Kellie Fernando-Bird

Confident educational leader with demonstrated planning, organizational and leadership abilities focused on diversity and inclusion. Highly effective at educating people at all different skill levels. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job experienced Education Manager with strong organizational skills. Ready to continue to provide the department with dependable and confident leadership to achieve institute strategic plan.

• Education Manager, Holmesglen TAFE, Community & Transitional Education Department, 2019, Provide educational leadership, and support the departments strategic planning, operational management and business development processes to ensure that departmental service targets are achieved., Ensure Compliance with Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and funding agreement requirements by:, Supporting the Head of Department to facilitate the implementation of compliance processes, Preparing and monitoring compliance processes and documentation for the delivery, and assessment of training programs, Monitoring faculty data, Liaising with faculty senior educators to enable quality assurance and consistency of program delivery, Effectively manage a range of courses across the department and ensure the development, delivery, resources organisation, assessment and resulting of students is in accordance with relevant training packages and ASQA requirements, Work collaboratively with key clients, and utilise a professional body of knowledge to determine strategies and programs which facilitate the delivery of superior programs and services to client groups
• Course Co-ordinator, Holmesglen TAFE, Community & Transitional Education Department, 2016-2018, Coordinate and support all teaching staff and students in Work Education programs, Lead the selection, pre-training review and enrolment of students each intake including Taster programs, Facilitate the behaviour management of students in consultation with the Program Manager and Head of Department, Assist in the development of curriculum and timetables within the courses, Manage the assessment of students & result students, Oversee the structured workplace learning program, Lead the planning of excursions and camps, ensuring they are within budget and all documentation is completed including risk assessments, medical and dietary plans and procedures, Maintain regular contact with parents, carers and support workers ensuring the student is always consulted and included, Coordinate and present at parent information evenings and parent teacher interviews, Liaise with secondary schools, specialist schools, education providers, LLENS, case managers, support workers and other external agencies/attend internal and external network meetings, Promote the courses at information sessions, Open Days and internal/external marketing events, Liaise with Program Managers/Senior Educators, other Coordinators and the Head of Community and Transitional Education, Administer and coordinate all relevant staff meetings, duties, Undertaken higher duties as Acting Program Manager, attending Faculty Executive 2 meetings and supporting Acting Head of Department in March 2018 for 6 weeks and again in Aug for 4 weeks.
• Teacher, Holmesglen TAFE, Community & Transitional Education Department, 2012-2015, Planning, designing and delivering units in VCAL, Certificate I in Transition Education and Certificate I in Work Education, Subjects Include: Music, Drama, Performance, Photography, Community Access, Group Project, Personal Development, Filmmaking, Work Related Skills, Mentor., Relief Teaching; Subjects Include: Cooking, Numeracy, Literacy, Hair & Beauty, Sport & Recreation., Creating a safe and enjoyable differentiated classroom where students are encouraged to work to their strengths whilst successfully identifying and self-managing areas for improvement, Working with students who have varied learning and support needs; including but not limited to physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, Anxiety, learning difficulties, disengagement, anger management issues and non-attendance.
• Photographer, Romantic Events Photography, Jam HQ, St. Kilda, 2001-2017, Researching and engaging with new assisted technologies that enhance both student and teacher comprehension, Managing large scale events; on-site direction of clientele and guests., Proactively develop and maintain relationships with clientele and key contacts within the wedding and photographic industries, Editing, designing, styling, retouching and presenting the finalised images, Production and assembly of photographic artworks and albums, Coordinate communications projects: marketing, publicity, advertising and social media accounts, Collateral development including design, layout and copy, Professional photographer for private and commercial clientele, Sales and coordination of personalised photographic events, Booking and liaising with clientele from concept through to completion, Administrative duties and accounts management, Identifying client requirements and working closely with them to ensure these are met and exceeded
• Photographer, Photographic Assistant & Digital Retoucher, Martin Philbey Photography, Yarraville, 2005-present, Client relationship management (e.g. most shoots are 'on-location' which require the building of rapport and trust within a short period of time), Demands attention to detail, flexibility and problem-solving skills, On-site assistance with technical set-up and maintenance, Digitally retouching images for print, press and promotional mediums, Coordination of website updates and social media accounts, Past clientele includes: Kylie Minogue, Katy Perry, MUSE, Paul Kelly, The Living End, The Cat Empire, Tex Perkins, Bryan Brown, Ben Mendelson, The Big Day Out, Foxtel, Project Runway, The Block, The Real Housewives of Melbourne, Essendon Football Club, Collingwood Football Club, Stella Artois, Mastercard, National Tiles, Simmonds Homes and Porter Davis.
• Private Singing Teacher & Vocal Coach, Lilydale High School, 2000-2005, Taught private classes (individual and small groups) throughout term in addition to the school's annual productions (large-scale; mixed groups made of several year levels), Created a comfortable and encouraging learning space for students, Developed trust and respect to nurture confidence and performance skills, Assessed students' abilities and assisted them to overcome personal challenges and achieve their full potential
• Function Coordinator, The Springs Group, Mt Dandenongs, 1995-2002, Coordinated large-scale functions and weddings across three busy venues; Nathania Springs, Lyrebird Falls, and Poet's Lane, Management and coordination of internal and external stakeholders., Balanced daily and weekly revenue, Controlled stock movement, Group bookings, marketing strategies and events coordination at site level, Hired and inducted new staff members, Created and implemented training manuals and templates

