Matt Cooke

Experience

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  Woods Bagot

  Apr 1999 - Oct 1999

  Strategic Planner

  Strategic and Facility Planning for projects such as accommodation for the Australian Navy, branding and identity for national clients.

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  JPE Design Studio

  Jan 2000 - Nov 2001

  Interior Designer

  (consultancy)Position: Interior Designer (contract documentation, concept development, project presentation, AutoCAD drafting, client liaison).

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  University of South Australia

  Nov 2001 - Nov 2002

  Lecturer, Interior Architecture

  The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, and studio sessions,The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars,The conduct of research in areas of digital theory and multimedia,Involvement in professional activity / maintaining links with practice,Regular consultation with students,Marking and assessment,Production of teaching materials, course outlines, reading guides,School administration and marketing (where appropriate), including marketing strategies for the school, regular maintenance of the program’s website and graphics layout,Acting as subject coordinator in Interior Architecture Design Studio and Theory of Interior Architecture,Attendance at departmental and faculty meetings and membership of a number of Committees. Show less

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  Swinburne University of Technology

  Nov 2002 - Nov 2010

  Contribute to academic leadership of the Faculty through participation in School activities (such as planning & review, Academic Committee etc),Oversee administrative tasks and functions associated with programmanagement.Program and course development and design.Contribute to marketing and recruitment strategies and activities for the program.Provide academic leadership to the program team and facilitate a team-­‐based approach to program management.The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars and the conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, and workshops.The conduct of research in areas of digital theory and design. Show less Contribute to academic leadership of the School through participation in School activities (such as planning & review, Academic Committee etc),Oversee administrative tasks and functions associated with program management,Program and course development and design,Preparation of accreditation documentation, oversee course advisory committee,Contribute to marketing and recruitment strategies and activities for the program,Provide academic leadership to the program team and facilitate a team-based approach to program management.,Develop and implement strategies to ensure the program meets the needs and expectations of students, employers, industry, professional associations, and accreditation bodies,Advise the Dean of the Faculty on the access to support for students including support for their learning needs,Make industry contacts and establish strategies for effective and ongoing program development. Show less

  • Program Coordinator, Interior Design

    May 2005 - Nov 2010

  • Program Coordinator, Bachelor of Multimedia (Games and Interactivity)

    Nov 2002 - Apr 2005
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  Unitec

  Dec 2010 - Oct 2015

  This role provides leadership to the Faculty of Creative Industries and Business at Unitec Institute of Technology to ensure continuous academic quality improvement, and participation in regularly reviewing, refining and developing academic quality assurance systems and academic policies and processes.The role manages and administers, in collaboration with the Academic Service Centre andFCIB Academic Quality Support and Operations team (AQSO), the development, implementation, and adherence to a range of academic quality assurance systems and development processes to ensure all courses and programmes are approved, accredited and monitored in accordance with NZQA, Institute and Faculty regulations, policies, and procedures.The Faculty Academic Manager proactively advises and guides all Faculty staff in all matters relating to academic quality assurance and academic development in the Faculty, ensuring that associated risks are identified and mitigated. Show less Responsible for programme design, teaching and learning (pedagogical) development and provide academic leadership forthe programme. Develop, monitor proposals concerning programme development, design and review,Work closely with Programme Committees and the Faculty Quality Manager in matters relating to course evaluations, issues arising fromstudent feedback and quality management systems.Develop, review and recommend ideas for academic programme delivery and assessment, ensuring current practice/programme regulations are kept up-­‐to-­‐date.Ensure teaching, learning and assessment materials and methods match the programme’s philosophy, aims and development of students’ capabilities, Show less

  • Faculty Academic Quality Manager/Associate Head of Dept: Faculty of Creative Industries and Business

    Sept 2013 - Oct 2015

  • Senior Lecturer & Programme Leader

    Dec 2010 - Sept 2013
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  Animation College

  Oct 2015 - May 2018

  Dean of College

  This role has overall responsibility for the academic and learning success of students. The Dean of College will drive innovation and grow the organisation through effective management strategies. As the organisation leader, the Dean of College will ensure the organisation is responsive to industry by producing graduates that are highly sought after.

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  Manukau Institute of Technology

  May 2018 - Oct 2019

  Head of Digital Technologies

  This role is responsible for leading teaching staff and the delivery of educational excellence to students through the implementation of an innovative suite of products and services that meet the needs of students and industry stakeholders. Accountable for the financial success of the programme, the Head of Digital Technologies holds strong ties with industry and creates growth opportunities.

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  Victoria University

  Oct 2019 - May 2022

  General Manager - Course Development and Design
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  Swinburne University of Technology

  May 2022 - Aug 2023

  Manager, Learning Technologies
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  Neami National

  Aug 2023 - now

  Senior Manager, Learning and Development