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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Tasmania, Australia

TasICT is the industry body representing the technology industries in Tasmania. I serve as Board Member and sub-committee member.

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Description: Provide expert portfolio and political advice to the Minister for Science and Technology and Leader of the House of Assembly.Responsibilities: Oversee the government’s agenda for the Science and Technology portfolio; manage key projects and budgetary imperatives; nurture relationships with industry stakeholders, state and federal departmental representatives and constituents; formulate and implement policy; media and crisis management; organise Budget Estimates and GBE… Show more Description: Provide expert portfolio and political advice to the Minister for Science and Technology and Leader of the House of Assembly.Responsibilities: Oversee the government’s agenda for the Science and Technology portfolio; manage key projects and budgetary imperatives; nurture relationships with industry stakeholders, state and federal departmental representatives and constituents; formulate and implement policy; media and crisis management; organise Budget Estimates and GBE Scrutiny committees; compose Cabinet briefing papers, speeches, media releases and correspondence; co-ordinate policy and community events and ensure timely passage of government bills through the House of Assembly.Achievements: Developed the well-received $8.5m Science and Technology policy for the 2021 State Election; spearheaded development and secured funding for the digital Service Tasmania portal, the Tasmanian Space Technology Seed Fund and the King Island mobile communications network upgrade, designed and implemented the first reform to government ICT procurement in two decades; served in the central campaign unit for the 2021 State Election.Projects delivered: Key election commitments such as the inaugural digital inclusion program Digital Ready for Daily Life; the Great Eastern Drive and Flinders Island mobile communications network upgrades; the Enterprize start-up accelerator program; extension and expansion of the Tasmanian Government’s Free Wi-Fi network and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Australian Space Agency and the Tasmanian Government. Show less

Hobart

Description: Provided expert political advice and guidance to the Premier and Chief of Staff.Responsibilities: Formulated and implemented policy; managed relationships with industry stakeholders, state and federal departmental representatives and constituents; managed the Premier’s website and social media platforms; administered the Premier’s Discretionary Fund; archival of the Premier’s digital assets, composed speeches, media releases, correspondence and co-ordinated… Show more Description: Provided expert political advice and guidance to the Premier and Chief of Staff.Responsibilities: Formulated and implemented policy; managed relationships with industry stakeholders, state and federal departmental representatives and constituents; managed the Premier’s website and social media platforms; administered the Premier’s Discretionary Fund; archival of the Premier’s digital assets, composed speeches, media releases, correspondence and co-ordinated events.Achievements: Assisted the Premier and other Ministerial offices to deliver key election commitments; contributed to the Premier’s political tactics team; provided traditional and social media support across government; designed and implemented internal processes, including social media guidelines; served in the central campaign unit for the 2018 State Election. Show less

Hobart

Description: Supported the Senator with duties across portfolios, the electorate office and committees.Responsibilities: Managed relationships with industry stakeholders, state and federal departmental representatives and constituents, curated websites and social media platforms; provided electioneering support; organised community events; developed and launched an Android application; composed speeches, questions for Senate Estimates, media releases and correspondence; undertook… Show more Description: Supported the Senator with duties across portfolios, the electorate office and committees.Responsibilities: Managed relationships with industry stakeholders, state and federal departmental representatives and constituents, curated websites and social media platforms; provided electioneering support; organised community events; developed and launched an Android application; composed speeches, questions for Senate Estimates, media releases and correspondence; undertook research as directed, managed archival of physical and digital assets.Achievements: Developed and launched an Android OS application - the first of its kind for an Australian Senator; served in the campaign unit for the 2013 Federal Election. Show less

Hobart

Description: Supported the Senator with duties across the electorate office and committees.Responsibilities: Managed relationships with industry stakeholders, state and federal departmental representatives and constituents, curated websites and social media platforms; provided electioneering support; organised community events; composed speeches, questions for Senate Estimates, media releases and correspondence; undertook research as directed, managed archival of physical and digital… Show more Description: Supported the Senator with duties across the electorate office and committees.Responsibilities: Managed relationships with industry stakeholders, state and federal departmental representatives and constituents, curated websites and social media platforms; provided electioneering support; organised community events; composed speeches, questions for Senate Estimates, media releases and correspondence; undertook research as directed, managed archival of physical and digital assets. Show less

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Description: Assisted in the management of Sony Australia’s flagship Hobart retail location.Responsibilities: Provided speciality sales assistance; staff supervision; client liaison; distributor buy and negotiation; stock inventory management; co-ordination of marketing and advertising strategies; managed website and social media platforms.Achievements: Recorded consistent net year-on-year sales growth; adapted corporate advertising campaigns for the local market, including the… Show more Description: Assisted in the management of Sony Australia’s flagship Hobart retail location.Responsibilities: Provided speciality sales assistance; staff supervision; client liaison; distributor buy and negotiation; stock inventory management; co-ordination of marketing and advertising strategies; managed website and social media platforms.Achievements: Recorded consistent net year-on-year sales growth; adapted corporate advertising campaigns for the local market, including the memorable ‘Bravia Ball’ advertising campaign; developed a successful consumer loyalty program to accelerate sales. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Liberal Students

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