Blaec Ablett Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Key Accountabilities:- Lead the development and management of the NAB AFL Superkick and AFL Nines Products nationally- Drive the strategic direction of two critical participation programs- Support marketing and communications strategy across all State and Territories- Lead development and continual evolvement of operational processes to support exceptional program experiences- Support State/Territories with the creation of strategies to grow participation - Management of financial models and associated cost centres

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Key Accountabilities:- Lead and empower a multiskilled and decentralised workforce (12 FTE + 100 Casual)- Greatly contribute to the development of team members within and outside of core team, including delivery of feedback and key project delegation- Development/execution of strategies to drive participation growth and retention across core and alternative participation programs - Progress our code into new markets, including communities and new products- Cultivate a vast array of stakeholder relationships to successfully implement our vision - Establishing direction via development of regional strategy and action plans- Deliver quality assurance across workforce and participation programs- Budget development, cost analysis, and revenue generation- Key operational collaboration with States/Territories to deliver AFL Community Camps nationally- Local collaboration with Brisbane Lions Football Club to deliver dual fan development outcomes- Ensure adequate resources are deployed in accordance with relevant policies (people and equipment)- Lead a key participation segment for AFL in QLD: Junior Participation (NAB AFL Auskick, AFL Kinderkick, Superstars Footy, Transition & Retention) (Nov 20' - June 21')- Drive the local integration of diverse communities into all participation programs, ensuring the Australian community is well represented across our programs

Brisbane, Australia

Led the AFL’s vision and strategy for following products/portfolio’s for footy in QLD:- NAB AFL Auskick- AFL Kinderkick- Retention & Transition- Junior Match Programs (effectively U6 Club football)- Casual Workforce Key Achievements:- Implemented a workforce recruitment and on boarding process overhaul- Developed and oversaw workforce training and development framework implementation - Oversaw the ‘refresh’ of our AFL Kinderkick program

Afl Queensland

Led the following portfolios in QLD:- NAB AFL Auskick- AFL Kinderkick- Retention & Transition within the AFL Kids space- Junior Match Programs (effectively U6 Club football)Key Achievements:- Development & implementation of new National School NAB AFL Auskick Curriculum, resulting in solid growth- Implementation of new Community NAB AFL Auskick Product- Developed and executed Transition Initiatives (local, regional, state) which saw an 11% increase in participants transitioning into their 'next play' option- Successful activation management resulting in over 2,000 participants each year playing at half time of AFL & AFLW matches

Afl Queensland Brisbane South

Afl Queensland Brisbane North

Responsibilities & Key Achievements:Effective and efficient management of the AFL Queensland North West Development Hub which encompasses: Ferny Grove, Everton, The Gap, Toowong, Indooroopilly, Kenmore, Moggill, Fernvale, Lowood, Tarampa, Coominya and all neighbouring suburbs.Strategic planning and effective stakeholder management to gain maximum participation and transition levels at NAB AFL Auskick, In-school programs, Interschool competitions, Community Club competitions and AFL9s competitions to over 16,500 participants in 2016. Growth statistics below:2016: (Largest participation area in QLD)Overall Participation – 16,550 Key Growth (NAB AFL Auskick) – 2,265 (11.14% Growth)Key Growth (Competitions) – 4,576 (58.44% Growth)2015: (Largest participation area in QLD)Overall Participation – 12,850Key Growth (NAB AFL Auskick) – 2,038 (24.6% Growth)2014:Overall Participation – 12,710 Key Growth (NAB AFL Auskick) – 1,635 (8.2% Growth)2013: Overall Participation – 11,116 Key Growth (NAB AFL Auskick) – 1,510Develop and implement innovative marketing processes to strengthen brand awareness within communities across the Brisbane North Region. Manage recruitment, training and performance processes for casual Program Leader and Program Assistants (processes includes, advertising, interviews, trial, training and performance appraisals).Apply effective performance management techniques to ensure full time and casual staff (30 individuals) to deliver outstanding service and results in line with the businesses key priorities and stakeholder expectationsEstablish strong stakeholder relationship management skills that resulted in increased business growth and brand visibility within the highly competitive sport marketplace. Stakeholder relationships include but are not limited to:8 Junior, 2 Senior Clubs75+ SchoolsVarious sponsors & organisationsIn depth and effect management of stock. In depth database management & reconciliation (Sports TG)

Afl Queensland Brisbane South East

• Support the organisations rising participating targets via delivery of NAB AFL Auskick, School Competitions, Sport Education and Regional Talent Programs• Assist staff with marketing and promotions including marketing material and public speaking• Organise and Coordinate the annual Bushrangers Holiday Camp (120+ participants every year)• Stock Management (with no loss of NAB AFL Auskick stock within my role)• Organise and maintain storerooms and guarantee that all equipment is in safe working order• Provide outstanding Customer Service through all avenues i.e. Face to face, emails, phone• Advanced money handling (over $10,000 every schooling term)• Data entry (NAB AFL Auskick)

Wolloongabba Brisbane

• Data entry• Customer Service• Organisation of sporting programs• Coordinating sporting programs• General cleaning duties• Answering phones• Handling enquiries • Money handling

Certificate Iiii Sport & Recreation

Certificate Ii & Iii Community Recreation

High School

Activities and Societies: Sports House Leader, AFL Academy Physical Education English Maths Community Recreation Certificate II/AFL School.