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Australia

As the Founder of Pharos Digital Labs (formally Pharos Impact Consulting), I lead an innovative digital consulting firm that specialises in transforming business challenges into substantial growth opportunities through digital solutions. My role encompasses strategic oversight, client management, operational management, and delivery.Key Achievements and Responsibilities:Strategic Development and Execution: Developed and executed strategic business models leading to a 150% increase in client revenue within the first quarter of operations.Web Development and E-commerce Solutions: Directed the development of over 50 bespoke websites and e-commerce platforms, significantly enhancing client digital engagement and sales. Digital Strategy Consulting: Delivered comprehensive digital strategies, managing over $1M in yearly Meta Budgets and developing synergies between business goals & digital toolkits. Client Relationship Management: Successfully established and nurtured strong relationships with over 100 clients across Australia and Asia from 2023-2024.Team Leadership and Development: Built and fostered a team of 9 professionals, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Developed training structures, on-boarding processes and performance reviews to support continuous growth of the team.At Pharos Digital Labs, our mission is to deliver outstanding digital solutions that not only meet but exceed our client’s expectations.

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

As a Business Development Consultant at Eevo Motors PTY LTD, I have been instrumental in preparing the company for its market launch in Q1 of the 2024 financial year. My role spans from strategic planning to operational execution, with significant achievements that include:Product and Market Readiness: Oversaw the development and launch of 15 initial products, with 70 units currently being imported to meet initial market demand.Business and Partnership Development: Successfully contracted our first wholesaler and sales representative, setting a strong foundation for market penetration.Digital Strategy and Execution: Managed a robust three-piece digital marketing campaign and led the creation of two custom Shopify stores, enhancing our online presence and sales capabilities.Brand and Operational Framework: Developed comprehensive brand guidelines, managed international logistics, and ensured regulatory compliance, including company registration and tax obligations.Stakeholder Engagement: Maintained regular communication with stakeholders and investors, providing updates and strategic direction through crafted investor slide decks.In addition to my role at Eevo Motors, I have also contributed to developing Zippeee Pty Ltd, a complementary rental model that supports both B2C and B2B operations for Eevo.These initiatives reflect my commitment to driving business growth and operational excellence, positioning Eevo Motors for a successful market launch and sustained success.

South East Queensland

I have developed, expanded and designed the methodology behind Metis Tutoring Academy. I have actively developed relationships with clients and schools, managed all aspects of business development and worked alongside my team to deliver quality education to Gold Coast students and families.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

During my one-month internship with Monitor Deloitte’s Brisbane office, I immersed myself in the high-paced world of strategic consulting, contributing directly to the development and execution of innovative business strategies for prominent Queensland clients. This role enabled me to not only apply my academic knowledge in a real-world setting but also to gain invaluable insights into the consulting industry’s demands and dynamics.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Client Engagement: Collaborated closely with project teams to deliver a Proof of Concept Software Model and a comprehensive Service Lifecycle Plan, directly addressing client needs and strategic goals.Agile Project Management: Actively participated in all phases of the sprint project management cycle, including planning, stand-ups, showcases, and retrospectives, which enhanced my practical understanding of agile methodologies.Presentation and Communication: Honed my presentation skills by preparing and delivering three significant presentations to Deloitte’s partners and directors, which were crucial in advancing the project phases and provided me with critical feedback on professional consulting delivery.Analytical Skills: Leveraged my analytical skills to contribute to complex problem-solving scenarios, ensuring that client deliverables were not only strategic but also implementable and aligned with long-term objectives.Professional Development: Gained a profound understanding of Deloitte’s unique approach to consulting, client interaction, and value creation, which significantly enriched my perspective on business consulting.This experience at Monitor Deloitte was pivotal in solidifying my interest in strategic consulting and has profoundly impacted my professional development, preparing me for future challenges in the business world.

Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia

During the two years, I have held a shift supervisor role at a variety of McDonald's on the Gold Coast including Niecon Plaza, Marina Mirage and Burleigh Heads.I have had the responsibilities of:- Running cost-effective shifts under a variety of pressures and labour constraints.- Effective management and organisation of up to 20 people at a time.- Running both back-end operations and overall performance during internal audits. - Providing support and training to developing managers. - Training new managers on inventory management systems and inventory controls. The above responsibilities have provided me with a range of accomplishments.- During internal audits receiving both perfect results for back-end and shift management respectively. - Achieving QSC manager of the month.- Supporting our team through Covid-19 and ensuring employment was maintained for 350+ people. - Achieving record sales during the last 12 months at my most recent store of Burleigh Heads.

Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia

During my year of department management at McDonalds I successfully ran both the inventory management systems and the employee training structure. During my time as STAT Department Manager my responsibilities included:- Complete management of all inventories moving through the store. - Training of effective resource allocation to maintain correct stock levels.- Monthly stock counts. - Bi-weekly orders of up to 270 outers. - Utialised an inventory management system that balanced UPT and UPI’s. - Maintained industry standards of stockroom cleanliness and organisation across wet, dry and frozen. - Fluctuated inventory holding levels on par with spikes in sales and events.- Completed deep analysis of statistical variance reports and distilled key findings to staff.- Frequent review of KPI’s to monitor success in my departments.- Completed training of new managers on all the above. Within my time in the People Department my responsibilities included:- Running monthly meetings of my personal crew training team.- Engagement and training of crew to higher levels of proficiencies.- Monitored compliance of workplace health and safety – including hazard and incident reporting. - Completed uniform orders as required for new hires and replacements.- Construction of site and practise documentation for future company utilisation.Throughout both of these roles I received several commendations and achieved results:- Received the bronze hat award in my McDonalds Leadership Course,- Promoted an effective team of crew trainers that led to several pursuing management. - Reached a proficiency that allowed me to train several managers in the same systems. - Routinely maintained my required budgets and pushed higher profits within our monthly P&L. - Reached high levels of success through achieving monthly continuous improvement targets.

Gold Coast, Australia

Gold Coast

Brisbane

I worked as a contractor for two months within Griffith Universities experience team focussing on a user based design student journey experience. I had deliverables in data exploration, key streams of the journey map and supporting my supervisors across a range of other areas. While only a relatively short experience, it provided me with a deepened understanding of Kanban boards in project management, user based design and journey mapping.

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

During the year, I have been involved in securing and developing a community workshop with an impact focus. My responsibilities have included:- Setting up and training volunteers on project management software- Development of an all-in-one marketing platform- Working with stakeholders (investors, consultants, government)- Liaising with other community groups to secure projects

Bachelors Of International Relations And Government Policy, Political Science And Government, Current Gpa - 6.5

Activities and Societies: Business School Student Leader Program Ambassador President of the Government and International Relations.

Dual Bachelors Of Electrical Engineering / Information Technology, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Activities and Societies: UQ Engineering Society - Active member and competitor UQ Engineers without Borders - Marketing AdvisorDuring.