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Edward Tan
BArch 1997; BBltEnv 1993
After graduating, Edward returned home to Singapore where he worked for five years. Employment was hard to find during 2003 due to the SARS epidemic, but later that year he travelled to China and found work until 2005. Edward currently owns a design company based in China. For more information visit http://alicante.china-designer.com. sg-alicante@163.com.
Date last updated: 01/02/2007
Olivia Tan
MEd (Early Childhood) 2005; BInfoTech 1996
Olivia is involved in a global business that deals in education, success training, e-books, presentations by renowned speakers, and the mastery of languages. The business is expanding and she is constantly looking for entrepreneurs to join her in growing the business in China, India and beyond. For more information email myquest88@gmail.com or visit www.skyquestcom.com/myquest.
Date last updated: 12/01/2006
Rajendra Tanwar
MAppSc(Research) 1994
Rajendra is currently commandant with the Centre for Automated Military Survey (CAMS) in New Delhi, India. He says that his degree obtained from QUT has paid him rich dividends in various aspects of his profession. He sends his compliments to all staff and students of QUT, especially to the Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering. +91 11 2568 3803.
Date last updated: 19/09/2007
Cory Taylor
PhD 2006
Cory was co-writer with Stephen Lance of Head Pictures for a short film entitled,Yolk, which was selected for entry into the 2007 Sydney Film Festival. small_mountain@hotmail.com.
Date last updated: 18/12/2007
Mark Taylor
BEd(Primary) 2004
Mark has spent the last three years in the Longreach education district, 18 months as acting principal of Stonehenge State School. He has recently taken up the position of principal at Lundavra State School, near Warwick. During 2007, Mark commenced his Masters of Learning Innovation through QUT. mtayl209@eq.edu.au or 07 4676 4139.
Date last updated: 05/09/2008
Solina Theron (nee Song)
BA 1998
After graduating, Solina moved to England to take up a marketing position at Newbold College. Afterwards, she spent two years working as a media manager at a city-based company in London. Solina is now married and currently working in New Zealand, mainly in television. Her second 60 Minutes story on New Zealand’s ‘lion man’, Craig Busch, was nominated for the 2007 Qantas Television Awards for Investigation of the Year. shelfco@slingshot.co.nz.
Date last updated: 18/12/2007
Sarah Tilby
BBus(International) 1998
After graduating, Sarah worked in Japan for one year teaching English. On returning to Brisbane, she commenced a career in the freight forwarding industry, eventually becoming a cartage supervisor. Sarah has also spent one year on a working holiday in Vancouver, Canada. tilbs_9@hotmail.com.
Date last updated:19/09/2007
Anne-Marie Tong
BEd(Sec) 2006
Anne-Marie says she is enjoying teaching secondary English, but would like to teach overseas, learn Spanish, and gain TESOL qualifications. She is keen to hear from anyone who is teaching overseas in any language. am.tong@bigpond.com or 0402 340 827.
Date last updated: 05/09/2008
William Turner
CertBuild 1961
After graduating, William joined CSR Building Materials and during his time with the company was a member of many committees and associations related to the building industry. Upon retirement in 1988, he held the position of market development officer. 07 3359 2908.
Date last updated: 12/01/2006
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Prashanth Vaidyan
MBA 2006
Prashanth is currently working with Keane Incorporated in India, where he manages the IT solutions at an operational and global level. prashanthvaidyan@gmail.com or +91 9989 877 769 (mobile).
Date last updated: 19/09/2007
Amanda Van Lieshout
MBA 2003; BAppSc/LLB 1998
After completing her combined law and science degrees, Amanda undertook her articles to become a solicitor. After practicing for a number of years she decided to return to the family business – furniture. Amanda says her legal background and MBA have been invaluable in managing and growing their importing company. 0409 894 980.
