Bernie is a qualified, registered Career Development Practitioner. She has spent most of the past decade supporting individuals with career transitions, re-entering the workforce, or assisting migrants to secure a suitable role in Australia.
As well as working with Directioneering Thrive participants, she also works in private practice, with people from a variety of professions and stages of their career. Bernie has also worked in several tertiary education providers, currently supporting MBA students with their careers. Bernie has a particular interest in all aspects of the job search, but especially LinkedIn / networking and the career coach / client relationship, topics she has presented on at international conferences.
“Accompanying people on their journey; sharing knowledge and connecting… My professional choices have revolved around understanding and helping people.”
Education
Government
Hospitality & Travel
Non-Profit Organizations
Industrial/Blue-Collar Coaching Experience
Neurodivergent Coaching Experience
Memberships
Career Development Association Australia (CDAA)
Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice
Foundations of Human Resources, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Bachelor of Arts – BA, Psychology and Sociology
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40110
Psychometric Tools
The Birkman Methodâ„¢
Morrisby Profile