Dialogue interpreting tasks for NAATI interpreter certification testing are conducted using live role-plays where Language Other Than English (or LOTE) speakers and English speakers act out a live scenario. As LOTE Role-player I am trained to conduct testing sessions for aspiring Interpreters, ensuring the highest level of similarity to real-life interpreting. To ensure fair and reliable assessments, role-plays are based on standardised role-playermaterials that include a role description, a terminology list, and a set of prompts.

Worked as driver for Coles online shopping department from the Tarneit Central Store, servicing the surrounding suburbs

As a Business Development Manager, I actively pursued and secured new business opportunities to maximise revenue generation. I was engaged in building and sustaining business partnerships with brands and suppliers to maintain competitiveness. I tactfully negotiated and provided strategic sales offerings, winning tenders. I also assessed market trends and customers’ demand and accordingly form recommendations for product range selection. I accurately defined and enforced branding guidelines, form commercial agreements, and built bespoke product offerings to stimulate sales. Some of my key contributions are given below:★ Oversaw budget reporting and analysis as well as formed decision on cost of goods, profitability, sales, excess inventory assessment to revise product range and price sensitivity as per market conditions.★ Designed and rolled out business strategies and identified strategic areas of growth, partnering with new third-party retailers and customers, increasing revenue to $300K, and exceeding target by $50K.★ Managed major accounts, such as A-League’s Western United, updating GM on execution of sales plans and commercial agreements through a finance team.

During this tenure I defined and delivered robust strategy to methodically display products to improves sales. I systematically evaluated new vendors while fostering positive working relationship. I also developed and ensured compliance to budget for all merchandising process. I actively supervised and ensured effectiveness of all merchandising activities by rolling out various merchandising methods.Below are some of my key contributions:★ Implemented cost reduction and retail price point reviews, improving gross profit margins on YoY basis across merchandise and membership programmes by up to 20% on $2M sales per year.★ Enforced brand strategies, such as charity and clearance events to maintain healthy stock levels, capitalising sales revenue opportunities and improved brand awareness.★ Introduced “Tickford Xmas in July”, enabling team to clear old stock and engage with members, offering access to exclusive experiences outside the race track. ★ Project managed the integration of new e-commerce platform within ERP system, capturing new revenue streams, delivering outstanding value and service to customers and retailers, as well as improving reach to all Ford dealers and third-party stores.★Planned and executed brand strategies to expand the product offering and reach, targeting new market segments. Identified business opportunities, implemented engagement initiatives with fans on race days and rebranded the racing team.

While working for Macron as Business Development Manager Australia & New Zealand, I launched the brand in the Australian market and leveraged bilingual competence to foster solid relationship with Head office in Italy. I identified sales leads, pitched goods/services to new clients, fostering solid business relations with new contacts. I also communicated new product developments to prospective clients. I played vital role in managing the development of marketing literature. I was instrumental in formulating sales team of highly skilled professionals and developing team’s skills through training and development.My key contributions during this tenure are given below:★ Identified the growth potential to introduce new sportswear brand to Australia, presenting the idea to local business to become sole licensee and coordinated agreement with HQ in Italy.★ Built portfolio of +50 grassroot clubs in four years, earned revenue of $3.5M and managed commercial and sponsorship agreements with A-League clubs, such as Perth Glory and Adelaide United.

First point of contact for journalists at the Information Desk in the Stadium Media Centre (National Stadium of Warsaw). Key duties and achievements:- Executed the SAD (Supplementary Access Device) delivery procedure for media and photographers.- Escorted photographers for the team photo procedure on the pitch.- Managed operations at press conferences. Supported with way finding, distribution of devices to media professionals.- Nominated Head Volunteer of the media tribune and on the pitch during the semi-final Germany-Italy.- Coordinated groups of 15+ volunteers and liaised with the Venue Media Manager and Media Coordinator.