By Ninja

Together, different.

At By Ninja, I connect good people doing good things in businesses with good customers, and help them grow through strategic and thoughtful experiences. 

I don't just think outside the box, I fold the box into a paper crane. 

Our teams are brought together on a project basis to deliver exceptional creative outcomes. This keeps us agile, lean and efficient, while staying true to the outcome. We have delivered award-winning creative for startups, small businesses, state governments, and local and international beauty brands.

Visit our website to learn more👇
www.byninja.com.au

Creative Overlord

Freelance Graphic Designer

Design Ninjas

Design Ninjas is a subscription-based design service that brings lightning-fast creativity to the forefront. 

No frills, just skills.
After years of working alongside marketers, brand managers, co-designers, and agencies, I uncovered a common challenge – the need for high-quality design that's accessible and efficient. We believe that exceptional design should be within reach for everyone, and Design Ninjas is here to make it happen.

Check out the website to learn more👇
www.designninjas.au

Founder

Communify 

As a member of the Communications Committee I advise and support the Communify team on the strategy and execution of their marketing and communications plan.

Communify Queensland is an established community organisation providing a diverse range of services, from early childhood, mental health services to aged and disability services, including day respite and aged care packages. As one of Brisbane's largest and most active charities, Communify supports the community on all sides.

Communications Committee Member

Focused Marketing Solutions Pty Ltd

Lead Designer

QinetiQ Australia

Achievements:
QLD PICA Gold Award for the Flipper Book
National PICA Silver Award for the Flipper Book

Graphic Designer

Ashdown-Ingram

Assistant Senior Graphic Designer

Salton Group

Achievements:
Design of product which rated GfK top 10 for more than 5 months running
Developed a processes and training guide for New Product Development processes
Introduced a graphics brief system which reduced draft re-work by more than 50%.

Australian Department of Defence; and HTR Engineering and IT Professional Services

As a contractor to the Australian Department of Defence, I was responsible for the development and amendment of technical illustrations for a number of high priority projects. This position required me to obtain a Defence clearance at RESTRICTED level.

Technical Illustrator - contractor

RSEA Pty Ltd

Boeing Defence Australia

This position required me to obtain a Defence clearance at SECRET level.

Junior Graphic Designer

This position required me to obtain a Defence clearance at SECRET level.

Achievements:
Selected to participate in the Boeing Leadership Development Program
Finalist in the 2006 Boeing Young Leader Award
Nominated and short-listed for the 2006 Queensland Training Awards.

Technical Illustrator

For years I worked in the creative industry, delivering multi-million dollar projects for design houses that fell short on delivering value and ingenuity for their brands.

I found myself seeking more from an industry that offered low prospects for designers and brands alike — something that was creatively challenging, but also impactful. I had reached a turning point.

I freelanced as a designer while pursuing a mechanical engineering degree. A real change occurred when I began working with brands that shared my values, and that experience led to a profound transformation.

From this journey, By Ninja was born — a brand studio that differentiates itself through a deep commitment to customer intimacy and innovation.

We create meaningful impact, aligned to the values of the brands we work with. Our approach has earned us a reputation for excellence, exemplified by high retention and professional accolades.

Now, I empower beauty brands to craft unforgettable experiences that drive growth, through conscious branding and product design. 

We take your product idea from concept to consumer; crafting brand, design and packaging experiences for the conscious consumer. 

Our clients and their results are testament to our approach:

𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐚
👉 Cell Forté Serum Violet Grey top seller, selling out 3 times in 2 months. 
👉 BFCM D2C sales soared by 300%, with a 60% repurchase rate.

𝐑𝐄-𝐃𝐎𝐗 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐛
“Kathleen has an amazing ability to understand your needs and vision for your brand and translate that into a brand and product that exceed your expectations.”

𝐋𝐔𝐗𝐄 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬
“They transformed not only our branding but also our brand voice and digital presence in such a way that our business has grown in triple digits since the start of the partnership.”
👉 Doubled traffic and checkout value.
👉 Increased customer retention.
👉 Triple-digit growth in 9 months.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
👉 Featured in Vanity Fair and Beauty Independent for branding and sustainability.
👉 Reduced transport emissions by up to 90%.
👉 Increased D2C sales by 65% within 12 months.

𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞
👉 Reduced carbon footprint by 24%.
👉 Diverted >1 tonne of plastic from landfill.

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬
👉 Minimised start-up costs.
👉 Mitigated product breakage.
👉 Eliminated ~0.3kg of carbon emissions per product.


Interested in working with me and my team:
🌟 Bespoke Branding & Product Design - www.byninja.com.au
⭐ Unlimited Graphic Design Support - www.designninjas.au 

Reach out to me kathleen@byninja.com.au

Kathleen Casford

ShieldTech Locksmiths + Security

Locksmith

Installs, repairs, rebuilds, and services mechanical or electrical locking devices, using hand tools and special equipment:

Gaining knowledge and experience while learning to:
•	Interpret Master keying guides to interpret and preserve the integrity of an individual’s or organisation’s restricted key system;
•	Install, repair, change, and service locks and securities of all types;
•	Repair or change key combinations on safes;
•	Construct or duplicate keys from existing ones, patterns, and codes;
•	Maintain  mechanical and electronic key card systems, including troubleshooting, repairs, regular maintenance of the lock system
•	Issue keys to members of the organisation and keep records of the keys issued and returned
•	Replace or service worn out components of a door security system, including the lock, tumblers, springs, and other parts.

Managing Director 

Responsible for the day-to-day management of mobile Locksmith’s as well as:

•	Delegating and directing tasks, monitoring the progress of projects, managing team members to ensure goals and objectives are met.
•	Handling customer complaints or concerns professionally to maintain good customer relationships.
•	Processing new work orders, and tracking inventory.
•	Setting up and maintaining a service desk and evaluating its efficiency.
•	Resolving problems and improving service methods to increase productivity and customer service.
•	Monitoring issues and client complaints to create methods to lessen recurring issues.
•	Auditing work and customer service to ensure the company's high standards, efficiency, and productivity goals are met.
•	Maintaining strong relationships with all customers and stakeholders.
•	Maintaining a strong working knowledge of industry regulations, restrictions, and laws, ensuring the company's adherence to these regulations, and remaining current on the industry's standards and new innovations, materials, tools, and processes.

Managing Director

Northside Locksmiths

Apprentice Locksmith

Installs, repairs, rebuilds, and services mechanical or electrical locking devices, using hand tools and special equipment:

Gaining knowledge and experience while learning to:
•	Interpret Master keying guides to interpret and preserve the integrity of an individual’s or organisation’s restricted key system;
•	Install, repair, change, and service locks and securities of all types;
•	Repair or change key combinations on safes;
•	Construct or duplicate keys from existing ones, patterns, and codes;
•	Maintain  mechanical and electronic key card systems, including troubleshooting, repairs, regular maintenance of the lock system
•	Issue keys to members of the organisation and keep records of the keys issued and returned
•	Replace or service worn out components of a door security system, including the lock, tumblers, springs, and other parts.

Service Manager

Responsible for the day-to-day management of mobile Locksmith’s as well as:

•	Delegating and directing tasks, monitoring the progress of projects, managing team members to ensure goals and objectives are met.
•	Handling customer complaints or concerns professionally to maintain good customer relationships.
•	Processing new work orders, and tracking inventory.
•	Setting up and maintaining a service desk and evaluating its efficiency.
•	Resolving problems and improving service methods to increase productivity and customer service.
•	Monitoring issues and client complaints to create methods to lessen recurring issues.
•	Auditing work and customer service to ensure the company's high standards, efficiency, and productivity goals are met.
•	Maintaining strong relationships with all customers and stakeholders.
•	Maintaining a strong working knowledge of industry regulations, restrictions, and laws, ensuring the company's adherence to these regulations, and remaining current on the industry's standards and new innovations, materials, tools, and processes.

Apprentice Locksmith & Service Manager

Safe Places for Children

“Providing effective, professional care and transition support for children in care when standard models are unsuitable or unavailable” 

Safe Places youth workers help achieve this vision through their patience, genuine care and commitment. Over time, the team gains the child’s trust, stabilises the placement, gives the child a
sense of hope and direction and achieves outcomes across key areas of the child’s life. 

