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Our Staff The Australian Spinal Research Foundation operates with a small number of dedicated staff each of who share an enthusiasm for the Foundation and chiropractic, generally.
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Roley Cook
Chief Executive Officer
Job Role - The Chief Executive Officer integrates with the Board on governance, aspirations and activities for the Foundation’s growth, provides leadership to volunteers and staff, augments organizational transformation and assumes responsibility for delivery of planned outcomes.
Background - Former public company Director & business leader; past Chairman of the Commonwealth Government’s Communities for Children initiative (Townsville, Q); member of an advisory group to the Queensland Commissioner for Children & Young People; business leadership experience in both public and not-for-profit (NFP) sectors; past roles in organisational transformation, relationship and business development, sales and marketing, and NFP fundraising. Chiropractic patient since age 14.
Motivations - I am inspired by selfless people who have unreservedly committed their talent, time and money to the cause of creating true vitality and a healthier population through supporting chiropractic research. Other motivations include family, success, mentoring organizations, helping people to grow, my own personal growth, and another Brisbane Lions premiership!
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Peter Banfield
Communications and Marketing Manager
Job Role - The Communications and Marketing Manager is responsible for key areas including: contributing to the development of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan, Annual Operating Plan and Budget; development and delivery of a Marketing Plan aligned to the Foundation’s goals; designing and managing communications to a range of stake holders across a range of media; and evolving and managing a core range of fundraising initiatives.
Background - I have had a lifetime career in Senior Marketing Management positions, both locally and internationally - being domiciled in South Korea for 3 years. The companies I have worked for have generally been in fast moving consumer goods, typically in the supermarket and pharmacy industries, including Colgate Palmolive, General Foods (America), Defiance Mills Ltd, and Goodman Fielder (amongst others). My role in these positions involved responsibility for the following broad areas of marketing and sales: creation of national marketing plans; launch plans for new products; branding strategy; pricing strategy; packaging development; advertising strategy for all media; promotional strategy and material; market research; trademark management and protection; target market definition; retailer liaison/presentation; and micro marketing plans (regional marketing support plans).
Motivations - I am motivated by success in business and in my personal life. Success may be mine, the team of which I am a part, or the individual success of others. A person who tries to the best of their ability and always keeps trying is successful by any standard. |
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Helen Crew
Administration Manager
Job Role - The Administration Manager ensures that all functions, processes and systems relating to the overall administration and governance of the Foundation is performed effectively, in pursuit of best organisational practice and complies with all appropriate regulations and legislation.
In addition to the administrative management functions of the Foundation, I support the Foundation’s Research Chair by the coordination and effective administration of research grants and all research processes.
My position at the Foundation is further broadened in my role as Operations Manager for DG Congress and Parker Seminars.
Background - My background is quite extensive and broad including Practice Manager for an international fundraising consultancy, Administration Manager for chiropractic coaching organisations, and PA/Database Coordinator for a university Development and Alumni department. I also worked for the Foundation from 1991-2000 as Executive Secretary/Board Secretary and ‘retired’ from full time employment from the Foundation after 9 years service to raise two young children. After 8 years absence from the Foundation I was privileged by being offered the role as Administration Manager of the Foundation in 2008.
Motivations - What motivates me at work is having passion for what you do and working in a great team environment. What motivates me at home is having a loving husband (who is also a great cook) and two happy, healthy and well-adjusted children.
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Marc Tyler
Communications Coordinator
Job Role - My role includes the design management and flow coordination of communications and publications from receipt of initial copy through proofing, image sourcing, design, layout and then to print or other media.
It also includes event organisation support, coordination and work delegation of volunteers.
Background - My career began in the pre-press, design and print industry, with roles including Senior Designer, Studio and IT Manager, working for clients including car, food and cosmetic manufacturers. After several years I moved into the charity industry, setting up a design studio for a charity greeting card publisher. My role here then evolved to include print procurement, production, client liaison, setting up a fundraising gift/promotional item division, and ultimately becoming Commercial Director.
After joining the Foundation I quickly felt at home thanks to the incredibly welcoming team, and the good natured fundraising ethos I have often encountered with charity and not-for-profit organisations.
Motivations - I am motivated by positive results, whether they be personal or team achievements.
My own sense of pride is a great motivation as I aim to look back on every project and know it was the best I could have done at the time.
There is always room for improvement, so I am motivated to be working with such a supportive and professional team both internally and with our stakeholders in the world of chiropractic.
My biggest motivation in life is my children and I am a proud dad who enjoys a great family day out, good food or simply settling down to watch a movie.
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Sharyn Mick
Administration Services Officer
Job Role - The Administration Services Officer role incorporates client services, coordination of membership and event registrations, data entry, statistical reporting, process improvement and general administration responsibilities. As the first point of contact for the foundation, quality customer service and complying with company procedures are key elements to my role.
Background - After many years working my way up to managerial positions in the hospitality and retail industries in 2002 I entered the corporate world working for Australia Post. During my 8 years with Australia Post I was given the opportunity to further develop my skills in various roles such as customer service, complaint resolutions, administration support and business sales. I was thrilled to join the Foundation in August 2010 and am enthused everyday to be part of a vibrant, dedicated team and passionate chiropractic community.
Motivations - Achieving personal and professional success is what motivates me. It is no accident that my career has comprised of mainly customer orientated role as I take pleasure in helping people and brightening people’s day. I am inspired by people who live a healthy well balanced lifestyle and commit themselves one hundred percent to all challenges they undertake. Being a parent drives me to stay positive and pursue my goals as I believe the old adage, “A good example is better than good advice” rings true when raising a family. On the lighter side of life, I am also motivated by music, being active and having a good laugh.
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Simon Christie
IT Systems & eCommunications Administrator
Job Role - As IT Systems & eCommunications Administrator I am responsible for the functionality of all technology employed to support our foundation. This includes our computers, server, web site, database and anything else that could be referred to as ‘technology’. I like to think of myself as the Technology Super Hero for the foundation! My typical day might include providing helpdesk support, running database queries, creating reports and statistics, uploading content to our web site, preparing video or audio presentations, sending mass distribution email messages and developing technological solutions to support our mission. I am also regularly involved in many non digital forms of external communication and helping with our events and other activities.
Background - I have a strong background in IT, having been intensely interested in computers and technology for as long as I can remember and having had technical skills passed down to me from my parents from a very young age. In the past I have held many Network & Systems administrator roles and have also run a small IT Support business in my spare time. My range of experiences also stretches from telecommunications to the mining industry. I became part of Spinal Research in 2009. I enjoy working with the highly motivated and talented staff and volunteers and endeavour to devote my knowledge and experience to achieving the best possible outcomes for the Foundation.
Motivations - I am motivated by anything that is challenging. If you put something in my way I will find a way around it, over it, under it or, if necessary, through it! ‘Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.’ - Muhammad Ali
I enjoy gaming and am a self professed geek. I also love creating and listening to good music. My greatest motivations of all are my son, Ethan, and my wonderful partner, Maria, both of whom inspire me and give fuel to shoot for the moon.
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