SUMMARY CURRICULUM VITAE

Professional Profile

  • An experienced and self-driven Psychologist, with 20-years experience spanning several specialised areas in the field.
  • From initial training and employment as an Organisational Psychologist, diversified into forensic and clinical psychology with a track record in private and public sector organisations as well as in managing my own business.
  • Focus on the psychology of deliberate fire setting since 1995.
  • Skilled in applying a forthright manner when offering clear guidance on policy and related matters, and tact and sensitivity when working with staff at all levels.
  • Developed a unique screening tool for arson propensity in firefighters.
  • Conducted the largest study into serial arson in Australia involving reviews of police records and face to face interviews with over 140 convicted offenders.
  • A background as a communicator and educator, resulting in well planned and effective communication skills, underpinned by knowledge of identified arson trends and cultural issues.
  • ACT Fires 2003 Strong background in analysis and evaluation and skilled at assisting organisations to identify strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of individual divisions.
  • Specialised knowledge of niche areas of adult fire-setting including female arsonists, bushfire arsonists, urban/rural arson characteristics, profit-based arsonists, progression of child fire play to adult arson, firefighter arson, suicide by fire, and media influence on fire-setting behaviour.

Qualifications

Master of Psychology (Clinical) / PhD
Flinders University

Master of Science (Investigative Psychology)
University of Liverpool, UK.

Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychological Practice
University of South Australia

Bachelor of Arts (Honours - Organisational Psychology)
Flinders University

Awards

  • CFS / S.A. Great Campaign Foundation Award, 1995
  • Queens Trust Award, 1995
  • CFS/S.A. Great Campaign / Services S.A. Scholarship, 1998 - 2001
  • Thesis Write-Up Stipend, 2004

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Psychological Society – Member (Clinical College)
                                                     - Associate member (Forensic)

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