We are guided by five core values from our frontline youth workers through to the Board of Directors: 

Professional – Supportive – Responsive – Passionate – United 

Safe Places for Children provides children at risk with intensive support and supervision. Referrals
are received through the government department responsible for the protection of children. 

The team work to see children transition into suitable longer-term placements.

Key elements of the “Safe Places approach” are as follows:
Small and stable teams with a consistently calm and future-focused outlook;
Celebrating small steps, including seeing the child engage in the placement, build rapport with their team and contribute to daily plans;
Over time, encouraging the child to become more independent, to explore their behaviours in difficult times and to be willing to try some more positive coping strategies;
Support the child to take steps that prepare them for transition into family-based placement, family reunification, a group setting or independent living arrangements;
Understanding that the children’s behaviours are coping skills and our focus is on what’s lying beneath the behavior;
Responding to behaviours in a way that models an ability to remain calm, hopeful, caring, consistent, respectful and understanding of others (as opposed to reacting emotionally); and
Collaboration with other support agencies, such protective services, health services, counselling services and educational facilities

Senior Youth Worker/Case Manager

Damien Carey Consulting

Key Responsibilities: 
Maintain a high level of services to clients through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best   practice in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services.
Undertake statutory reviews and audits of client files to ensure demonstrated best practice in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services as well as relevant client company policy and procedures in relation to the collection and storing of client information.
Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Agency’s client information and case management systems.
As a consultant to the client's management team, contribute to the review and improvement of the their organisation, including data collection, practice standards, workload trends, program development, community networking and consultation to achieve an integrated best practice approach to service delivery.
Review effectiveness of system for monitoring compliance with relevant laws, regulations and associated government policies.
Prepare reports in a variety of styles, map trends, highlight problems and provide other advice as required.
Provide advice on system improvement, data collection and training to improve the services provided by client in line with statutory requirements of relevant legislation.

Principal Consultant

Northern Territory Government

Primary Objective: Advise, develop and manage a team of Youth Outreach and Re-Engagement Officers in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory youth diversion and re-engagement services in accordance with relevant legislation and Territory Families program policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the supervision, training and development of a team of staff involved in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory youth diversion and re-engagement services.
Develop and maintain effective, collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders at local and Territory levels.
Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Review project performance and focus on identifying opportunities for continuous improvement for the work unit. 
As a member of the Department’s management team, contribute to the overall management of the office, including data collection, practice standards, workload trends, program development, community networking and consultation to achieve an integrated best practice approach to service delivery.
Participate in the Agency’s After Hours Youth Services.

Manager - Youth Outreach & Re-engagement Team, Territory Families

Work in partnership with police to investigate allegations of serious physical and sexual abuse cases and utilise your expertise to deliver services to achieve quality outcomes for Territory Families clients in accordance with legislative and policy guidelines.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for assessing and investigating complex physical and sexual abuse cases which may require a joint investigation with Northern Territory Police.
Maintain a high level of services to clients through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best practice in the delivery of statutory welfare services.
Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Provide support, training and education to staff on program and practice issues to enhance their skills, knowledge and understanding of programs.
Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department’s client information and case management systems.  

Essential Criteria:
A degree of an Australian tertiary institution, OR Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention AND Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory Child Protection).
Extensive experience commensurate with the duties of the position, including highly developed professional skills in conducting strength based assessments, developing and delivering effective interventions, and a demonstrated capacity to apply best practice principles.
Significant experience working within a legislative framework and a demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex legislation.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting in particular with Police, Sex Crimes Unit.

Senior Child Protection Practitioner - Child Abuse Taskforce, Territory Familes

Utilise your expertise and deliver direct services to children and families and support staff to achieve quality service outcomes for clients in accordance with legislative and policy guidelines.

