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Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Develop and implement strategies to meet annual commercial revenue targets• Build strong relationships with commercial partners• Ensure delivery of service levels and benefits to partners• Drive sponsorship acquisition through assets, growth offerings, presentations, and negotiations

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Caulfield, Victoria, Australia

I served as the primary contact for all existing partners and sponsors, while driving the acquisition and implementation of new Club partners. Our key achievement was the signing of Sportsbet as the new principal partner on the largest commercial deal in Club history. The role required me to secure new partners for the Spring Racing Carnival, create assets and new revenue streams, and maximise partner ROI while ensuring sponsor retention at season’s end.I focused on creating… Show more I served as the primary contact for all existing partners and sponsors, while driving the acquisition and implementation of new Club partners. Our key achievement was the signing of Sportsbet as the new principal partner on the largest commercial deal in Club history. The role required me to secure new partners for the Spring Racing Carnival, create assets and new revenue streams, and maximise partner ROI while ensuring sponsor retention at season’s end.I focused on creating strong connections between Club partners, the racing industry, and Members to foster lasting engagement, build community, and expand our audience to attract marquee partners and stakeholders.I effectively negotiated, administered and leveraged commercial returns and partnerships for MRC, while also supporting the career growth and development of my direct reports. Show less

Caulfield, Victoria, Australia

- Drive and manage the acquisition and implementation of activation sponsors- Maintain relationships with clients whilst ensuring focus on acquiring new business- Prepare and present tailored activation sponsorship proposals to secure clients- Conceptualise activations and creative experiential ideas to promote engagement with members- Develop potential sponsorship targets and strategic objectives to secure new business

Burwood

- Online media creation and engagement- Marketing outreach promotions- Client & team management- New media developmentWhether working with clients, the team at head office or staff in the field, Direct Image values engagement over all else - experience through engagement to be exact.I've joined the team straight from graduating with a Bachelor's in Sports Media, and I'm extremely grateful to be able put to practise the marketing, PR and media skills I picked up… Show more - Online media creation and engagement- Marketing outreach promotions- Client & team management- New media developmentWhether working with clients, the team at head office or staff in the field, Direct Image values engagement over all else - experience through engagement to be exact.I've joined the team straight from graduating with a Bachelor's in Sports Media, and I'm extremely grateful to be able put to practise the marketing, PR and media skills I picked up through university. Show less

- Editor- Content Writer- Website Design- Social Network EngagementThe Cobbership is a Melbourne based Sports and Pop Culture website delivering positive feature articles about the city of Melbourne. Creating a brand and connecting with readers far outside my own network has been a biggest but most rewarding challenge. Engaging supporters over multiple social networks and mediums has built a strong following, increasing with each post. Always looking… Show more - Editor- Content Writer- Website Design- Social Network EngagementThe Cobbership is a Melbourne based Sports and Pop Culture website delivering positive feature articles about the city of Melbourne. Creating a brand and connecting with readers far outside my own network has been a biggest but most rewarding challenge. Engaging supporters over multiple social networks and mediums has built a strong following, increasing with each post. Always looking for more content from those in the media industry or people wanting to share stories of Melbourne. Show less

Wantirna South

- Feature Content Writer Launching the incredible new BV website requires a constant flow of interesting and entertaining feature stories. The states highest participated sport has an enormous amount of characters and legends basketball fans want to read about. My job is to uncover a few, spread the word and gather more support at an exciting time at Basketball Vic.

- Creative Feature Writing- Sourcing Interesting Newsworthy SubjectsThe Quarter Times newsletter, created by Sports Media course, is sent to over 3500 emails and addresses. The first student run newsletter from Holmesglen has been a great success. Contributing content allows me to share my experiences in hope others may see the benefits offered to me. Articles include a tour of Channel 9 at the Docklands, recording an advert at SEN 1116 radio station, writing… Show more - Creative Feature Writing- Sourcing Interesting Newsworthy SubjectsThe Quarter Times newsletter, created by Sports Media course, is sent to over 3500 emails and addresses. The first student run newsletter from Holmesglen has been a great success. Contributing content allows me to share my experiences in hope others may see the benefits offered to me. Articles include a tour of Channel 9 at the Docklands, recording an advert at SEN 1116 radio station, writing for a football record and personal experiences returning to study after living abroad. Show less

