Catherine Tobin
About Catherine Tobin
Catherine Tobin is a Program Manager at Arup in Sydney, Australia, with extensive experience in learning and organizational development.
Professional Role at Arup
Catherine Tobin is currently serving as a Program Manager at Arup, a position she has held since 2020. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, she oversees large-scale projects and initiatives. Her experience at Arup also includes a prior role as a Learning & Organisational Development Coordinator from 2017 to 2020, where she focused on enhancing organizational capabilities and development programs.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current role, Catherine Tobin gained extensive experience in various capacities. At Partners in Performance, she served as a Competency Management Specialist from 2015 to 2017 and as a Competency Management Administrator from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, she worked as the National Course Coordinator at The Tax Institute from 2009 to 2014. Earlier in her career, she was an Assistant Accountant at FDC Accountants in County Cork, Ireland, from 2007 to 2009.
Education and Academic Background
Catherine Tobin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Accounting from Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland. She completed her studies from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background in business accounting has provided a solid foundation for her various roles in program management, organizational development, and competency management.
Key Initiatives and Projects
Catherine Tobin has led several significant projects, including the transition of LinkedIn Learning to a global license, integrating it into Moodle course pages and enhancing reporting capabilities. She implemented a mentoring program upgrade utilizing the MentorLoop platform, which resulted in strong vendor partnerships and successful regional uptake. Additionally, she pioneered the use of Enboarder for Return to Office notifications and the People+ Campaign, focusing on hybrid team microlearning. Her efforts in the Graduate Development Programme Moodle relaunch reduced administration by over 30% and improved learner tracking capabilities.
Skills in Virtual Workshop Facilitation
Catherine Tobin has demonstrated expertise in coaching stakeholders on using Zoom for virtual workshops. Her guidance ensured that participants were comfortable and creative in delivering engaging learning experiences. Her ability to facilitate virtual workshops has been a valuable asset in maintaining effective learning and development programs, particularly in a hybrid working environment.