Teaches these Subjects and Topics
Teaching Experience
Tutor & Facilitator
www.mypathwayplan.com, Australia
Aug 2008 - Present
Pathway Planning, Business Plan Development, Self Employment Planning, Skills Auditing, Career Planning, Goal Setting, Mind Mapping, Personal Development, Personal Branding, Mentoring
Pathway Officer
Slingshot Community Employment and Enterprise Center - www.slingshot.org.au, Australia
Mar 2005 - Oct 2007
Pathway Planning, Business Plan Development, Self Employment Planning, Skills Auditing, Career Planning, Goal Setting, Mind Mapping, Personal Development, Personal Branding, Mentoring
I was awarded for being a Slingshot Mentor 2005.
Testimonial:
“Brendan is an inspiration in everything he does. The way in which he makes use of his incredibly vast array of skills and knowledge, makes him truly unique. Always happy to go out of his way to help and nurture others, his generosity is matched only by his innovative nature. During the time I worked with Brendan he was always professional, hard working and determined to make a difference to his world, my world and your world.”
Jon Hammond, Admin Support Officer, Slingshot
Professional Experience
Web Manager
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, Victoria, Australia
Jul 2009 - PresentThe Alannah and Madeline Foundation's Cybersafety and Wellbeing Initiative aims to make cybersafety a normal part of every young person's life by equipping them to use technologies in ways that protect them from the associated risks.
www.amf.org.au
www.esmartschools.org.au
An eSmart school is a school where the smart, safe and responsible use of information and communications technology is a cultural norm. Students, teachers and the wider school community are equipped to em
Creative Director
Naive Experts, Australia
Jan 2007 - PresentNaïve Experts exists to serve organizations that need to look outside themselves for ideas for new products, programs and promotion. No organization has a monopoly on thinkers or thought. Often, it is an idea from someone from outside the corporate environment, who has no particular interest in or knowledge about the organization who can provoke a turn to a new, winning way.
www.naiveexperts.com
Online Media Projects Officer
VicHealth - Victoria Walks, Victoria, Australia
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009Victoria Walks is a walking for transport initiative funded and supported by VicHealth.
Victoria Walks has all the tools, information and support to make neighbourhoods safer and more walk-friendly.
* Website UAT
* Content and Project Management
* Social Media Strategy
www.victoriawalks.org.au
Pathway Planning Officer
Slingshot Community Employment and Enterprise Centre, Australia
Mar 2004 - Oct 2007Pathway Planning
Mentoring
Mind Mapping Workshops
Goal Setting Workshops
Support & Advocacy
Database Development & Administration Support
Technology Integration
Business Presentations
Web Site Development
Marketing support
www.slingshot.org.au
Youth Worker
Frontyard Youth Services, Australia
Apr 2002 - Oct 2004I was working at Frontyard providing referral and support
for young people, particularly chronically homeless young
people. Frontyard is part of Melbourne Citymission. In addition to my role as youth worker, I provided
Information technology support and built a database of
service providers as well as a state-wide community portal for www.gatewayreconnect.org, part of the FACTS Federal Early Intervention Programs. Winter sleep out audio visual presentation at the at the corporate
Multi Media Teacher
Jesuit Social Services, Australia
May 2001 - Jan 2002I worked with Young People dual diagnosed with mental health, drug & alcohol issues.
I also provided research and administration support to the director of Artful Dodgers Studio.
I used Inquiry-based learning, art & technology to provide Young People in the program with an outlet for self-expression & development along with teaching the value of the Internet as a communication and job search tool.
· Computer aided design courses
Web Integrator
KUSP Pty Ltd, Australia
Jan 2000 - Nov 2000Responsible for integration of the front and back end of
company web site. Development of 3D applications within
the site.
Content management site structure and maintenance.
Technology Integration
Kiosk Design
3D Integration
Project Management
Web development
Academics and Credentials: Education
Certificate of Teaching Mastery
Teachers Without Borders, Philippines
May 2008 - Present
Public Speaking with Humour
Humourversity, Australia
Mar 2007 - Jan 2008
I passed. and I made numerous speeches over the year. Pete Crofts is a great teacher and mentor.
Cert IV in Small Business Management
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia
Oct 2004 - Jan 2005
I lectured to our class in Internet marketing and website development.
Cert IV Community Services
Cert IV Youth Work
Kangan Batman College, Australia
Feb 2000 - Jan 2001
Music
English
University of the District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
Feb 1988 - Nov 1989
HSC
Balwyn High School, Australia
Jan 1982 - Nov 1986
Certifications or Credentials
First Aid - Level 3
Australia
Year Of Passing:
2005
Conflict Resolution & Dealing With Difficult People
Australia
Year Of Passing:
2003
SCEEC Youth Business Mentor
Australia
Year Of Passing:
2005
HTML Advanced CSS
Australia
Year Of Passing:
2000