Makus Beuke
Operations Manager - Training Services
Markus Beuke is the Operations Manager - Training Services at MP Training and Recruitment based in Wodonga, Victoria. His career in education and training spans several decades, with significant roles at North Regional TAFE, Challenger Institute of Technology and other Training Organisations. Markus is known for his dedication to improving vocational education and training, ensuring that students receive high-quality, industry-relevant skills.
Before his extensive career in education, Markus Beuke had a diverse professional background including the Hospitality and Tourism industry, where he worked across the globe in various roles within this sector, which helped him develop a strong understanding of customer service, operations management, and the importance of creating memorable experiences. This background has been beneficial in his educational career, particularly in designing and implementing training programs.
Markus’s commitment to education and sports highlights his holistic approach to personal and professional development. He believes in nurturing both academic and athletic talents, providing a well-rounded foundation for young individuals to succeed in various aspects of life.
Email MarkusMelissa Rettore
Trainer & Assessor
Melissa’s passion for teaching runs over a decade deep. She made the career leap from primary school teaching to interior design. Mel works as a freelance stylist and runs her interior design business, Moody Aesthetic Interiors, offering clients an exciting peek into their custom-designed spaces. Her interior watercolour and hand-rendered sketches have featured amazing homes like that of Jen Bishop of Interior’s Addict. Mel brings her talents to the Design School classroom, sharing her skills to help students on their own design journeys.
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Holly Miskimmin
Trainer & Assessor
Holly shares her industry experience and knowledge with our learners. Her diverse skills were honed while working with award-winning Interior Stylist Simone Haag, gaining knowledge, mentoring, and exposure to high-end clients. This experience also refined her talent in creating 2D and 3D visualisations for client presentations. Holly now operates her own interior styling business and creates bespoke illustrative artworks.
@holly_miskimminPetrina Turner
Trainer & Assessor
With over three decades of industry experience, Petrina brings an unwavering expertise to create meaningful design solutions and beautiful, cohesive interiors that reflect each client's unique story. Her work has been published in Inside Out, Adore Home and Home Beautiful. She was recently shortlisted as a finalist is the 2023 Designers Australia Awards - Place for her hospitality project Campground Kitchen.
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