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Work History
Education
Skills
References
Professional Development
Languages
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Evelin Cruz

Point Cook,Australia

Summary

Dynamic leader with a decade of experience as CEO at Barkly International College, excelling in regulatory compliance and strategic planning. Proven track record in enhancing student outcomes through curriculum development and stakeholder engagement. Adept at financial management, fostering partnerships, and driving initiatives that elevate institutional performance and faculty engagement.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Barkly International College
Melbourne, Victoria
05.2015 - Current
  • For the past 10 years, I have been and continue to be the Chief Executive Officer and the legally responsible person for Barkly International College RTO 22238 and its legal requirements relating to the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator ACT. This legislation is regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and represented across the VET Quality Framework, inclusive of:
  • Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2025
  • Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
  • Fit and Proper Persons Requirement (FPPR)
  • Financial Viability Risk Requirements.
  • Data Provision Requirements.
  • Together with the requirements for the following.
  • Standards for Training Packages.
  • Standards for VET Accredited Courses.
  • Standards for VET Regulators.

Duties;

  • Led strategic planning and execution for academic programs at Barkly International College.
  • Fostered partnerships with industry leaders to enhance student employment opportunities.
  • Oversaw financial management and budgeting processes for institutional resources.
  • Ensured compliance with educational standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Championed initiatives to improve faculty engagement and professional development.
  • Oversaw all aspects of financial management, including budgeting and forecasting.
  • Established policies, procedures, and protocols to improve operational efficiency.
  • Facilitated communication between board members, executives, staff members, and other stakeholders.
  • Represented the company at conferences, trade shows, networking events.
  • Checked financial reports to confirm financial soundness and good operating margin.
  • Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
  • Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

Training and Compliance Manager

Barkly International College
05.2013 - 01.2015
  • This role encompasses ensuring compliance Training and Business compliance against AQF, ASQA, And NVR and CRICOS National Standards.
  • Project Management -Course planning, course design and development, course delivery, selection of educational resources, assessment, students learning outcomes and course evaluation for the following courses:
  • BSB40212 Certificate IV in Business
  • BSB50207 Diploma of Business
  • BSB41307 Certificate IV in Marketing
  • BSB51207 Diploma of Marketing
  • BSB60407 Advanced Diploma of Management
  • Staff Management- Recruiting and selection process, staff leadership (mentoring and coaching) conducting Annual Performance Reviews (KPIs), monitoring and organisation of staff development program (Professional Development).
  • Compliance Management- Developing, initiating, maintaining, and revising of policies and procedures for the general operation of the RTO Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct within the National Code.
  • Maintaining contracts and service agreement with relevant authorities.
  • Conducting internal audits and representing company in external audits.
  • Collaborating with other departments (e.g., Risk Management, Internal Audit, Employee Services, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution and periodically consult with the company lawyer as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
  • Responding to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and codes of conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.
  • Monitoring, and as necessary, coordinating compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends.

Training Compliance officer

Baxter Institute
07.2012 - 05.2013
  • Preparation and Development of Curriculum and Partial assessment tools for Qualifications
  • Business
  • BSB50207 Diploma of Business
  • BSB40212 Certificate IV in Business
  • Information Technology
  • ICA40111 Certificate IV in Information Technology
  • ICA50111 Diploma of Information Technology
  • Bakery
  • FDF20110 Certificate II in Food Processing
  • FDF20510 Certificate II in Retail Baking Assistance
  • FDF30510 Certificate III in Retail Baking (Cake and Pastry)
  • FDF30610 Certificate III in Retail Baking (Bread)
  • FDF30710 Certificate III in Retail Baking (Combined)
  • FDF40110 Certificate IV in Food Processing
  • Automotive
  • AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical
  • Dental
  • HLT50512 Diploma of Dental Technology
  • Fabrication
  • MEM10105 Certificate I in Engineering
  • MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering
  • MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
  • MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering
  • Beauty
  • SIB20110 Certificate II in Retail Make-up and Skin Care
  • SIB20210 Certificate II in Nail Technology
  • SIB30110 Certificate III in Beauty Services
  • SIB40110 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
  • SIB50110 Diploma of Beauty Therapy
  • SIB50210 Diploma of Salon Management
  • Hairdressing
  • SIH20111 Certificate II in Hairdressing
  • SIH30111 Certificate III in Hairdressing
  • SIH40111 Certificate IV in Hairdressing

