DISTINCTIVE TRAINING SERVICES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Management Consultant
- Founding Member of DTS
Jeanine is the founding member of DTS, with extensive experience over all the industry sectors we serve.
Jeanine is confident when managing stakeholders and composed under pressure, successfully juggling competing priorities. She has proven experience in developing internal and external communication and participating in various industry driven committees.
Jeanine's aim has always been to add value and leave a training workshop or discussion knowing she has made a positive difference to the lives of those who attended. There is no use doing work half-heartedly! She carries a passion for people-centric, results orientated business.
Melissa Sherman is an engaging, adaptable facilitator who is passionate about increasing mental health literacy and skills in the workplace and in the community.
In providing training programs, Melissa draws on 20 years' experience in education, counselling, project management and human resources. She holds volunteer roles in the mental health and disability sectors. She is currently completing her Bachelor of Psychology, has a Graduate Diploma in Counselling, an education degree and her Certificate IV in Training and Education.
Vincent Riviere has worked in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing field for the past 13 years. He has worked in a variety of acute clinical settings which include non-government, government, juvenile justice, health and both secondary and primary schools.
In 2017, Vince joined the PAI team and managed the South Australian Kidsmatter and Mindsmatter national Mental Health Initiative in Schools. Through this, he worked with many South Australian schools to imbed the frameworks and strengthen knowledge of best practice models of Mental health and Wellbeing of school staff and leadership.
Most recently, Vincent has been working with the National Employment Assistance Program ACCESS. This has seen him responsible for the implementation and establishment of national Mental Health and Wellbeing frameworks and specialised training for the Australian corporate sector. Vincent has extensive experience in supporting education and corporate mental health and wellbeing frameworks, processes, best practice strategies to move from a mindset and space of reactivity to a position of proactivity when supporting members of their unique workplace communities with Mental Health difficulties.