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Brendan OKeefe

I am a Dad, passionate designer, online producer and changemaker.
Male, 43 Years| Melbourne - 3000, Australia

Member since: Mar 20, 2008

Last active on: Jan 04, 2012 at 08:21 PM (EST)

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About Brendan OKeefe

Currently I work as part of the social media team at Telstra, I am also an online publisher and community engagement manager for Telstra Exchange. http://exchange.telstra.com.au

Besides developing online media, I sometimes freelance as an innovation scout and innovation facilitator. I mainly work with not for profits, online start ups, local and state Government agencies.

Experience

I have 20 plus years experience in creative direction, idea generation, brainstorm facilitation, branding, visual identity, marketing, web design & development, online research, SEO, mobile & SMS applications, reverse mentoring, youth work, pathway planning, small business coaching, personal development, public speaking, workshop design, social enterprise, music composition, performance, change management and media production.

My motto is - Big Ideas - Better Insight - Best Life®

I always try to see the big picture with new eyes and listen to all stakeholders with new ears. I help organisations discover new insights and possibilities. I assist individuals and organisations to join the open innovation, social media revolution, and remain competitive.

Some of my services include;
opportunity scoping, innovation scouting and facilitation, innovation audits, design thinking facilitation, collaboration environment design, branding, web design and development, SEO, mobile application development, SMS services, and social media strategy.

Teaching Preferences

Online Teaching

One-on-One at $30-40 per hour

Group Teaching at $10-20 per hour

In Person Teaching

One-on-One at $40-50 per hour

Group Teaching at $10-20 per hour

Offers free trial classes

Teaches following Subjects/Exams
Career Planning (9th - 12th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Introduction to Design Thinking (Others)
Language of Instruction: English
Teaching Experience

Facilitator

www.ideasatplay.com.au, Victoria, Australia

Jan 2008 - Present

Design Thinking Facilitation - Ideation, Evaluation, Graphic Facilitation, Social Media, Design, Web - Australia-Wide

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
Online Publisher and Community Engagement Manager
Telstra, Victoria, Australia
Mar 2010 - Present

I am the primary designer and publisher for Telstra Exchange.

I look after the editorial calendar, bloggers and visitors on Telsta's public corporate blog.

I do community development work with stakeholders across business units and I assist with customer support in Telstra's social media spaces.

Creative Director
Naive Experts, Australia
Jan 2007 - Present

Naïve 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

Web Manager - Cybersafety and Wellbeing Initiative
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, Victoria, Australia
Jul 2009 - Mar 2010

The 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

Online Media Projects Officer
VicHealth - Victoria Walks, Victoria, Australia
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

Victoria 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 2007

Pathway 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 2004

I 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 2002

I 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 2000

Responsible 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

Education

Certificate of Teaching Mastery

Teachers Without Borders, Philippines

May 2008 - Present

Advanced Wordpress Development

Fearless Media, Australia

Nov 2010 - Nov 2010

Basic HTML

Dynamic Web Training, Australia

Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

SEO Advanced

Bruce Clay International, Australia

Jun 2010 - Jun 2010

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

Kangan Batman College, Australia

Feb 2000 - Jan 2001

Music

University of the District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States

Feb 1988 - Nov 1989

HSC

Balwyn High School, Australia

Jan 1982 - Nov 1986

Professional Exams & Certifications

Presentation

Study Fresh, Philippines

Year Of Passing: 2008




My Pathway Plan

Myself, Australia

Year Of Passing: 2008



Business Brainstorming

Myself, Australia

Year Of Passing: 2008


First Aid - Level 3

Australia

Year Of Passing: 2005

SCEEC Youth Business Mentor

Australia

Year Of Passing: 2005

Conflict Resolution & Dealing With Difficult People

Australia

Year Of Passing: 2003

HTML Advanced CSS

Australia

Year Of Passing: 2000

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