Derek Milligan
National Campus Director at The University of Adelaide College- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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The University of Adelaide College
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Australia
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Campus Director
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Dec 2022 - Present
Provide effective leadership of the campus operations of the University of Adelaide College (UoAC), for both Adelaide and Melbourne Campus, so that Kaplan International Pathways continues to be renowned for the quality of its academic programs, the exemplary preparation provided to students on a pathway to university, and the strength of its relationship with partner universities. Provide effective leadership of the campus operations of the University of Adelaide College (UoAC), for both Adelaide and Melbourne Campus, so that Kaplan International Pathways continues to be renowned for the quality of its academic programs, the exemplary preparation provided to students on a pathway to university, and the strength of its relationship with partner universities.
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Hurley Hotel Group - HHG
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Australia
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Training Manager (Skills & Education)
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Jan 2021 - Nov 2022
A newly created senior management position, I am responsible for the development and implementation of the inaugural service training curriculum for all staff and management in multiple roles for all 8 SA-based Hurley Hotel Group venues. Applying learning and development concepts, skills, and principles within hotel operations promoting learning with purpose in an agile and vibrant workplace. Actively and efficiently manage, track, and measure the development and change management activity and outcomes as a result of new applied learning content in designated workplaces. Show less
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University of South Australia
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Online Tutor - Sessional
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Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Providing support in education and practical knowledge to students undertaking the Career Development Course Providing support in education and practical knowledge to students undertaking the Career Development Course
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Marion Hotel - HHG - Adelaide
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Australia
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food And Beverage Assistant & Restaurant Trainer
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Nov 2019 - Jan 2021
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TAFE SA
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lecturer & Program Developer - Bachelor Program (Hospitality and Tourism)
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Jul 2019 - Jan 2021
Educating international students the practices and skills of hospitality management Educating international students the practices and skills of hospitality management
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Telstra
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Australia
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Call Centre Expert - Mobile Assurance/Consumer Sales Service and Saves
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Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
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International College of Hotel Management
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Student and Industry Engagement
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Apr 2016 - Jun 2019
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Kaplan Higher Education
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Casual Lecturer
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Mar 2013 - May 2016
Educating international students the practices and skills of hospitality management across the specialty fields of both Rooms and food and Beverage divisions Educating international students the practices and skills of hospitality management across the specialty fields of both Rooms and food and Beverage divisions
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Senior Lecturer
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Apr 1993 - Dec 2015
Teaching and facilitating learning to an audience of national and international students in the areas of Applied Business Communications, Customer Sales and Service, Business Writing, Organisational Behaviour and Career Development. As the Senior Lecturer I am actively providing leadership and management support to executive management and the work team. Duties include the overview and managing of student focused projects throughout the semester; academic programming; working with transnational projects with moderation of assessments; and cross faculty work dynamics throughout the institute. Show less
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Carrick Institute of Education
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Australia
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Casual Lecturer
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
Higher Education unit now amalgamated with Kaplan Business School Higher Education unit now amalgamated with Kaplan Business School
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Sep 1991 - Apr 1993
Managing a team of 20 staff providing professional service in the fine dining restaurant of the hotel
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Oct 1990 - Sep 1991
Member of the pre-opening management team involved with setting up systems and procedures, recruiting staff and providing training and support in all departmental facets of the front office department; reception, communications, reservations, porter, duty managers
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Queenslodge Motel
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United States
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Hospitality
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Resident Manager
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Apr 1990 - Sep 1990
Residential manager of a small 3 star boutique hotel inclusive of an exclusive 70 seat capacity restaurant. Residential manager of a small 3 star boutique hotel inclusive of an exclusive 70 seat capacity restaurant.
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Front Office Manager
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Nov 1989 - Apr 1990
Member of the Executive pre-opening team Member of the Executive pre-opening team
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Hilton Hotels of Australia
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Australia
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Various - Accounts, Porter, Front Office Receptionist, Duty Manager
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Jul 1982 - Nov 1989
Involved in the pre-opening teams of Adelaide and Cairns properties. enhanced and developed my skills and career as internal transfers and opportunties were made available Involved in the pre-opening teams of Adelaide and Cairns properties. enhanced and developed my skills and career as internal transfers and opportunties were made available
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Assistant to the Accountant
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Jan 1980 - Jul 1982
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Education
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RMIT University
Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development -
Southern Cross University
Masters, Education - Vocational Education and Training -
TAFE SA
Advanced Diploma - Management, Hospitality Administration/Management -
TAFE SA
Cert IV, TAE (Training & Education) -
University of South Australia
Bachelor, Teaching - Education and Training of Adults -
TAFE SA
Child Safe Environments - Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
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