Astrid Gfeller
About Astrid Gfeller
Astrid Gfeller serves as the Training Delivery & Development Manager at Smiths Detection in Sydney, Australia, where she has worked since 2013. With a background in vocational education and extensive experience in customizing training for various sectors, she specializes in training on advanced detection systems and has managed training initiatives across multiple countries.
Work at Smiths Detection
Astrid Gfeller has been employed at Smiths Detection as the Training Delivery & Development Manager since 2013. In this role, she oversees training programs and initiatives, focusing on enhancing the skills and knowledge of personnel across various sectors. Her tenure at Smiths Detection spans 11 years, during which she has developed extensive expertise in training delivery and management.
Previous Experience in Training and Security
Prior to her current role, Astrid Gfeller worked at Smiths Detection as a Professional Training Provider & Training Consultant from 2000 to 2013. She also has a background in security, having served as a Trainer, Team Leader, and Security Officer at SNP Security from 1993 to 2000. This cumulative experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of training needs in security and related fields.
Education and Qualifications
Astrid Gfeller holds multiple qualifications from reputable institutions. She studied at the University of Technology Sydney, where she achieved a Diploma in Education for Science (Dip. Ed.) from 1991 to 1993 and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA 40104) from 2001 to 2002. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Genetics and Microbiology from UNSW, completing her studies from 1986 to 1999.
Training Expertise and Specializations
Astrid Gfeller specializes in customizing training programs for various sectors, including airports, airlines, customs, and military departments. She has managed training initiatives for security services at the new Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand and has provided training management for homeland security and courthouse services in Guam, USA. Her expertise extends to training on Smiths Detection systems, including x-ray systems and explosive detection systems.
International Training Delivery
Astrid Gfeller has extensive experience in international training delivery, having worked across multiple countries such as Australia, New Zealand, India, and South Korea. She has been involved in training for forensic departments and has expertise in training for fire department services in Victoria, Australia, and Bomba Malaysia. Additionally, she is responsible for training management in maritime services across Australia and New Zealand.