Our Team
Vanessa Harrison
General Manager
Vanessa has more than 25 years experience in administration roles within a variety of industries including direct marketing, aged care and construction. She commenced work at I-CAR at the beginning of 2008. Her job responsibilities include overall supervision of the administration processes, management of the head office in Brisbane and liaising with our Corporate partners regarding training delivery. Vanessa also works alongside the Directors and management team in maintaining financial control and compliance of the company.
Geoff Mitchell
Program Developer and Welding Certifier
A qualified Panel Beater with over 30 years experience within the Collision Repair Industry, including 5 years with Toyota parts and 6 years in Motor Vehicle Assessing. Geoff has worked in London in a BMW/Mercedes recommended collision repair facility before moving to Australia from New Zealand. In 2010 he completed a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment and has been a qualified I-CAR instructor since 2010. Geoff is passionate about providing information and helping collision repair professionals to achieve their goals. In 2012 he became one of I-CAR’s Mercedes Benz certified Aluminium Welding Instructors and now looks after all Welding Training and Certification testing in Australia.
Geoff is also responsible for researching and developing new training courses here in Australia.
Gary Wood
Training Program Coordinator
Gary has worked within the collision repair industry for over 27 years and during this time has held various positions as a qualified Panelbeater, Estimator and Shop Manager. Having started his career in the UK working in a specialist heavy repair panel shop performing structural repairs, he moved on to work with Audi, BMW and Porsche, attending numerous manufacturer training courses in the UK and Germany, specialising in structural repair and welding. Gary moved to Australia in 2010 and after gaining his Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, took a position with Chisholm Institute as a Vehicle Body Teacher working with apprentices to gain Certificate III in Vehicle Body Repair. He is proud to have joined I-CAR as an Instructor and is looking forward to working with manufacturers and repairers to ensure up to date training and information are easily accessible to the collision repair industry.
Lauren Young
Admin Assistant, OEM Training
Lauren joined I-CAR Australia on a part-time basis in February 2014, bringing with her a diverse background across Child Care Education, Hospitality, and Administration. Her multifaceted experience has equipped her with strong organisational and communication skills that she applies daily in her role.
At I-CAR, Lauren is responsible for coordinating OEM training and registrations, managing the planning and scheduling of the course calendar, distributing course information via email, updating course details on the website, and handling a range of general administrative tasks. Her attention to detail and proactive approach contribute significantly to the smooth operation of training programs and overall team efficiency.
Suzy Pitceathly
Admin Assistant, Course Registrations & Welding
Suzy joined I-CAR Australia on a part-time basis in August 2019, bringing with her a wealth of administrative experience across diverse industries including legal services, fencing, and education. Her broad skill set and attention to detail make her a valuable asset to the team.
In her current role, Suzy is responsible for processing student registrations, invoices, and confirmations, maintaining and updating the Student Record database, managing welding reports, and issuing Welding Certificates and ID Cards. She also supports the team with a range of day-to-day administrative tasks. Known for her positive attitude and sense of humour, Suzy contributes to a collaborative and enjoyable workplace environment.
Kelly Blyth
Admin Assistant, Gold Class
Kelly has a strong Administrative background within large Corporate Organisations including BHP and GlaxoSmithKline across diverse industries such as Steel Manufacturing and Pharmaceuticals. She commenced work at I-CAR in July 2018 and her job responsibilities are providing administrative support for the I-CAR Australia Victorian Office and the administration of the I-CAR Gold Class program.
Clare Coffey
Admin Assistant, Gold Class
Clare has a professional background in Recreation Administration and is currently broadening her expertise in Bookkeeping and Accounting. In August 2024, she joined the I-CAR Australia Melbourne Office on a part-time basis, where she plays a key role in supporting the Road to Gold and Gold Class Programs.
A proud mother of two, Clare brings a strong sense of organisation and a passion for excellence to her work. She is committed to contributing to the advancement of industry standards through her administrative and program support capabilities.