Lisa Nardone (English)

Experience

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  Department of Education and Training (then Education Queensland)

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Project Officer/State Coordinator - Health Promoting Schools Project

  Coordinated the activities of the Education QLD and QLD Health funded Health Promoting Schools Project including network and database management; professional development activities for teachers; exemplar case studies; evaluation activities and budget management.• Published in ‘Balance: The Journal of the Mental Health Association’ (QLD) Inc, Winter 2002; Thinking and Linking Health, 1999; and The Primary Educator, Vol.4 No 5, 1998.• Conference Organiser of 4th National Health Promoting Schools Conference, "Healthy School Communities - from Dreams to Schemes", 16-18 November 1998.• Member of the QLD Government Ministerial Committee on Rave Parties, 1998.• Led development of Queensland Government Position Statement – Health Promoting Schools, Queensland Government (Ministers for Education & Health), 1997-1998.• Secretary of the Australian Health Promoting Schools Association National Council, 2000-2001 and Member of the Council from 1996-1999.• Delivered Ministerial Report on Queensland Health Promoting Schools Project, State Government, 1996-1999.• Executive Officer of the Queensland Health Promoting Schools Network Steering Committee, 1996-1999. Show less

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  Australian Principal's Association Professional Development Council

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Queensland Program Coordinator - MINDMATTERS National Mental Health in Secondary Schools Project

  Reporting to the Commonwealth Department of Health & Ageing through the Australian Principal's Association Professional Development Council (APAPDC) & Queensland education and health sector representatives.• Establish and coordinate state wide Steering Committee, membership database, strategic plan and operations budget• Work within policy frameworks and protocols of three education sectors• Develop/deliver state training package as part of national professional development program • Co-ordinate an 18-month good practice initiative and evaluation program• Co-ordinate and deliver mental health education support and training for education sectors• Prepare and distribute reports, newsletters, web and other promotional content; conference presentations and journal articles for publication• Contribute to national strategic planning and implementation agenda• Contribute to development of national frameworks for professional development• Contribute to development and roll-out of national training and evaluation agenda and protocols. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Grants Consultant

  Government and philanthropic grant/funding submissions, sponsorship proposals, tenders, training and development activities, organisational, business and strategic planning; office systems and organisational consultancy services. Accomplishments included:• $900,000 for a disability accommodation service• $400,000 for a statutory authority facility project• $1.7M for a range of community groups, businesses, projects and services.

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  GrantsPlus Consulting Pty Ltd / Amplified Coaching

  Feb 2010 - now

  Managing Director

  Assist businesses, charities and community-based organisations to identify and access grant funding from government, philanthropic and corporate entities for projects, programs, facilities and services with community benefits. Manage client projects from conception to completion, and maintain strong networks and knowledge of funding trends and programs. Develop, promote and deliver conference, seminar, training and workshop presentations on funding and grant submission. Contributions & Highlights:• Funding: Identify, research and write funding and grant submissions to support client objectives. Secured $3.9M funding for clients including $100K – Sporting Club Refurbishment; $1.1M Language & Culture Centre Project; and $167K Capacity Building Workshops for Community Groups.• Client Relationships: Manage ongoing client relationships and ensure excellence in service delivery, resulting in a strong client base with referred and repeat (87%) business. Provide comprehensive consultancy and support to clients across multiple sectors spanning art and culture, sport and recreation, aged care, disability, education, local government, youth and senior groups, and community agencies. • Project Management: Lead client planning and submission development to achieve grant outcomes, and delivery of client collateral materials. Develop, align and manage client projects from inception to completion or acquittal. • Policy & Programs: Support clients with the development of policy and programs, organisational development and strategic planning initiatives to improve performance, and mentor clients to build capacity and knowledge. • Business Management: Develop, implement and manage strategic planning and marketing to support business growth; manage client database and service delivery, and maintain administrative and financial functions to deliver compliance. Show less