Yvonne McClaren
State Coordinator SA / NT at AORA - Australian Organics Recycling Association Limited- Claim this Profile
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Sarah Leo
I worked with Yvonne as both an association member and a state committee member. Yvonne is a very welcoming and vivacious person. Her role required developing and maintaining strong relationships with a broad audience of business professionals and government stakeholders. In addition, there were multiple events to co-ordinate. Working independently from South Australia and working closely with the national team based interstate and a volunteer state committee takes a special combination of skills. Yvonne managed this through a time of strategic change as well which is a credit to her.
Lorraine Lloyd
I have had the pleasure of working alongside Yvonne in her role as the SA State Manager for Family Business Australia. Through her extensive experience and skills in business development, relationship management, event planning and delivery, clear and concise communication she provided a high level of service to both internal and external stakeholders. Yvonne is professional and capable, friendly, approachable and has the ability to converse with people from all sectors the community. Lorraine Willis, FBA WA State Manager
Elizabeth Bouzoudis
I can highly recommend Yvonne for her natural ability to develop solid business and corporate relationships. As an external stakeholder of the Winemakers Federation of Australia, I was fortunate enough to work with Yvonne while she was employed as Member Services Manager. Yvonne presented herself very professionally yet was extremely easy and a joy to deal. Always expressing a genuine interest in her clients, Yvonne was very strategic and creative in her approach to tailoring client business solutions.
Sarah Leo
I worked with Yvonne as both an association member and a state committee member. Yvonne is a very welcoming and vivacious person. Her role required developing and maintaining strong relationships with a broad audience of business professionals and government stakeholders. In addition, there were multiple events to co-ordinate. Working independently from South Australia and working closely with the national team based interstate and a volunteer state committee takes a special combination of skills. Yvonne managed this through a time of strategic change as well which is a credit to her.
Lorraine Lloyd
I have had the pleasure of working alongside Yvonne in her role as the SA State Manager for Family Business Australia. Through her extensive experience and skills in business development, relationship management, event planning and delivery, clear and concise communication she provided a high level of service to both internal and external stakeholders. Yvonne is professional and capable, friendly, approachable and has the ability to converse with people from all sectors the community. Lorraine Willis, FBA WA State Manager
Elizabeth Bouzoudis
I can highly recommend Yvonne for her natural ability to develop solid business and corporate relationships. As an external stakeholder of the Winemakers Federation of Australia, I was fortunate enough to work with Yvonne while she was employed as Member Services Manager. Yvonne presented herself very professionally yet was extremely easy and a joy to deal. Always expressing a genuine interest in her clients, Yvonne was very strategic and creative in her approach to tailoring client business solutions.
Sarah Leo
I worked with Yvonne as both an association member and a state committee member. Yvonne is a very welcoming and vivacious person. Her role required developing and maintaining strong relationships with a broad audience of business professionals and government stakeholders. In addition, there were multiple events to co-ordinate. Working independently from South Australia and working closely with the national team based interstate and a volunteer state committee takes a special combination of skills. Yvonne managed this through a time of strategic change as well which is a credit to her.
Lorraine Lloyd
I have had the pleasure of working alongside Yvonne in her role as the SA State Manager for Family Business Australia. Through her extensive experience and skills in business development, relationship management, event planning and delivery, clear and concise communication she provided a high level of service to both internal and external stakeholders. Yvonne is professional and capable, friendly, approachable and has the ability to converse with people from all sectors the community. Lorraine Willis, FBA WA State Manager
Elizabeth Bouzoudis
I can highly recommend Yvonne for her natural ability to develop solid business and corporate relationships. As an external stakeholder of the Winemakers Federation of Australia, I was fortunate enough to work with Yvonne while she was employed as Member Services Manager. Yvonne presented herself very professionally yet was extremely easy and a joy to deal. Always expressing a genuine interest in her clients, Yvonne was very strategic and creative in her approach to tailoring client business solutions.
Sarah Leo
I worked with Yvonne as both an association member and a state committee member. Yvonne is a very welcoming and vivacious person. Her role required developing and maintaining strong relationships with a broad audience of business professionals and government stakeholders. In addition, there were multiple events to co-ordinate. Working independently from South Australia and working closely with the national team based interstate and a volunteer state committee takes a special combination of skills. Yvonne managed this through a time of strategic change as well which is a credit to her.
Lorraine Lloyd
I have had the pleasure of working alongside Yvonne in her role as the SA State Manager for Family Business Australia. Through her extensive experience and skills in business development, relationship management, event planning and delivery, clear and concise communication she provided a high level of service to both internal and external stakeholders. Yvonne is professional and capable, friendly, approachable and has the ability to converse with people from all sectors the community. Lorraine Willis, FBA WA State Manager
Elizabeth Bouzoudis
I can highly recommend Yvonne for her natural ability to develop solid business and corporate relationships. As an external stakeholder of the Winemakers Federation of Australia, I was fortunate enough to work with Yvonne while she was employed as Member Services Manager. Yvonne presented herself very professionally yet was extremely easy and a joy to deal. Always expressing a genuine interest in her clients, Yvonne was very strategic and creative in her approach to tailoring client business solutions.
