Overview
I am a passionate creative, who is wholly focused on fulfilling my life long dream of working in the design and artistic field. I offer a range of individual creative skills, specifically original and unique concept development and high quality execution. I am dedicated to continuous learning to develop my skills and knowledge. I love working collaboratively with others creatives, researching, liaising with other industry specialists, coordinating and overseeing projects. I revel in the fantastic sense of community within the Illawarra region, engaging the local community and helping others.
I bring to the table a vast array of experience, skill, and qualifications from my 30 year plus career in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) / Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). I was employed in a range of fields including: engineering, maintenance, information systems, facilities, logistics, training, contracting, safety, personnel, organisational, project and risk management. I have undertaken a myriad of roles covering strategic, operational, support and tactical levels. I have worked with both old and new technology. My time in the ADF instilled in me the importance of people, community, service and making a difference where it matters most. The transport arm, where I worked, were always first in and last out for many community, humanitarian, disaster assistance, peace keeping and warlike operations.
My military experience combined with creative abilities offers a unique blend to any creative industry clients and/or employers.
I bring to the table a vast array of experience, skill, and qualifications from my 30 year plus career in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) / Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). I was employed in a range of fields including: engineering, maintenance, information systems, facilities, logistics, training, contracting, safety, personnel, organisational, project and risk management. I have undertaken a myriad of roles covering strategic, operational, support and tactical levels. I have worked with both old and new technology. My time in the ADF instilled in me the importance of people, community, service and making a difference where it matters most. The transport arm, where I worked, were always first in and last out for many community, humanitarian, disaster assistance, peace keeping and warlike operations.
My military experience combined with creative abilities offers a unique blend to any creative industry clients and/or employers.
Qualifications
ART / DESIGN
Diploma of Graphic Design
Statement of Attainment Fundamentals of Design
Statement of Attainment Certificate IV Graphic Design
Higher School Certificate Level III / II Fine Arts
ENGINEERING / MANAGEMENT
Bachelor Engineering Electrical UNSW
Advanced Diploma of Personnel and Operations Management
Diploma of Government Management
Graduate Australian Defence Force Academy
Graduate Certificate in Defence Studies
Statement of Attainment Advanced Diploma of Government
Statement of Attainment Procurement for APS
Statement of Attainment in Basic Purchasing
Diploma of Graphic Design
Statement of Attainment Fundamentals of Design
Statement of Attainment Certificate IV Graphic Design
Higher School Certificate Level III / II Fine Arts
ENGINEERING / MANAGEMENT
Bachelor Engineering Electrical UNSW
Advanced Diploma of Personnel and Operations Management
Diploma of Government Management
Graduate Australian Defence Force Academy
Graduate Certificate in Defence Studies
Statement of Attainment Advanced Diploma of Government
Statement of Attainment Procurement for APS
Statement of Attainment in Basic Purchasing
Design Clients
PICTON RSLc/ 2024
Commemorative panels (in work)
NETWORK FIRE SOLUTIONS / 2024
Logo rework
FIVE BARRELL BREWING / 2024
