Thomas Brain
Port Macquarie,NSW
Summary
Having grew up in an environment where hard work and honesty were paramount. Encouraged to do every task to the best of my ability and to keep all promises. These factors instilled a strong work ethic and a keen sense of right and wrong. Throughout my professional life, utilising these traits with my eagerness to learn and have found that I thrive in a work environment where I am challenged to reach ever higher goals while expanding my knowledge and skills. I am looking for a position where I can combine my work ethic, skills and knowledge with my passion for vocational education and my desire to help young people realise their potential. I am a hardworking training coordinator who is familiar with all support functions and leading communication between instructors and participants. Adept at recognising areas of focus, with over 20 years of experience in this field.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Co-Ordinator Clerk/Grade 7/8
Department of Education - Training Services NSW
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Supports provision of integrated support service for apprentices, trainees and their employers and promotes and markets vocational education in regional area.
Training Advisor
Department of Education - Training Services NSW
11.2012 - 05.2023
Supports Australian Apprenticeship Support Service's contract with the Commonwealth and the promotion and marketing of vocational education and training.
Project Officer RIEP - Cobar Mining Skills Hub
Department of Education - Training Services NSW
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Manages and coordinates project implementation, review, and evaluation of Regional Industry Education Partnerships in their assigned regional area.
Regional Operations Manager
Corporate Express/Staples
06.2005 - 06.2012
- Support Regional Manager and management team with relevant information related to day-to-day operations of the company, manage t heday-to-day operations and retail function of region, and support regional staff.
Education
Bachelor of Training & Development - Vocational Education/ Busniess
University New England
Armidale, NSW11.2025
No Degree - Management/leadership
TAFE NSW
Armidale, NSW07.2022
No Degree - Mediation
MDS Training
Sydney03.2020
Graduate Certificate of Management - Business Management
Australian Institute of Busniess
Sydney06.2017
No Degree - Investigations
Sydney Institute of Professional Studies
Sydney05.2017
No Degree - Delegations
TAFE NSW
Sydney, NSW12.2014
Certificate IV Training & Assessment - Vocational Education
Western College
Dubbo, NSW10.2012
Certificate IV in Business Frontline Management - Business Management
Australian Institute of Management
Sydeny01.2008
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Virtual Training
- Presentation
- Training delivery
- Schedule Management
- Schedule Coordination
- Training facilitation
- Leadership training
- New hire on-boarding
- Employee Coaching
- Customized training
- Project Management
- Feedback collection
- Performance Evaluation
- Business Administration
- Stakeholder Management
- Training solutions development
- Feedback Analysis
- Staff development plans
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Clear Communication
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Employee Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Coaching and Development
- Orientation and Onboarding
- Employee Interviewing
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Group Discussion Facilitation
- Business Needs Analysis
- Data organization
- Needs Assessment
- Program implementation
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
- Management Consultation
Technical Skills
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Team development & management
- Proficient in utilizing technology
- Mediation/Conflict resolution
Referees
- Belinda Pritchell, Training Services Manager, Western NSW Training Services NSW, 0428 360 408, Belinda.Pritchell1@det.nsw.edu.au
- Luke Astill, Astrico Trading, 0467 620 000, luke@astricotrading.com.au
Key Strengths
- Results Driven and focused
- Strategic
- High level Communication Skills
- Professionalism
- Emotionally Intelligent
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- Community Service
- Reading/professional development
- Sport
Timeline
Training Co-Ordinator Clerk/Grade 7/8
Department of Education - Training Services NSW
05.2023 - 12.2023
Project Officer RIEP - Cobar Mining Skills Hub
Department of Education - Training Services NSW
04.2019 - 04.2021
Training Advisor
Department of Education - Training Services NSW
11.2012 - 05.2023
Regional Operations Manager
Corporate Express/Staples
06.2005 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Training & Development - Vocational Education/ Busniess
University New England
No Degree - Management/leadership
TAFE NSW
No Degree - Mediation
MDS Training
Graduate Certificate of Management - Business Management
Australian Institute of Busniess
No Degree - Investigations
Sydney Institute of Professional Studies
No Degree - Delegations
TAFE NSW
Certificate IV Training & Assessment - Vocational Education
Western College
Certificate IV in Business Frontline Management - Business Management
Australian Institute of Management
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