About 313

Al Wright
Head of Audio / Trainer

Dual ARIA winning audio engineer (87’ and 90’) Al Wright is now a South Coast resident and loving it. His engineering credits feature some of Australia’s biggest, influential and most successful artists, INXS, Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes, Divinyls, Hoodoo Gurus, The Angels, Rose Tattoo, American glam rockers RATT and current local acts such as Richie and the Creeps, Watt Riot and the Pink Fits.

Al began his career in Sydney in the mid 70’s and after some hard slogging it out years, landed the very prestigious (and envious) role as Chief Engineer for 80’s OZ rock hit factory Rhinoceros Recordings based in inner Sydney’s Darlinghurst.

Al has also worked along side some of the worlds greatest music producers, Chris Thomas (Pink Floyd, Elton John INXS, Sex Pistols, Pretenders) Mike Stone (Queen, KISS, Jimmy Barnes) Chris Kimsey (Rolling Stones, Noiseworks) Bob Clearmountain (Brian Adams, U2, Misex) Julian Mendelssohn (Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Machinations) to name a few.

Al is now heavily and happily involved with 313 training based in Coniston where he is heading up the audio department and doing both music technical production teaching and managing the 313 Studio commercial complex.

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Sharon Lewis
Live Production Theatre & Events Trainer

Sharon started her career in lighting after an interest in drama lead her to complete an Associate Diploma in Lighting, Audio and Stage Management. This lead to a ten year career in the music industry as a lighting designer operator and tour manager for some of Australia’s most accomplished bands at prestigious venues and festivals. She also works in theatre with world class shows at The Illawarra Performing Arts Centre. She runs a production company that produce Music videos, Documentaries, Short films and corporate DVDs.

As well as being a musician her other interests include, writing, visual arts and photography.

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Phil Diamond
Trainer at 313/WCET

Phil has an extensive background in Electronic Media. After leaving school, Phil began working in radio at Sydneys 2SM, since then he has been an Announcer, News Reader and Producer at a number of radio stations in NSW and Queensland. He also worked at Win Television for nearly 14 years, as a producer, editor, audio engineer, video tape operator, and Presenter of News and Weather, Commercials, and numerous other WIN produced programs.

Phil has been a Trainer/facilitator at 313/WCET for over 5 years and enjoys the challenges, creativity and facilities at the organisation plus using his knowledge of 23 years in the media.

He also has a strong interest in the environment and has completed courses in Permaculture and Conservation and Land Management.

Phil enjoys his garden and building, studying the machinations of the media, and a witty chilled out conversation.

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Carl Whitbread
Graphic Designer / Trainer

Carl is a Graphic Designer and trainer for 313 with over 8 years industry experience, sharing his skills in Multimedia, Print Design and Web Design.

He has worked for various companies on a diverse range of projects over the years, everything from interactive training programs, animation, branding, print work, websites and apparel. Some of his clients have included Boost Juice, AMP, Department of Defence, RTA, University of Wollongong and Energy Australia just to name a few, as well as many local bands and businesses.

Carl brings his experience to the classroom where he aims to not only pass on his knowledge, but to inspire and motivate students about the world of graphic design.

Carls other interests include writing and playing music and long walks on the beach.

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Silvia Wellington
Business Trainer

Silvia Wellington is a professional work place trainer/assessor in the management, retail, marketing and business industry services. Due to Silvia’s past on the job experience in these fields, Silvia has the ability to educate new and experienced people in these fields.

If you are thinking of entering these industries or are currently employed in these industries and would like to increase your knowledge, Silvia has on the job experience as well as the theory understanding to assist you to achieve the best possible learning.

Prior to work place training/assessing Silvia spent 13 years in the retail/business industry – 10 years being in management positions including intense training of staff and managers.

Silvia offers a wide range of programs and services – starting from Cert II level through to Diploma Level in the Business, Retail and Marketing industries.

Silvia specialises in ‘communication’ and getting the best from your self and your team along with using management systems.

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Vanessa Marshall
Training Coordinator

Vanessa moved to the Wollongong area in December 2007 from Sydney’s outer western suburbs for a “sea and tree change”

Her employment background has been predominantly in the child care industry spanning 27 years as Child care Worker, Director, and Authroised Supervisor.

In 2004 she attained her Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment and commenced as a Child Care Trainer. This employment opening enabled her to progress from an Industry Trainer and Assessor to Operations Manager of an RTO located in Sydney’s inner city.

Her current position as Training Coordinator at 313 has provided her with the opportunity to learn about a very unique industry which she has found to be extremely interesting.

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Dannelle Robson
Traineeship Coordinator

Dannelle has been involved in training since completing a traineeship with the NSW Department of Education and Training – a long time ago! She joined 313 in 2006 after working from home through her maternity leave with another training company because she couldn’t fathom the idea of not working in the ever changing industry for 12 months.

Dannelle understands all sides of Traineeships, having been a Trainee to complete Certificate 3 in Business Administration and Certificate IV in Frontline Management, she has also completed the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

If you would like to put on a Trainee or have any enquiries about Traineeships, Dannelle is the person to speak to.

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Deannah Johnstone
Facilities Coordinator and Administrator

Deannah has moved from her receptionist role into Facilities Coordinator and Administrator. She is now looking after all the bookings at 313 as well as assisting with Traineeship Administration.

Prior to working here at 313 Deannah was completing her HSC at Dapto High School. She also did a lot of work with her Mums catering business as a cook and an admin assistant. She has recently finished her certificate II in Business through 313 and is now continuing on to complete her Certificate III in Business Administration.

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