Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)

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About me
Researcher | Project Manager | Leader | Policy Designer & Strategic Thinker | Higher Education Advisor | Creative Consultant & Coach
Education
- Institute of Project Management
  2019 - 2020
  Certificate IV in Project Management Practice Project Management
- Australian Maritime College
  2012 - 2013
  Coxswains Grade 1 (Near Coastal)
- Duval High School
  1997 - 2002
  Higher School Certificate
  High School Achievements Achieved Award of Excellence at Duval High School – 2002 Awarded the CALTEX All-Rounder Award – 2001 Awarded the P&C Prize for Best Music Course 2 Student Awarded Quota Club of Armidale Price for Student showing Exceptional Community Spirit
- Australian Institute of Business
  2021 - 2023
  Master of Business Administration - MBA
  Coursework completed: Leadership, Marketing Management, Strategic Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Corporate Governance, Financial Management, Business Consulting, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Strategic Management, Managing Change, Final Project
- University of Tasmania
  2011 - 2014
  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Aquatic Animal Health
  Activities and Societies: TUU Postgraduate Council - Secretary 2012, UTAS Board of Graduate Research - Postgraduate representative 2012, AMC Research Committee - Postgraduate representative 2012, AMC Student Association - Postgraduate representative 2013 Project: Novel Chlamydia-like agents of Epitheliocystis in wild and cultured Australian finfish
- University of Melbourne
  2009 -
  Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness
  Coursework  Leadership (Residential school) Financial Management for Agribusiness Agribusiness Management Economics Managing Markets
- Leadership Beyond the Theory
  2020 - 2020
  Leadership beyond the theory
- James Cook University
  2003 - 2006
  Bachelor of Science (BSc) Aquaculture Honours Class I
  Project: The nutrient composition and nutritional value of new species of tropical microalgae for use in aquaculture.Lab Manager: Microalgae stock cultures for JCU Aquaculture department
- University of Tasmania
  2012 -
  Graduate Certificate in Research
  Coursework  Introduction to Higher Degree by Research Communicating Research Quantitative Methods Fish Histopathology
Experience
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
  Oct 2004 - Jun 2006
  ReefHQ Visitor Services Officer (Casual)
- The John Flynn College, James Cook University
  Mar 2005 - Dec 2005
  Deck Supervisor
- DAFF Levies Revenue Service
  Jul 2007 - Oct 2009
  Levies Compliance Officer
- DAFF Biosecurity Services Group
  Nov 2009 - Feb 2011
  Laboratory Technician
- University of Tasmania
  Jul 2012 - Oct 2022
  Delivered a highly impactful project in collaboration with the Department of Education, Tasmania, including a contemporary best practice and evidenced-based Work-based Learning (WBL) Policy and Procedure.
  - Project Manager, Partner Programs [Peter Underwood Centre for Educational Attainment]
    Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
  - Advisor to the Dean of Graduate Research & Senior Project Officer
    Mar 2020 - Oct 2021
  - Candidature Management Coordinator
    Jul 2017 - Jun 2020
  - Research Services Manager
    Sept 2016 - Jul 2017
  - Project Officer
    Jul 2015 - Aug 2016
  - Graduate Research Administration Officer
    Nov 2014 - Jul 2015
  - English Language and Grammar Tutor
    Sept 2013 - Oct 2014
  - Undergraduate Tutor (Statistics)
    Jul 2012 - Sept 2014
- Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS)
  Jun 2017 - Sept 2019
  - Program Committee Member
    Jun 2018 - Sept 2019
  - Secretary - Tasmanian Chapter
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
  - ARMS 2018 Conference Co-Convenor and Program Chair
    Jun 2017 - Oct 2018
- Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS)
  Jun 2021 - now
  The Conferences and Major Events Committee (CMEC) is a Standing Committee of ARMS. Its role is to advise on and oversee major events including the annual Society conference, the biennial Australasian Ethics Network (AEN) conference and, when necessary, the International Network of Research Management Societies (INORMS) Congress, as well as any other major events held by or in association with the Society from time to time (e.g. the Australasian Research Training Network events).
