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Belinda Spurr

Orange,Australia

Summary

A proficient professional with 10 years of experience at TAFE NSW, specialising in community-level business development, strategic partnerships, and account management. Skilled in lead sourcing, client relationship management, and solutions-oriented growth strategies, I excel at building sustainable partnerships, tailoring solutions to client needs, and fostering effective stakeholder engagement. Known for my strategic mindset, collaborative approach, and commitment to achieving growth and retention goals, I am excited to contribute to TAFE NSW’s continued success under the new operating model.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Development Manager

TAFE NSW
01.2018 - Current
  • Led an assigned portfolio of community-based partnerships and account management initiatives to achieve business retention and growth, establishing TAFE NSW as the preferred provider for diverse community groups and industry sectors
  • Collaborated with internal teams, including curriculum and program development, to build and present innovative and tailored proposals to clients, addressing their unique workforce needs
  • Directed client handovers and coordinated program management with internal teams, ensuring alignment on roles and responsibilities and optimal service delivery for new contracts and partner agreements
  • Managed account relationships by identifying new opportunities, proactively addressing client needs, and developing solutions for any emerging challenges

Director

G R Spurr Concreting Pty Ltd
01.2005 - 03.2022
  • Oversaw all operational aspects of the business, including strategy development, client management, and financial oversight, fostering long-term client relationships and growing business reach
  • Applied commercial insights to manage contracts and deliver results-oriented solutions, leveraging a client-centric approach for successful project outcomes

Part-Time Teacher – Retail/Management Services

TAFE NSW Western
01.2014 - 07.2018
  • Delivered industry-aligned courses to equip students with retail and management skills, contributing to program success and high satisfaction rates
  • Engaged students from diverse backgrounds, adapting content delivery to meet learning needs and facilitate competency achievement, supporting TAFE NSW’s inclusive educational mission

Contract Trainer/Assessor

Allara Learning
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Developed and conducted tailored training assessments across various industries, helping clients achieve specific workforce development outcomes
  • Worked closely with client organisations to understand their needs, ensuring training solutions were fit-for-purpose and aligned with their goals

Workplace Trainer/Assessor, Regional Manager, Business Development Manager

Australian Business Ltd (Small Business Training Company, RTO)
01.1999 - 01.2009
  • Managed a regional portfolio, developing training solutions for local businesses to support workforce readiness and compliance
  • Drove business development efforts by securing new client partnerships, conducting training needs analyses, and delivering assessments, contributing to a regional growth in client acquisition and satisfaction

Education

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment -

Fortress Learning
01.2014

Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management, Marketing

Charles Sturt University
Bathurst
01.2002

Skills

  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Business Development
  • Client Management
  • Account Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Analytical Skills
  • Data-Driven Approach
  • Bid Development
  • Proposal Development

Certification

  • Working with Children Check (Valid)
  • Current Driver’s Licence

Timeline

Business Development Manager

TAFE NSW
01.2018 - Current

Part-Time Teacher – Retail/Management Services

TAFE NSW Western
01.2014 - 07.2018

Contract Trainer/Assessor

Allara Learning
01.2012 - 01.2014

Director

G R Spurr Concreting Pty Ltd
01.2005 - 03.2022

Workplace Trainer/Assessor, Regional Manager, Business Development Manager

Australian Business Ltd (Small Business Training Company, RTO)
01.1999 - 01.2009
  • Working with Children Check (Valid)
  • Current Driver’s Licence

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment -

Fortress Learning

Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management, Marketing

Charles Sturt University
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