About Us - Staff Profiles
Andrew Kean
Allana Welsh
Colin Craig
Stewart Burke
David Sekorky
Holly Cram
Grant MacKenzie
Andy Newman
Liam McIllhatton
Chris Nellaney
Brendan McKenna
Craig Clark
John Paul Boyle
Barry Neville
Callum Bissett
Colin Craig
Position: Sports Consultant
Email: colin at firstpointusa dot com
Professional Background & Achievements:
(1984 – 1995) Worked with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Sydney. Involved in Customer Service and Overseas Trade. Dealing on a daily basis with customers and business conducting business and trade.
(1995 – 2006) Worked at Star City Casino in Sydney Australia. Started as a Surveillance Officer and rose to the rank of Operation Manager looking after a multi-million dollar Surveillance department overseeing 1300 cameras. Dealing with patrons, stakeholders, Police and other law enforcement agencies. Asset protection of all Star City's staff, gaming and money through CCTV. Investigate and provided analysis to Senior Management in asset protection and best practice.
Developed and Implemented strategies to identify and reduce incidents of cheating, theft, embezzlement and other illegal or undesirable activity within the complex.
(2006 – Present) Currently working for FirstPoint USA.com in both Australia and New Zealand.
Sporting Background & Achievements
- 2008 & 2009 - State (NSW) representative at Dragonboating Masters
- 2008 - State and National Champion Dragonboating Masters category
- Regional and Club Soccer player in Sydney area from Junior to Senior Years.
- Won Commonwealth Bank Soccer Cup 1984
- Regional and State representative in Cricket as a wicketkeeper/batsman.
- Cricketer of the Year 1987-88
Hobbies:
“Play golf off a handicap of 12. Enjoy time at my local beach, swimming, surfing or fishing. Supporting my favourite Rugby League team - The Roosters and also supporting the Australian Cricket Team."
Explanation of Role at FirstPoint USA.com:
“My role as the consultant in Australia and New Zealand is to assess the clients from this part of the world. My role is also to grow the knowledge of the scholarship process and FirstPoint USA.com within Australia and New Zealand. I enjoy the contact with the clients and their families showing there is a great pathway for their child to expand on their sporting prowess while gaining a college degree -ultimately giving kids a great opportunity that they previously didn't know existed.”