Beer can artwork (in work)
INTO NATURE OT / 2024
Logo rebranding
AUSTINMER SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB / 2024 / 2023 / 2022
Various Logo rework Seniors/Nippers, merchandise artwork, tent artwork, trailor sponsor layout, marking flyers
SYDNEY SWANS ACADEMY U18 SQUAD / EASTERN SUBURBS UNSW BULLDOGS / 2023
Sports Photography
MAGIC POINT PHYSIE / 2023
Website
STRATA CONSOLIDATION / 2023
Logo rework, Business Booklet
PARRAMATTA EELS NRL CLUB / 2023 / 2022 / 2021/ 2020
ANZAC Day Jerseys - WWII, 100ths Aniversaey RAAF WWI to NOW, 50 years Vietnam Tri Service Commemoration
LOOP ORGANICS /. 2024 / 2023/ 2022 / 2021
Marketing Flyers
WOLLONGONG COUNCIL / 2023
Local Art Mural
AUSTRALIAN BORAN CATTLE INC / 2020
New logo
MT OUSLEY PHYSICAL CULTURE / 2021 /2020
New logo, website
PROJECT JV / 2020
New logo
RISE / 2020
New logo, website
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA CONNECT / 2020 / 2019
New Logo, Brand Identity, Business Card, Brochure, Poster, Website, Presentation
NORTHERN DISTRICTS TIGERS JUNIOR AFC / 2022 / 2021/ 2020 / 2019 / 2018 / 2017 / 2016
Communications, Marketing, Social Media and Web Manager, Newsletters, Recruiting and Event Flyers, Annual Report, Website, Team App, Online Store, Facebook Page, Instagram Page, Uniform and Merchandise Design, Banners, Indigenous Jersey
HUMANE FACTORS 2020 / 2019 / 2018
Initial Branding, Logo and Website Design
DESIGN COLLABORATION / 2018
Wedding Invite Family Crest
SOUL BIRD / 2018
Rebranding Logo and Business card project and Website concept for Massage Therapist in Bulli
ST MICHAEL'S PRIMARY THIRROUL / 2017 / 2016
Graduation Yearbook and Newsletters
ST PIUS X PRIMARY UNANDERRA / 2016
Graduation Yearbook
ST ANGELAS PRIMARY CASTLE HILL / 2015
Graduation Yearbook
KELLYVILLE ROUSE HILL MAGPIES AFC / 2015
Recruiting and Event Flyers
RACHEL KERRIGAN / 2015
Children's Book Cover Design
PAWTRAITS / OLDER
Commissioned portraits of pets
OTHER / OLDER
Commissioned graphite drawings of landscapes / houses
Commemorative panels (in work)
NETWORK FIRE SOLUTIONS / 2024
Logo rework
FIVE BARRELL BREWING / 2024
Beer can artwork (in work)
INTO NATURE OT / 2024
Logo rebranding
AUSTINMER SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB / 2024 / 2023 / 2022
Various Logo rework Seniors/Nippers, merchandise artwork, tent artwork, trailor sponsor layout, marking flyers
SYDNEY SWANS ACADEMY U18 SQUAD / EASTERN SUBURBS UNSW BULLDOGS / 2023
Sports Photography
MAGIC POINT PHYSIE / 2023
Website
STRATA CONSOLIDATION / 2023
Logo rework, Business Booklet
PARRAMATTA EELS NRL CLUB / 2023 / 2022 / 2021/ 2020
ANZAC Day Jerseys - WWII, 100ths Aniversaey RAAF WWI to NOW, 50 years Vietnam Tri Service Commemoration
LOOP ORGANICS /. 2024 / 2023/ 2022 / 2021
Marketing Flyers
WOLLONGONG COUNCIL / 2023
Local Art Mural
AUSTRALIAN BORAN CATTLE INC / 2020
New logo
MT OUSLEY PHYSICAL CULTURE / 2021 /2020
New logo, website
PROJECT JV / 2020
New logo
RISE / 2020
New logo, website
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA CONNECT / 2020 / 2019
New Logo, Brand Identity, Business Card, Brochure, Poster, Website, Presentation
NORTHERN DISTRICTS TIGERS JUNIOR AFC / 2022 / 2021/ 2020 / 2019 / 2018 / 2017 / 2016
Communications, Marketing, Social Media and Web Manager, Newsletters, Recruiting and Event Flyers, Annual Report, Website, Team App, Online Store, Facebook Page, Instagram Page, Uniform and Merchandise Design, Banners, Indigenous Jersey
HUMANE FACTORS 2020 / 2019 / 2018
Initial Branding, Logo and Website Design
DESIGN COLLABORATION / 2018
Wedding Invite Family Crest
SOUL BIRD / 2018
Rebranding Logo and Business card project and Website concept for Massage Therapist in Bulli
ST MICHAEL'S PRIMARY THIRROUL / 2017 / 2016
Graduation Yearbook and Newsletters
ST PIUS X PRIMARY UNANDERRA / 2016
Graduation Yearbook
