Cassandra Hughes Email & Phone Number

Australia

Belmont, Wa, Au

Country Operations Manager supporting the Wheatbelt and Goldfields.

Belmont, Wa, Au

Recently accepted the role of chair of the Hidden Treasures of the Great a southern. This is a collaborative tourism marketing group which represent the tourism interests of 8 local governments across the region. It is such a valuable model for collaborations and delivering outcomes.

I am employed by the Shire of Cranbrook as a Senior Manager working in Economic and Community Development. I also undertake a significant range of organisational development and other key roles. The role is diverse working on both micro economic development with business, macro strategic planning for the Shire as well as some involvement in the long term strategic growth for the Great Southern region. I provide a range of services to the businesses of the Shire including strategic planning, facilitation to assist with problem solving as well as supporting industry development, presenting and arranging workshops and networking events, organising regional leadership eventsRecently responsible for 2013-2023 Strategic Community Plan, Corporate Business Plan, Community Engagement Strategy, Risk Management Strategy with the full responsibility for the Coordination of the Integrated Planning FrameworkShire of Cranbrook Southern Link Transport Hub VisionOccupational Health and Safety DevelopmentCaravan Park Strategy2014 Complete re-write of the Policy Manual, Delegations and Authorisations RegistersReview of the Local Planning StrategyCreation of a Workforce ManualCreator of the All Council Employee training and development sessionsReview and Redevelopment of the Performance Management SystemSpecialties: Strategic Plan developmentFacilitationStrategy DevelopmentStrategic document review and writingPresentationsProfessional SpeakingOrganisational and event managementProject managementIntegrated Planning and ReportingPolicy development Advocacy and LobbyingIndustry and Government LiaisonOrganisational Capacity BuildingStrategic Planning Support for businessesProject ManagmentMarketing and Promotion of ShireIndustry DevelopmentTraining and SpeakingManagement and budgetingStaff managementDevelopment of business papersReports to council

The Gillamii is the sustainable agriculture centre based in Cranbrook WA, representing a large geographical agricultural area. Developing growth and sustainability. I held the position of Chair, Vice Chair and Human Resources / Organisational Development Board member. 2 years as ChairpersonTotal 4 years on committee Staff management 3 staff Marketing and Re branding exercisePolicy and procedural development Development of Organisational ManualStrategic plan development and reviewStrategic action implementationOSH development and implementationRepresenting Gillamii and area at regional meetingsSupport committee to achieve strategic objectives

Past member of the board of Great Southern Financial Services Ltd that operate the Bendigo - Tambellup Cranbrook Community Bank.This was an exciting and enlightening board position which I really enjoyed. I enjoyed facilitating and developing the strategic plan and offering marketing support. A wonderful and dedicated Board who were great to work withI provided workshop facilitation strategic planning, marketing plan and implementation, social media development, and participated in strong governance development. Represent the board at Regional Board Meetings

I have been consulting in a range of opportunties for about 15 years. Most of this work has involved SME's in the area of procedural development, emergency management and small business development. Currently I use those skills to work (volunteer) for community organisations on Strategic and Business planning and capacity building.

Managed and Owned this Western Australian company for 6 years. Marketing and Promotion, as well as outstanding product quality were the keys to its success

Consultant in emergency management training.Front line emergency response training for administration personnel

Underground Mining ContractorAdministration Mine Rescue Team

Bachelor Of Business, Mangement And Industrial Relations

Diploma, Project Management

Australian Institute Of Company Directors Course

Diploma, Workplace Health And Safety