Yuri Banens

Griffith University Library

Digital Capability Adviser • Jul, 2016 — Present

Advised researchers and academic staff on digital learning experiences and emerging tools. Created online learning materials to support the University’s blended learning objectives. Supported research students on data management and digital tools.

Datacom Education

Professional Learning Consultant • 2015 — 2016

Supporting schools and teachers to incorporate educational technology into their practice.

Apple Retail

Creative • 2009 — 2013

Facilitated one-to-one and group learning sessions on creative and personal technology. Member of high-performing global team focusing on facilitation methodology. Mentor and onboarding trainer for staff.

Barclays Bank Plc

Practice Support Manager • 2006 — 2009

Delivered the UK financial industry’s first Legal e-Billing software implementation.

Griffith University

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) • 2018 — 2022

• Honours First Class
• Awarded University Medal
• Awarded Dean's Thesis Award
• Award for Academic Excellence (Griffith University)
• Award for Academic Excellence (Griffith Law School)

Honours thesis — The Australian Magnitsky Law: Trading Natural Justice for the National Interest

Griffith University

Graduate Diploma of Education • 2014

• Award for Academic Excellence (Griffith University)

Flinders University

Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Studies) • 1993 — 1996

• Honours First Class
• Chancellor's Letter of Commendation

Honours thesis — Ok Tedi and Freeport: A comparative political ecology

jazznotes.io

Founder & Primary Developer • 2012 — Present

Jazz Notes is an open source node/ember app that helps you keep track of your music compositions and new ideas.

Springfield Community Outreach Group

Co-Founder & Organizer • 2007 — Present

SCOG is a local monthly meetup in Springfield where we share opportunities to volunteer in the community and organize support for families and neighborhoods in need of assistance that the community can provide.

Organizational leadership

I have several years of experience leading organziations from community groups to business departments. From public speaking, to mentoring, to coordination of people and events, I can lead in any context.

Communications strategy

Content and marketing strategy,

Digital content development and creation

Copy writing, graphic design, web design, front-end web development, print design

University Medal

Griffith University • 2022

The University Medal is awarded to students who exhibit a sustained level of academic excellence throughout their degree.

Most Likely To Succeed

Springfield High School • 2004

Voted Most Likely To Succeed by a panel of my high school peers.

Griffith Law Students Association

Competitions Director • 2020 — 2022

Co-ordinated and adjudicated internal law skills competitions. Promoted external competitions.

Vis Moot

Procedural Speaker • 2020

Speaker for Griffith University Vis team. Held in Vienna, the Vis Moot is one of the largest and most prestigious legal skills competitions in the world.

• Springfield Jazz Enthusiasts
• Springfield Young Professionals