Essential Criteria:
A degree of an Australian tertiary institution, which gives eligibility for membership of the Australian Community Workers Association, the Australian Association of Social Workers, or the Australian Psychological Society, or equivalent OR Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention AND Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory Child Protection). 
Extensive experience commensurate with the duties of the position, including highly developed professional skills in conducting strength based assessments, developing and delivering effective interventions, and a demonstrated capacity to apply best practice principles.
Significant experience working within a legislative framework and a demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex legislation.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including developing and delivering formal and informal training for staff and the preparation of court reports.
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures, including a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures.
High level organisational skills including the ability to work independently manage time effectively and contribute to the professional development and learning needs of colleagues.
Demonstrated skills in the use of computers and an ability and willingness to undertake training in the program’s computer based data entry system.

Senior Child Protection Practitioner - Territory Families

Provide statutory and non-statutory welfare services to individuals, groups and communities The Department of Children and Families (DCF) provides a range of services focused on protecting children in the Northern Territory from harm. DCF is focused on growing our capacity to deliver key child protection, out-of-home-care and family support services across the Territory, for children and families living in challenging and complex circumstances.

Essential Criteria:
A degree which gives eligibility for membership of the Australian Community Workers Association, the Australian Association of Social Workers, or the Australian Psychological Society, or equivalent OR Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention AND Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory Child Protection).
Demonstrated skills in the assessment of family, interpersonal and community dynamics, the application of appropriate welfare and counselling interventions, including a high level of ability to conceptualise and analyse information.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, including managing multiple tasks and being able to meet deadlines.
Ability to apply the provisions of relevant legislation in working with children, families and individuals in a statutory relationship.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work constructively within culturally diverse settings, including a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Demonstrated willingness to take part in departmental programs including but not limited to performance management, professional supervision and stress management.
A high level of written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated skills in the use of computers and an ability and willingness to undertake training in the program’s computer based data entry system.

Child Protection Practitioner - Territory Families

Be responsible for the supervision, training and development of a team of staff involved in the delivery of statutory and non statutory welfare services.
Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Departments client information and case management systems.
As a member of the DCF Management team, contribute to the overall management of the office, including data collection, practice standards, workload trends, program development, community networking and consultation to achieve an integrated best practice approach to service delivery. 
Inform consult and negotiate with Indigenous communities and organisations on matters relevant to the development, implementation and monitoring of responses to child protection concerns.
Undertake extensive travel to remote communities for periods of time, to provide regular support and supervision to Aboriginal staff in remote communities.

Team Leader - Department of Children & Families

Develop and manage the programs Information Management System.
Develop appropriate databases, systems and collection processes relevant to the RAFCP reporting requirements.
Coordinate and maintain data collections and reporting processes ensuring services are meeting their obligations regarding mandated data collection and reporting requirements.
Develop information business rules and operating guidelines for the RAFCP.
Analyse and interpret data and provide feedback on data issues (date development, quality, analysis and report development and training).
Prepare reports in a variety of styles, map trends, highlight problems and provide other advice as required.
Establish and manage project work for the delivery of data and information systems, quality data standards and management reporting, through consultation with stakeholders and within the information priorities of the Department.
Provide executive support to the RAFCP Manager.

Business Information Manager - Department of Children & Families

Supervise and lead a team of probation and parole officers and casual personnel to address the core aims of NTCS.
Actively promote merit based recruitment including indigenous employment and representation in the regions.
Monitor and comment upon reports for the Courts, Parole Board and briefings for other parties as required (including the Minister and NTCS Executive regarding Community Corrections clients/programs, and justice issues throughout the region). 
Facilitate and take responsibility for staff training, professional guidance and development.
Ensure commitment to and compliance with EEO, Anti-discrimination and OH&S principles and standards
Ensure staff complies with Agency policies, procedures and legislative requirements concerning the delivery of Community Corrections programs, ensuring client supervision and programs are of the highest possible quality.
Prepare and manage the region’s budget and administer financial matters in line with the Financial Management Act, Treasurer’s Directions and the NT Correctional Services Accounting and Property Manual. Develop, monitor and report against the Community Corrections Business Plan.

Manager - Northern Territory Community Corrections

Joint development (and identification) of training needs within Community Corrections.
Interstate liaison for offender management and transfer of Community Based Supervision.
Operational research and development projects in relation to Community Corrections programs and training requirements.
Research, development and support for Audit processes in conjunction with Professional Standards Unit (PSU) for Community Corrections
Collation, evaluation and analysis of data for reporting purposes.
Support policy and procedure developments with a focus on operational environments within Community Corrections.
Provide operational support to the Senior Management Team of Community Corrections.
Provide specialist advice and support to the Deputy General Manager and General Manager.
Consult with internal and external stakeholders, and make representation on behalf of Northern Territory Community Corrections.

