Andrew Barrett

Background

About Andrew Barrett

I am an experienced project officer with significant experience in stakeholder engagement, team leadership and program development. I build and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders across business functions and organisations and provide high quality policy advice and support to clients to assist in resolving problems and maintaining program compliance. I am exceptionally organised and experienced in all facets of project management, writing briefs and are knowledgeable regarding Commonwealth and state regulations around Education Services for Overseas Students Act and Education training and Reform Act. In addition, I have extensive experience in organising and leading overseas education recruitment missions to China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. I have excellent administration and customer service skills and I am able to deliver complex and time sensitive projects on time. I am also a supportive and productive team member who contributes to work and shares knowledge. Key Strengths/Expertise• Extensive organisation and planning skills• Leadership skills• Significant experience in planning and undertaking offshore recruitment activities• Excellent stake holder engagement and relationship management skills • Experience in project management • Excellent writing skills and experience in developing ministerial briefs, letters, PPQs and PAEC presentations• Exceptional customer service focus and verbal communication skills• Analytical and business modelling skills • High level computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access• High level Initiative and accountability