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Robyn Davis
Business Plans - understanding content, preparing/reviewing/updating content including financial modeling.
Operational Plans
Business skills - soft skills (leadership, communication, change management, ethical awareness, self-confidence, critical thinking, creativity, decision making, emotional intelligence, collaboration/teamwork, dealing with difficult personalities.
Skills:
- Planning-
- Governance-
Industries:
- Education and training-
- Public administration inc. Government relationships-
- Administrative and support services-
Spoken Languages:
- English-
State: New South Wales
Primary Locations:
- North Coast and Mid North Coast-
- Illawarra and South East NSW-
Locations by request:
- Hunter and Central Coast-
- (Travel to clients within this region will be dependent on conducting a number of sessions during the same day/s. )
Mentoring available by:
- In Person, Face to Face in (New South Wales) or by Phone and online
Current Occupation:
Vocational Education Teacher - Business and Training/Evaluation Training Design and Developer Army Officer - Education Corps (Training design, development, delivery and compliance) Career development planning and career transition services and support.
Detailed CV:
Career Achievements
Company Director – Customised Tuition Pty Ltd
Officer Commanding – Army Compliance and Assurance Agency Southern Region
Business Mentor – New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) – Federal Government
Reintegration Consultant – Centacare Employment Group
Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) TAFE Teacher
LLN Trainer – QLD Correctional Centres
Workplace Trainer – BSB07 (Cert I-III Business) and ITC05 (Cert I and II IT)
Training Supervisor (Army)
Qualified Training Assessor
LLN Instructor – Royal Military College Duntroon
Commissioned Officer – Australian Army Captain (Royal Australian Army Educational Corps)
Soldier’s Medallion for Exemplary Service - 2003
Service in the Australian Army 38 years (1982 - Current)
Qualifications
. Bachelor of Vocational Education and Training (Adult Education) – Charles Sturt University 2003
. Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice (CEAV) – currently studying
. Diploma in Leadership and Management (2022)
. Diploma of Auditing and Quality Management Systems (2017)
. Certificate IV Training Assessment and Evaluation (TAE)
. Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAA)
. Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations
. Certificate IV in Government - Statutory Compliance (2016)
. Certificate IV in Government – Security (2016)
. Certificate III in Government (PSPPROC303A-Carry out basic procurement)
. Training Supervisor (Army) TAA – (2007)
. Qualified Assessor (Army) TAA (2006)
. Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training (2005)
. Certificate III Frontline Management
. Certificate III in Public Administration
. Certificate III Personnel Administration
. Certificate in Farm Technology – TAFE NSW (1986)
. Year 12 HSC Port Macquarie (1985)
Key Competencies – Business, Compliance, Education, Training and Assessment
Initiate a Quality Audit - BSBAUD501
Lead a Quality Audit - BSBAUD503
Report on a Quality Audit – BSBAUD504
Participate in a Quality Audit – BSBAUD402
Identify and interpret compliance requirements – BSBCOM501
Lead and manage team effectiveness – BSBCOM501
Manage operational plan – BSBMGT517
Evaluate and review compliance – BSBCOM502
Uphold and support the values and principles of public service – PSPETHC401A
Deliver and monitor service to customers – PSPGOV402B
Value diversity – PSPGOV408A
Use advanced workplace communication strategies – PSPGOV412A
Apply government processes – PSPGOV422A
Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector – PSPLEGN401A
Support policy implementation – PSPPOL404A
Exercise regulatory powers – PSPREG401C
Assess compliance – PSPREG403B
Use Training Packages to Meet Client Needs – TAEDES401A
Design and Develop Learning Programs – TAEDES402A
Plan and Organise Group Based Delivery – TAEDEL401A
Facilitate Individual Learning – TAEDEL403A
Facilitate Work Based Learning
Plan and Organise Assessment - TAEDEL404A
Assess Competence – TAEASS402
Develop Assessment Tools – TAEASS403A
Participate in Assessment Validation – TAEASS404A
Provide Training Through Instruction and Demonstration of Work Skills –TAEDEL301A
Employment History
2000 – Current employment
Company Director – Customised Tuition Pty Ltd
. Résumé preparation
. Selection Criteria preparation
. Individual coaching:
- interview techniques, effective communication (written and verbal), language, literacy and numeracy
- career transition (military to civilian)
. Preparation and delivery of individual and/or group training
. Small Business Mentor
- Small Group Trainer – Basic computer, business and LLN skills for all ages and demographics
- Conduct Cert IV TAA (now TAE) courses
. Career Development & Transition Plans - preparation and implementation
Current – Defence Force Role
Training Systems Design and Development – Melbourne University Regiment
. Training Needs Analysis
. Training and Assessment design, development and validation
. Developing electronic learning products and systems
. Training Army Instructors – use of blended learning strategies and e-learning tools
. Providing advice to senior management on education and skills/competency requirements
May 19 – July 20; February – October 22
Cert IV TAE Trainer – Melbourne Polytechnic/Box Hill TAFE (Casual then Fixed Term Contract)
. Deliver face to face, and remote training in for relevant units of competence (x3 campuses)
. Deliver and Assess Training - International Student Groups (China)
. Assess candidate competence – on-line assessments and lesson delivery
. Record keeping – results and attendances
. Liaison with, and individual training support to students, on an as required basis.
