Chris Reed

Executive Officer - Kevin Henze Garden Centre

When did you graduate?

1998 and 2003

Course you completed:

Graduate Diploma Disability Studies
Masters Health Science
currently completing PhD

Organisation that you are currently working for:

Kevin Henze Garden Centre

How long have you been working for this organisation?

4 years

Position title and short job description:

Executive Officer. Overall operational responsibility for a small not-for-profit charity that provides social, recreational and therapeutic gardening programs for adults and children with disabilities.

Working highlight so far:

Working with a whole range of different people and seeing them achieve personal goals.

What are the things you enjoy most about your job?

Working with people, developing new and innovative projects. Working with tertiary students on placement.

An area in which you have needed assistance:

Developing complex policies and procedures.

What do you intend to do in the future?

The same or similar type of work.

#1 tip for current students studying your course:

In the health science field I would encourage students to try a range of different work options and choose a field they are passionate about.