Experience

EML

• Australia
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Learning Partner

  • Feb 2021 - Present

• Leader Learning & Development

  • Jun 2018 - Mar 2022

• Learning And Development Specialist

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  A reputable organisation undergoing major industry transformation and organisational growth. Responsible for developing and delivering a variety of L&D initiatives to support the organisations growth, transformation, technical and leadership needs.



Mine Wealth + Wellbeing

• Newcastle, Australia

• Mangager, People Operations

  • Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

  A reputable Superannuation organisation undergoing significant growth and transformation. Responsible for partnering with the business managers and employees at all levels to provide specialist HR advice, guidance and service in relation to managing people operations including employment matters, performance management, strategic OD, behaviours and values, wellbeing, diversity, L&D and various employee engagement activities. Developed the Organisation Development framework to support the strategic plan. Co-developed the Performance Management framework. Developed training modules for delivery to support new core business system implementation.



Newcastle Permanent Building Society

• Australia
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Organisation Development Specialist

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Responsible for the design and implementation of a range of people & culture initiatives that directly support the organsiation's strategic plans, in particular the people development strategies. Partnering with stakeholders through strategy development, project management to implementation of strategic and BAU initiatives. Consulting with and advising stakeholders on a variety of OD, Change Management, L&D and HR approaches. Responsible for the design and implementation of a range of people & culture initiatives that directly support the organsiation's strategic plans, in particular the people development strategies. Partnering with stakeholders through strategy development, project management to implementation of strategic and BAU initiatives. Consulting with and advising stakeholders on a variety of OD, Change Management, L&D and HR approaches.



Newcastle Permanent Building Society

• Australia
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Learning & Development Specialist

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2016

  Responsible for the design and development of technical and soft skills training across all aspects of the business Develop e-learning solutions to meet geographical needs Project manage L&D involvement in organisation wide projects Act as an internal consultant on aspects of organisation development and change management to various teams Deliver a variety of leadership training programs including SLII, GROW and DISC Provide coaching to a team of learning and development specialists Implement learning and development solutions to support organisation's objectives, regulatory requirements and team objectives



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Asia Pacific & Africa IT Regionalisation Program Transition Coordinator

  • Jun 2006 - Dec 2006

  Responsible for implementing a change management program for IT across 14 countries in the AP&A region Coordinated the transition activity for the regionalisation of IT services, a major organisation change initiative, for diverse cultures and markets Led the change management and transition management efforts for a number of regionalisation project teams, encompassing communications and L&D activity Developed internal change management skills and knowledge amongst key stakeholders Responsible for implementing a change management program for IT across 14 countries in the AP&A region Coordinated the transition activity for the regionalisation of IT services, a major organisation change initiative, for diverse cultures and markets Led the change management and transition management efforts for a number of regionalisation project teams, encompassing communications and L&D activity Developed internal change management skills and knowledge amongst key stakeholders



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resource Coordinator Product Development

  • Dec 2000 - Jul 2001

  Covered all aspects of HRM and HRD for 600+ employees including:Recruitment of highly specialised international engineers coordinating relocation & onboarding activityCoached department managers on HR policy, procedures and performance management, including conducting performance reviewsCoordinated compensation and benefits planning for the department salaried employeesManaged deployment of all learning and development activity along with other company initiatives Actively participated and advised in strategic planning sessions with senior management. Initiatives included a study on work practices and stress management, a review of meeting practices where department restructuring resulted

• Organisation Development Associate Product Development

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

  Co-developed and implemented a coaching program within Ford Australia- including delivering workshops to executive, senior and middle management Assisted in the transition of individuals across marketing, sales, purchasing and finance, manufacturing plants, product development and suppliers to work as project teams to meet new organization structure objectivesCo-developed and coordinated the LifeWork Balance Program which won a Nationally recognised Work and Family

• Learning & Development Coordinator

  • Aug 1999 - Dec 1999

  Developed an Induction program for all salaried employees company wideCoordinated and increased participation of engineers in technical training across various functionsManaged training needs analysis across a range of functions and reported on training outcomes and participation to the leadership teamLiased with external training companies, providers and consultants to deliver targeted training on time and within budget



Kangan Institute

• Australia
• Education Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Retail Training Centre Manager

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Managed all aspects of day to day operations of a training department including tendering for funding and reporting to government agencies Managed a small staff of permanent and sessional teachers and training consultants Developed an on site Retail Training Centre to offer students from diverse groups and industry clients access and options for on job application and practical experience- best in class in Victoria Developed & maintained relationships with the retail industry and associations, government bodies, correctional facilities and public and private secondary schools Delivered training and provided support to various client groups including; unemployed, disabled, industry, secondary schools (VET in Schools) in a range of retail, business and job seeking subjects at all levels. Also co-ordinated and assessed all trainees in retail New Apprenticeships Contributed to a winning tender to participate as a member of the review board for the National Retail Training Packages



Kangan TAFE

• Short Course Coordinator Education & Employment Programs

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Developed and managed all aspects of a range of short courses for the Retail, Horticulture and Sport & Recreation departments Managed a team of 20+ teaching staff Developed all course curriculum, materials and marketing materials in line with Institute Marketing & Government department guidelines Actively marketed courses to industry groups & developed a range of customised courses based on client needs Delivered training to various industry clients in a range of retail & business short courses; New Work Opportunities



Kangan TAFE/DEET

• Project Manager

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Successfully Developed a 'shop front' with centre management of a major Melbourne shopping centre as a project base to run a 6month DEET funded project for long term unemployed (a community service project) Screened & selected 20 applicants in cooperation with DEET & a range of employment agencies Managed day to day operations of the project including reporting to relevant government agencies and centre management, managing 20 participants daily for 6 months Delivered training in OH&S, Communication, job seeking/life skills and a range of retail subjects Liaised with a range of community groups regularly including non English speaking groups, aged care groups and disability groups across Nth Melbourne