MBA studies
My capstone project would not be possible without having undertaken my Master of Administration studies. I graduated in March 2023.
It was a long and challenging journey but I'm glad I did it and I learnt so much along the way.​
Subjects included:
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Developing leaders
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Economics
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Finance
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Global management
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Innovation and entrepreneurship
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Marketing management
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Strategic management and
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Experiential learning project.
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​Big shout out to my academic advisor, Alana Thomson for helping me complete my experiential learning capstone project and thanks to industry advisors Simon Rodder and Ellen-Jane Brown for your support and guidance with the study. Thanks also to Dan Poynton for allowing me to use GippSport as my client.
Professional profile
Management capabilities
Below are qualifications and capabilities that I have acquired over the period of my professional employment:
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Completion of Master of Business Administration
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Completion of the Bachelor of Business and Commerce (majors management & economics)
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A highly effective, outcome driven, resilient and enthusiastic Community Programs Coordinator able to drive change and innovation while motivating individuals and teams to deliver high performance.
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Extensive professional experience includes Health Promotion, Community Sport, Not-for-Profit and Adult Community Education and Employment sectors, based on more than 18 years of employment history.
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Highly analytical and solutions-focused manager with a strong community engagement, community development, project management and people management experience.
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Exhibits extensive background in the education sector providing support and developmental opportunities for students of all ages, cultures & socio-economic backgrounds.
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Exemplifies a strong combination of strategic, operational, financial, business and project management experience.
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Outstanding financial management, administrative and stakeholder management skills and an exceptional ability to lead teams in driving the success of operations.
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Equipped with sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, accentuated by excellent communication capabilities.
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Willing to take up a new challenge and apply knowledge, transferrable skills and passion for enabling growth through strategic high touch relationship management leading to organisational, team and personal success.
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A disciplined thinker who combines management, analytical, problem solving and technical skills
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Community Development and Leadership capabilities
Leadership is an important trait to have when working with people to achieve outcomes. I have developed my leadership capacity for many years from being school captain in high school to more recently completing the Gippsland Community Leadership Program. I am inspired by good leaders and seek to inspire others to be their best and achieve outcomes they didn't think possible. Here are some notable accomplishments:
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Alumni of the Gippsland Community Leadership Program
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Alumni and past leader of the Rotary Youth Leadership awards program
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Mentor of the Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley program
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Co-founder and facilitator of Latrobe Women Creating Conversations formed to empower, connect and amplify local women's voices and provide networks
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Member of the Latrobe Health Assembly
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Leads with a transformational leadership style
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Supports and guides team members to achieve their best
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Ability to influence, motivate and inspire people to achieve goals
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Strong skills and interest in collaboration and partnerships
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With an innovative mind, I have the ability to balance critical and creative thinking
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Keen on leading by example and continuing to learn, lead and develop self
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Visionary and able to turn ideas into reality
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