• Touring Europe and performing with Dirt River Radio in 2016 & 2018.
• Published photographer in a wide variety of mediums: print, online, album artwork, marketing collateral and commercial
• Regularly performs original and cover music at various Melbourne venues (1998-current)
• Wrote and recorded original Indie-pop / folk songs, albums and video clips. (2007-current)
• Professional stage and screen acting at La Mama, Carlton Courthouse, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Midsumma, Melbourne Queer Film Festival (2001-2012)
• Active member of La Trobe University's Student Theatre & Film Collective (2001-2009)
• Writer and director of original stage plays (2001-current)
• Founder of multifaceted Arts Group, Pear Shaped Productions (2005)
• Best Female Vocalist, 'Kool Skools' Programme (1997)

• Quality Education Champions Workshops: Assessment & assessment validation, Teacher currency, Industry consultation, Nov, 2018
• ASPIRE: Assessment towards 2020 conference, Holmesglen TAFE, Aug, 2018
• Health Science Youth and Community Service: Leadership & Management Conference, Holmesglen @ Eildon, 2016/2017/2018
• Easy English 2 Day Workshop, May 14-15, 2018
• An Understanding of the NDIS, Nov, 2017
• Innovation & Technology in Teaching conference, Holmesglen, Sept, 2017
• Belonging Matters Conference, Aug, 2017
• Teach Meet @Ashwood School, March, 2017
• VET Statewide briefing, Ringwood, Nov, 2016
• Fire warden training, Nov, 2016
• Holmesglen Assessment Conference, Oct, 2016
• Vet Assess Introduction, July, 2016
• Influence without Authority: Management Training, VDC, July, 2016
• Teaching and Learning with DR Geoff White, Holmesglen TAFE, July, 2016
• Engaging the head, hands and heart, VALA Conference, July, 2016
• Introduction to Brightspace, Holmesglen TAFE, Jan, 2016
• Banner Basics, Holmesglen TAFE, Jan, 2016
• VDC Disability Support Program. CHCEDSO25: Facilitate learning for students with disabilities, Holmesglen TAFE, 2015
• Mental Health First Aid 14 hour course, Holmesglen TAFE, Nov, 2015
• Deaf Awareness, Joe Saboclec from Deaf Connect, Jan, 2015
• Community and Transition Education Department Strategic Planning, Holmesglen TAFE, 2013, 2014, 2015
• CyberSmart Outreach Program, Australian Communication and Media Authority, 2013
• Successful VCAL Quality Assurance Submission for Work Related Skills, Holmesglen TAFE, 2013
• Victorian Applied Learning Association: Professional Development Day, Understanding & Managing Dyslexia and Other Specific Learning Disorders, Supporting Young People with Mental Health Issues, Developing a Social Enterprise, Holmesglen TAFE, 2013
• FOMO Teaching & Learning Showcase: Animation 101, Creating Videos with an iPad & Positive Psychology, Holmesglen TAFE, 2013