Your Lecturers

Yvonne Grima

Lecturer for Unit 1.3 Dermal Science Communications and Practical Trainer for Unit 2.2 Practical Workshops

Yvonne began her career in beauty therapy at the completion of her studies in 1998, achieving a Diploma of Beauty Therapy and an ITEC qualifications - Aestheticienne Diploma and Physiatrics Diploma. Yvonne has worked continuously in the industry for 11 years both in Australia and in Europe. The years of industry experience have provided Yvonne with invaluable knowledge in many areas of beauty therapy and dermal therapies.

Yvonne's passion for the beauty industry inspired her to seek a career in lecturing and training and in 2008, completed her Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. Yvonne’s teaching skills developed into a lecturer position, during which Yvonne began her studies at the Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science. Yvonne was interested in combining her skills gained over the years from the Beauty and Cosmetic Industry with University studies and in 2005, Yvonne completed the Bachelor of Commerce Degree, majoring in Management and Human Resource Management.

Today, Yvonne has a joint role with Academy Facial Plastics, practicing as a Dermal Therapist and as a lecturer for Unit 1.3 Dermal Science Communications and Assistant Practical Trainer for Unit 2.2 Practical Workshops. Yvonne believes that current industry skills are valuable when in a training role, so Yvonne maintains her skills by attending courses and conferences as well as working for Dr Oates at Academy Facial Plastics performing dermal therapies such as:

• Intense pulse light treatments
• Microdermabrasion
• Superficial Chemical Peels
• Surgical consultant and educator
• Pre and post-operative care
• Cosmeceutical advisor

Education and Qualifications

2009:	Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science, Perth Western Australia
2008:	Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training TAA40104 Volona Academy
2005:	Murdoch University, Perth Western Australia Bachelor of Commerce Degree Major: Management & Human Resource Management Sample of Management & Human Resource Management Units Corporate Communications Entrepreneurship and Small Business Innovation Organisation and Management Development Workplace law Australian Institute of Management Prize For highest overall Academic Performance in Management Major Murdoch University, Perth Western Australia
2004:	Vice Chancellor's Commendation for Academic Excellence For outstanding Academic Performance placing in the top 2% of students enrolled in the Bachelor Degree, Murdoch University, Perth Western Australia
1998:	Australasian College of Natural Health Sciences ITEC Diploma of Aesthetics ITEC Diploma of Physiatrics Diploma of Applied Science (Beauty Therapy) Beauty Therapy Diploma (1500 hours) Certificate in Cosmetology Advance Certificate in Beauty Practices Excellence Award (In recognition of outstanding achievement)