I am thrilled to be able to use my years of experience in the cultural exchange industry, along with sharing of ideas for the future to help IENA continue to grow globally. While a focus of my role is growing business in Asia Pacific (including utilising my experience in Australia/NZ) for their American Summers program (Summer Camp Jobs in the USA), it will also include promoting other inbound J1 visa programs as well as implementing programs to other countries around the world.

Reporting to the Owners and CEO, and while still completing my Global Sales/Marketing and Australian Director roles, I have taken on the additional responsibility of sourcing and implementing new business, setting up and relocating international offices, restructuring, hiring, setting and maintaining budgets and individual KPIs. I am responsible for operational program, database and sales training and developing of staff internationally from Directors to administration and sales staff.… Show more Reporting to the Owners and CEO, and while still completing my Global Sales/Marketing and Australian Director roles, I have taken on the additional responsibility of sourcing and implementing new business, setting up and relocating international offices, restructuring, hiring, setting and maintaining budgets and individual KPIs. I am responsible for operational program, database and sales training and developing of staff internationally from Directors to administration and sales staff. Key Accomplishments:  Implementation and direction of sales, training and operations to grow new programs  Restructured and streamlined program administration, IT, sales, marketing and training at all levels, leading to higher conversion rates from enquiry to sales. Responsible for setting up offices in Hungary and NZ, training and overseeing Directors, administration and sales.  Management and direction of staff internationally; reviewing sales and marketing reports.  Training and assisting new global agents in program, administration and operations. Negotiation of contracts for commercial offices, staffing, sales and commissions. Show less

As the Australian Director I report to the Owner and CEO. During my 26 years with CCUSA, the program has grown to offer multiple work and volunteer programs globally facilitating thousands of clients a year. In a very competitive Australian market, I have grown the company to the largest and most recognised program. I have increased and managed multiple offices and up to 25 fulltime and volunteer staff around Australia. I direct and oversee the implementation of over 180 events a year… Show more As the Australian Director I report to the Owner and CEO. During my 26 years with CCUSA, the program has grown to offer multiple work and volunteer programs globally facilitating thousands of clients a year. In a very competitive Australian market, I have grown the company to the largest and most recognised program. I have increased and managed multiple offices and up to 25 fulltime and volunteer staff around Australia. I direct and oversee the implementation of over 180 events a year, including job fairs, career development events and public speaking engagements. I also oversee sales, marketing, promotion, staff development, training, company strategy, promotion, business development, administration and process streamlining along with daily operations, budget, finance, P/L, competition review and statistic analysis.Key Accomplishments:  Increased the Australian Market share. 26 years of placing all Australians at summer camps across the USA.  Directed over 45,000 Australians to participate on CCUSA’s work, travel and volunteer overseas programs. Implemented and incorporated multiple overseas work and volunteer programs for Australians; setting up sales and marketing program strategies to grow the participation 500%. Show less

In addition to continuing as Australian Country Director, I was promoted to the role of Global Vice President of Sales/Marketing reporting to the Owners and CEO. I guide, advise and assist in the sales and marketing of ten CCUSA international offices and twenty international agent offices. This role incorporates in-person collaboration in relation to budgets, sales, marketing, strategies and promotional campaigns. I am involved in meetings to give insight to the US Department of State on… Show more In addition to continuing as Australian Country Director, I was promoted to the role of Global Vice President of Sales/Marketing reporting to the Owners and CEO. I guide, advise and assist in the sales and marketing of ten CCUSA international offices and twenty international agent offices. This role incorporates in-person collaboration in relation to budgets, sales, marketing, strategies and promotional campaigns. I am involved in meetings to give insight to the US Department of State on program recommendations and visas. My role also includes recruitment and retention of existing American, Canadian and European Employers to hire our growing international clients for summer camp, hospitality, work and volunteer programs. Key Accomplishments:  Delivering record results; clients, increase sales and market share in a competitive global market. Pinpointing global growth areas; locating, vetting, implementing new agents and programs; increasing global sales. Integral part of the strategic vision, design, implementation, updates, upgrades for global company database.  In conjunction with the owner and CEO, upgraded company mission statement and brand awareness.  Reviewed and restructured sales, websites, marketing materials for our international programs. Evaluated programs, operations and sales techniques and presented to multiple Program Directors. Extended sales to incorporate programs for all ages and client retention within multiple programs. Attended International youth and travel events to recruit new sales agents and research new programs. Implementation of Employer Loyalty program. Implementation, facilitation of international career trade shows and employment fairs; hosting VIP’s, dignitaries and employers from the USA and Canada. Show less