VET for Schools Coordinator / Business Development Manager 

Ann has 42 years of experience in business management, having owned three restaurants and a real estate franchise. She has extensive experience in property and real estate development and as a business network consultant, coordinator, and guest speaker. 

She worked 12 years at UniSA in administration and spent 35 years as an Advanced Skills Lecturer with TAFE SA providing industry training and assessment. Ann has trained at the tertiary level and has worked extensively as a corporate consultant and trainer for both large and medium to small businesses in South Australia.

She has piloted many new initiatives including current VET in school programs as a Trainer assessor, Business Development Manager, and VET for Schools Coordinator.

Ann has an established history of employment with several Registered Training Organisations in corporate training, business traineeships, business development, management, Job network recruitment liaison officer and student placement manager, and coordinator for aged care.

She runs her own business consultancy services in coaching and mentoring.

Ann has a Bachelor of Teaching in Education and Training of Adults, a Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management (Learning), and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment including qualifications in Hospitality, Real Estate, Project Management, Retail, and Police Studies, as well as Certificate III in Individual Support and Diploma of Community Services.