- Media Release- Social Networking- Creative Writing- Administration - Digital Image Marketing Jump has provided me an incredible experience to learn from their team while assisting with a range of clients. Covering various social media platforms for Athletic Australia during the Olympics, gaining local media support across the country with the Amy's Gran Fondo cycling event and much more. Guided but given freedom to choose my own course in order to get… Show more - Media Release- Social Networking- Creative Writing- Administration - Digital Image Marketing Jump has provided me an incredible experience to learn from their team while assisting with a range of clients. Covering various social media platforms for Athletic Australia during the Olympics, gaining local media support across the country with the Amy's Gran Fondo cycling event and much more. Guided but given freedom to choose my own course in order to get the best results for clients will see my experience with Jump carry through to my next workplace. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

- Press conferences - Interviews- Filing copy on deadline - Feature copy - Writing content for graphicsThe Herald Sun represents the most professional sports experience possible. With unparalleled access to every sports organisation in Melbourne, I was able to publish several articles receiving my most notable byline to date. Equipt with a Herald Sun badge, I was invited to interview AFL athletes at press conferences, welcomed the new AFL Women's marquee… Show more - Press conferences - Interviews- Filing copy on deadline - Feature copy - Writing content for graphicsThe Herald Sun represents the most professional sports experience possible. With unparalleled access to every sports organisation in Melbourne, I was able to publish several articles receiving my most notable byline to date. Equipt with a Herald Sun badge, I was invited to interview AFL athletes at press conferences, welcomed the new AFL Women's marquee signings into the professional sports landscape and also covered a boxing fight announcement with Danny Green. I was welcomed by an incredible team with an enormous amount of advice for future journalists. Show less

South Yarra, Victoria, Australia

- Event Management- Staff Supervision- OH & S- Trade Reports and Analytics - Customer Service Palace provides the perfect environment while studying. I manage night trade with days are dedicated to university work. Responsible for the site during the most demanding hours presents an exciting place to work. Building a strong team that can rely on each other is vital. From customer care and analytics of trade to wine and cocktail knowledge, running a Palace… Show more - Event Management- Staff Supervision- OH & S- Trade Reports and Analytics - Customer Service Palace provides the perfect environment while studying. I manage night trade with days are dedicated to university work. Responsible for the site during the most demanding hours presents an exciting place to work. Building a strong team that can rely on each other is vital. From customer care and analytics of trade to wine and cocktail knowledge, running a Palace Cinema encompasses it all. Show less

- Creating Feature Profiles- Interviewing- Content on Deadline I was tasked to create feature profiles of Hall of Fame inductees for multiple weekly league records. The articles were released in the weeks leading to the inaugural event to gain interest and support. Gathering information through interviews and research to file copy on deadline for print. Ensuring subjects were comfortable to effectively provide the source of content.Rewarding experience meeting… Show more - Creating Feature Profiles- Interviewing- Content on Deadline I was tasked to create feature profiles of Hall of Fame inductees for multiple weekly league records. The articles were released in the weeks leading to the inaugural event to gain interest and support. Gathering information through interviews and research to file copy on deadline for print. Ensuring subjects were comfortable to effectively provide the source of content.Rewarding experience meeting incredible league legends and industry professionals. I will always be grateful to the SFNL for the opportunity to see my work published in print. Show less

Westfield Southland

- Product Sales- Customer Service/Care- Sales Targets- Technology and Product KnowledgeJB Hi-Fi staffed like a family. Energetic people all from different backgrounds teaching a host of vary philosophies. My entire 6-year run with JB was at the single store, credit to the organisation for valuing loyalty with promotion and incentives. The focus was on sales while always putting yourself in the customers shoes. A model that taught me the value of understanding… Show more - Product Sales- Customer Service/Care- Sales Targets- Technology and Product KnowledgeJB Hi-Fi staffed like a family. Energetic people all from different backgrounds teaching a host of vary philosophies. My entire 6-year run with JB was at the single store, credit to the organisation for valuing loyalty with promotion and incentives. The focus was on sales while always putting yourself in the customers shoes. A model that taught me the value of understanding and importance of customer service.Competitive sales targets, weekly challenges, fast paced technical industry and ensuring people felt welcome to return for any further help. Show less

Bachelor Of Sports Media, Media, Communications, Broadcasting, Martketing, Sports Industry

Activities and Societies: The Quarter Times Newsletter Bachelors of Sports Media encompasses journalism, public relations, marketing.

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