Aaron Funnell

Instructor and Staff Trainer

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Timeline
About me
Risk Management Consultant for Outward Bound International and experiential education advocate
Education
- University of Hull
  2014 - 2016
  Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Business Administration, Management and Operations Distinction
- Southern Cross University
  1993 - 1996
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Media Communications
- Monash University
  2009 - 2013
  Master of Education (M.Ed.) Outdoor Adventure Education Distinction (Second Class Honours Division A)
- Australian College Of Commerce & Management - RTO Code 1441
  2001 - 2002
  Diploma of Training and Assessment Systems Workforce Development and Training
Experience
- Outward Bound Australia
  Jan 1997 - Jan 2002
  Instructor and Staff Trainer
- Wilderness Malaysia
  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
  Consultant
  Consultant for initial company start up based in Malaysia. Including recruitment, staff training and development, establishment of operating area, through initial course pilots to expansion up towards capacity.
- Fairbridge WA
  Jun 2003 - Jun 2004
  Trainer & Youth-at-Risk Team Leader
- Outward Bound Hong Kong
  Sept 2004 - Nov 2017
  - Head of Operations
    Apr 2012 - Nov 2017
  - Safety Manager
    Sept 2007 - Mar 2012
  - Training Manager
    Sept 2004 - Sept 2007
- Association for Experiential Education
  May 2016 - now
  Accreditation Council Member
- Outward Bound Vietnam
  Nov 2017 - Feb 2023
  Executive Director
- Australian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam
  Apr 2021 - Oct 2022
  Member Board Of Directors
- Outward Bound Australia
  May 2022 - Jan 2024
  School Director
- Alinta Educational Services
  Jan 2024 - now
  Director
  Director of Alinta Educational Services, a consultancy that helps outdoor learning and experiential education programs thrive.
- OUTWARD BOUND INTERNATIONAL
  Jan 2024 - now
  Risk Management Consultant
  Helping the global network of Outward Bound Schools to be more resilient and successful, and overseeing biennial Risk Management Reviews across all Outward Bound Schools in over 30 countries. Also engaged in educational research and evaluation.
Licenses & Certifications
- Master Educator
  Leave No Trace Center For Outdoor Ethics
  Feb 2016
- Accident Investigation
  Occupational Safety and Health Council
  Mar 2009
- Safety Inspections
  Occupational Safety and Health Council
  Mar 2009
- Wilderness First Responder
  Wilderness Medical Associates International
  Dec 2020
- Adventurous Journey Supervisor and Assessor
  The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation
  Dec 2018
Volunteer Experience
- Global Research Advisory Committee
  Issued by OUTWARD BOUND INTERNATIONAL on Jan 2020
  Associated with Aaron Funnell
- Treasurer - Asia Pacific Regional Council
  Issued by The Association for Experiential Education on Apr 2022
  Associated with Aaron Funnell
- Education & Training Committee Chair
  Issued by Australian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam on Jun 2021
  Associated with Aaron Funnell