Music business lecturerAssessment and textbook developerIndustry connections coordinatorTraining manager

We connect and up-skill up-and-coming, ambitious artists and musicians to shortcut their success so they can confidently do what they LOVE all the time!• Lecturer in Copyright and Intellectual Property at tertiary level for over 20 years.• Developer of Copyright Confidence courses and texts.• Creative arts industry mentor and advisor, Music industry mentor for both Applause Genie and Plug In project.• Co-producer annual Turn Up! Music Conference• Course developer and trainer - Queensland College of Music Pty Ltd and Creative Cultural Community Ltd• Consultant to Secondary Schools delivering from CUA Training package.• Arts Grant Writer for individual and not for profit creative projects, career development, event and touring grants.• Co-author of book ‘Oriental Rock’, managed book launch, book and merchandise sales.• Adviser on updates to VET Music and Screen and Media Training Packages as a member of National Product Reference Group.• Producer of The Business of Being Creative 2019/21 and Create & Connect 2015, a series of capacity building and networking events for creative practitioners.• Industry specialist for Splendour in the Grass (volunteer management) and Markystock (stage and project management) Festivals.• Founder and Project Manager of QLD Music Design Awards 2015/16: Celebrating the hidden champions of the music industry.

Grant and funding management, sponsorship management, event and website branding.Panel facilitator.

• Acted as lead teacher Music Business, managed staffing for Music and Music Business, managed timetabling.• Designed assessment and course content, designed unique learning platform, contributed to Training Package reviews.• Built relationships with International Universities.• Managed events for student lunchtime and evening gigs at various SE QLD venues.• Coordinated four compilation CD’s with iTunes and physical releases, working with digital aggregators and control of stock.• Liaised with other academic staff and coordinated/marketed courses (including e-marketing). • Produced 2 seasons of music TV show Verse Chorus Bridge, which aired on Digital 31.• Organised catering and budgets for Verse Chorus Bridge.

• Booked acts, coordinated releases, organised contracts, hired staff, paid wages, and communicated with artists and venues.• Managed three key QLD venues.• Promoted events, festivals, venues, artists, releases, and tours using both social media and physical outlets. • Negotiated signing of music act to record deal.• Created and manufactured recordings, marketing material, merchandise, and artwork.KEY BANDS BOOKED TO FIRST GIG: Powderfinger, Custard, Screamfeeder, and members of Regurgitator.

• Research Creative Industries, Skills Gaps, QLD Training needs, provided data to Queensland Government on a bi-annual basis.• Advocacy and peak body representation.• Community engagement• Coordinated industry meetings with key creative industries business owners/managers.• Managed projects.• Assisted in development of Certificate IV in Community Culture, Certificate I in Construction.• Designed and created artwork for CISC branding: Logo, colours, brochures and business stationery• Managed social media pages and website and researched, edited and promoted newsletter• Organised travel arrangements for my own regional meetings, assisted with organising and catering events and meetings.

• Teacher Music Business, Arts Business, Acting Management, Film & TV Management. • Designed assessment and course content, contributed to Training Package reviews.• Managed events for student lunchtime and evening gigs at various SE QLD venues.• Acted as temporary Education Manager, managed staff, casual pays, timetabling, student issues, staffing issues.

Booking of original music actsBox officePublicity and promotion

Booking of original music actsBox officePublicity and promotion

Booking of original music actsBox officePublicity and promotion