The ARA is the peak body for the rail sector in Australia and New Zealand, advocating on behalf of almost 230 member organisations across the rail industry. The ARA’s members include every aspect of the rail industry, including:• Passenger and freight operators that keep essential rail services moving.• Track owners, managers, and contractors that deliver a safe and efficient rail infrastructure network.• Suppliers, manufacturers, and consultants that drive innovation, productivity, and efficiency in the rail industry.Key Responsibilities include:• Lead ARA membership activities, including supporting the implementation of the ARA Membership Attraction and Retention Strategy, including the development and implementation of strategic communications and membership growth and engagement programs. • Lead ARA’s strategic marketing, including targeted marketing campaigns, collateral, and outreach initiatives tailored to diverse audiences within the railway sector, effectively communicating the value proposition of ARA membership and ensuring commercial targets of the business are met.• Managing and promoting the ARA brand, ensuring all marketing and communications enhance ARA’s brand awareness and reputation.

I deliver solutions to help businesses grow, become more productive and improve their management capabilities - all delivered with an evidence-based approach using proven methodologies. I bring functional expertise and a customised approach based on the unique needs and objectives of each client in these areas: ▪ Business Consulting▪ Strategy, project management and operations▪ Marketing, communications, social media and events▪ Sales and business development

As the General Manager Marketing & Communications I am responsible for driving Early Childhood Australia's marketing and communications activities to grow ECA's reach and effectiveness.

As the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), I support the CEO in the delivery of strategic goals and lead the development and implementation of strategies for organisational growth, performance and profitability.

As Communities@Work’s Marketing and Communications Director I work to the CEO and work closely with the Executive Management Team to develop and implement Communities@Work’s marketing and communication, sales and business development strategies.

I developed a sponsorship and fundraising strategy for the Ainslie Football Club and consulted on the implementation for the 2018 season. I worked closely with the board, sponsors, donors, staff and club members to identify and understand the environment, market and opportunities for the club and develop an actionable strategy for growth.

I managed the implementation of a new website (njca.com.au) and Customer Relationship Management system (Salesforce), working with the National Judicial College of Australia CEO, staff and developers to define, plan, execute and launch on time and on budget.

Communities@Work is a broad-based social enterprise that provides a broad range of vital services to thousands of Canberrans from birth to senior years. I led several portfolios during my tenure, including Fundraising, Marketing, Media & Communications and Volunteering. Most recently, I worked to ensure Communities@Work's ongoing sustainability through the development and maintenance of positive and mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships and activities.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS▪ Developed and implemented Communities@Work’s fundraising strategy to provide ongoing sustainability, with new tactics including workplace giving, bequests and regular giving. Raised over $1.1 million between August 2012 and December 2016.▪ Led the partnership with St Vincent de Paul Canberra/Goulburn to develop and run the Canberra Community Sleepout, a signature fundraising event that raised funds for homelessness services in the Canberra region. Over three years, 1,608 people slept out, raising more than $176,000.▪ Developed the business plan and project managed the launch of the Best Dressed Store, a social venture that produces profit that is used to purchase food and essential items for Communities@Work’s community pantries. From its launch in November 2014 until December 2016, this venture raised $209,000. ▪ Developed and implemented a partnership with four major shopping centres to install branded donation boxes that collect more than 15,000 donated food and essential items annually.▪ Developed and managed dozens of fundraising drives for food, essential items and quality second hand clothes with Canberra businesses, schools and community organisations.▪ Achieved $72,500 in sponsorship for the Celebrate Gungahlin Festival in 2016, a significant increase year on year.▪ Developed and implemented a marketing strategy that significantly increased Communities@Work’s media and social media exposure and engagement.

As the Deputy General Manager, I held overall responsibility for operational management of the ACT region of Australia’s leading management association, the Australian Institute of Management, including human resources, membership, events, business relations, learning and development, professional development, research, advocacy and profile and image.I represented AIM at functions and events, sat on various committees and worked strategically with a cross-functional management team to drive business development in the ACT region.With over 1,100 members and 100 organisations across the Canberra region, the Institute delivers over 100 events annually, ranging in size from small meetings to lunches with over 1000 attendees. AIM also offers learning and development solutions, working with key clients from the public and private sectors, all aimed at delivering on the promise of "building better managers and leaders for a better society".KEY ACHIEVEMENTSAs part of the delivery on that promise, AIM invested in a new Canberra property that launched in late 2011. The new property offers an exceptional customer experience and hosts state of the art training facilities and meeting rooms, offering a learning experience unsurpassed in the Canberra region. The property also hosts a knowledge centre (library and bookshop), a members lounge, a boardroom, concierge facilities, a café, breakout areas and a staff area; and will provide the template for future AIM “regional” offices around NSW and the ACT.I led the operational management of the fitout, relocation and launch of the $3 million AIM ACT property, including the successful bid for federal funding of $470,000.

As the Acting General Manager, I led the ACT region of Australia’s leading management association, the Australian Institute of Management, working closely with the AIM NSW & ACT CEO and under the guidance of the AIM ACT Advisory Council to deliver positive outcomes for the Canberra region.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS▪ Drove 65% revenue growth (from $1.8m to $3m) through the implementation of new sales processes and revenue channels (during and following the GFC)▪ Drove a doubling of the number of training programs delivered between 2008 and 2010▪ Steered growth in the operation from a staff of 4 in 2008 to a staff of 10 in 2010▪ Drove AIM’s support of the Australia Forum and Australian Centre for Dialogue projects

The Australian Institute of Management is Australia’s leading management association, providing managers and the business community with access to a unique and comprehensive range of services including education and training, speaker events, seminars, forums, a renowned bookshop and library, publications, online databases and resources.I managed the Membership base in the ACT, with over 1,100 members and 100 organisations across the region. Additionally, I managed over 50 events annually, ranging in size from small meetings to lunches with 1,000 attendees. Each of these functions involved extensive project management, marketing, communications and public affairs.

The Crowne Plaza Canberra is one of Canberra’s finest hotels and includes 6 meeting rooms catering for meetings of 6-160 delegates. I managed the sales and coordination of these meeting rooms, with a million dollar budget.

The National Convention Centre hosts events and conferences from 10 to 2,000. I ran the daily operations of the centre, managing a team of staff, including:▪ Kitchen▪ Waitstaff▪ Barstaff▪ Facilities ManagementWorking closely with:▪ Sales team▪ Business Development team▪ Executive team▪ Hotel Reservations (Crowne Plaza Canberra)Working across a significant multidisciplinary team to deliver the ultimate experience for our clients and customers was a demanding and fulfilling role.

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is the largest tertiary institution in the Northern Territory and has a 50 year history in the Top End. CDU Students are drawn from the local area, across Australia and overseas, consisting of Indigenous and international students, school leavers and mature age people returning to study.‘Delirra’ is the official newspaper of the student body of Charles Darwin University (CDU) and during my period as editor, released 10 issues per year of 32 pages each. My role as editor was dynamic, involving such diverse activities as interviewing Australian actor Bryan Brown, editing political articles from student writers, photographing local events and designing the layout for each issue.