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Darwin, Nt, Au

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia

Northern Territory, Australia

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Delivering a pragmatic engagement program with key stakeholders, target audiences, government and media to enable the successful communication of strategically important issues with solutions and delivery of key projects.In 2020 and 2021 administered over $25 million in industry support during the most challenging era in tourism.As lead executive, established strong relationships with all levels of government, business leaders, Aboriginal communities and small medium tourism enterprises, with Tourism Top End as the peak tourism industry body.Established and delivered range of meaningful industry capability programs in partnership government.Delivered a range of policy lead programs to strategically deliver better engagement between the tourism industry, government and Aboriginal organisations, at a Local, Territory and Federal level.Leading senior ministerial government engagement processes on behalf of tourism industry at both a Federal and Territory level, including with Prime Minister, Chief Minister and Ministers for Tourism, Trade and Indigenous Affairs.

Shanghai City, China

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ is a subsidiary of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS). For more than 50 years, we have been a leading theme park and entertainment company delivering personal, interactive and educational experiences that blend imagination with nature and enable our guests to celebrate, connect with and care for the natural world we share.We also are one of the world’s foremost zoological organizations and a worldwide leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry and veterinary care. The company collectively cares for one of the largest animal collections on the North American continent and has helped lead advances in the care of species in zoological facilities and in the conservation of wild populations.SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is best known for our 11 U.S. theme parks, attractions that hosted more than 23 million guests in 2013, and the beloved SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, and Sesame Place® brands. Each of our theme parks offer a distinct entertainment experience that connects guests to the world and to one another.In 2011, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment began expanding our popular brands into media and entertainment platforms to connect people to nature and animals through movies, television and digital media and began developing new lines of licensed consumer products.Our company employs more than 23,000 team members nationwide.The key focus currently in China is developing awareness and travel markets for SeaWorld San Diego, California.

Shanghai, China (Associate Offices In Indonesia & Austraia)

As Managing Director of Asian Tourism Resources (ATR), I founded this Company to achieve outcomes many international clients over 15 years. I was privileged to lead the Greater China and Asia market development for a large portfolio of leading tourism businesses and destinations from around the world. My role was leading a team of professionals to enable the China market opportunity for governments, international companies and social enterprises. The core business of Asian Tourism Resources constantly researching, analysing, developing strategies and implementing tangible policies to sustain growth for international clients, both government and major companies. The key pillar of Asian Tourism Resources is in assisting to develop Social Tourism Enterprises within Asia by offering guidance in capacity building for a future away from unemployment and abject poverty. The significant division of Asian Tourism Resources is ATR China which has employed, administrated and managed the sales & marketing professionals to represent a stellar portfolio of international clients. We offer clients a process of consistent research, advisory services, targeted marketing and tailored sales initiatives with collaborative distribution partners, digital platforms and media to increase Chinese awareness and intent.Long term clients for market representation in and across Greater China have included: - - SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (USA)- Atlantis the Palm, Dubai (UAE)- Tourism NT (Northern Territory, Australia)- Brisbane Marketing (Queensland, Australia)- One&Only (Global)- Gold Coast Tourism Corporation (Queensland, Australia)- Solare Hotels & Resorts (Japan)- Toga Hotels (Australia, New Zealand & Europe)- Aston Hotels & Resorts (Hawaii)- Rydges Hotels & Resorts (Australia, New Zealand & Europe)- Crystal Cruises (USA)- Arabian Adventures (UAE)

Shanghai City, China

This in-market representative role was significant responsibility as Managing Director of ATR, which represented Tourism NT in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.During this time my team and I oversaw an increase of Chinese tourism arrivals into the Northern Territory of in excess of 250%. We managed a multi-million dollar investment in cooperative marketing and worked in close liaison with tourism and travel operators across China an the Northern Territory.

Shanghai, Sydney & Brisbane

Freedom Road Travel (now National Travel) was established to specialise in experiential travel for both business tourism and individual leisure travellers. With offices in Shanghai, Sydney and Brisbane, Freedom Road Travel was the first 100% Australian owned company gain a Chinese travel license.

Shanghai City, China

This in-market representative role was significant responsibility as Managing Director of ATR, which represented Atlantis the Palm, Dubai in China.During this time my team and I oversaw an increase of Chinese room nights to Atlantis the Palm in excess of 500%. We managed a multi-million dollar investment in cooperative marketing and worked in close liaison with Resort executives and travel operators across China and in the UAE.

