Deputy Mayor since Oct 2024. Represented Council on the following committees:- Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC), - Aboriginal Reference Group,- Asset Advisory Committee, - Arts & Creative Industries Reference Group - Old Bar-Manning Point Coastal Management Program Reference GroupHome to around 95,000 people, the MidCoast region offers our diverse community a wide range of lifestyle opportunities. Located on the mid north coast of NSW, the geographical area covers more than 10,000 km2 and extends from the coastline, west to the escarpment of the Great Dividing Range. The Biripi and Worimi people are the traditional owners of the land.The region is well known for its natural beauty and is a key holiday destination that attracts a large number of tourists and visitors throughout the seasons. The area spans from sparkling beaches on the coast to mountains in the hinterland, with expansive national parks and green spaces in between. It includes the Manning River valley, the Wallis, Smiths and Myall Lakes systems, the northern foreshore of Port Stephens, the agricultural hinterland and rugged, forested ranges of the Woko and Tapin Tops National Parks, and the World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops National Park. These natural features contribute to our lifestyles, livelihoods and wellbeing, and protecting and celebrating them is an important focus for our future.

Creating and advising small to medium businesses with a dual focus on sustainable profits and improving communities.We believe that a great business makes a measurable contribution to the community around it. With a proven ability to create successful brands from scratch, turnaround businesses in turmoil and achieve new strategic opportunities in for-profit and non-profit enterprises, we would love to talk with you about how we can help you and your business. Ocean Ventures made its first direct investment in 2021 with the purchase of Baker's Choice Taree followed by Zest Taree in 2023 and is open to further opportunities to operate and grow socially-conscious businesses that invest in their communities.Ocean Ventures is based in New South Wales, Australia but we're happy to work with like-minded businesses everywhere.

First Steps Count Child and Community Centre is a collaborative hub offering activities and programs designed to support children aged 0-12 and their families in a safe, welcoming environment. Based in Taree NSW, the Centre reduces barriers for children and creates better access to supports and services when they are needed. First Steps Count encourages people to work differently – working in partnership with families and encouraging organisations to work together to achieve better outcomes.

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Monkey Baa has carved itself a reputation for producing award-winning, outstanding theatre that is vibrant, thought provoking, imaginative, relevant and sometimes downright silly. We are Australia’s widest-reaching touring company, having conducted over 25 national tours to 135 regional and remote communities across every state and territory of Australia, four international tours and over 2,500 performances. We have engaged with 1.2 million young people, either on tour or at our home venue in Sydney, the Lend Lease Darling Quarter Theatre, Australia’s first purpose-built theatre dedicated to work for young people.Monkey Baa has a unique artistic niche – we adapt the very best of Australian children’s literature for the stage. The common thread weaving through all our works is a focus on the belief that young people’s interests are valued and respected and that they are engaged in the performing arts through the telling of stories that entertain, inspire and encourage a greater understanding of the world and their place within it.

The Manning Entertainment Centre is a cultural service of Mid-Coast Council.Key achievements include:• 93% increase in gross surplus generated from Season productions, external hire and bar takings• Industry recognition for the venue as national finalist for Best Performing Arts Centre at the 2016 Australian Performing Arts Centre Association Awards• Design and implementation of marketing strategy, leading to 36% increase in ticket sales over four years• Restructure of staff for greater efficiency within existing budget• Delivering program of building improvements including foyer, bar, production equipment and replacement of air conditioning system• Redesign of website, growing online ticket sales from 31% to 65%• Review of volunteer management procedures with over 2,000 volunteer hours contributed annually• Key new initiatives include founding member of Blak Lines National Indigenous Touring Consortium, Manning Youth Theatre group, National Theatre Live screenings, local Songwriters concerts and funded Schools Engagement project

CSG is a network of professionals available to provide high level strategic advice directed to the efficient implementation of Government policy.Key Achievements:* Create business and marketing plans for new non-profit consultancy* Plan and implement required infrastructure for delivery of services to the highest level* Design and create website www.csg.org.au * Create all necessary policies and procedures including publishing of guides for consultants, design and create template documents including letterhead, business cards, invoices and timesheets

Co-conceived, designed and executed a national awards program that was quickly recognised as the pinnacle award for the Australian Events industry. Responsible for website design, trophy and logo design, judging criteria and procedures, recruiting an international judging panel, award entry process, marketing, media partnerships, industry consultation and all other areas to create and deliver a new awards program from scratch.Delivered gala Award dinners at the Westin Hotel Sydney and at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centrehttp://www.eventawards.com.au

Blue Fish Events delivers innovative, creative events and experiences. We do it on budget and with a minimum of fuss.We take fun seriously.Responsible for events including:* New Year's Eve on the Cahill Expressway (Sydney)* Sydney celebrations for the Canonisation of Mary Mackillop (live broadcast on Sky television, live celebrations at St Mary's Cathedral and simulcast from Rome)* Australian Barista Championships (Gold Coast)* Gala conference dinners, street parades through the Sydney CBD and many other fun events

Leading a team of 99 staff, I was responsible for the delivery of:* Stations of the Cross (one of the largest performances in Australian history with a live audience of 270,000 people and a global TV audience of 500million), * Papal Arrival on Sydney Harbour (with a live audience of 500,000 people), * Pilgrimage Walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Randwick (230,000 participants) * the week of operations at city precincts Hyde Park, St Mary's Cathedral, The Domain, Sydney Opera House and Darling Harbour.

Design and delivery of projects including:Manning Valley Festival of the Arts* Coordinate a Biennial Community Festival* Manage community ownership and engagement* Create and manage budgets* Design and implement PR strategy* Obtain sponsorship and government fundingTaree New Year’s Eve Celebrations (1999 to 2003)* Manage activities including entertainment on two stages, street closures, toilets, waste management, fireworks, FM radio simulcast, public relations, sponsorship, security, food stalls, and first aid for an outdoor event with annual attendance of 15,000 people.Evolution Nightclub* Design, install and maintain suitable audio visual package* Employ, train and manage staff* Program suitable music to attract target market* Advise on marketing and promotion* Minimise antisocial behavior through use of lighting and musicOther projects including:* PR Campaign for Greater Taree City Council’s new Recycling Program* Artistic Director, Hurstville Carols by Candlelight 2002, 2003* Festivals & Events Association National Conference 2005* Mid North Coast Business Excellence Awards* Fletch the Fish Stormwater Management Education Campaign* Wingham Community Markets* Craftathon 2003* Bellingen Global Carnival (Stage Management)* Tourism in the Manning Valley 2003 and Beyond Seminar