Our Team

Dawn Tyack

Graphic Design
CATC Sydney

Bachelor in Visual Communication - Monash University
Certificate IV Fabric Design and Printing - East Sydney Tech
Certificate of Educational Studies - The College of Teachers London
Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training

Dawn has over 15 years experience working in fields as retail, advertising, corporate identity, packaging and illustration at such agencies as Ogilvy & Mather, McCann Erickson and BBDO.

She has also exhibited work in the areas of fine art, textiles and jewellery.

Dawn is the Head of the Graphic Design department at CATC Sydney. Along with her team, she has created a wonderful studio environment where students come to learn about their chosen area of design and to develop a portfolio of work to take to potential employers upon graduation.

Kim Bennett

Interior Design
CATC Sydney

Bachelor of Art (Hons.) (Interior Architecture and 3D Design) -
Cardiff School of Art and Design, UK
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Design Technology) -
University of Wales, Newport, UK
Master of Art (Design Education) - University of London, UK

Kim worked as an Architectural Technician, Town Planning Technician and Freelance Interior Designer before turning to education as a vocation.

As a Secondary Teacher of design technology she has worked with students in high schools and colleges based in Cardiff, Windsor and London. She is an advocate of experiential learning. She has also worked as a senior university lecturer and curriculum advisor in Cyprus and has conducted international design workshops internationally that explore and promote the role of art and design in education.

"I believe that design opens up a whole new way of seeing and experiencing the world around us. I am so pleased to be part of the creative team at CATC and as an interior design educator, I look forward to giving students new and exciting learning opportunities that promote their creativity and develop their skills in preparation for a successful career."

Julie Cartwright

Interior Design
CATC Sydney

Julie has 24 years experience in the field of decorating and design and joined CATC in 2008. She has a Diploma in Fashion Design and spent 8 years working for a design firm as a Clothing and Graphic Designer responsible for designs marketed to high profile retail outlets within South Africa as well as for export.

Internationally she led the design team for the New York Knicks basketball team. During this time, Julie completed a Diploma in Interior Decorating and left the fashion industry to start her own decorating business (focusing on both residential and commercial projects) which she successfully ran until moving to Australia 6 years ago.

After arriving in Australia Julie sought to extend her design knowledge so completed a Certificate IV in Art and Design, a Diploma in Colour Consulting, a Diploma in Interior Design and a Cert IV in Training and Assessment. During her studies she was awarded the Australasian D.I.A Student Interior Decorating Award.

She is currently responsible for curriculum development for CATC's Interior Design Diploma and Advanced Diplomas.

Orlando Luminere

Photography
CATC Sydney

First and foremost, Orlando is passionate about photography. He believes the creation of great images and helping others create is what makes them sing!

His lifelong passion for photography led to his development of advanced night photography techniques in the 1980's, resulting in several solo and group art exhibitions, publication in national magazines and training opportunities.

By 1994, Orlando was a practicing professional photographer (and occasional graphic designer), servicing the imaging needs of a range organisations. In 1996, he embraced the digital revolution and never looked back.

Orlando has a proven track record in what is called the digital workflow, from envisioning a photograph and creating a photographic scenario that delivers on the client brief, creating the desired photos using all the necessary lighting and camera tools, and then digitally mastering the images on time, on budget and with a guarantee they will work in their intended applications.

Orlando's passion for photography has naturally extended into training and he ran a range of highly successful training courses prior to joining CATC.

Kate Treseder

Graphic Design
CATC Sydney

BA Communication – UTS
Graduate Diploma – UTS
Certificate IV Workplace Assessment and Training

Kate has been a teacher at CATC for the last 6 years. She has 11 years of graphic design industry experience, working in various design environments, from not-for-profit organisations to studios, agencies and freelance design. She has previously taught graphic design at UTS and also worked extensively in media and marketing. Kate enjoys sharing her experience in design theory, corporate identity, advertising, packaging and graphic arts with her students through her enthusiastic teaching style.

Paul Tathem

Graphic Design
CATC Brisbane / Gold Coast

Paul has 18 years of experience in the graphic design and advertising industry working for highly-esteemed advertising agencies such as Garnsey Clemenger, Le Grand, McCann Erickson and Young and Rubicam (Y&R). During his role as Senior Art Director at Y&R, he was recognised for his work locally, nationally and internationally.

