I have held a variety of positions in both the community and corporate sector, with a focus on communications, writing, project management, training, information technology, and marketing. Since the birth of my daugther Grace in 2006, I have been self-employed providing web design, graphic design, desktop publishing, and communications services to a range of clients. I have also provided career services to clients seeking employment in the public service. My client base has been built through word of mouth only and repeat business over many years.

My husband, Nick Shady, and I have just started our consultancy business, HS Business Solutions (www.hsbsolutions.com.au). Between us, we have a broad range of skills that will enable us to provide a range of business services to small businesses, community groups and family farms.

During my career, I have developed a wide range of skills, including:

• Written and Oral Communication
• Project Management
• Marketing & Communications
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Liaison
• Needs Assessment
• Training Development and Delivery
• Team Management, Supervision, and Leadership
• Knowledge Management
• Desktop Publishing
• Website Strategy, Design, and Usability

Career Highlights

I have held various roles during my career, including:

• Coach & Trainer, WorkDirections, Taree
• Manager, Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House
• Communications Consultant, Community West
• Neighbourhood House Network Coordinator & Founder, Network West
• IT & Communications Consultant, Accenture
• Online Marketing Coordinator, Sausage Software
• eCommerce Business Analyst & Technical Writer, Sausage Software
• Training Developer & Human Rights Researcher, Images Asia (Thailand)
• Community Development Worker, Empower (Thailand)
• Training Developer & Assessor, Distance Education Program - Burma (Thailand)
• Technical Writer & Business Analyst, HyperWrite

I spent time working in Thailand as an Aid Development Worker through placements with Australian Volunteers International. I was predominately based in northern Thailand in the city of Chiang Mai. Ayesha also spent time at the Burmese-Thai border running a media training program for Karen (ethnic group of Burma) youth.

Education & Training

I love studying and have undertaken a range of tertiary and professional development courses, including:

• Graduate Certificate in Virtual Communication, RMIT, 2002 – 2004

Subjects Undertaken: International Corporate Communication, Project Management Communication, Competitive Edge Presentations, Site Development and Applications, Electronic Design, Streaming Technologies, Communicating Technical Solutions, Internet and Communication Technologies, Internet Business Applications, and Interactivity Design

• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, 2002
• Certificate IV in Community Management, South Australia TAFE, 1998
• Bachelor of Communications (Professional Writing), University of Canberra, 1996
  Awarded the International House Trust Fund Scholarship
• Certificate IV in Real Estate Sales

I have also studied various healing techniques, including:

• Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practictioner (completed Levels 1, 2 and 3)
• Birth Attendant/Doula
• Pranic Healing - Beginners, Advanced, Psychotherapy, Crystal Healing & Arhatic Yoga
• Reiki - Level 1 & 2 and Master
• Reconnective Healing - Levels 1 & 2
• Bowen Therapy - Levels 1 & 2
• Kinesology - Touch for Health Level 1

Volunteer Contributions

I am committed to contributing to my local community. I enjoy volunteering and have the opportunity to work for a number of organisations, including:

• Sovereign Hill – was a member of the Friends Of Sovereign Hill (FOSH) and interact with visitors while in 1850s attire and observing the etiquette of the time
• Sangklaburi Safe House – worked collaboratively with a volunteer posted to Thailand with Australian Volunteers International develop a logo, marketing materials, and website
• Manning Net – provide website design and hosting for women’s networking group
• Mum’s Milk – provide website design and hosting for Breastfeeding Association in the Manning Valley-Great Lakes area of NSW
• Daylesford Dharma School – currently manage the school’s website, previously managed grants and contributed to fundraising activities