Experienced Professional
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Learning & Development – Teacher, Coach, Athlete, Volunteer
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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QUEENSLAND RUGBY UNION https://qld.rugby/in-touch September 2020 December 2021
Mental Health Project Lead – North Queensland Manager Game Development
Role-specific tasks - Develop a network of trainers and educators, Manage a system of active registration for key workforce categories (LMS), Provide a system of regular training, continuing development and resource support, Manage a quality assurance system for competition management, Ensure participation programs deliver qualitative outcomes, Create opportunities for inclusion and diversity, Support customer financial importance, Coordinate a perpetual State Facilities Strategy, Integrate participation growth programs. Lead QRU’s Mental Health ‘In Touch’ program, developing & working with partners and clubs.
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NORTHERN TERRITORY RUGBY UNION https://nt.rugby/ 2019 – 2020 Covid returned to family property
Pathways & Participation Manager The agreed primary objective of Rugby Australia (RA), Northern Territory Rugby Union (NTRU) and Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) Rugby Pathway Program to improve the quantity and quality of local athletes and coaches to ensure the long-term sustainability of Rugby Union in the Northern Territory (NT). Develop and implement a pathway system, through the RA Development Framework, incorporating holistic long-term athlete development principles that integrate local, regional and national networks to ensure all Rugby coaches and athletes are provided the opportunity to develop. Provide high-quality coaching and tailor the provision of individualised, long-term, holistic athlete development programs to nationally identified athletes.
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DEUTSCHER RUGBY VERBAND https://www.rugby-verband.de/home 2014 - 2015
Head Coach/Trainer | National 7’s Woman’s WGPS
Member of the high-performance inter-disciplinary support team for woman’s 7’s rugby program. Collaboratively working with coaching support staff and selection committee. Conducted athlete assessments and delivered technical, tactical progression to supported athletes. Maintained regular contact with national athletes to evaluate performance progression. Develop team & season strategies to compete at WGPS 7’s. Administrative duties including written and verbal progress report to athletes. Communicated with internal and external stakeholders, German rugby association and Olympic Training Center.
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EDUCATION
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Currently studying - Australia Institute of Business: Masters of Business Administration Entrepreneur https://www.aib.edu.au/
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WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 2000 - 2007
Health Science Personal Development Health & Physical Education Bachelor Degree Scholarship - Exercise Science, Human movement, Medical & Sports Science (exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and skill acquisition), PDHPE Coaching, Games for Diverse Groups, Sports Nutrition, Outdoor Recreation & Design, Health Promotion, Psychology and Sociology of Health.
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WORLD RUGBY: Rugby Trainer Rugby Australia ID: 4545032 & Current Coach Level 3
Mental Health & Senior First Aid Certificate: 2020 Working with Children: 2021
UCL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION London 2008 – 2009 Graduate Teaching Program Qualified Teaching Status professional teaching standards within three interrelated professional education sections.