  - ARMS Conferences and Major Events Standing Committee Member
    May 2022 - now
  - Training Fellow
    Jun 2021 - now
- University of Tasmania
  May 2023 - now
  - Project Manager (Research), Defence & Maritime Innovation & Design Precinct
    Oct 2022 - now
  - Adjunct Researcher
    Jan 2017 - now
  - A/g Project Lead, Defence & Maritime Innovation & Design Precinct
    May 2023 - Sept 2023
- Australian Institute of Business
  Jul 2024 - now
  Academic Board Member
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Project Professional (CPP)
  Institute of Project Management
  May 2020
  View certificate
- Certified Project Officer
  Institute of Project Management
  Oct 2018
- Design Thinking: Understanding the Process
  LinkedIn
  Jun 2021
  View certificate
- Standard – CPR / AED / First-Aid Certification Course
  St John Ambulance Tasmania
  Oct 2022
- Mental Health First Aid
  Mental Health First Aid® Australia
  Jul 2023
- Lean Six Sigma Foundations
  University of Technology Sydney
  Jan 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  Vice-Chancellor's Transformation Award University of Tasmania Dec 2020 As a member of the Governance Instruments Review Team, for outstanding contribution to whole of University transformation activities.
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  Service Excellence Award Division of Research | University of Tasmania Sep 2019 Outstanding contribution to the achievement of the mission of the University through the provision of service excellence and/or program delivery
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  ARMS Singapore Travel Award - Tasmanian Branch Australasian Research Management Society Jun 2015 The ARMS 2015 Singapore Travel Award shall be used to support attendance of the ARMS2015 Conference in Singapore by an eligible member of the Society.
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  Rob Lewis Medal Australian Maritime College Mar 2015 For excellence in Post-graduate research
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  Best Student Presentation - Australasian Aquatic Animal Health Conference FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram Jul 2013
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  ESCMID Attendance Grant European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Diseases Jul 2013 EUR 850 fee waiver to attend the technical workshop "Intracellular Bacteria: from biology to clinic", Villars-sur-Ollon Switzerland
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  ABRS Student Travel Bursary Australian Biological Resources Study May 2013 $1000 for international travel and accommodation costs to attend the 16th International Conference of Fish and Shellfish Diseases, Tampere Finland
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  EAFP Student Award European Association of Fish Pathologists May 2013 EUR 400 to cover registration costs to attend the 16th International Conference of Fish and Shellfish Diseases, Tampere Finland
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  National Student Leadership Forum Delegate - May 2013
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  UTAS Conference Support Scheme University of Tasmania Feb 2013 $2500 for international travel to attend the 16th International Conference of Fish and Shellfish Diseases, Tampere Finland
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  FSBI International Travel Grant Fisheries Society of the British Isles Jan 2013 GBP 1000 for international travel to attend the 16th International Conference of Fish and Shellfish Diseases, Tampere Finland, and the ESCMID technical workshop on Intracellular Bacteria, Villars Switzerland.
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  Australian Postgraduate Award University of Tasmania Feb 2011 Postgraduate scholarship Feb 2011 - Feb 2014
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Rotary Jan 2007
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  Honours Scholarship AIMS@JCU Mar 2006 $1000 honours research scholarshiphttp://aims.jcu.edu.au/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Student-profiles/2006/Megan%20Stride.pdf
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  Order of Australia Certificate of Commendation The Order of Australia Association Nov 2002 Awarded for services to the community
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  CALTEX Best All-Rounder CALTEX Sep 2001 For services and achievements in Academia, Sport, Music and Community Service
- Awarded to Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
  Federation Medallion Royal Agricultural Society 2001 For services to the Guyra Show Society
Volunteer Experience
- Blood/Plasma Donor
  Issued by The Australian Red Cross Blood Service on Jan 1999
  Associated with Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)
- Aquarist (Volunteer)
  Issued by ReefHQ on Feb 2003
  Associated with Megan Dean, PhD, MBA, CPP, ARM(F)