Helen Thornton
Resume
I have had many years of relevant experience in project management, leadership, mentoring, education and training and have held senior positions leading and building teams. I have worked as a consultant for a wide number of organisations including corporates, not for profit groups, registered training organizations, councils, small and large services.
I have a commitment to improving practice and excellence in customer service. I work closely with stakeholders to build positive relationships based on trust and respect. I have a proven leadership style and enjoy my work and life.
I am confident and professional, with the ability to deliver training in a way that best meets the needs of participants, whilst aiming to inspire each person to reach their full potential. I understand the need to stay current and identify the most effective and valuable use of resources to support change. I am resilient, enjoy a challenge and happy to take on additional responsibility to strive for excellence, support students and promote an organisation.
Skills include Leadership, Leadership development, mentoring, team building, motivation, training, assessing, training, curriculum design.
I am highly motivated with a broad background and training as a teacher, director, trainer, mentor and presenter. With more than 30 years experience working in the UK and Australia, my work has taken me to many places including London, Bristol, Bath, New York, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Darwin. I have also worked more remotely in parts of the Northern Territories and NSW. This depth of experience assists me with my understanding of people and the importance of relationships based on trust, respect and equity.