I specialise in• Risk Assessment and Management• Emergency Preparedness Planning• Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems• Onsite Safety Mangement• Emergency and Event Operations Centre Management• Safety Training and Consulting Services• Compliance Consulting for Events and Organizations• Customized Solutions Tailored to Client NeedsAdditionally, I offer Event Management and Business Management support.

Managing Operations and New Business Development across Australia.Providing Risk and Safety Management Services including consultancy, training and provision of Safety Officers for the Events and Entertainment industry. PBM Safety has recently launched an Online Induction platform and is the Australian Agent for Ubimet a Meteorological forecasting tool.PBM Safety is a Division of PBM Enterprises which services Event and Venue clients as specialists in Safety & Risk Management, Consultancy, Training and Auditing. Services:Event Safety* Documentation – Development of Tailored OHS documentation, Policy and Procedures, Risk and Emergency Management Plans* Stakeholder Consultation* Application Submissions* Indoor Events – Provision of Safety Officers for Concerts, Corporate Events, Car Launches, and Theatrical* Outdoor Events – Provision of Safety Officers for Festivals, Music Concerts, Performances, Entertainment, Council, Community Unusual Specialised and Sporting Events * Event Emergency Control Organisation – ECO direction and Wardenship RolesDocumentation, Auditing and Compliance* Gap Analysis of OHS systems against Standards * Auditing Compliance for systems and preparation for Quality Assurance Certification* Documentation – Development of Tailored OSH documentation, Policy and Procedures, Risk and Emergency Management Plans* System Development – Pre-planning, development, implementation and review of OSH, Risk, Emergency, Environmental and Contractor Management Systems. Rigging * Riggers – qualified touring and stunt riggers* Consultation – Experience of over 30 years * Design and Fabrication – assistance with projects and performances to deliver resultsTraining* Auditing and Gap Analysis of employee skills and knowledge against role requirements/Standards* Program Design - Development of client specific tailored OHS & Rigging training programs* Tailored Delivery – one on one or group based training

Acquiring new in house venues with a view to supply audio visual production and creative services;Managing the in house Audio Visual Services Contracts including creative services contracts including managing installation of infrastructure, recruitment and performance management of staff and delivering on key performance indicators;Developing standard operating procedures for in house operations including OH & S (JSAs & SWMS), training modules and sales procedures;Writing and delivering training packages pertinent to Microhire;Writing tender, expression of interest and request for quotation documents for the Melbourne and Queensland Divisions;Project manage special activities held within the venues and base client such as Light in Winter at Federation Square; New Year’s Celebrations;Securing corporate new business and business development within the Microhire venues.Preparing and monitoring venue budgets;Account Director for Tennis Australia including the Australian Open.Mentoring StaffProject management of audio visual installations of in house AV contracts.Managing in house AV contracts and staff management including managing resources and budgets.Account Director for Tennis Australia - Project Manager for the Australian Open 2010 to 2013.Managing the sales process and event management

Key responsibilities:Managing the Sales team in the different revenue streams; Events, Conferencing, Venues, General Office and Exhibitions.Supporting the Sales team in securing and promoting growth of Microhire's core business;Working on new projects and events with Sales Staff;Preparing and submitting new business tenders and proposals;Setting, monitoring and achieving budgets;Staff recruitment;Staff mentoring;Writing and updating company policies and procedures.Conducting Staff appraisals and reviews; andPreparing award submissions.

Managing the Sales team based at Head Office and located at several in house venues, such as Sofitel Melbourne, Etihad Stadium, MCG and Melbourne Town Hall;Writing tender submissions for acquiring new in house AV Services contracts.New Business Development – venues and corporate;Supporting the Sales team in securing and promoting growth of AVD’s core business;Working on new projects and events with Sales Staff;Preparing and submitting new business proposals;Setting, monitoring and achieving budgets;Staff recruitment;Conducting Staff appraisals and reviews; andPreparing and attending Board Meetings.Managing Key Clients; taking briefs; preparing and submitting proposals; staging and event design, developing client running sheets; show calling and stage managing; andAs Project Manager my responsibilities extended those of Account Manager to total event management.Executive Assistant to the Managing DirectorOperations Assistant

General Management of the Production, Rental and Rehearsal Studios of the company.Administrative and Financial duties from managing cash flows, budgeting, maintaining the company’s accounts to Balance Sheet, staff wages, setting up procedures and policies.Sales – preparing Production and Rental cost estimates to supplying production to the broader community for outdoor events such as Greville St Festival; Midsummer Festival; Chapel St Festival and The Australian Live Music Awards (televised event)

CLS provides stage lighting and production services, it manufacturers and retails stage lighting accessories and also has a rental division.Its clients comprise of Theatre Companies/Producers, Production Houses, Event Producers, Schools & Universities, Community Groups, Promoters, individuals and many others.My role at Concert Lighting included all financial and administrative duties for the organisation, on a day to day basis, included cash flow management, payroll, compliance and stock taking. I was also involved in as Sales and Production and addressing client needs in all areas of the business. Other responsibilities included; staff recruitment; induction and training. Writing and submitting tenders, preparing production quotes, preparation of equipment for hire and productions, delivering, installing and dismantling equipment. Organising crew locally and interstate, scheduling rosters and addressing OH&S issues.Some of the events I worked on:Outdoor – Big Day Out, Rock above the Falls, Offshore, the Three Tenors at the MCG and MoombaTheatre – Cats, Sunset BoulevardMovies – Noah’s Ark, Amy & Moby DickCorporate & Exhibitions – Amway, Opening of Melbourne Convention Centre (Premier’s Stand) Adidas at Darling Harbour.Entertainment – Bryan Adams, Two Tribes, Slinky, Trade, Youth Alive.

Managing the Accounts team as well as being involved in New Business submissions. A principal duty was to research the company’s computer needs and implement a total solution for both Melbourne and Sydney offices. The system included total integration of the different elements of the company.

Initially employed as Accounts Manager and responsible for the day to day accounting functions of the organisation. Within six months I was appointed as Personal Assistant to the Group General Manager.In this position I worked in the following areas:Corporate restricting, preparing financial reports for the Board, Royalty returns, coordination of leasing for new recording studios and contractor management for the build of those studios. Many of the clients MCM dealt with were Blue Chip clients who were often invited to formal lunches. Hence, I was responsible for the coordination of guest lists, invitation, catering, presentation materials and catering equipment.As MCM produced radio programs such as Take 40 Australia, I was directly involved with one program that was aired live weekly. My role was to firstly meet and greet artists (national and international) appearing on the radio show; and secondly being on-air producer. As on-air producer I was responsible for screening callers and patching them through live to Audio Engineer using hybrids. It also meant liaising with artist management, record companies and producers.As MCM expanded it's operation to the U.K. I was involved in the set up of the management accounts and sourcing finance to fund the operation.