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Avi B

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in program management and coordination. Known for delivering high-impact projects and fostering strong team collaborations. Adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments and consistently achieving targeted outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sessional Lecturer

Academies Australasia Polytechnic (AAPOLY), Melbourne
01.2018 - Current
  • Delivered lectures and tutorials for management and marketing units across the Tourism & Hospitality and Business streams, including:
  • - Management: Sustainable Operations and Destinations, Understanding and Managing Diversity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in T&H
  • - Marketing: Big Data and Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing in T&H
  • Responsibilities:
  • - Led engaging tutorials and assessments using blended and online delivery
  • - Supported students through consultations and academic intervention strategies
  • - Maintained academic integrity through moderation and plagiarism monitoring

Sessional Lecturer/Tutor

La Trobe Business School, Melbourne
01.2019 - Current
  • Delivered units such as Sustainable Marketing & Management and Corporate Venturing
  • Designed LMS shells, learning materials, and supported underperforming students through BLITZ initiative
  • Recognised for innovative teaching approaches and positive student feedback

Sessional Lecturer

Federation University, Melbourne
01.2014 - Current
  • Taught a wide range of management and marketing courses, including:
  • - Management: Organisational Behaviour, HRM, Project Management, Industrial Relations, Business Society & Planet
  • - Marketing: Marketing Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Services Marketing
  • Key Contributions:
  • - Coordinated with main campus (Mount Helen) for course delivery, moderation, and feedback
  • - Monitored attendance and student engagement, implemented early interventions
  • - Managed Moodle shells and e-learning audits, maintained assessment rubrics
  • - Actively contributed to academic integrity and quality assurance processes

Business Operations Manager

AUSPRO Pty Ltd, Melbourne
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Managed operations for sustainable energy initiatives in partnership with government agencies
  • Developed market expansion strategies and business growth plans
  • Oversaw client acquisition and maintained sales pipelines

Sessional Lecturer

Charles Darwin University
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Taught Business Communication, Marketing Management, and Organisational Behaviour
  • Participated in faculty meetings and academic reviews
  • Conducted consultations and monitored student engagement
  • Managed online learning via Blackboard and SafeAssign platforms

Sessional Lecturer

Cambridge International College (CIC), Melbourne
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Delivered undergraduate business units in management and marketing streams
  • Led curriculum coordination, online engagement, student intervention, and assessments
  • Developed and taught a capstone unit:
  • Competitive Analysis
  • For final-year marketing students

Marketing Specialist (Part-Time)

Wesfarmers Group, VIC
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Supported various divisions in customer engagement, promotional events, and visual merchandising

Sales & Marketing Manager – Corporate

FedEx Kinko's, Melbourne
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Led B2B client negotiations and corporate marketing campaigns
  • Participated in recruitment and mentoring of new sales staff

Education

Ph.D. - Business Management

OPJS University
Churu, Rajasthan, India
05.2015 - 07.2018

MBA - Banking And Finance

Alagappa University
Tamil Nadu, India.
07.2013 - 05.2015

• Master of Commerce (in Business Administration) - Commerce

Commerce College
University Of Rajasthan, India.
07.1999 - 05.2001

• Master of Commerce - Economic Administration And Financial Management

Commerce College
From The University Of Rajasthan, India.
07.1997 - 05.1999

• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (MBA-Marketing) - Marketing Management

Institute of Rural Management Jaipur (FMS-IIRM)
A Research-led B-school, Rajasthan, India
05.1996 - 06.1998

Skills

  • Curriculum coordination expertise
  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks (ESOS, National Code, HESF 2021)
  • Pedagogical strategy implementation
  • Academic support strategy development
  • Collaborative teamwork skills
  • Skills development
  • Learning techniques
  • Research and analysis
  • Self-directed learning
  • Group tutoring
  • Teaching strategies
  • Lesson planning
  • Online tutoring
  • Online teaching
  • Feedback and coaching
  • Staff collaboration
  • Study plan development
  • Student evaluation
  • Test preparation
  • Creative writing
  • Assessment and evaluation
  • Activity-based learning
  • Academic advising
  • Student assessment
  • Student advocacy
  • Proficient in MS-Office
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Writing assessments
  • Compliance
  • Records management
  • Career guidance
  • Blended learning
  • Learning management systems
  • Feedback delivery
  • Instructional design
  • Remote tutoring
  • Patience and empathy
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Creative thinking
  • Collaboration and teamwork

