Experience

Architecture & Access

• Australia
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Access Consultant

  • Feb 2021 - Present



Manningham Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Covid 19 Navigation Officer for People with Disability (W4V)

  • Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  This 6 month position was created as part of the government's response to Covid 19, to address the access and inclusion challenges people with disability face as a result of the pandemic. This 6 month position was created as part of the government's response to Covid 19, to address the access and inclusion challenges people with disability face as a result of the pandemic.



The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Disability Access and Inclusion Consultant

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2020

  Project details: Working with two other access & inclusion consultants to develop the strategic document through wide ranging consultation with GMCT staff, stakeholders, customers and associated industry and disability specific peak body organisations. My project tasks include: conducting access appraisals of 4 x GMCT locations, reporting on findings and making recommendations; building & coordinating the DAIP Working Group and running monthy meetings; meeting with GMCT project leadership team; developing and refining the content for the final DAIP document for review by GMCT Community Advisory Committee and GMCT Trust. Show less



Yarra City Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Disability Specialist

  • Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

  Review Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Good Access Good Business Project, review and refine Appraisal Tool, approach local businesses within the Nicholson Street Shopping Precinct - by going door-to-door, meet with business owners/key staff to offer free disability access appraisals and raise awareness about the access needs of people with disability. 134 businesses were approached, 70 were appraised - which was an 185% increase in particiapation from Phases 1 & 2. This was attributed to my strategy of changing the program’s focus to education and community building. Statistical review of the appraisals was carried out, and a project report including recommendations was presented to the City of Yarra Disability Advisory Committee, and provided to Council. Show less



APA (Architectural Polymners of Australia)

• Knoxfield, Vic.

• Sculptor (freelance)

  • Feb 2018 - May 2018

  Carving large scale rock-face texture in high density polyurethane foam. 2400mm x 2400mm square, that will tile in all directions. Carving large scale rock-face texture in high density polyurethane foam. 2400mm x 2400mm square, that will tile in all directions.



Self Employed

• Graphic Design
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

  Coroporate logo for CRAFT Kitchen & Bar Coroporate logo for CRAFT Kitchen & Bar



Merri-bek City Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Public Speaker

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Providing a participant/parent's perspective on the national NDIS roll-out. Providing a participant/parent's perspective on the national NDIS roll-out.



Words By El

• Book Author

  • Apr 2013 - Feb 2017

  Self publishing under Words by El Self publishing under Words by El



Li'l el Illustration & Design

• Hurstbridge, Melbourne

• Author

  • 2013 - Feb 2017

  I started writing fiction in April 2013. I produced a novella, title "Wanderer", which is part one of a three part series I plan to combine into one novel. Wanderer is available as a PDF for anyone to read. I plan to release it as an eBook soon. I have also written a short comic, titled "Toby vs Armageddon", which was illustrated by world famous digital artist "Loopydave" (aka David Dunstan). See my latest project for more details. We will be developing a full length graphic novel in the next year, with plans to release it at Supanova 2015. I am currently working on a full length novel, and have begun developing the sequels for "Wanderer". I have also written two children's books, which I will be illustrating in the next two years. Show less



ART

• Artists and Writers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Artist

  • Aug 2016 - 2017

  In 2016 I was commissioned to do a series 6 x animal paintings. Here are a few examples of that series. I a currently have 2 commissions in the pipeline for this year. All of the paintings can be seen on my instagram account @lil_el_art In 2016 I was commissioned to do a series 6 x animal paintings. Here are a few examples of that series. I a currently have 2 commissions in the pipeline for this year. All of the paintings can be seen on my instagram account @lil_el_art



Merri-bek City Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Disability Specialist

  • Feb 2016 - Mar 2016

  Project details: Design of 20 page public document, in accordance with Moreland City Council’s official style guide and accessible document standards. Incoporating supplied text and photographic images. Supply of printer ready artwork Project details: Design of 20 page public document, in accordance with Moreland City Council’s official style guide and accessible document standards. Incoporating supplied text and photographic images. Supply of printer ready artwork



Li'l El Illustration and Design

• Freelance Graphic Designer & Project Manager

  • Jan 2005 - 2014

  Graphic Design, with expertise in Accessible Design (meeting disability accessibility requirements),Project management and Events Management.