Credentials
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
iLearn eCollege (rto code 32446)Aug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Working with Children Check
Australian Government Department of Human ServicesNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate IV in Business (Small Business Management)
BRACE Education Training EmploymentMar, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
National Police Certificate
SAPOLJan, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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AORA - Australian Organics Recycling Association Limited
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Australia
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Industry Associations
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1 - 100 Employee
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State Coordinator SA / NT
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Dec 2021 - Present
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Interior Fitout Association
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Australia
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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State Coordinator SA / VIC
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Founder
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Mar 2022 - Present
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The Food Manifesto
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Australia
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E-learning
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Chief Forager
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Aug 2016 - Present
Online culinary support based membership for people with Dysphagia – providing the link between your dietitian & your kitchen. We provide culinary support for people with dysphagia (& those without), providing inspiration to shop, cook and eat nutritious seasonal food. Helping you transition from PEG to mouth. Food curator for Dysphagia. Simple easy to follow toolkits for each stage of your food journey. Exclusive educationE CommerceProgramme deliveryRecipe DevelopmentCommunityMembershipMarketing Online engagement Coaching
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No Feeding Tubes
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Individual and Family Services
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Founder
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Jul 2019 - Present
A passionate advocate for using real food to transition off a PEG tube back to oral eating, and the founder of the Mind Food Body Programme and nofeedingtubes.comYvonne McClaren is also a yoga and kickboxing addict with a wicked sense of humour and a passion for food, wine and cooking. Yvonne was born and bred in Adelaide, Australia. Working as an executive in the not-for-profit sector and with a love for travel, Yvonne lived in Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and for a few months in Vietnam when she was diagnosed with Oropharyngeal Cancer (Tonsil Cancer) in November 2018. Yvonne went on to have a third of her tongue removed, both tonsils, 30 lymph nodes and 30 chemo radiotherapy sessions. Yvonne also had a PEG tube feeder for 15 months.*A contributor to the publication “From Treatment to Table” for Student Dietitians at Griffith University of Queensland ( Nutrition & Dietetics). A participant in “Soup for the Soul online cooking workshop” for Head and Neck Cancer Australia and the “Swallowing and Quality of Life study” with the University of Technology Sydney. Yvonne has been featured in Fruitful Conversations podcasts “When all you want is Tea & Toast” with Lynne Schinella and Sue Larconic’s “Women living well after 50” podcast and future projects are planned with the Head Neck Cancer Foundation based in the UK. Yvonne has also been featured in the Women of Courage Series via Denyse Whelan’s blog. Find out more at yvonnemcclaren.com and or nofeedingtubes.com * A PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) is a procedure in which a flexible feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall and into the stomach. This PEG allows nutrition, fluids and/or medications to be put directly into the stomach, bypassing the mouth and esophagus.
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Australian Water Association
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member Engagement Manager
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Dec 2021 - Mar 2022
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Easy Follow Easy Swallow Cook Book
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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Author
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Jan 2020 - May 2021
A recipe book for those with dysphagia and how I transitioned from a feeding PEG tube back to oral eating.Here's what people say about me and my passion for food and to help others. "You understand our special needs taste buds so well! The one thing I don't like is that you are not a five minute drive away!" T. Davis - Facebook "I am constantly impressed that your love of food has not diminished. The effort you make is inspiring" L.Cottage Urban - Instagram "Taking her amazing skills & love of food to help others ( & herself) as a head and neck cancer patient" . D.Whelan B.ED.M.Ed - Twitter
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Family Business Association (AU)
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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State Manager South Australia and Northern Territory
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Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
Responsible for membership growth and retention, driving revenue through forums, events and professional courses, committee management and sponsorship procurement Membership ServicesBusiness Development - Sales and Marketing Event ManagementBudget Management Board Management Sponsorship Corporate RelationshipsStakeholder RelationsSocial Media Responsible for membership growth and retention, driving revenue through forums, events and professional courses, committee management and sponsorship procurement Membership ServicesBusiness Development - Sales and Marketing Event ManagementBudget Management Board Management Sponsorship Corporate RelationshipsStakeholder RelationsSocial Media
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Australian Grape & Wine
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Australia
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Wine & Spirits
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager Member Services
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Jun 2010 - Jul 2015
Membership ServicesSmall Wine- Maker Committee coordinationFuture Leaders Programme Project ManagementOutlook Conference - National Industry Wine ConferenceBusiness Development - Sales and Marketing Event ManagementBudget Management Project ManagementSponsorship Researching Cross Promotional opportunities Corporate RelationshipsSocial Media Membership ServicesSmall Wine- Maker Committee coordinationFuture Leaders Programme Project ManagementOutlook Conference - National Industry Wine ConferenceBusiness Development - Sales and Marketing Event ManagementBudget Management Project ManagementSponsorship Researching Cross Promotional opportunities Corporate RelationshipsSocial Media
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Education
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2020 - 2021
No Feeding Tubes Movement
The Mind Food Body Program, Transitioning from a PEG tube back to oral eating for Dysphagia patients/clients -
2019 - 2020
iLearn
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 1 -
1983 - 1986
TAFE SA
Diploma of Business, Hospitality Business Management -
2018 - 2018
Family Business Australi
Planning Succession for Family Business, Understand the fundamental ground rules for leadership succession Determine the key challenges of su -
2017 - 2017
Family Business Australia
Company Directors Course, -Understand the unique challenges family business directors face -Define the core areas of legal res -
1978 - 1982
Norwood High School
Matriculation
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