LIFE EXPERIENCE
brendawoodward@optusnet.com.au| In August last year I decided to set up my own business. My work background has provided me with a wide range of skills. I can write you a policy on
harrassment in the workplace, compile domestic violence procedures, initiate community consultation processes and teach computer skills as well as run a project for you. At present I'm teaching introduction to computers and the internet and Office XP at Wingate Avenue Community Centre (term starts February 5th 2004). I am also writing training modules and policies and procedures for Community Participation at Inner South Community Health Service. Please email me if you would like to discuss training needs or want some policies and procedures written. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BRENDA WOODWARD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Phone: 0405 563 617 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SKILLS SYNOPSIS Leadership: Staff recruitment, training and supervision. Public speaking and chairing of meetings Ability to set realistic work schedules, manage time, achieve goals and motivate others. Interpersonal: Able to liaise at all levels: community, public and private. Conflict resolution, negotiation and communication skills of a high level. Ability to remain calm under pressure and work independently, or as a team member. Curriculum Development: Initiation, design, presentation, implementation and evaluation of training programmes for client group and “In House”. Community Development: Community development, networking, lobbying, client advocacy and fund raising. Knowledge of, and commitment to, policies of E.E.O., O.H.&S., and Industrial Democracy, both in theory and practice. Counselling skills, client assessment and referral. Understanding of Aboriginal culture, issues and problems. Knowledge of issues and problems faced by people from non-English speaking backgrounds, long-term unemployed, ex-offenders, youth at risk, sole-supporting parents,homeless, physically/intellectually disabled. Understanding of Domestic Violence, sexual assault, child abuse, (the Judicial System) and appropriate intervention techniques. Administrative/Research: Policy development and implementation, report writing and document presentation, including submissions and annual reports. Budget administration, review and management. Accurate maintenance of records. Preparation of editorials, media releases and advertisements. Analysis of statistics, service needs and gaps in service delivery. Compilation of staff/volunteer duty statements and selection criteria. Computer Skills: Knowledge of MS Access database, MS Excel spreadsheets, MS Word, MS Works and various other software packages. Familiar with Internet Explorer/Netscape Communicator and basic Web site design (HTML). ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Secondary Education 1965 Randwick Girls High School - Level achieved: NSW School Certificate Tertiary Education 1978 to 1980 Sydney Technical College - Award - Welfare Work Certificate 1986 to 1989 University of New South Wales -Award - Bachelor of Arts Degree. Double Major: Sociology and History 1995 to 1996 The University of Technology - Sydney - Award - Graduate Certificate in Adult Education in Community 2000 TAFE – NSW - Award – Software Applications - Certificate 111 1990 to 2000 various short courses in Management/Community Work. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WORK HISTORY 2003 Currently assisting with the Inner South Community Health Service, Community Participation Project. Developing processes and systems, conducting training, writing policies and procedures and organizing focus groups, seminars and workshops. Employer: London Borough of Haringey, Position Held -Domestic Violence and Racial Harassment Co-ordinator. Duration: 5-9-01 to 30-10-02 Duties: To lead the development and implementation of a Borough Domestic Violence Strategy and integrated domestic violence policies, procedures and practices in collaboration with all key partners and council services. To develop and deliver new domestic violence services. Employer: Returned to England in March 2001 and from April 2001 to August 2001 worked in various temp community work positions in London, – i.e. London Youth, Barnet General Hospital Psychiatric Department and Haringey Aged Care. Employer: South Sydney Community Aid, Position Held: Neighbourhood Centre Co-ordinator. Duration: 7-3-95 to 22-3-2001 Duties: Responsible for the co-ordination and administration of the Centre’s programmes, resourcing and supporting the community based management committee, and the initiation of new activities within the Centre and the community. Staff supervision. Employer: Randwick Information and Community Centre, Position Held: Coordinator - Randwick Family Support Service Duration: 18.5.1992 to 12.2.1995 Duties: Supervision of the day to day running of a crisis and short term counselling service for families residing in the Randwick Local Government area; Provision of courses and group work programmes. Administration/budget control; Advocacy and community development; staff supervision; counselling, referral and advice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS Welfare Work Certificate • First place at Sydney Technical College during graduation year and second in the State. • 1998-2000 Article on Domestic Violence Perpetrator groups published on the Internet by Minnesota Higher Education Centre Against Violence and Abuse. ADDITIONAL SKILLS Typing - approx. 65 wpm. Familiar with MS Works, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Publisher, PrintMaster Gold, Knowledge of the Internet/ World Wide Web (basic HTML) and using Email PERSONAL INTERESTS Australian and British Labour history, media studies and current affairs ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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