Academic Consulting

Dr Lyn Lavery
Director
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Lyn has a wealth of experience in assisting researchers to develop techniques that will enhance both the quality and experience of their research. In particular, Lyn has considerable expertise in the use of software in the research process, and has facilitated numerous workshops in this area, both nationally and internationally. Lyn’s background in Educational Psychology means that she has a thorough understanding of the learning process and she enjoys meeting the needs of learners by using varied and innovative teaching methodologies. She has an outstanding reputation as a facilitator, giving participants the benefit of her responsive, flexible style and sense of humour. Lyn has recently completed her PhD and thus has a very real, first-hand appreciation of the ups and downs of the research process.

Korina Tuahine
Office Manager
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Korina is the Office Manager at Academic Consulting and is responsible for the day to day running of the company. Korina has been with the Academic Consulting since 2007, initially starting as a part-time transcriber. She is enrolled part-time in a Bachelor of Arts at Massey University, in the area of Social Anthropology, and is looking to progress into the area of Maori Studies next year. Korina has a Bachelor of Performing Arts and enjoys being a budding playwright in her spare time.

Helen Lavery
Accounts Manager
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As well as being one of our busiest Transcribers, Helen manages the payroll and invoicing at Academic Consulting. Helen has been with the company since 2006, with her previous work experience including various high-level administrative roles in the corporate environment, both here in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Sue is an experienced Research Assistant, having joined Academic Consulting from the National Research Bureau. She assists on a range of client projects, mostly in regards to quantitative and qualitative data analysis, report writing, and editing/proofreading of theses and dissertations. She is competent with SPSS, NVivo, EndNote and a range of other research-related software. Sue holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) from The University of Auckland. She is presently enrolled in a Postgraduate Diploma of Social Science Research, and hopes to pursue a future career as a Researcher.

Catherine Polman
Senior Transcriber

Catherine has a extensive history of high-level administrative roles in the corporate environment, and is one of Academic Consulting's most experienced Transcribers. Having made the decision to change careers, Catherine is now enrolled in her third year of a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design. She works full-time for Academic Consulting in her study breaks, and switches back to part-time when concentrating on her studies.

Justine Giles
Qualtity Control Assistant

Justine is responsible for ensuring that our transcripts are of a high standard, and also assists with the proofreading and editing of theses and dissertations. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Massey University, having majored in English and Media Studies. Presently, Justine is tackling a second degree and is enrolled in her third year of a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design.

Marie joined Academic Consulting having held several corporate administrative positions. As well as performing data entry duties, Marie is responsible for ensuring that our transcripts are of a high standard. She has a Bachelor of Performing Arts, so when not working, she is busily involved with playwriting activities.

Chris Gudgin
Transcriber

Chris' previous experience is in the area of medical transcription, having worked for several paediatric neurosurgeons. He works part-time at Academic Consulting while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Italian and Geography. Chris has an interest in Translation Studies and is hoping to study this area further in the future.