Michael J Brosnan

RESUME

D.O.B. 15.7.58. Sydney. Australia.

EDUCATION :

2006: Bachelor of Indigenous Studies, Southern Cross University, Lismore. This Social Work degree program, based on traditional Aboriginal/ Indigenous Social practices, prepares graduates within Indigenous-Non Indigenous community health service, in areas of Alcohol and Drug dependency, Suicide Intervention and Prevention, Loss and Grief Counselling, Mental Health Strategies, Managing Race and Racism, Environmental Management, Human Rights & Social Justice issues and Education & Vocational Guidance.

2006: Certificate in Teaching English to Adults, CELTA, International House Sydney, Australia.

1997 : Certificate of Indigenous Therapies, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD. Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD.

This specialized foundation course, focuses on preparing graduates regarding Indigenous-Non Indigenous health service delivery. Topic areas include Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Education/Vocation, Mental Health.

1979: Diploma of Theatre Studies, New England University, Armidale, Australia.

1976 : Higher School Certificate. St. Stanislaus College, Bathurst. NSW.

EMPLOYMENT :

2008: English Language Teacher, Hansin Elementary School, Winter

Camp, Seoul, and Ewha Academy, Masan, South Korea. These positions entailed teaching elementary, middle and high school students English curriculum's.

2007: English Language Teacher, Reading Town, Changwon City, South Korea.

Teaching an American based English curriculum to elementary, middle and high school students.

2005/6: Teachers Aid/Music Teacher, Byron Bay Montessori School, N.S.W. AUST. Co-Facilitator of Music, Art & Drama Programs for all students from kindergarten to high school level.

2002/03/04: Youth Worker/Counsellor, Byron Bay Youth Services, Byron Bay, NSW. AUST. Delivering Youth programs, Counselling Services and Vocational Guidance to Community Youth within the Northern Rivers Region.

2001/2: Teachers Aid, Byron Bay High School, NSW. AUST. Assisting delivery of Music in Education Programs and Art Therapy Programs to Middle and High School students.

1998: Music Teacher/Workshop Facilitator/Sound Therapist, Rockhampton Base Hospital, Mental Health Unit. Delivering relaxation and sound therapy workshops  to mental health patients.

1998: Music and Drama Teacher/Workshop Facilitator, Woorabinda Aboriginal Community, Central Queensland. Delivering ‘Music and Drama in Education’ Programs to the indigenous youth of the community.

1998/97: Domestic Violence Prevention Counsellor, Relationships Australia,

Rockhampton. Delivering programs to men, aimed at the prevention of

violence and abuse within the family.

1996: Security, Manly Leagues Club, Brookvale, Sydney. Security floor/door duties on behalf of Leagues club.

1995/96: Music Teacher/Indigenous Music Co-ordinator, Bandigan Arts and

Crafts, The Rocks, Sydney. Sound Therapist, Prince of Wales Hospital,

Sydney. H.I.V. and Mental Health Wards.

1994/95: Musician/Music Teacher/Event Co-ordinator, ICMS Australia.

Consultant for Australiana Production Company.

1994: Music Teacher/Assistant Manager, Aboriginal Desert Art Gallery, Alice     Springs.

1992/93: Musician in Residence, Music Teacher, Ayers Rock Resort, Central

Australia. Daily performances of own band The Medicine Men.

1989/90/91: Youth Worker, Healthy Life Team, Alice Springs. Delivering music and drama in education programs to Indigenous youth regarding health and

nutrition, drug and alcohol abuse and petrol sniffing.

1987/88: Set and Props Designer, CH 0 Melbourne. Set and prop construction

for children’s television show Double Dare.

1985/86: Restaurant Manager, Bamff Vegetarian Restaurant, Melbourne. Hands

on manager, kitchen, front of house, takeaway, stock supply and

management, staff supervision.

1982/83: Tour Guide, Kakadu National Park. Working for the Gagadju

Aboriginal Association. Conducting guided tours in the remote Yellow Waters and South Alligator areas of Kakadu National Park.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :

2001: Security Licence : 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2B. No. 408375082.

2001: Senior First Aid Certificate. No. N117825.

2000: Red Belt – International Tae Kwon Do Federation Australia.

OVERSEAS TRAVEL :

2008: South Korea, Thailand.

2007: South Korea.

2006: One month in Thailand, Mid June – Mid July.

1984: Travelled throughout Singapore and Malaysia.

1980/81: Travelled extensively throughout Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and Nepal.

PERSONAL INTERESTS :

Music, theatre, film, art. I have played in bands off and on for many years. I have experience in staging, lighting and sound PA (set up and operation) and stage management. Leading my own bands, called for responsible considered decision-making, complex human resource management, sound business acumen and self-belief and empowerment skills. I have a background in live theatre performances writing, acting, directing and producing numerous productions. I am knowledgeable in performance technique(s), staging/props, production budgeting, front of house and audience satisfaction. I am familiar with video/film/digital filmmaking production values including editing and soundtrack production. I am an award-winning visual artist, acrylic on canvas/board/recycled material. I practice Tae Kwon Do martial arts and am currently training towards my first degree black belt in Korea.

CURRENT INTERNATIONAL REFEREE DETAILS :

Mr. Hossein Mirazai

Director of Studies

Reading Academy

Changwon City, South Korea.

Ph: +82 55 294 2192

Email: hokha99@hotmail.com

CONTACT DETAILS :

Michael Brosnan

EMAIL:  skydharma7@yahoo.com

Phone : Korea  010 5535 7428.