I’m driven by curiosity for new information and empathy for learners experiencing content for the first time. Central to both is a need for clear communication. I enjoy meeting with subject matter experts and figuring out how to translate their knowledge into manageable chunks that can be easily shared with new audiences. Although I primarily work in the online space, I have extensive experience as a face-to-face trainer and facilitator. The skills I gained as a Corporal leading a catering detachment in the Army reserve and as a Public Speaking Trainer have been invaluable in allowing me to develop blended learning activities.

When I’m not designing education, I can likely be found experimenting in the kitchen, reading epic fantasy or hiking Victoria’s high country.

Key Achievements

• Spearheaded the redevelopment of the beginner coach accreditation pathway, reducing average course completion time from 2.5 years to under 6 months, by implementing instructional design best practices and incorporating a Community of Practice for blended learning. 

• Trained over 400 coach mentors by designing and developing the national Club Coach Educator (CCE) accreditation to meet needs identified in the ‘Change the Routine’ report.

• Transitioned traditional face-to-face beginner judge accreditation courses to online, asynchronous delivery, enhancing accessibility for individuals in remote areas, enabling self-paced learning and significantly reducing the logistical burden for state organizations.

• Facilitated group workshops on presentation skills for over 200 individuals, with a focus on building confidence and mastering impromptu speaking. The course used progressive scaffolding and targeted feedback and reflection to enhance user experience.

• As a Corporal responsible for training, I trained and assessed 8 new recruits at the 4th Combat Service Support Battalion. I taught catering and basic soldier skills, fostering their career progression and culminating in their accreditation as Private Proficient, preparing them for deployment and autonomous work.