Course Coordinator

Baxter Institute
09.2010 - 07.2012
  • Duties include
  • Currency in AQF, ASQA, NVR & CRICOS National Standards
  • Maintaining Compliance of Training Departments x (10) Assessment Tools and delivery
  • Conducting Internal Audits of Training, Student Support and Academic Department/s
  • Identifying non-conformances and continuous improvements: Assessment Tools and delivery
  • Prepare and or mentor/coach Course Coordinators on Action plans and timeframes for continuous improvement and compliance
  • Advise and assist Course Coordinators of compliance standards & responsibilities.
  • Report internal audit findings: report writing and meeting
  • Report vision and standards and continuous improvements
  • Report and update changes to organisational policies and procedures
  • Report and update any changes to standards of all frameworks –departmental and organisational.
  • Attend all meetings relevant to Compliance
  • Facilitate Continuous Improvement
  • Staff Management
  • Recruitment and selection process
  • Staff induction
  • Annual Performance reviews
  • Identifying knowledge and skills gaps
  • Organising staff Professional Development
  • Mentoring and coaching staff
  • Conducting Monthly staff supervision
  • Conducting staff meetings
  • Course Management
  • Curriculum course design and development
  • Revising and maintaining of instructional format and content for an organization's training programs
  • Maintaining expertise related to the product or service provided by the organization.
  • Continuous contact with subject-matter experts to improve curriculum and enhance student engagement
  • Participation of Validation and Moderation of new and existing assessment tool for continuous improvement purposes
  • Course Preparation and Material Development
  • Learning and Assessment Strategies
  • Assessment Tools –
  • Written Tests/Knowledge tests/Practical Observations/projects/portfolio/marking guides/Mapping Documents/Masterplans
  • RPL Kits
  • Assessment plans
  • Assessor and Student handbooks
  • Student Activities/PPT
  • Student Learner guides and reference notes
  • Validation /Moderation and Training Plan Templates

Trainer and Assessor

Australian Training Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Provided Training for unit –WRBCS409A Apply knowledge of skin science
  • Provided Training for Unit – WRBCS408A Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology
  • Admin Duties
  • Development of Assessment Tools
  • Preparation of Session Plans
  • Academic progress monitoring
  • Class student file maintenance
  • Submission of start, end and competency dates

Sales Representative and Trainer (Dermal skin division)

Beauty Mineral / Anna Lotan
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Training and assessment of apprenticeship program
  • Writing training packages and training manuals
  • Managing team of 12 in wholesaling dept., Role included training, coaching and mentoring of staff to maintain efficiency, sales and productivity
  • Travels interstate as sales representative for the company for promotional and training events

Owner/Director

The Centre of Balance
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Treating skin disorders/conditions
  • Accounting/ Book keeping
  • Inventory control
  • Training of staff members
  • Business Marketing

Education

Diploma of Quality Auditing -

01.2014

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

01.2009

Bachelor of Health Science - Dermal Therapies

01.1997

Year 12 -

Oakleigh Sth Secondary College
01.1996

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Financial management
  • Strategic planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Data analysis
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

References

  • Bevan, McPherson, CEO, 0418 649 665, Barkly International College
  • Kasey, Chapman, HR Administrator, 0422 049 831, Barkly International College – previous organisation Baxter Institute

Professional Development

  • 2015- Compliance Challenges
  • 2012- Workplace bullying and harassment
  • 2011- Teaching Sustainability
  • 2010- RPL unpacked
  • 2009- Validation and Moderation
  • 2008- Leadership and people management
  • 2007- Curriculum development
  • 2006- First Aid Level 1 & 2
  • 2005- Financial Legislation in Wholesaling

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

Barkly International College
05.2015 - Current

Training and Compliance Manager

Barkly International College
05.2013 - 01.2015

Training Compliance officer

Baxter Institute
07.2012 - 05.2013

Course Coordinator

Baxter Institute
09.2010 - 07.2012

Trainer and Assessor

Australian Training Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008

Sales Representative and Trainer (Dermal skin division)

Beauty Mineral / Anna Lotan
01.2003 - 01.2008

Owner/Director

The Centre of Balance
01.2000 - 01.2003

Diploma of Quality Auditing -

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

Bachelor of Health Science - Dermal Therapies

Year 12 -

Oakleigh Sth Secondary College
Evelin Cruz