Senior Operations Officer - Northern Territory Community Corrections

Supervise an offender caseload of juvenile and adult offenders, including the more complex and difficult cases, complying with requirements of legislation and Agency procedures, using a participative case management model; ensure prompt action is taken in relation to any breach of conditions.
Investigate and prepare reports for the Courts, Parole Boards and other bodies as required.
Provide information, assistance and services as required to clients including prisoners, their families and communities, the courts, prosecutions, legal counsel and other Agencies as required; undertake field trips as required.
Initiate, develop, administer and promote Community Corrections programs throughout the region (including  Parole, Probation, Community Work, Home Detention and Juvenile Approved Programs), including the recruitment, training and supervision of all persons carrying out duties related to those programs.  
Initiate, develop and/or support justice and client related initiatives in the region using a community development approach.
Provide advice to other team members, Office Manager and General Manager on matters relating to team development and outcomes, staff selection, supervision and training.

Senior Probation & Parole Officer

Assist in the expansion of the program to Indigenous communities modifying the content and delivery to suit.
Provide training and support to Indigenous co-facilitators.
Assist in the delivery of a program to domestic violence perpetrators including those subject to Court or Parole Orders providing a strategy for reducing domestic violence and re-offending. Ensure action is taken in relation to any breach of conditions.
Assume the primary facilitation role for program delivery and provide support and direction to co-facilitators. 
Provide information about the program as required to clients and their families and communities, the courts, prosecutions, legal services and counsel, Department of Justice staff and other stakeholders and agencies as required.
Provide timely advice to the Assistant Director South on matters relating to the delivery of the program and/or on sensitive issues concerning offenders or justice issues within the region.

Coordinator - Indigenous Family Violence Offender Program

2006 - 2007
Department of Justice: Community Corrections
Senior Probation & Parole Officer (Alice Springs) AO5

Department of Justice: Community Corrections
Probation & Parole Officer (Alice Springs) AO4

Key responsibilities:
Supervise a caseload of adult and juvenile offenders, administer Community Corrections programs and initiate, develop and support justice and other client related initiatives in the region.
Supervise an offender caseload of juvenile and adult offenders, complying with requirements of legislation and Agency policy and procedures, using a participative case management model. Ensure prompt action is taken in relation to any breach of conditions.
Investigate and prepare reports for the Juvenile, Magistrates and Supreme Courts and Parole Boards.
Provide information, assistance and services as required to clients including those on community based orders, prisoners, detainees, their families and communities, the courts, prosecutions, legal counsel, Correctional Services staff and other Agencies as required.
Initiate, develop and/or support justice and client related initiatives in the region using a community development approach.
Provide timely advice to the manager on matters relating to the delivery of community-based services and/or on sensitive issues concerning offenders or justice issues within the region.
 
2005 - 2006
Department of Employment, Education & Training
Principals Personal Assistant (Darwin High School) AO3

Various roles in NTG (Minsterial Liaison Officer/Personal Assistant/Probation & Parole Officer)

I'm Damien Carey, Managing Director of ShieldTech Locksmiths & Security.  My background includes extensive experience in government service, where I honed my skills in investigations, security, governance, and leadership.  This experience has provided me with a strong foundation for delivering top-tier security solutions in the locksmithing industry.

At ShieldTech Locksmiths, I'm passionate about providing the highest level of professionalism and expertise to our clients. I'm committed to staying ahead of the curve, constantly learning new locksmithing techniques and embracing the latest technologies to ensure we meet the ever-changing security needs of our customers.

My vision for ShieldTech Locksmiths is to be the most trusted and reliable security provider in the region.  I believe in building strong relationships with our clients and partners, and I'm dedicated to providing personalised service that goes above and beyond expectations.

Connect with me to discuss your security needs and discover how ShieldTech Locksmiths can help protect your home, business, or property.

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