. Participation in validation activities required of the qualification
2018 – 2019
Mumgu-Dhal, Business & Work Ready Programs – Corrections Victoria
. Design, develop and deliver individual and group training for prisons (MRC and DPFC)
. Conduct Assessments – accredited courses (BSB and FSK)
. Contribute to the design, development and delivery of training and assessments
. Administrative compliance – maintain attendance and assessment results records
2017 – 2018
NEIS Trainer and Mentor – Konekt Employment
. Assess applicants to determine participants’ suitability for the program
. Delivery of Cert IV in Small Business Management or Cert III in Micro Business Operations
. Assist participants to develop a detailed business plan to Government and Mission Providence standards
. Provide personalised coaching, motivation and guidance to participants
. Facilitate the NEIS program in accordance with accreditation standards and contractual obligations
. Conduct a 12 month business mentoring program to support participants business progress
. Implement marketing strategies to engage with potential participants eligible for the NEIS program
. Prepare progress reports outlining details of the development of the training programs
2017 - Senior Coordinator – Community Projects
Victorian Department of Justice and Regulation (DJR) – Planning, Service and Integration (PSI)
. Monitor, support and assist community project stakeholders with contract compliance
. Establish and maintain networks with community service providers and stakeholders
. Analyse project performance statistics
. Represent DJR PSI at Community Service Forums
. Conduct research, and prepare publications associated with crime prevention & community safety
2015 – 2017
Army Compliance and Assurance Agency (ACAA) – Officer Commanding/Regional Manager
. Command, control, reporting requirements and management of ACAA-Southern Region
. Daily management of personnel posted to ACAA-Southern Region
. Coordination of Team Member involvement in Compliance Activities (Audits)
. Control of expenditure – authorisation, acquittals and maintenance of commitment registers
. Participate in Conduct Compliance and Assurance Activities (Audits) of Army Units
. Perform the Team Leader role in Pay, Personnel and Unit Administration Audits
. Perform the Team Member role in Workplace Safety and Security Audits
2013 - 2016 (Under ABN)
NEIS Trainer and Mentor – Business Success Group
. Deliver online and face to face training associated with Cert III Micro Business
. Provide Mentoring support and guidance to NEIS participants
2011 – 2012
Reintegration Consultant – Centacare Employment Group
. Identify, establish contact and repour with incarcerated women, or those at risk
. Conduct initial interviews to determine individual circumstances, barriers and needs
. Assess LLN and vocational education needs
. Design, develop and deliver training workshops that address client needs
. Design, develop and facilitate LLN and Vocational Education programs for individual clients
. Provide professional advice to Centacare staff on client learning disabilities and teaching strategies
2009 – 2014
Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy – BSIL/CEA (Contactor for Queensland Corrective Services)
. Conduct LLNP Assessments for prisoners
. Design, develop and deliver contextualised LLN programs for individual prisoners
. Conduct ongoing LLN assessments
. Provide professional advice to QCS staff on client learning disabilities and teaching strategies
2008 – 2009 & 2014
Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) TAFE Teacher – Beaudesert
. Conduct LLNP Assessments for referred clients
. Design, develop and deliver individual LLN programs for TAFE students
. Conduct ongoing LLN assessments
2003 – Current employment
Army Commissioned Officer (Captain) – Royal Australian Army Educational Corps
Training Needs Analysis and Training Continuum Development – Australian Army Cadets 2020
Training Support and Development – Melbourne University Regiment 2020 - Current
Training Systems Design and Development – Combined Arms Training Centre 2019
Professionalisation Manager – Capability & Sustainment Group (Defence Force) 2018
Unit Welfare Officer – Defence Force School of Signals 2017
Regional Education Officer – Instructor & project work in Education Compliance 2017
Officer Commanding&Regional Manager Army Compliance &Assurance Agency (South) 2016
Compliance and Assurance Officer – Safety, Security & Personnel Admin(Army Reserve) 2015
Adjutant and Unit Welfare Officer 9th Battalion Royal Qld Regiment (Army Reserve) 2010–2014
SO3 Education Training and Development – Victoria Barracks Brisbane (Army Reserve) 2008–2010
RTO Compliance Staff Officer – HQ Land Warfare Centre Canungra 2007
Instructor – Warrant Officer/Non-Commissioned Officer Promotion Wing – Canungra 2006
Instructor Cert IV TAA (Training and Assessment) – Army 2006–2008
Language, Literacy, Numeracy Instructor – Royal Military College – Duntroon 2003–2005
Professional Development
Corrections Victoria Induction(s) – MRC, DPFC and Dhurringile
CASG Induction Course (2018)
ADF Annual Equity and Diversity Training (2000-2022)
ADF Annual Ethics and Fraud Awareness (2000 -2022)
Annual Australian Defence Organisation OH&S Awareness Training (2000-2022)
Army Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training (2000-2022)
ADO Security Awareness (2000-2022)
ADF Suicide Awareness (2000-2022)
Equity and Diversity Advisor (2020)
Personal Attributes
. Passionate about teaching and assisting adults with their learning needs and journeys
. Dedicated
. Problem solver
. Tolerant
. Innovative
. Highly organised
Hobbies/Interests
Volunteer work – mentoring refugees & migrants setting up and operating small businesses
Spending time with my dogs – play and walks
Property renovation
Gardening
Reading
Military history
Referees
Details to be provided upon request
Qualifications:
- . Bachelor of Vocational Education and Training (Adult Education) – Charles Sturt University
- Diploma in Leadership and Management
- Diploma of Auditing and Quality Management Systems
- Certificate IV Training Assessment and Evaluation (TAE)
- Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations
- Certificate IV in Government - Statutory Compliance
- Certificate IV in Government – Security