Date last updated: 12/01/2006
Mark Vickers
BBus(HRM) 2002
Mark has five years industry experience, predominantly in recruitment. He spent two years in London from 2004, and worked as a recruitment specialist in the resource industry for KBR – Halliburton before rejoining WorleyParsons on a global Oracle rollout in Perth. Mark is currently working as a resource advisor for Hatch in Brisbane, recruiting for international mining, oil and gas projects. 0410 309 968.
Date last updated: 05/09/2008
Quoc Vo
MBA 2002
After graduating, Quoc continued as a management consultant contracted with a number of government organisations in Queensland and the United Kingdom. He recently started Beyond Organisation with two colleagues, focusing on delivering personal development training and coaching services, and investment advice. For more information visit www.beyond.org.au. quocvo@beyond.org.au or 0411 088 411 (mobile).
Date last updated: 01/02/2007
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Michael Wallace
BEd(Sec) 1994
Following success as a rugby coach in Queensland, New Zealand and the UK, Mike has been appointed high performance manager for Auckland Rugby Union. He is looking forward to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in 2011. Mike was previously head of physical education at Rosmini College in New Zealand. mike.wallace@aucklandrugby.co.nz.
Date last updated: 01/02/2007
Kim Walters (Tickle)
DipEd(Early Childhood) 1982
Kim has produced several resource books for early childhood practitioners. They and her website www.digitalpreschool.com.au support and develop skills and pedagogy for using digital photography to enhance learning and communication in early childhood. Kim was recently elevated to president of the Early Childhood Teachers’ Association (ECTA). ECA published a research in practice booklet written by Kim, Capture the Moment, late last year. info@digitalpreschool.com.au or 0418 157 280.
Date last updated: 19/09/2007
Faye Walsh
BSocSc 1992
Faye retired more than two years ago from The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside Community Health Centre, and is enjoying retirement. During 2006, Faye was appointed one of the directors of a new company, MacKillop Community Services Qld Limited, and is the founding president of the newly incorporated Josephite Associate Network Qld Inc, working in spiritual cooperation with the Sisters of St Joseph, doing “good works”. faysey@aapt.net.au or 07 3863 0447 or 0416 193 506.
Date last updated: 05/09/2008
Colleen Way
GradCertEd 2002
Colleen says QUT was a terrific choice for her higher education studies. She enjoyed the vibrancy and up-to-date attitudes of everyone she dealt with. After graduating, she went on to complete a Master of Education at CSU and since then has thoroughly enjoyed working as a teacher-librarian. theways@bigpond.com.
Date last updated: 01/02/2007
Colin Webber
DipSheep&Wool 1964
Recently retired from active business at 57, Col says he is currently a self-funded retiree – a grey nomad with a new Winnebago – and is looking forward to travelling around Australia with his wife of 38 years, Heather. Roy would enjoy hearing from other DipSheep&Wool graduates. cwebber@bigpond.net.au or 0418 712 870.
Date last updated: 12/01/2006
Di West
MFA 2004
After graduating, Di moved with her husband to Maleny and holds solo exhibitions of her work each year. She is currently represented by Robyn Bauer Studio Gallery in Brisbane, where she will hold a major exhibition of her work in October, and Art Galleries Schubert on the Gold Coast. One of her bronze sculptures was selected for the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery/Art Prize. www.diwest.com.au. diwest@in.com.au or 07 5499 9719.
Date last updated: 05/09/2008
Luke Westaway
BBus 2002
Based in north Queensland for the past two years, Luke is working for a privately owned company that markets livestock to the Australian domestic market, live export to Asia and the Australian processor markets. He says that QUT helped him think outside the square. westaway@topex.com.au or 0413 408 953.
Date last updated: 12/01/2006
Bradley Wilken
BAppSc/BEd(Sec) 2003
After graduating, a rapid move to Canberra to teach science was in order for a change in scenery. Since then, Bradley has been involved in the Waste Wise Schools Program, organising National Tree Day native plantings, and was awarded the Bob Squires Award through the Australian College of Educators. After a year teaching in London, Bradley has returned to Canberra to continue to teach science. brad.wilken@gmail.com or 0414 501 491 (mobile).
