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Karyn Hughes

Senior Leader
La Mesa

Summary

Goal-oriented leader with extensive experience in the animation, education, and NFP industries. Proven leadership abilities in negotiations, GRC, strategic planning, and program management. Committed to streamlining procedures and optimising employee talent to drive organisational success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Commercial Manager

Insert Coin Animation Studios
08.2022 - Current
  • Negotiated contracts with clients, securing favourable terms
  • Streamlined internal processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to increase efficiency.
  • Used key metrics and prepared reports

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Animawarriors
07.2021 - Current
  • Established Financial Planning, Reporting and Control systems
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and systems, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
  • Formulated strategic plans aligning with overall company vision; setting achievable short and long-term goals to drive growth and profitability.

ESL Tutor

Cambly
04.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced students' English language skills by delivering 1:1 and small group lessons

English Teacher (Grade 9 and 10)

ASPAEN, Gimnasio Cartagena de Indias
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Taught to the English IGCSE curriculum.
  • Prepared students for IGSCE English qualifications
  • Prepared and delivered dynamic lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

NT Instituto de Inglés
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Developed and delivered lesson plans and supporting documentation from Beginner to Advanced Level
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged active participation.

Executive Director Risk & Compliance

Karingal Inc.
04.2013 - 11.2016
  • Established and provided leadership, mentoring and technical advice to the Risk and Compliance Division (comprising integrated risk, compliance and audit; legal services; health and safety; records and information management; project management and quality assurance
  • Provided strategic guidance and advice to Executive and Board
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
  • Established technology systems and processes to deliver services in the National Disability Insurance Australia (NDIA) environment

Program Director

Deakin University
09.2012 - 01.2013
  • Program Director (2012-2013)
  • Director Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance Services (2010-2012)
  • Head Risk Management Unit (2009-2010)
  • Manager Strategy & Risk (2006-2009)
  • Risk & Insurance Manager (2005-2006)

Team Leader Risk Management

City of Boroondara
03.2003 - 09.2005
  • Developed and implemented organisational wide OHS, contract management, risk management and insurance strategies and systems

Health & Safety Adviser

United Energy
01.2000 - 03.2003

Senior Machinery & Tool Designer

Australian Automotive Air
06.1995 - 01.2000

Education

Certificate IV - Project Management (BSB41507)

Swinburne University of Technology (Australia)
05.2001 -

Diploma - Company Director (GAICD)

Australian Institute of Company Directors
05.2001 -

Master of Public Health -

Curtin University (Australia)
05.2001 -

Certificate III - Applied Language (Spanish) (DLH64702)

Centre For Adult Education (Australia)
05.2001 -

Certificate IV - Workplace Assessment And Training (BSZ40198)

Chisholm Institute (Australia)
05.2001 -

Graduate Diploma - Technology (OHS | Occupational Hygiene)

Deakin University (Australia)
05.2001 -

Bachelor - Technology (Industrial Design)

Monash University (Australia)
05.2001 -

Skills

Strategic planning

Operations oversight

Executive leadership

Strategic Planning

GRC

Contract negotiation & management

Organizational development

Business Process Improvement

Program & Project Management

Certification

Quality Auditor

Authorisations

Dual Citizen: Australia | United Kingdom 

Permanent Resident: Colombia

Software

Google Suite

Google Classroom

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio)

MS Teams

MS EPM & Sharepoint

Prezi

Autodesk (AutoCAD)

Timeline

Commercial Manager

Insert Coin Animation Studios
08.2022 - Current

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Animawarriors
07.2021 - Current

English Teacher (Grade 9 and 10)

ASPAEN, Gimnasio Cartagena de Indias
08.2019 - 06.2021

ESL Tutor

Cambly
04.2018 - Current

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

NT Instituto de Inglés
01.2018 - 07.2019

Executive Director Risk & Compliance

Karingal Inc.
04.2013 - 11.2016

Program Director

Deakin University
09.2012 - 01.2013

Team Leader Risk Management

City of Boroondara
03.2003 - 09.2005

Certificate IV - Project Management (BSB41507)

Swinburne University of Technology (Australia)
05.2001 -

Diploma - Company Director (GAICD)

Australian Institute of Company Directors
05.2001 -

Master of Public Health -

Curtin University (Australia)
05.2001 -

Certificate III - Applied Language (Spanish) (DLH64702)

Centre For Adult Education (Australia)
05.2001 -

Certificate IV - Workplace Assessment And Training (BSZ40198)

Chisholm Institute (Australia)
05.2001 -

Graduate Diploma - Technology (OHS | Occupational Hygiene)

Deakin University (Australia)
05.2001 -

Bachelor - Technology (Industrial Design)

Monash University (Australia)
05.2001 -

Health & Safety Adviser

United Energy
01.2000 - 03.2003

Senior Machinery & Tool Designer

Australian Automotive Air
06.1995 - 01.2000

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