Joel Kelly

Knowledgeable information professional with strong track record of delivering engaging and informative programs. Demonstrated communication skills interpersonal and written. Proven ability to develop and facilitate community focused initiatives with exceptional customer service and WHS standards.

• 2024, Award – Progressive Learner badge, Writing about people, University of Southern Queensland
• 2019, Award – National Judge of the year, Australian Skateboarding Community Initiative
• 2019, Sportsmanship Team Award, Trials of the underworld: Vault Games Brisbane, competitive Dungeons and Dragons Tournament
• 2019, Created and successfully initiated Dungeons and Dragons program, Mary Mackillop Catholic College, Senior School Library
• 2016, Key member of first five forever initiative and program developments, Western Downs Libraries
• 2016, Created and successfully initiated Storytime for Bubs program, Western Downs Libraries
• 2016, Short story published in an anthology, The Outback: Anthology of Australian Stories
• 2016, Contributed Storytime presentation to the fundraising effort, Supporting Harriet Faith-Hope, in aid of mobility equipment for a child
• 2015, Joined two community choirs and performed at many local community events
• 2014, Written validation of outstanding Storytime skills received, State Library of Queensland representatives
• 2013, Successful in receiving $10,000 RADF grant, to develop creative media studios at the new Dalby Library
• 04/01/11, Created, wrote and directed a graphic novel production program, The Lure Note, published by Western Downs Regional Council
• 04/01/06, Completed an hour and a half video documentary, The Passion of the Max
• 08/01/05, Completed and entered a short film, The Omega Syndrome, Empire Theatre Shoot Out Film Festival
• 06/01/05, Entered six poems in the USQ library poetry competition
• 08/01/04, Completed and entered a short film, Morning Glory, Empire Theatre Shoot Out Film Festival
• 08/01/03, Participated and completed a 10-day voyage on the tall ship STS Young Endeavour
• 04/01/03, Organiser and host of weekly poetry night, C7 Café
• 11/01/03, ‘Crazy Clarks’ Team member of the year award
• 11/01/02, ‘Crazy Clarks’ Award for excellence in customer service

• Playing Dungeons and Dragons
• Reading
• Collecting books and pop culture memorobilia
• Writing
• Wushu
• Theatre and Arts
• Singing
• Studying Languages

• Lester Walters and Sherrilyn Walters, Supervisors, Founders, Chinese Martial Arts and Health Centre Australia, 0431 012 048
• Donald Fraser, Supervisor, Director, Australian Skateboarding Federation, 0488 478 746
• Janene Gallagher, Past Library Customer, Mother of Storytime attendees, 0499098038
• Andrea Josey, Past Library supervisor, Clinical Administration Coordinator, Toowoomba Hospital, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service, 0409 476 257
• Karen Florence, Past colleague, 0407 375 971

07/01/23, Cryptozoology Diploma, Centre of Excellence, 05/01/20, Health and Safety: Covid-19, Darren Lange Swimming Academy, 03/01/20, Media consent awareness, Australian Skateboarding Federation, 01/01/20, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid, The Australian YMCA Institute of Education and Training, 06/01/19, Certificate of accreditation ASF Coach Level 1, Australian Skateboarding Federation, 01/01/18, Asthma First Aid for School Staff, Asthma Australia, 09/01/18, License/National Accreditation, Teacher of Learn to Swim and Water Safety, Austswim, 01/01/17, Code of Conduct, Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools, 01/01/17, Student Protection Induction, Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools, 01/01/17, Anaphylaxis, Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools, 04/01/17, Network cluster meeting, Library Technician roles and responsibilities, Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools, 09/01/16, First Five Forever, Stage two, Key Parent Messaging and Infant Story Times, State Library of Queensland, 08/01/16, First Five Forever, what’s in a Story and Children Led Art Activities, Toowoomba Regional Libraries, 06/01/16, Ctrl Alt Fun, Webinar, Technology in libraries with Daniel Flood, State Library of Queensland, 05/01/16, Making Book Reading a Time for Interaction and Conversation, online training through the Hanen Centre, 02/01/16, First Five Forever Professional Development Workshop, State library of Queensland & Western Downs Libraries, 12/01/15, Hip Hop Shakespeare, with award winning U.K Rap artist AKALA, presented by Western Downs Libraries, 09/01/15, Life Story Writing Workshop with Graeme Gibson, presented by Western Downs Libraries, 07/01/14, Top Secret Storyteller’s Clubhouse, Early Years Framework for Australian Learning outcomes, State Library Queensland & Western Downs Libraries, 02/01/11, Library Hack, Technology in Library programs, The Edge, State Library of Queensland, 09/01/10, Opening Doors to Literacy, Toowoomba Regional Libraries, 2024 - Current, Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Creative Writing and a minor in Journalism, University of Southern Queensland, 2011 - 2012, Certificate IV Library and Information Services, Library Training Services Australia, 2004 - 2008, Diploma of Arts, Literature/History, University of Southern Queensland, 1998, Applied Tertiary Preparation, TAFE (SQIT, Toowoomba), 1996 - 1997, Toowoomba State High School, Years 11 and 12, 1992 - 1994, Harristown State High School, Years 8 to 10