• Art Teacher

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

  I taught drawing to a class of 12 children, between the ages of 8-12. The goal was to better represent what they see and imagine using a range of drawing and observation techniques. The children produced a range of artworks based on different themes and styles. The children's major artworks were displayed at the "Welcome Platypus Festival" at Allwood House in March this year.Unfortunately I had to cancel the classes after 6 months due to increased family and work demands. However, due to popular demand, I have promised to run several art workshops for local children in 2013. Show less



Allwood Neighbourhood House

• Allwood Neighbourhood House

• Life Drawing Instructor

  • 2011 - Dec 2013

  I ran a weekly Life Drawing Class (for 3 years), where I booked professional life models and guided the group. I provided instruction in the areas of observation, proportion, tonal rendering and composition. I also assisted with use of media. I ran a weekly Life Drawing Class (for 3 years), where I booked professional life models and guided the group. I provided instruction in the areas of observation, proportion, tonal rendering and composition. I also assisted with use of media.



Merri-bek City Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Accessible Design Consultant

  • May 2012 - Dec 2012

  I created a new "Good Access is Good Business Guide" for Moreland City Council. This provides information and guidance for businesses, in particular street traders, to provide better access for people with a disability. The challenge with this project is to create a clear, easily understood and engaging document which is compact and practical for the user. I created a new "Good Access is Good Business Guide" for Moreland City Council. This provides information and guidance for businesses, in particular street traders, to provide better access for people with a disability. The challenge with this project is to create a clear, easily understood and engaging document which is compact and practical for the user.



City of Whittlesea

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• MetroAccess Project Officer

  • Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

  Part time, as part of Whittlesea Access Team. Currently working on research project into best practice community consultative and advisory processes for Local Government, in the area of disability access and inclusion. Part time, as part of Whittlesea Access Team. Currently working on research project into best practice community consultative and advisory processes for Local Government, in the area of disability access and inclusion.



Nillumbik Shire Council

• Civic Drive, Greensborough, Melbourne

• MetroAccess Project Officer

  • Sep 2008 - Feb 2010

  The MetroAccess Scheme is a State Funded program where workers assist Local Government to meet its obligations under the Commonwealth Disability discrimination Act, 1992, and State Disability Plan. MetroAccess workers develop programs to support people living with disability to have greater access to and be included in the life of their community. The MetroAccess Scheme is a State Funded program where workers assist Local Government to meet its obligations under the Commonwealth Disability discrimination Act, 1992, and State Disability Plan. MetroAccess workers develop programs to support people living with disability to have greater access to and be included in the life of their community.



Orbit Multimedia

• Toorak, Melbourne

• Production Manager

  • 1997 - 1999

  I was a founding member of Orbitmedia, now Ondicom. As production manager and art director, I managed the entire production process, including: costing, project scheduling, art direction, proofing and testing final product before delivery. It was a small studio of 3 designers, but we worked on some large projects, including a multimedia proposal for a private prison in Malaysia, and presented to Malaysian Government officials. Major clients included: Department Natural Resources and Environment, Spowers Architects and Brambles Recall. Show less



Newmedia Corporation

• Windsor, Melbourne

• Studio Manager

  • 1995 - 1998

  I was responsible for taking & developing the creative brief from the client and managed the entire production process, including: costing, project scheduling, art direction, proofing and testing final product before delivery. I managed a team of 5 designers and up to 7 subcontractors, depending on the project. Major clients included: Woolworths, Brambles, SmithKine Beecham Pharmaceuticals. I was responsible for taking & developing the creative brief from the client and managed the entire production process, including: costing, project scheduling, art direction, proofing and testing final product before delivery. I managed a team of 5 designers and up to 7 subcontractors, depending on the project. Major clients included: Woolworths, Brambles, SmithKine Beecham Pharmaceuticals.