HI I’M DARIUS MUGUDUO

PAST EXPERIENCE

Past Roles

TALENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, NEWCREST MINING LIMITED

January 2019 - Current

Summary of Role:

The Talent Development Specialist is a member of Learning and Talent Team, a section within Human Resources that oversees corporate learning and development programs for leadership, management and employee performance improvement. In addition, the talent specialist manages both new hire on-boarding and the organization’s continuous performance management approach which includes the annual performance evaluation and planning process. This person will “wear many hats,” many of which are related to HR software and information systems and their use in implementing, tracking, and evaluating the effectiveness of the learning and development function.

The role I occupied maintains, manages and troubleshoots our systems, communicates information on Learning and Talent processes, programs, and tools across the organization; develops and disseminates necessary documentation and curriculum; and contributes to the development of work plans and budgets. I act as a liaison with other departments and outside vendors, including high-level staff such as the General Manager, the executive leadership team, the Corporate Talent & Capability team in Melbourne and senior country and project leaders. I handle confidential and non-routine information and explain relevant HR policy when necessary. 

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Accomplishments:

• Re-Designed Critical Skills modules (Effective Communication, Performance Optimization, Problem Solving and Coaching for Performance) within 3 months

• Managed and developed Succession Plan and Development plans for employees identified to move in managerial roles.

• Defined business needs and internal training requests when developing Learning and Talent initiatives, sessions and programs. Led the needs assessment, curriculum design, and development process in response to those needs following proven instructional methods

• Identified and developed talent using psychometric assessments (Modified Career Path Appreciation – MCPA, Hogan’s)

• Presented to site leaders and explained plans and strategies for the learning and talent framework aligned with Business vision and mission

• Designed Talent Risk Assessment Framework for Lihir Site

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LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR, NEWCREST MINING LIMITED

December 2017 - December 2018

Role Summary:

The Learning & Development Advisor role that I occupied acted in the capacity of a learning and development business partner responsible for developing learning solutions to workforce needs that will meet the needs of staff and services, working closely with subject experts, professional leads and senior managers. The position did expert learning professional working independently and with others in creating, designing and delivering a range of learning activities in order to meet defined learning outcomes from the Newcrest Talent and Capability development strategy.

I also build relationships with key stakeholders in order to develop meaningful career development pathways and provide learning opportunities that will enable staff to progress. An external-facing role, I have been required to maintain active, open and robust lines of communication between the departments of the Trust, to ensure learning provision meets the needs of the organisation. I delivered an outreach service, ensuring that learning and development opportunities are available and advising individuals on learning appropriate to their goals and developing managerial capabilities to promote and encourage learning across the whole workforce.

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Accomplishments: 

• Designed, developed and delivered Learning and Development programs flowing from the Learning and Development Strategy.

• Designed and developed quality learning content, materials and resources for face-to-face training/workshops and designing materials for blended learning using ADDIE and 4MAT design principles using Adobe Captivate.

• Conducted training needs analysis, learning needs analysis and provide advice and training options to employees of Newcrest Mining Limited.

• Facilitated Managing Matters Training (Face-to-Face Delivery)– A people and Leadership development training for Supervisors and Coordinators of different sections at Newcrest

• Facilitated in-house soft skills courses (MS Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook Training, Problem Solving, Communication, Coaching for Performance, Performance Optimization, etc)

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CONSULTANT TRAINER - MONTROSE INTERNATIONAL

December 2017 - July 2017

Role Summary:

Training Consultant responsibilities included identifying skills and knowledge gaps, developing instructional material and organizing learning activities. 

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Accomplishments: 

• Designed and developed training program for the Urban Youth Employment Project (UYEP) in Port Moresby

•  Facilitated employability skills training for the unemployed youths in Port Moresby through the Urban Youth Employment Project (UYEP) in Port Moresby

• Acted on Coordinator role and managed Montrose PNG Office for 1 month

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NATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICER - BROADSPECTRUM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD

November 2016 - April 2017

Role Summary:

This role involved arrangements for courses, programs and meetings that develop educational objectives. The officer ensures educational programs meet with standards and quality of performance. Development plans for education services are made by the officer through talks, seminars, courses, meetings and demonstrations. Educational resources are developed, prepared and managed by educational officers. Training and staff development also are prepared by these officers. Educational equipment and material are maintained and secured by education officers as well. This role contributes to the development of refugees to learn English as a Second Language (ESL).

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Accomplishment: 

• Facilitated training on English as a Second Language (ESL) to refugees on Manus Island

• Developed Standard Operating Procedures and Process for the Education Team

• Developed systematic approaches of psychologically dealing with refuges to motivate them to attend training sessions

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT - PNG JOBSEEK/HEADHUNTERS RECRUITMENT

November 2016 - September 2016

Role Summary:

Responsible for providing analysis to PNGJOBSEEK and its existing practices, and then makes recommendations necessary for long-term goals. This role involves human resources management, marketing, accounting, and other related duties. This role played a critical role in helping to improve all organization by assessing company’s strengths, areas of improvements and recommending possible solutions.

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Accomplishments:

• Produced editorial and newspaper publications, maintaining online job board

• Scheduled meetings with universities, business clients and facilitated workshops on advantages of online advertising

• Used persuasive tele marketing strategies involved in connecting new clients

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SUBJECT MASTER (TEACHER) - PNG TEACHING SERVICE COMMISSION 

December 2014 - January 2011

Role Summary:

Thought as a Secondary School teacher with a specialization in Business Courses (Accounting, Business Studies, Economics), History and related subjects for Year 9-Year 12. 

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Accomplishments:

• Assisted and complied reports on the Australian Government funded Incentive Fund Project during the school upgrade project

• Managed and set up the ICT laboratories for Year 11 and Year 12 students and VSAT Project for internet access using funds from Incentive Fund Project

• Taught Accounting, Economics, Politics and Information and Communication Technology subjects to Year 11 and Year 12 Students

• Taught Business and Social Science Subjects to Year 9 and Year 10 students

• Repaired all malfunctioned computer desktops for the school

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT - DKM HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANCY 

January 2017 - Current

Please view DKM Human Capital Business Profile from here. 

Consultancy Services Provided: 

• Learning and Development 

• Talent Management 

• Organizational Development 

• Community Development

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Accomplishments:

• Designed Training Modules and Delivered training on; Career Planning, Time Management, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Social Media and Real World, Interview Skills, Writing Skills – Resume and Cover Letter for 70 In-Country scholarship awardees in Papua New Guinea with Australia Awards PNG.

• Designed and Developed Time Management Training Deck for Coca Cola Amatil PNG

• Designed and wrote Training and Development Guideline and Policy for Morobe Provincial Government