Qualifications

With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, I have gained expertise in both sterile and non-sterile environments. My roles have ranged from a viable environmental monitoring expert to a team leader, trainer, and process mapping specialist. Additionally, I have conducted audits, run process simulation programs, and validated equipment and processes. Throughout my career, I have investigated countless issues, allowing me to develop a keen eye for problem-solving.

Personal Attributes

  • A champion of effective communication, able to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
  • Demonstrates a commitment to operating with integrity and transparency in all aspects of work
  • A strong critical thinker and problem solver, able to analyze situations and develop innovative solutions
  • A quick learner and assimilator, able to adapt to new environments and technologies with ease
  • Known for exceptional planning skills, able to create and execute strategies that achieve goals efficiently and effectively

Degrees and Associated bits of paper

  • Bachelor of Science (Microbiology / Immunology) – Monash University
  • Training Small Groups ( BSZ404A – Module of: Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training – BSZ10498) – Melbourne University
  • Diploma of Commercial Arts (Graphic Design) – Commercial Arts Training College including the Da Vinci Graduate Award
  • Open access sourced Bachelor of Computer Science – so no paper, just knowledge & skills (in progress)

Food Certifications

  • FBPFSY3002 Participate in a HACCP team
  • FBPFSY5001 Develop a HACCP-based food safety plan
  • Internal Food Safety Auditor ISO22000:2018 & ISO19011:2018
  • FBPAUD4001 Assess compliance with food safety programs

Transferable Skills

  • Computer and Programming skills varying levels of (DOS, Pascal, Basic 7.0, C++, Java, HTML, CSS, Windows, Ubuntu)
  • 10+ years writing for different target audiences and distilling information from Subject Matter Experts
  • Ability to see details and the large picture
  • 10+ years developing solid technical illustration and writing skills
  • 8+ years developing and delivering training
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office software suite inc. Visio
  • 12+ years leading Investigations and writing reports
  • 15+ years experience working with International and Australian pharmaceutical manufacturing and testing standards and also PIC/S
  • Experienced using AI to craft Excel formulas and speed up workflows

Linkedin Learning

  • Mentoring Others
  • Leading with Emotional Intelligence
  • Having Difficult Conversations
  • Connecting with peers in the Workplace
  • The Fundamentals of Document Retention and Data Management
  • Writing Proposals
  • Managing Project Stakeholders
  • SharePoint 2016 Essential Training
  • Writing in Plain English
  • Solving Business Problems

Courses

  • PUAEMR010B – Undertake emergency planning
  • Leadership Great Leaders, Great Teams, Great Results Program – Franklin Covey
  • Mapping Business Communications – Tactics
  • Effective Supervisory Management – Leadership Management Australia
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making – Kepner Tregoe
  • Introduction to Project Management (PMBOK – 3rd Edition Aligned). In-house self-driven
  • Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety – Victorian WorkCover Authority
  • Recognition and Properties of Dangerous Goods – Noel Wicking & Associates Pty. Ltd.
  • Analytical Services Team “Back to Basics” – provided by Bridgeworks (DiSC = Panther 5223)
  • Focused Communication – Kaspersky Lab
  • Effective Customer Communication – provided by TMI/Tack International (DiSC = Panther/owl 6136)

Vizual Learning / eCareers

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Pro (2016) (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)

CBT Nuggets

  • Project Management for the Real World
  • Ubuntu administration
  • IT Expert Getting Started in IT
  • CompTIA A+ (220-901)
  • CompTIA A+ (220-902)
  • Agile Essentials
  • CompTIA Cloud Essentials (CLO-001)
  • CompTIA Security (SYS-501)
  • MTA Database Fundamentals (98-364)
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals
  • Implement Windows Containers
  • Azure SQL Essentials
  • Lead A Project Team
  • Effective Teams
  • Analyze and Optimize System Processes
  • Linux Security Best Practices
  • Manage Conflict
  • Respect in the Workplace
  • Extend Team Effectiveness with Microsoft Teams
  • Monitor and Configure Linux Storage
  • CompTia CySA+ (CS0-001) – CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst CS0-001
  • IT Expert – Office 365 Domain Structure, ADMT and Federations

Other Potentially Useful Skills

  • BMC Remedy IT Service Management software
  • Novatek LIMS
  • Trackwise EQMS
  • Biomereux Vitek32
  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Acrobat
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Powerpoint, Visio
  • Video editing software
  • Hyper-V, ESXi
  • FOSS FT3
  • Online champion/communicator
  • Data junkie