Experience

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  First Responder Community

  • Internet

  • Founder and CEO

    • 2016 - Jun 2023
    • Internet

    The First Responder Community is a not for profit charity dedicated to providing equipment, services and Respite Care to the thousands of everyday heroes (police, military, firefighter, paramedics and rescuers) who have put their own lives on the front line to defend and safeguard others. Many ma...

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  International Historians Association has merged...

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Director

    • 2008 - Mar 2016
    • Canberra, Australia

    This is a volunteer roll where we assist the development of programs that provide members of men's sheds around the country with activities to write and take photographs of historical significance. The IHA aims are to:*Assist organisations in developing their corporate history and recording i...

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  Department of Defence - Australia

  • Russell Offices - Canberra

  • Deputy Director - Retired

    • Jan 2000 - Feb 2016
    • Russell Offices - Canberra

    In Defence I had worked in Industry Division on numerous projects developing bespoke IT systems and acquiring other COTS systems for use across the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO). I transferred to the Capability Development Group (CDG) in 2005 and developed the Defence Encyclopedia in collab...

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  Cyparm Pty Ltd

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Proprietor

    • Oct 1996 - Dec 1999
    • Canberra, Australia

    After selling all of my restaurants I continued in the Technology Consultancy area providing technology planning, contracting, procurement & implementation. Consultant to Professional Connections and their client Sigma’s Pharmaceutical’s who were developing a national internet warehousing and...

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  Magiboards Pty Limited

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Branch Manager & Strategic Planner

    • Jul 1993 - Oct 1996
    • Canberra, Australia

    Consulted on computer multimedia integration and interoperability for numerous Government Agencies and universities.

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  Cyparm Pty Ltd

  • Canberra

  • Restaurant Proprietor

    • Jan 1985 - Aug 1993
    • Canberra

    Owned and managed a number (5) of Canberra Restaurants, a motel and an events retail outlet with my wife. Employed a staff of 60 and worked mainly evenings and weekends Restaurants included:* Ribs Family Restaurant, Woden Plaza * New York Sizzler Steak House , Canberra City* Piaf French Resta...

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  Ritronics Pty Ltd

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Branch & Federal Govt Manager

    • Nov 1990 - Jul 1993
    • Canberra, Australia

    Responded to and negotiated all Federal government tenders and contracts held by the company in relation to the supply of ICT components, sub-frames and infrastructuresCompany imported electronic surveillance technology for intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

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  Seiko Epson Pty Ltd,

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Federal Branch Manager.

    • Apr 1988 - Nov 1990
    • Canberra, Australia

    Senior product and Supply Chain Analyst. Researched national and international imports and exports and advised Federal Government on Seiko’s IP transfer program and offset proposals.Established and directed international competitive intelligence and market intelligence programs - planning, collec...

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  Australian Associated Press

  • Canberra, Australia

  • ACT & Federal Government Manager

    • Feb 1986 - Apr 1988
    • Canberra, Australia

    Responsible for all AAP/Reuter Information Services activities to Federal Government. Active involvement in a range of consulting assignments to advise and provide national and international data sources for intelligence gathering.In-house courses* VIP liaison and negotiations - AAP Reuters* S...

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  Travel Times Newspapers

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Editor

    • May 1983 - Feb 1986
    • Canberra, Australia

    Editor and Journalist

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  News Limited

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Specialist Technology Editor and Advertising Consultant

    • Jul 1981 - May 1983
    • Canberra, Australia

    Specialised in technology related features and lift-outs for the Australian and Northern & Southern Standard newspapers.News Limited training courses included:* Writing articles for newspapers and magazines * Advertising layouts and copy writing* Journal and Magazine design and production

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  Allied Travel

  • Queanbeyan, Canberra and Sydney

  • Business Development and Marketing Manager

    • Oct 1978 - Jul 1981
    • Queanbeyan, Canberra and Sydney

    Developed inbound and outbound tour operations* International Travel Agents Certificate

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  New South Wales Police Force

  • New South Wales, Australia

  • Police Officer

    • Jan 1966 - Sep 1978
    • New South Wales, Australia

    Worked in a number of sections and units ranging from general duties and special operations to specialist surveillance and undercover operations.NSW Police provide a variety of training and qualifying examinations for rank progression which include:* Administration* Witness interviewing and sus...