Shanghai City, China

Arabian Adventures is the Destination Management Company (DMC) division of the Emirates Group. This in-market representative role was significant responsibility as Managing Director of ATR, which represented Arabian Adventures in China. During this time my team and I oversaw an increase of Chinese visitors to Dubai overseeing a team of three full time staff and constant range of market development activities. I, along with my team, worked closely company senior executives and travel operators across China and tourism operators in the UAE.

Shanghai City, China

This in-market China representative and advisor role was significant responsibility as Managing Director of ATR, which represented Gold Coast Tourism Corporation in China.My key responsibility was in advising the executive team on China and supporting their in-market China Marketing Representative who was an employee of my company ATR. During this time the Gold Coast experiences an unprecedented in increase of Chinese tourism arrivals. We managed major cooperative marketing campaigns and worked in close liaison with tourism and travel operators across China and The Gold Coast.

Shanghai City, China

This role was in advising the senior executive of Toga and directing the in-market China representative team as Managing Director of ATR, which represented Toga Hotels & Resorts in China. During this time my team and I oversaw a significant increase of Chinese room nights to Toga Hotels & Resorts across Australia, New Zealand and Europe.

Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai & Beijing

Three founding directors established what was to become a leading event management company in Greater China, including offices in Macau. Key Milestones were a number of major events conducted during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, World Expo 2010 Shanghai, global conferences and hotel opening events across China. The company was purchased by MCI Group.

Shanghai City, China

Setting up the incentive travel division of FCM Travel in China was an exciting project establishing the business unit within Flight Centre Group China. In a short time the new division gained clients for incentive travel and event programs predominately from the automotive and finance sectors.

Shanghai City, China

Co-founder of this unique travel company, Classic Travel was created to become the leading retail travel company for foreign expatriates living in Eastern China. This business developed to become a successful destination management and outbound incentive travel company. Incentive travel clients included Porsche China, ANZ Bank and Amway China.

Shanghai, China

This in-market representative role was leading a small team in developing the high nett wealth cruise travel market in China. The role also had significant responsibility for coordinating Crystal Cruises shore excursion experiences in Shanghai and Tianjin. During this time my team and I oversaw an introduction of luxury global cruise developing high nett wealth travellers thru media, marketing and business development activities. Luxury global cruising was a new concept in China.During this time as Crystal Cruises China representative I attended many Cruise Conferences in China and Asia including speaking at the conferences. The role also necessitated extensive government relations in establishing initial port visits, coordinating shore excursions.

Sofitel Jin Jiang Oriental Pudong, Shanghai, China

Sofitel Jing Jiang Oriental in Pudong Shanghai was an exciting undertaking, opening in a period when China's tourism and hospitality sector was experiencing tremendous ups and downs. Key successes were in developing the conference and banqueting business, major corporate account acquisitions, contracted leisure programs and airline crews.

Novotel Twin Waters Resort Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Joining as Director of Sales & Marketing, as a key member of Senior Executive Team, success saw the property develop to lead its competitive set both locally and within relevant Accor Asia Pacific properties. The role of DOSM was expanded over the duration of employment to develop Executive Management skills in Food & Beverage, Finance and Guest Services.

Brisbane, Australia

The role at Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane was in developing the 151 room hotel with conference & banqueting facilities. This small executive team worked closely together in furthering the revenue and profitability over a short period increasing results in banqueting, conference room nights and leisure travellers from Taiwan, South Korea and New Zealand.

Brisbane, Australia

A member of the pre-opening team of the very first large scale eco-tourism resort in Australia, located on World Heritage Listed Fraser Island, and responsible for leisure business Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea. Other responsibilities were in the establishment of the day tour sales network for 4WD eco-tours and whale watching.

Hervey Bay, Australia

As the regional tourism authority, formerly known as Fraser Coast South Burnett Regional Tourism Board, this member based non-for profit organisation gained funding from local tourism companies, local and state governments. In this role corporate tourism membership increased by 155%, enabling more funds to be invested in increasing awareness of the region.

Brisbane, Australia

Represented the State of Queensland at World Expo88 in Brisbane.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), China Studies

Master of Business Administration - These studies provided invaluable additional knowledge to reframe my business experience in China.

Mandarin Training Centre (Increasing Proficiency), Mandarin Language Studies

MTC Online Business Chinese Course introduces different topics in the lessons, such as “attending a conference" & "operating business"..

Certificate In Hospitality, Tourism & Hospitality

Hospitality Sevices

Major In Rugby League & Theatre, Rampaging Lock & Budding Actor, High School Certificate

Activities and Societies: Theatre, Rugby League & trying to stay out of troubleStudent

Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General