Since 1995, Paul has been involved in vocational education and currently heads up the Graphic Design department at CATC Brisbane and Gold Coast. The CATC team maintain a relaxed, creative environment, where each student is encouraged to be the very best that they can be in preparation for entry into their chosen career.

Elaine Roberts

Interior Design
CATC Gold Coast / Brisbane

Elaine has qualifications in education, teaching, social sciences, management and design and has an extensive career working in education. This ranges from Primary School Teaching and School Librarianship through to School Principal of small to large Schools. Additionally, she has also taught adult education at tertiary and university levels.

Elaine heads up the interior design department at CATC Brisbane and Gold Coast and joined the team at a time of change. She has combined her educational background with her design skills and experience to develop the interior design programs, and is proud to be part of an establishment of such unparalleled growth and development.

Elaine is trained as an interior designer, having worked in Australia and overseas, and through her own consultancy has undertaken a range of commissions including commercial, residential, small business and many heritage projects.

Mel Robertson

Graphic Design
CATC Melbourne

Mel's passion lies in all areas of design but in particular packaging and illustration. She has illustrated several children's books and also designed extensive merchandise for these books. Mel started freelance design from age 17 and has run her own design studio in New Zealand before making the move into education. Teaching on bachelor and advanced diploma courses in New Zealand ignited an interest in adult learning and teaching.

Mel moved to Melbourne, Australia to join the CATC team in 2008. The move to Melbourne has allowed Mel to work with a fantastic team of passionate and dedicated design and education professionals and continue to pass on her passion for design to students who are the future of our design industry.

Karyn Bettridge

Interior Design
CATC Melbourne

Karyn has over 11 years experience, in the field of decoration, visual merchandising and design. She completed her Bachelor of Interior Design in Queensland then moved down to Melbourne to study Feng Shui and Geomancy. She has worked in various high end furniture and design companies consulting on everything from Apartment packages, colour selections, furniture and spacial design.

Karyn joined the CATC Design School Melbourne campus in 2007 and since then has taught over 150 students most of whom now have budding Design businesses. Karyn has a passion for design and a thirst for knowledge inspiring and motivating students with her enthusiasm.

Kristen Clarke

Photography
CATC Sydney / Brisbane

Kristen graduated in Photography in 1990 from the Canberra Institute of Technology and has uccessfully managed and operated her own commercial photography business for some 15 years.

Kristen's expertise as a freelance photographer has focused on promotional, editorial and corporate photography. Her extensive experience has included professional photographic services for The Powerhouse Museum, The University of Sydney, The University of New South Wales, the Australian War Memorial, Westpac, KPMG and the CSIRO.

In recent years Kristen has acquired vocational education and training (VET) teaching qualifications and has been responsible for the design, management and delivery of tertiary education programs in photography and the graphic arts, from short courses to advanced diploma level.

Kristen has developed strong links with the photographic industry, the national photographic professional associations, as well as the relevant State and Federal Government VET regulatory bodies. This knowledge and experience further enhances the contribution she is able to bring to students and to the development of the Diploma program.

Kristen is enthused by the development of the creative disciplines taught at CATC. Her passion and interest in education is supported by her belief in the unique talents and contributions that each student can bring to professional learning.

Kristen is delighted to be part of the CATC community and for the opportunity to provide and facilitate high quality learning experiences for all photography students.

Corey Kristensen

Graphic Design
CATC Gold Coast

Corey has covered a broad range of design disciplines throughout his 9 years experience in creative industries as a graphic designer. Working strongly in the gaming industry he has taken pleasure in working with major national and international brands such as ATARI, SEGA, Electronic Arts and Sony in the key areas of visual marketing, packaging and product development. It is through these experiences that Corey has had the opportunity to work in Hong Kong and China developing packaging and products for the Australian retail channels.

Corey's enthusiastic and entrepreneurial attitude towards visual communication and business led to the creation of his successful freelance design studio in 2006. This studio provides clients visual solutions across all aspects of print and electronic design. With local and national clients on the books as well as a strong supplier network to ensure each job is done to perfection. It is through this business that Corey can continue providing students with real-world experiences and up to date information.

Corey is now leading the Graphic Design department on the Gold Coast campus and enjoys working with his hand-picked team of industry professional lecturers. The skills and knowledge that Corey and his team possess in graphic design and business management ensure that students are well prepared to kick start their career in their selected field of design.