ST ANGELAS PRIMARY CASTLE HILL / 2015
Graduation Yearbook
KELLYVILLE ROUSE HILL MAGPIES AFC / 2015
Recruiting and Event Flyers
RACHEL KERRIGAN / 2015
Children's Book Cover Design
PAWTRAITS / OLDER
Commissioned portraits of pets
OTHER / OLDER
Commissioned graphite drawings of landscapes / houses
Exhibitions and Shows
WOLLONGONG ART GALLERY - LOCALS ON BOARD EXHIBITION / 2018 / 2019
Washed Up Series - Limpet Line Up
THIRROUL SEASIDE FESTIVAL ART SHOW / 2020 / 2019 / 2018
Washed Up Series - Blue Button Uno and Blue Button Bloom
Washed Up Series - Sea Lizard and Urchins
SCARBOROUGH ART EXHIBITION / 2021 / 2020 / 2019 / 2018 / 2017
Washed Up Series - Limpet Line Up
Native Flower Series - Gymea Life Cycle
Washed Up Series - Sea Stars and Sea Scallops
BESPOKE COMMISSIONS / 2017 / 2013
Washed Up Series - Urchins, Nautilus Shells
Flora Series - Norfolk and Radiator Pine Cones
LOVE HOME WARES THIRROUL / BE& THIRROUL AIRBnB
Original works and print sales
Washed Up Series - Limpet Line Up
THIRROUL SEASIDE FESTIVAL ART SHOW / 2020 / 2019 / 2018
Washed Up Series - Blue Button Uno and Blue Button Bloom
Washed Up Series - Sea Lizard and Urchins
SCARBOROUGH ART EXHIBITION / 2021 / 2020 / 2019 / 2018 / 2017
Washed Up Series - Limpet Line Up
Native Flower Series - Gymea Life Cycle
Washed Up Series - Sea Stars and Sea Scallops
BESPOKE COMMISSIONS / 2017 / 2013
Washed Up Series - Urchins, Nautilus Shells
Flora Series - Norfolk and Radiator Pine Cones
LOVE HOME WARES THIRROUL / BE& THIRROUL AIRBnB
Original works and print sales
RAAF Engineering Officer Career
MILITARY AWARDS
Australia Day Honours List
Conspicuous Service Medal
Meritorious Unit Citation
Australian Active Service Medal
International Coalition Against Terrorism Clasp
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Australian Service Medal
Iraq Clasp, Return from Active Service Badge
5, 15, 20, 25, 30 Year Service Medals / Clasp
MILITARY / ENGINEERING EMPLOYMENT HISTORY / 1990 to PRESENT
Staff Officer Engineering / Medium Maintenance Headquarters No 84 Wing / Air Mobility Group / No 84 Wing , Richmond (Jul 2022 to Sep 24 reserve from Oct 23 to now continuous full time service) C27J Spartan / C130J Hercules
Staff Officer Logistics Operations Facilities Joint Health Unit Northern New South Wales, Sydney CBD
Staff Officer Technical Capability Headquarters Air Command, Glenbrook
Staff Officer Technical Capability Headquarters Air Lift / Mobility Group, Richmond
Officer in Charge of Engineering Flight No 22 Squadron, Richmond
Contract Project Team Member BALL Solutions, Richmond
C130 Planned Servicing Schedule Program Review, Air Lift System Program Office, Richmond
Contract Training Coordinator, Air Lift System Program Office, Richmond
Transition Coordinator for Caribou Through Life Support Project, Air Lift System Program Office, Richmond
Senior Engineering Officer Operation Slipper, Kyrgyzstan
Engineering / Maintenance Representative AAR Refuelling Conference, Savannah USA
Senior Engineering Officer / Senior Maintenance Manager for B707 No 33 Squadron, Richmond
Flight Line Maintenance Officer for B707 No 33 Squadron, Richmond
Logistics Officer Operation Pollard, Kuwait
Staff Officer Logistics and Engineering for Special Purpose Aircraft No 84 Wing, Richmond
Base Information Systems Officer No 306 Air Base Wing, Pearce
Systems Engineer / Officer in Charge Systems Coordination for F/A-18 aircraft Weapon Systems Support Flight No 481 Wing, Williamtown
Engineering Work Experience, Krupp Atlas Electronics, Bremen Germany
Representative Australian Defence Force, Germany
Engineering Work Experience, No 81 Wing, F111 Simulator, Amberley
Representative Australian Defence Force Exchange, US and Canada
Personal Assistant ADFA Commandant
Officer Cadet/Undergraduate Student, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra