Experience

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  Wormald security

  Apr 1996 - Jun 1998

  Bureau manager

  Headed up the Security Monitoring Bureau function, supporting the clients and partners in the delivery of security solutions across Australia.

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  Telstra

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Senior key account executive

  Successfully managed and grew the Key Corporate Accounts for Telstra's Business and Government group in South Australia.

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  Ibm australia

  Feb 2002 - Mar 2004

  Senior client executive

  Primary role was in complex client management and building relationships with key businesses.

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  Eds

  Feb 2004 - Jun 2009

  Senior Transformation Consultant for EDS Asia Pacific assisting in the reengineering & improvement of key accounts including the ATO, Commonwealth Bank and Bank of Queensland. Heading up the Continual Improvement team for EDS on behalf of Westpac Mortgage Centre.

  • Senior Management Consultant (Transformation)

    Apr 2005 - Jun 2009

  • Head of Reengineering & Continual Improvement

    Feb 2004 - Apr 2005
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  #60moc event series

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2019

  #60moc ambassador and volunteer presentor

  #60MOC is a professional program designed to allow professionals to share knowledge and insight with their peers. The program upholds strict professional standards including an enduring community commitment, research in the latest global sectors and a willingness to share information. We operate under the Creative Commons framework and we honour 'ideas creation', diversity of thought and a commitment of united success. We're professional, life long learners. To be a #60MOC presenter and Ambassador means you have met these requirements and have run a #60MOC session either as a team or an individual. Show less

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  Radford institute australia pty ltd

  Jan 2007 - Nov 2012

  Group executive
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  Voci international pty ltd

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2012

  Founder - voice of the customer interface

  VOCI Pty Ltd reviews and commercialises new products and ventures into profitable outcomes. From the inception of an idea through to the eventual selling to a real customer, the company assists individuals and organisations to bring their ideas to life. VOCI also has produced the Voice of the Customer technology

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  Mcbi - it is all about people

  Jun 2011 - now

  Managing partner

  I founded and then grew MCBI Learning and development into a mid-sized, business improvement firm head officed in Adelaide Australia. We provide a specialised suite of professional services to corporate, government, including:- Workforce development - Skills enhancement across large workforces- Transformation - Micro credentialling- Capabilty building We have a proven track record in working with clients to produce measurable results. I am deeply proud of being able to create employment opportunities to many people over the companies lifetime. During the past eleven years my company has worked with many of Australia's blue chip companies and helped them to achieve their staff performance outcomes. These include partnershi[ps with BAE Systems, SAAB, Bendigo Adelaide Bank. Discovery Parks and many more. Show less

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  Rcsa australia and new zealand

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2017

  Regional chapter member

  The RCSA is the leading industry and professional body for the recruitment and the human resources services sector in Australia and New Zealand. It represents over 3,300 company and individual members.As the Councillor dedicated to Local SA Issues, it is Marina's role to assist with any local issues, contribute to the strategic planning and provide insight into ways RCSA and SA can work together to improve the state of recruitment for all involved. With others, she recently assisted in helping RCSA to form their national position regarding the SA Payroll Tax issues and the impediments to commerce. Show less

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  For good foundation

  Feb 2015 - now

  Founder and chairperson

  A dynamic, modern philanthropic organisation dedicated to creating and leading social change. Without politics nor religious ties, HFGF supports people and communities already on the road to a success. Our hope is to help each person to get there a bit faster.Five major social impact projects are awarded each year and delivered to the local community. Marina is the Founder and Chairperson of the Foundation and helped establish the Constitution, Incorporation framework. With her strategic assistance and advice, HFGF successfully achieved the DGR status with the Australian Taxation Office. Marina is currently working towards a major social enterprise projects to bring better taxation options to Australian not for profits. Show less

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  Cogitare pty ltd

  Aug 2015 - now

  Company director

  Cogitare contains the products and investments we're involved in as commercialisation leads or as investment partners. Within the Cogitare portfolio is an array of products sold locally and internationally. Look for the sign, a Cogitare Company.

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  University of south australia

  Jun 2017 - Jan 2021

  University lecturer - masters in innovation

  Working with UniSA in the areas of Innovation, IP Management and Value Creation - Honours Student Program.

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  Women in innovation sa

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2019

  Director

  I am privileged to have joined this Board and to provide my support to the empowerment of South Australian women in being known as some of the brightest and most successful in Australia. After being a delighted winner of the 2017 Winnovation Awards in the area of Maths and Data, celebrating women in innovation, I took on the volunteer director role. It is a chance to support a growing interest in women who are embracing STEM and bringing ideas into the real world.

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  Orana australia limited

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2024

  Not for profit director

  I have been privileged to have joined this high performance Board and to provide my support and insight so as to help the Executives to drive strategy and change, support our members and allow all who are connected to Orana to lead bright and meaningful lives. My areas of skill include technology, risk and compliance and strategy development.

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  Jungal

  Feb 2019 - now

  After four years of dedicated hard work and lots of sweat, I feel deeply privileged to be taking on the role of working with Australian companies to share the wonderment of the gig economy and what it can do for organisations to access talent, save time and money to build a great team.Our award winning and 100% Australian platform is now open for business and connecting interns, volunteers and businesses into the gig economy in a safe and exciting way.

  • Founder and Managing Director

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Part Time Gigstar (Strategic Consulting and Facilitator)

    Feb 2019 - now
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  Alenjandro alvear

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2022

  Volunteer english language teacher - galapagos islands
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  Anglicaresa

  Mar 2024 - now

  AnglicareSA proudly provides a variety of services to the community and creates greater social justice for all For more than 160 years, AnglicareSA has been supporting South Australians in need — working together to transform lives for the better. We support more than 50,000 South Australians through our 2,000 hard-working staff, 300 dedicated volunteers and a diverse portfolio of social service programs.

  • Board Member

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Member of Risk and Audit Sub Committee

    Mar 2024 - now