Seasoned Learning Consultant with demonstrated ability to design and implement effective learning strategies. Strong knowledge of innovative educational technologies, coupled with capability in driving performance improvement. Skilled at fostering positive learning environments and contributing to team success. Notable impact on learner engagement and achievement in previous roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
FCO Learning Consultant
National Australia Bank
Docklands, Victoria
01.2022 - Current
Facilitated Training Delivery: Delivered comprehensive training programs, including Customer Due Diligence (CDD) sessions, job readiness training, and targeted learning workshops tailored to business needs
Instructional Design: Collaborated with senior consultants to design and develop training programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements
Product Development and Pilot Testing: Partnered with the product team to develop new learning solutions, leading pilot deliveries, and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
Quality Assurance: Gained expertise in quality management by reviewing analysts’ investigations, providing constructive feedback, and contributing to improved compliance and operational standards.
Events & Marketing Lead: Cultural Inclusion Employee Resource Group.
Spearheaded the planning and execution of culturally significant events at NAB to promote diversity and inclusion, fostering awareness and celebration of various cultures.
Established and led NAB Pasifika, a subcommittee focused on Pasifika cultural inclusion, creating a platform to amplify Pacific Islander voices and perspectives within the organization.
Engaged with senior executives to drive cultural awareness and empower colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
Utilized knowledge of industry best practices to improve upon existing training methods.
Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure that all curricular activities were effective and successful.
Analyzed data from online assessments to identify areas for improvement in the organization's learning initiatives.
Built and updated evaluation and survey tools to monitor and improve effectiveness of courses.
Business Banking Phone Advisor
National Australia Bank
Docklands, Victoria
01.2020 - 01.2022
Answered inquiries from customers regarding investments.
Provided crisis intervention to customers dealing with difficult situations due to fraud/scams.
Identified cases of abuse, encouraging students or parents to seek assistance from mental health professionals.
Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events, fully coordinating job fairs and career workshops.
Teacher & Content Writer (TET Engineering)
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorne, Victoria
07.2018 - 07.2021
Deliver face to face learning for engineering students focusing on engineering processes
Plan and deliver the learning material online
Undertook making outbound calls to students and staff to follow up on content Develop Industry 4.0 content to improve and support the project
Match current content with the curriculum of the project to ensure that taught material adheres to course curriculum
Actively communicate with team to develop written material to ensure that all tasks are achieved in due time
Edit content based on recommendations from course lecturers and colleagues
Collaborate with other departments to create innovative content ideas and build tools eg: Learning platforms etch.
Pacific Academic Development Lecturer (Engineering Network)
Unitec Institute of Technology
01.2015 - 01.2018
Effective facilitation and delivery of learning development and consideration of different learning needs
Develop, prepare, and maintain innovative, relevant, and up to date learning development resources both online and printed
Provided engaged learning development teaching for students in one-to-one, small groups and interactive workshops reflecting Unitec’s objectives, culture and values and the partnership of Te Noho Kotahitanga
Prepared relevant workshops
Support the overall planning of the Learning and Achievement team activities
Understanding of the student experience at tertiary institutes
Computer and Database literacy – Microsoft Office Applications including MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD, Civil3d, BIM as well as Adobe Suite
Consultant Civil Enginner
Unitec Institute of Technology
Auckland
01.2015 - 01.2018
Waste Minimisation (Deconstruction of Commercial Building Unitec (Building 108)
Waste stream mapping to produce a waste management plan for Unitec to incorporate in future renovations
Designing out waste by using MS Project
Calculation of building footprint and concrete volumes were done using BIM
Designed a proposed building structure using AutoCAD using recycled materials
Comprehensive waste audit on commercial building
Prepare Waste Management Template
Civil 3D used mainly to create models of proposed buildings that could use recycled materials from deconstructed building
Present project findings and proposal to stakeholders
Stream Naturalisation (Naturalisation of Oakley Creek)
Initiated sustainable practices and produced clear evidence on how lifestyle contributes to effectively manage the streams
Civil 3D was used to create water flow models of the area and entire catchment for data collection purposes
Auckland Council Stream Naturalisation
Stream Ecological Valuation Methodology was used to analyze pre-restored and post restored streams
Used GIS to effectively work out catchment area to work out contributing factors to stream deterioration
Stormwater analysis of the several catchments was done using data from Civil 3D
Effects of Indoor Air Quality of Building Design (BRANZ Sponsored Project)
AutoCAD used to read plans and to create how to better design a water membrane into the building
Air flow monitors were used in and outside the researched building to collect data and to create a model for building with vapor membrane and building without a vapor membrane
Civil3D used to create a 3D model of site location(carpark) of the studied building and create a building platform model to use as a control for the project
Lecturer and Lead Research (EE2E & Environmental)
Unitec Institute of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2013 - 01.2018
Facilitating student learning through project-based problem solving
Focus on numeracy and literacy: recognising and explaining mathematical relationships in context
Application of understanding in Physics; inquiry and critical thinking
Development of lateral thinking and extension of student learning: connecting concepts in Level 2 NCEA to Level 5 NZQA Dip
Engineering and first year BEngTech
Supervising final year students on the BEngTech degree course which includes liasing with industrial partners to support data collection and analysis
Leading research projects including those in collaboration with (and sponsored by) industry and academic institutions
Topics include waste minimisation in the built environment, the use of Biochar as a media for the development of a denitrifying biofilm for the reduction of nitrates from dairy pastures and the benefits of naturalisation in local stream catchments
Experience at managing, collecting and interpreting data for Stream Ecological Valuation Method (SEV) in Auckland based streams in conjunction with Auckland Council
Project Engineer : Estimator
Ace Construction
Auckland
01.2016 - 01.2017
Developed project plans, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful completion of projects.
Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
Coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Compiled reports detailing progress updates and budget information.
Customer Service Representative
Ministry of Social Development
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2007 - 01.2009
Communicated with clients and Case Managers over the phone
Processed information from clients and payments at 100% accuracy in a minimum time frame
Dealt with data entry; set up new records; booked appointments for clients
Took inbound calls from clients in regard to benefit payment and information required
Undertook making outbound calls to client to set up appointments and follow up on their applications
Exceeded established service goals while leveraging customer service, sales and employee management best practices.
Enhanced productivity and customer service levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management and order calls.
Donald Daniel, Manager Capability: TM, Financial Crime Operations, National Australia Bank, donald.daniel@nab.com.au, 0436917064
Dr Terri-Ann Berry, Director Environmental Solutions Research Centre, Engineering Pathway, Unitec Institute of Technology, tberry@unitec.ac.nz, +6422 635 2670
Sussan Tullet, Academic Program Manager, Bridgepoint Education, Unitec Institute of Technology, stullet@unitec.ac.nz, +6421 858 627
Timeline
FCO Learning Consultant
National Australia Bank
01.2022 - Current
Business Banking Phone Advisor
National Australia Bank
01.2020 - 01.2022
Teacher & Content Writer (TET Engineering)
Swinburne University of Technology
07.2018 - 07.2021
Project Engineer : Estimator
Ace Construction
01.2016 - 01.2017
Pacific Academic Development Lecturer (Engineering Network)
Senior Consultant / Solution Lead /Senior DevOps Engineer at National Australia Bank (NAB)Senior Consultant / Solution Lead /Senior DevOps Engineer at National Australia Bank (NAB)