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Ms Rowena Burley

Masters of Business Law, Grad Cert Conflict Management & Resolution, Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS), Dip Business, Dip Mgt & Leadership, Dip Int.Des., CertIV TAE, CertIV NSB, CertIV SBM, Cert Art&Design.
Teacher - Business Studies
School of Business and Law
(07) 4940 3258
Working From Home
About Me
General
Background

An inspiring educator and speaker and innovative consultant. A creative collaborator, passionate about supporting women leaders and inspiring creativity in business and leadership. Achieved a Masters in Business Law, Grad Cert in Dispute Management and Resolution, and a Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS).

Served on 13 private company Boards (3 x $25M+ paid-up capital) across 3 countries, in industries of leadership education, multi-disciplinary design, business consulting & coaching; technology, private investment fund management, property development & investment; and co-founded 8 organisations.

With a 30+ year international career developing a multitude of creative transferrable business skills and experiences internationally, managing multiple projects across a variety of industries and stakeholder levels. Skills and experiences range from Board directorship (Exec & Non-Exec), financing, financial management, board governance, business compliance, corporate services, systems and documentation, technology design and implementation, leadership, training, public speaking, writing, and business development... to... design, marketing, branding, UX, construction, VIP events design & management, interior design, fashion, styling (interiors & image), creative & design process thinking.

My versatile and dynamic background spans the structured corporate world to the creative design world, my drive is to be an inspiration and a bridge between the two, using design process skills to bring creatively inspired solutions, strategies and processes to the business environment, thereby enhancing both!

A lover of travel, style, innovative design solutions, strong coffee, dark chocolate, and champagne.

Universities Studied At

Southern Cross University

James Cook University

Universities Worked At

James Cook University

CQ University

Awards

HiTech Moda International Design Award for Designers using the latest technology

Professional Experience

30+ years in Business from small business to sitting on the Boards of companies across 3 countries.

Professional Memberships

Resolution Institute

Institute of Managers and Leaders

Professional Interests

Small business owners' legal literacy.

Key Achievements

NQ Finalist 2018 VET Student of the Year

Consultancy Work

Qld Dept of Small Business, Industry & Training: Volunteer Mentor in Mentoring for Growth Program

Research Interests
Law And Legal Studies

Other Law and Legal Studies - Law and Legal Studies not elsewhere classified
Does a core framework of business legal literacy improve Australian Small Business Operators’ risk management decision-making?

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