Date last updated: 18/12/2007
Arnold Williams
DipPharmacy 1955
After graduation and National Service, Arnold became manager of the Townsville Associated Friends Societies Dispensary and also became involved with a group of pharmacists who opened two after-hours pharmacies. In 1972, he moved to Sydney and after 12 years returned to Queensland to make his home at Mermaid Waters. In 1987, together with his wife, Kay, they established the Rio Vista Pharmacy which they ran successfully until their retirement in 2001. Arnold’s community involvement started with Jaycees, National Fitness Council, Lions and later Probus. He also helped to establish Toastmaster and Rostrum Clubs in north Queensland. Since their retirement, Arnold and Kay have done a little locum work to keep up with pharmacy and pharmaceutical products. arnoldwilliams@bigpond.com or 07 5575 2549.
Date last updated: 12/01/2006
Ian Wilson
A former QUT senior lecturer with the Faculty of Law (1982-2002), Ian is now a qualified yachtsman and marine consultant. Often seen sailing his own boat on Moreton Bay with his wife Jean, he recently undertook study and extensive practical training to become a yacht “skipper” or captain. Ian spends a part of each year in Brisbane, New Zealand and the United States, following his love of sailing and adventure. He also travels extensively to places such as Antarctica, Africa and South America. Not entirely lost to the legal profession, Ian continues to practise “pro bono” when time allows. Representing clients at no charge, Ian says this allows him to give something back to his local community in a meaningful way. findian@paradise.net.nz
Date last updated: 19/09/2007
Ebony Wright
BFA 2006
After graduating, Ebony received a contract with J W Marriott Mumbai in India to dance in their New Year’s spectacular, Jewel 07. In 2007, she was contracted to dance at the Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan for seven months. Afterwards, Ebony travelled to New York and Los Angeles to take dance classes, see shows and undertake creative development. ebonyherself@gmail.com or 0439 490 910.
Date last updated: 05/09/2008
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Titan Yap Seng Choong
BInfoTech 2002
Titan is currently working as an operations manager in the clothing and garments manufacturing industry in Malaysia. titan.yap@gmail.com or +6012 2247224.
Date last updated: 05/09/2008
Omer Yezdani
BBus(Mkg) 2000
Omer is currently the Indigenous education manager with the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. She says she is the youngest executive-level manager appointed with the state office and is responsible for coordinating the Australian Government’s Indigenous education programs across Queensland. Omer is also about to commence an MBA program at QUT and is looking forward to meeting other MBA students. omer.yezdani@deewr.gov.au or 0400 585 201.
Date last updated: 05/09/2008
Scott Young
BBus(Accy) 1976
Scott has been on the move since leaving QUT. After a few years in chartered accountancy in Brisbane, Scott headed off to the UK for 10 years, then three in Malaysia, and he has lived for 11 years in the United States pursuing a career in the oil industry, initially with BP Amoco and currently with Chevron. Scott lives in Houston, Texas, but says he hopes to return to Queensland at some point in the future. He remembers an active QUT Alumni Chapter in Kuala Lumpur, which he enjoyed during his years there. scy1999@yahoo.com or +1 281 2174536.
Date last updated: 05/09/2008
Anwar Yusoff
GradDipProject Management 1993
After graduating, Anwar worked with Telekom Malaysia as a project manager and was later given the opportunity to be part of the Telekom Malaysia International venture based for one year in Guinea, Africa, and two years in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Whilst in Bangladesh, Anwar was appointed vice president of the Malaysian Overseas Club. Back in Malaysia, he is currently ICT project manager with Maxis, which he says is the second largest cellular company in Malaysia. lubokmerbau@yahoo.com or + 601 3431 1114.
Date last updated: 18/12/2007
Dr Yuswanti Yuswanti
MHlthSc 2000
Yuswanti is currently working at the Central Java Provincial Health Office in Semarang City, where he leads the program development planning section. y_yuswanti@yahoo.com.au or + 622 4351 2337.
Date last updated: 18/12/2007
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