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I launched Deepwater Performance to address a gap in the combat sports performance market. DWP works with hobbyists and competitors alike. Providing high quality programming and instruction across performance, rehabilitation and strategy for everyday training and competition.

As the National Rugby League brought our digital business in house, rapid growth demanded new roles in the commercial space. Working within the same team my role has pivoted to driving digital media sales & partnerships across the NRL Digital ecosystem across all FY's in my time as a member of this team we achieved and exceeded revenue targets. My role spanned digital partnership sales, casual media sales & traditional (non-digital) media partnerships. During my time in the… Show more As the National Rugby League brought our digital business in house, rapid growth demanded new roles in the commercial space. Working within the same team my role has pivoted to driving digital media sales & partnerships across the NRL Digital ecosystem across all FY's in my time as a member of this team we achieved and exceeded revenue targets. My role spanned digital partnership sales, casual media sales & traditional (non-digital) media partnerships. During my time in the role my responsibilities expanded to leading the implementation and management of multiple third research partners the NRL works with in a commercial capacity.My role was within in an exciting environment that sat within an expanding arm of the business, I was able to successfully grow my skills across a range of areas, both core to sales and within the wider NRL business in general. Show less

Reporting into to the General Manager of Commercial - Driving new business efforts for the National Rugby League's sponsorship portfolio. Our team met and exceeded both renewal and new business targets as we successfully led the growth of the National Rugby League's non-broadcast revenue.

On secondment to the St George Illawarra Dragons Membership Department. In a centralised model, novel to the Australian sporting landscape the NRL supported it's 16 clubs with an NRL operated membership function to augment existing club membership departments.Key achievements:- Reached my yearly personal revenue target within 4 weeks. - Led the development of bespoke membership packages.- Held department sales records for gross sales.- Drove the uptake of group ticket… Show more On secondment to the St George Illawarra Dragons Membership Department. In a centralised model, novel to the Australian sporting landscape the NRL supported it's 16 clubs with an NRL operated membership function to augment existing club membership departments.Key achievements:- Reached my yearly personal revenue target within 4 weeks. - Led the development of bespoke membership packages.- Held department sales records for gross sales.- Drove the uptake of group ticket sales within the club. Show less