Experience

Worklinks Inc

• Canada
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Jan 1998 - Present

  I was away from this role from February 2020 to January 2022 as I was traveling but CEO of Worklinks from 1998 to present apart from those 2 years. I have, over the years, managed a range of programs including the delivery of accredited vocational education and training, programs for young people who have disconnected from school, and programs for unemployed adults. I have extensive experience in a wide range of areas including, for example, management (including management within the not-for-profit sector), Vocational Education and Training, tender writing and project management. Qualifications include a Masters of Education, Diplomas in Project Management and Career Counselling and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.



Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment

• Australia
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Apr 2014 - Feb 2020

  Horizons College is a relatively new school in Caboolture, having commenced in April 2014. The establishment of the school was funded by Worklinks Inc. The school caters for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling or for whom mainstream schooling is not working. Horizons is an accredited non-state school and caters for students in years 7 - 12. It is co-educational. Our staffing is a combination of registered teachers and social/youth workers.Horizons College has full school accreditation. The curriculum in years 10-12 is primarily vocational-focussed. Over two consecutive competitions, Horizons College has had students represent Queensland at the World Skills National competition. This is a reflection of the high quality VETis offered. Worklinks Inc is our RTO.



Qld Board of Senior Secondary School Studies (now QCAA)

• Assistant Director, Vocational Education and Training

  • Jan 1995 - Dec 1997

  My role was to head the newly formed VET section which was charged with implementing accredited VET into schools into Queensland. The role required considerable and ongoing liaision with industry training bodies who were involved in decisions about what VET was most appropriate at the time. A large number of teacher PD workshops were also conducted around the State. My role was to head the newly formed VET section which was charged with implementing accredited VET into schools into Queensland. The role required considerable and ongoing liaision with industry training bodies who were involved in decisions about what VET was most appropriate at the time. A large number of teacher PD workshops were also conducted around the State.