Accomplishments

  • Have assisted dean, and senior programme coordinator at La Trobe university to monitor the academic staff performances and conduct a smooth semester.
  • While working at Federation University at partner lecture locations in Melbourne and Sydney, supported lecturers and tutors to conduct a successful semester by supervising and guiding on academic program(s)
  • Since 2013, onwards into my various roles at CIC, Federation University, and LaTrobe University, I have designed and got a successful implementation of curriculum, assessment moderation, and guided and monitored the academic integrity processes, within the team.
  • Coordinated and supported academic staff, including sessional lecturers.
  • Monitored student performance and engagement (with effective use of learning management system), implementing intervention strategies as and when needed in different roles.
  • Lead course reviews, contributed to accreditation at CIC, and worked with fellow academic team members, for the compliance processes.
  • Participated in standing committees annual meetings, focused on curriculum, learning and teaching quality, and research at Federation university.
  • Organised various visits on sustainable dairy farms for the students from HE program in the past just like Wilandra farms, and Barambah Organics. Promoted student partnership and representation for PRME Chapter Australia & New Zealand | UNPRME.
  • Conceptualized and developed [BLITZ program] program at La Trobe university for the student intervention process.
  • Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans at CIC.
  • Supervised team of staff members (ranging from 2-15).
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets at Auspro Pty. Ltd.


Affiliations

  • Climate and Energy College, University of Melbourne
  • Australasian Business Ethics Network (ABEN)
  • Federation Business School PRME Committee
  • Energy Lab Australia – Mentors Team

Certification

  • Cert IV- TAE (Teaching and Education): Completed in 2013 and 2023 from RPL Central and Healthy Business Training Academy.
  • Diploma of Business in leadership Management: Completed in 2023 from Alpha Technical Training Academy.
  • W.W.C.C. [Working with Children Check ]- [2019-2024]
  • Certification on Progressive Feedback from Della International College
  • Certification on Quality Check, from Della International College
  • Certification on Vettrak COMMS operations, from Della International College

Languages

Hindi
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Marwari
Professional Working
Punjabi
Limited Working
Gujarati
Limited Working

Interests

  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary experiences through blogs and social media platforms
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends
  • Sustainable Tech Innovations
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning

Timeline

Business Operations Manager

AUSPRO Pty Ltd, Melbourne
01.2022 - 05.2024

Sessional Lecturer/Tutor

La Trobe Business School, Melbourne
01.2019 - Current

Sessional Lecturer

Academies Australasia Polytechnic (AAPOLY), Melbourne
01.2018 - Current

Ph.D. - Business Management

OPJS University
05.2015 - 07.2018

Sessional Lecturer

Federation University, Melbourne
01.2014 - Current

Sessional Lecturer

Charles Darwin University
01.2014 - 01.2016

MBA - Banking And Finance

Alagappa University
07.2013 - 05.2015

Sessional Lecturer

Cambridge International College (CIC), Melbourne
01.2013 - 01.2015

Marketing Specialist (Part-Time)

Wesfarmers Group, VIC
01.2008 - 01.2015

Sales & Marketing Manager – Corporate

FedEx Kinko's, Melbourne
01.2008 - 01.2009

• Master of Commerce (in Business Administration) - Commerce

Commerce College
07.1999 - 05.2001

• Master of Commerce - Economic Administration And Financial Management

Commerce College
07.1997 - 05.1999

• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (MBA-Marketing) - Marketing Management

Institute of Rural Management Jaipur (FMS-IIRM)
05.1996 - 06.1998

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