Matthew Drain

Qualified Solicitor, Educator and Management Consultant with both Masters of Law and Education. A focus of Legal, Education, Business Management, Sports Management, Finance and Disability Services.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About

A qualified solicitor and educator with extensive experience in executive and senior management roles in both business and elite sporting organisations, I bring an ability to deliver high quality strategic management, team leadership, financial assessment and business development in order to deliver results. My ability to identify areas of change, recommend future actions and manage implementation have led to a strong record of success in highly pressured environments whilst working to strict deadlines. With a significant array of skills and experience it has enabled continued growth, development and management awareness. With both a Masters of Legal Practice and Education the experience to apply, navigate businesses through the strategic, people, business and legal requirements is paramount. Key areas of strength I would like to highlight include:  Strong understanding of personalities, together with excellent leadership ability which means that people respond productively to me since I am natural at quickly establishing rapport and forging trusting relationships  Accelerated ability to learn and digest information so that I can quickly transfer skills to any given situation or occurrence in order to deliver the best possible outcome  High level of project management capability, with significant experience of working in leadership roles on complex projects, ranging in terms of scale and diversity and a qualified trainer  Strong problem solving abilities which means that I can objectively determine the best possible solutions  Aligning corporate strategy with business objectives with a thorough understanding of the disability services and NDIS compliance requirements If your company could benefit from my skill set and experience, please contact me via InMail.

Experience

  • VCE Teacher at Mount Rowan Secondary College
    May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

    VCE Business Management and Legal Studies Teacher

  • Teen Mental Health First Aid Instructor at Sports Plus Consulting
    2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    As a Teen Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training Course I am a Licensed Youth MHFA Instructor. The role is to empower individuals to educate others about mental health, reduce stigma and promote early intervention and support for young people experiencing mental health problems. With a focus on facilitation, we effectively teach secondary school students how to apply mental health first aid to a classmate or friend. Available to work as an independent licensee, to deliver Teen MHFA courses in schools and communities.

  • Consultant at Sport Plus Consulting
    May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

    Consulting in education and legal compliance for small to medium businesses. In particular, strategic, leadership, change management and legal compliance. Significant recent experience with NDIS compliance requirements for new and existing businesses and as a teen mental health first aid instructor.

  • Recruiting Consultant (part-time) at Port Adelaide Football Club (part time)
    Jan 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 7 mos

    Recruiting and list management consulting (part time)

  • Special Education Teacher/Master of Boarding and Cricket Director at Ballarat Anglican Grammar School (part time)
    Jan 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 7 mos

    Whilst studying law, I took on a role at the school in cricket coaching. This role grew and, consequently, I was able to take a larger role at the school as well as continuing with my studies. This role at times included, leadership course for school boarders, Year 9 leadership implementation and running of training program, cricket director, Master of Boarding House, Learning Enhancement assistant, working with children with special needs up to four days a week.