Anna Kara Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Australia

Working closely with the executive and management teams, I am responsible for developing and implementing a range of marketing activities, including brand and communication strategy, outlook seminars and events, and sponsorship submissions.

Melbourne, Australia

Key Responsibilities I managed a large number of client events throughout the year, in some cases simultaneously as well as the Institutional CEO's events solely. I provided our Board and Relationship Mangers opportunity to reward and strengthen relationships with existing clients and potential clients. AchievementsManaging the following events:150 pax Management Board Dinner (Melbourne 2010)3000 pax staff briefing (Melbourne 2010)1000 pax staff briefing (Sydney 2010)100 pax staff briefing (Brisbane 2010)200 pax Doomben 10000 racing hospitality (Brisbane 2010)240 pax 4 days Spring Racing Carnival (Melbourne 2009)1500 pax Staff End Of Year Celebration (Melbourne 2009)200 pax VIP client cocktail party (Melbourne 2009)200 pax Corporate Bank client xmas party (ANZ L34, Melbourne 2009)150 pax ANZ Awards Dinner (Melbourne 2009)Duties include:Manage event operational requirements including entertainment, AV, cateringCoordinate guest speakers, AV requirements, room theming and other entertainment requirementsOn site management, bump in/out, manage run sheets and suppliers, registration desk Collaborate with designers for marketing materials. Allocate and distribute invitations, RSVP's and ticketing requirementsManage invitation lists, take bookings and create appropriate seating plans, check-lists and run sheetsAct as principle liaison contact for Business Units in connection with eventsSource new venues, ideas, themes, gifts for events for other business units within ANZ Prepare accurate budgets and effectively manage expensesManage onsite resources - banners, event kit, registration desk equipment, etcDevelop comprehensive event reports for individual event including recommendations for execution of future events and distribute accordingly

Melbourne, Australia

My key responsibilities were similar to the above, as for almost a year I managed the Institutional's events calendar exclusively. Achievements3000 pax staff briefing (Melbourne 2009)100 pax Jersey Boy corporate hospitality evening (Melbourne 2009)550 pax Federal Budget Dinner (Melbourne)100 pax Asia Business Council Presentations x 2 (Brisbane)240 pax 4 days Spring Racing Carnival (Melbourne)130 pax Doomben 10,000 Racing Carnival (Brisbane 2008, 2009)150 pax Staff End Of Year Celebration (Brisbane)1500 Staff End Of Year Celebration (Melbourne & Sydney)1,000 pax staff forum (Melbourne)250 pax VIP client cocktail party (Melbourne)80 pax client dinner with ANZ Board (Melbourne)600 pax Federal Budget Dinner (Sydney)200 pax Cirque du Soleil corporate hospitality evening (Melbourne & Brisbane)250 pax Shrek Family Movie event (Melbourne)100 pax Phantom of the Opera corporate hospitality evening (Melbourne & Sydney)180 pax ANZ Awards Gala Dinner (Melbourne)Mid Year Client Events (Melbourne)

Melbourne, Australia

My main responsibility was the management of the 5 corporate suites across Melbourne and Sydney for every sporting, music and live entertainment (approx 300 events annually)This included:Day-to-day management of the corporate suites (tickets, guest list, catering etc)Effectively marketing the corporate suite availability to ensure full usage of suitesAct as advisor to Business Units regarding the use and policies of ANZ's corporate suitesComplete charge-backs and monthly financial reports Ensure intranet site was regularly updated Office management of Events office including managing the Provide information and assistance to internal stakeholders and external clients regarding events Event support on all events including managing guest RSVP's, manning registration desk, liaising with caters, entertainers etcAchievementsIncreased cost recoverables from a loss in 2005/06 of $60k to a profit in 2006, 2007 of $32k with similar results for 2007/08.

Attend to servicing request / enquiries originating from customer, branch, broker & solicitorsCollaborate with other ANZ departments in order to source solutions for customers New team members training and developingProvide assistance and support to team membersPerform account maintenanceProblem solvingAchievementsMet daily/weekly and monthly targetsWorked well under pressure, with extremely high call volumes Took ownership of customers issue - ensured issues were resolved or routed to the correct areaWhen dealing with customers, I ensured their needs were met and that customer satisfaction was reachedBuilt a foundation for networking/relationshipsNational Australia Bank - Personal Lending/Settlements

Advanced Diploma, Hospitality/Event Managementsuccessfully

Dual Diploma, Event Management And Hospitality Operations