JANNIENE MCDONALD - NEW SOUTH WALES
I have been a trainer in both the private and public sectors for over 15 years. During this time I facilitated a project consultancy for the University of New England partnerships, and was a training consultant for Tourism Training Australia and taught Tourism at Armidale TAFE.
Currently, I am the Industry Specialist under the Lead Institute model, for TAFE QLD. My industry experience includes owning/operating a rural tourism retreat in the New England region and most recently as General Manager of Yaraandoo Eco Lodge and Function Centre near Armidale.
I have been fortunate to experience many interesting career highlights including developing and conducting professional development workshops for Service Industries Skills Council to registered training organisations across Australia and the establishment of New England Institute of TAFE wholesale/inbound Tourism Training programs.
I have been the recipient of the "Platinum Award" in 2004 by Tourism Training Australia for Outstanding achievement - "the will to do and the soul to dare" presented by Tony Abbott MP for 'recognition of outstanding services and support to the Tourism Industry in Australia' and the "National Trainer's Award" in 1998.
