Paul Blum

Paul is a Director and principal consultant of Devereux-Blum Training and Development Limited. Paul is particularly skilled in consultancy, training, facilitation and coaching. His strengths focus around organisational development within Emergency Management. Paul works nationally, facilitating the development of strategies for managing emergencies and is skilled at improving performance at all levels of organisations.

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Sharyn Devereux-Blum

Sharyn is a Director and principal consultant of the company. Sharyn is an experienced facilitator, trainer, teacher, consultant and coach who has a real passion for working with people of all ages. Life-long learning is one of her core beliefs and Emergency Management is an area of focus Sharyn finds very rewarding. She trains and consults nationally within organisations and is widely recognised for her ability to facilitate groups.

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Nigel

Nigel is a valued member of our team. He has a wealth of experience in all areas emergency. He works with clients in areas relating to Rescue, Heights training, Urban Search and Rescue and Swiftwater Rescue. A fast leaner and experienced trainer who is ready to tackle any challenge. He is a qualified Trainer for the NZ Mountain Safety Council and a Swiftwater Rescue Instructor. He is a current member of the Upper Hutt Community Rescue Team which responds to incidents and provides a valuable community service.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Samantha

Samanta (Sam) is likely to be one of your first points of contact when you ring our office. As one of two office administrators Sam's role is pivotal to the effective functioning of our team. Sam also meets with many of our clients prior to training to ensure our training is relevant and meeting client needs.

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Stephanie

Stephanie is likely to be one of your first points of contact when you ring our office. Stephanie ensures that our training materials are ready prior to training well as managing much of the logistics following courses.

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Associates

We have a growing number of people internationally with specialist skills and experience in emergency management training, facilitation, and consultancy who work with our team as required. This allows us to assist clients throughout the world, allowing us to service larger contracts as required. If you have qualifications and related skills in Emergency Management and would like to join this dynamic team or develop working partnerships then contact us by telephone or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nick

Nick is our IT specialist keeping us up to date with the latest technology so that our training delivery is second to none. He allows us to keep in touch with you, our clients wherever you are and allows us to reach you from all corners of the globe.

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Linda Blum

Linda has 25 years of experience in designing, developing and delivering training. She set up her own training and development consultancy in 1985. Linda works with the team in an advisory role. She is currently the Director of Achieve Group.

Linda is particularly skilled in facilitation, coaching as well as leadership, management and team development. Her particular passion is developing integrated long-term programmes which fast-track the development of individuals and teams.

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Ryan

Ryan heads our youth information technology team. Like many young leaders of tomorrow, he has grown up with computers and is adept at creating solutions using IT. He recently created a powerpoint on New Zealand earthquakes as part of an educational study.

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Ryan contributes to our team by offering us a youth perspective.

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