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Linda Waldron
Summary
Disciplined military officer, knowledgeable in regulations, policies and procedures. Formulated and executed objectives to achieve mission success. Demonstrated excellent organisational skills and ability to think strategically. Evaluated reporting requirements and offered technical advice on system capacities and readiness. Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals. Excellent planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail, sound judgment and continuous improvement focus. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading missions and teams.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Australian Defence Force
Army Officer
01.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adhered to strict protocols and followed orders while conducting operational missions.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with staff in unit and in other units.
- Coordinated with personnel to develop strategic plans for unit actions.
- Worked closely with civilian agencies to coordinate military operations and carry out orders.
- Analysed intelligence and produced reports for senior command.
- Managed budget of $50,000 and maintained fiscal responsibility with zero losses.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
University of MelbourneParkville
Master Of Education from Adult Literacy Instructor
07.2023
Charles Darwin UniversityDarwin, NT
Graduate Certificate from Indigenous Engagement
09.2019
University of New EnglandArmidale, NSW
Graduate Certificate from Elearning
04.2018
University of CanberraCanberra, ACT
Graduate Certificate from Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
11.2015
University of CanberraCanberra, ACT
Graduate Diploma from Education
11.2014
University of MelbourneParkville, VIC
Master of Arts from Classical Studies
11.1996
University of MelbourneParkville, VIC
Bachelor of Arts from Classical Studies
12.1993
Skills
- Mission Execution
- Commander Support
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Performance Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
Accomplishments
Awarded Army Silver Commendation for excellent technical skills and unwavering devotion to duty as the Training Development Officer for the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program 2022, 11/2022
Promoted to captain, 01/2020
Awarded Australian Research Council academic scholarship, 1993-1996
Awarded Faculty of Arts Dean's List , University of Melbourne, 1992-1996
Certification
- 11021NAT Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL), Language Training Institute - 02/2023
- TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Australian Army - 11/2015
- Provide First Aid, St Johns - 02/2023
- Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health First Aid Australia - 03/2023
Publications
Exploring PME through military artifacts, The Cove, 16 June 2020. https://cove.army.gov.au/article/exploring-pme-through-military-artifacts
Just War Theory in Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, Chesterfield Strategy, 16 Jun 2019. https://chesterfieldstrategy.com/2019/06/16/just-war-theory-in-thucydides-history-of-the-peloponnesian-war/
Web 2.0 technologies and Army learning, The Cove, 01 January 2017, https://cove.army.gov.au/article/web-20-technologies-and-army-learning
Writing instruction for cognitive capacity development, Warrant Officer and Non-commissioned Officer Academy Papers 2017, 2017, 116-123. https://cove.army.gov.au/sites/default/files/08-09_0/09/Academy-Defence-Papers-2017_Sep-17.pdf
"Apologies from the management: Neoptolemus is indisposed": A failed entry in Euripides' Andromache?, Text and Presentation: Journal of Comparative Drama Conference, University of Florida, 1998
Timeline
Army Officer
Australian Defence Force
01.2016 - Current
University of Melbourne
Master Of Education from Adult Literacy Instructor
Charles Darwin University
Graduate Certificate from Indigenous Engagement
University of New England
Graduate Certificate from Elearning
University of Canberra
Graduate Certificate from Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Canberra
Graduate Diploma from Education
University of Melbourne
Master of Arts from Classical Studies
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts from Classical Studies
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