all year levels at the College in English, Ancient and Modern History, Geography, Physical Education, Mathematics, Economics and SOSE. I also worked closely with other staff and parents in organizing and running co-curricular and academic extension activities for students at the College. I was involved in planning and writing work programs and verification material for Queensland Studies Authority, VET Providers as well as for in-house usage as well as moderation of student work and filing and maintaining compliance paperwork

Sep 2006 - Jun 2007

Company name: Faith Lutheran College Location: Plainland Industry: Education & Childcare Company size: 11-50 employees       Job Title: Teacher Job Type: Full-Time Summary: High School Teacher Detailed Description: Taught all year levels at the College in English, Trade and Business Mathematics, Business Communications and Technologies, History, Geography, Physical Education, Civics and SOSE. I worked closely with other staff, parent and students in organizing and running co-curricular and academic extension activities for students at the College. I was also instrumental in establishing and running the school's Rugby program. I was involved in planning and writing work programs and verification material for Queensland Studies Authority, VET Providers as well as for in-house usage

Sep 2011 - Oct 2011

Institution: Australasian Institute of Pest Management Institution Type: College Location: Toowoomba, Australia Course Name: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Jan 2004 - Sep 2007

Institution: University of Southern QLD Institution Type: University Location: Toowoomba Course Name: Bachelor of Education - Secondary and Middle Schooling Study Units/Modules: Major in History Major in Economics/Legal Studies/Civics Minor in English/Physical Education

Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

Institution: University of Otago Institution Type: University Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Course Name: Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts Grade: (Incomplete) Study Units/Modules: Politics, Philosophy and Economics History

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

Institution: Griffith University Institution Type: University Location: Nathan Course Name: Dip. Arts Study Units/Modules: History and Politics

CPR Certificate
Issuer:	State Emergency Service
Valid From:	1st April 2011
Valid To:	1st April 2012

C Class License
Issuer:	QLD

Building Blue Card
Reference:	31193
Issuer:	Blue Dog Training
Valid From:	7th December 2005
Valid To:	13th August 2021

Gatton Show Society
Date From:	1st April 2011

Laidley State Emergency Service
Date From:	1st December 2010

Gatton Lions Club
Date From:	1st May 2004
Date To:	1st July 2011

Toowoomba Grammar Old Boys Association
Date From:	1st January 2001

Politics and Debating, Outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and landscaping/gardening, Reading, Sports, particularly Rugby, Baseball, Ice Hockey and Basketball.