Shawn Andrews

Experience

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  Melbourne Grammar School

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  Indigenous Mentor
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  Monash University

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Sports Program Assistant/ Customer Service
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  Indigicate

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2022

  Director - Founder

  Indigicate is an Indigenous-owned and operated education provider that specialises in the delivery of Indigenous Education programs that are designed and taught from an Indigenous perspective. Unfortunately, Indigicate ended in 2022 due to COVID lockdowns in Melbourne.Some of Indigicates achievements:- Working across 50 schools, over 9 years, delivering incredible Outdoor Education programs to over 20,000 students.- Sending 6 groups of Indigenous young people to Childrens Conferences in Switzerland and France- Personally Facilitating over 2000 open questioned cultural sessions- Building a team of 20 Outdoor Educators - Delivering Teacher Education to over 600 teachers- Delivering Teacher training in Norway, France, Switzerland and Canada Show less

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  NAB

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

  Analyst - Indigenous Finance & Development
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  Indigenous Accountants Australia

  May 2014 - Dec 2014

  Relationship Manager, Indigenous Strategies- Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania
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  Melbourne Indigenous Transition School

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2016

  Director

  MITS has developed a new model for education of Indigenous students from remote and regional communities across Australia. Each year, 22 Indigenous boys and girls (around Year Seven age) come to live at the MITS campus in the Vaucluse, Richmond. Each day they to go school inside the Richmond Football Club, where they study an intensive curriculum focused on numeracy and literacy. MITS provides a warm home-style environment that celebrates culture and understands the challenges of transitioning from remote community to big city.Shawn's role at the school is to provide the board with direction, insight and leadership in Indigenous culture. This includes supporting the recruitment and mentoring of Indigenous staff and the teaching of cultural competency of all staff and directors. Shawn's leadership in conjunction with the directors has seen the school grow from a concept into the residence that now supports 22 Indigenous students. Show less

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  SupplyAus Pty Ltd

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2023

  Managing Director

  As the Managing Director at SupplyAus Holdings, I have led the transformation of Australia's premier 100% Indigenous-owned enterprise into a beacon of innovation and social impact within the procurement and retail sectors.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipInnovative Business ModellingSocial Impact and Vison DevelopmentGlobal Networking and Brand developmentNew Product Development Strategic Marketing Achievements Growing the business to $10 Million in revenue within 18 months Designing and delivering the Dhuwa Coffee Brand to over 960 Woolworths stores Leading the procurement arm of the business during COVID and helping it become an established business segment Delivering 120 Tonnes of Hand Sanitiser to Woolworths during the first shutdown of COVID Building a team of 20 staff Acquiring Aromas Tea and Coffee Acquiring a manufacturing facility  Growing the export arm of the business to ASEAN and the US Show less

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  The Buneen Method

  Dec 2019 - now

  Managing Director

  Buneen Consulting is an Indigenous specific consulting company focused on cultural framework design, systems change, change management, cultural engagement, and reconciliation action plans.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipOperational and Business DevelopmentProgram and Project ManagementClient Relationship ManagementCompliance and Risk ManagementThought LeadershipFinancial oversight and budgetingAchievements Invitation to advise APEC summit 2022 regarding Indigenous Small Business Selected as the Truth Telling Mediator/Facilitator for Eastern Marr, Gunditj Mirring and Barengi Gadjin Indigenous Traditional Owners for the Parks Victoria/Gariwerd historical alignment. Lead consultant (Indigenous) Brambuk Reimagining Project (Ongoing) Currently engaged, developing Mentone Grammars Curltural Framework  Trade and Investment Queensland representative World Indigenous Forum PNG 2023 Advisory roles with Latrobe University, RMIT and Monash University Show less

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  IndigiGig

  Jan 2020 - now

  Director

  ‘Hugely excited by this - a platform that will help make a material positive impact to Indigenous opportunity.A concept born just before the world was plunged into the unknown by COVID19, this business resonates more than ever, to help connect skilled Indigenous people to remote work opportunities.Collaborating with a skilled and diverse team.’ Launching in 2023

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  Kinaway-The Victorian Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2022

  Director

  Kinaway’s purpose is to provide business support and advice, help improve visibility and networks, strengthen relationships and create opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander businesses. I held a board position during COVID and left the role to pursue my MBA.

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  Dreaming Futures

  Jan 2021 - now

  Chairperson

  Dreaming Futures support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Out of Home Care to experience Country, Culture and Connection. Working together, we are putting a stop to the cycle of transgenerational trauma. The charity is still in development stage and expected to launch fully in July 2023.