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Canberra, Act, Au

As a professional photographer specialising in luxury hotels, resorts, and corporate photography, my mission is to create captivating and timeless images that showcase the unique charm and sophistication of each client. My portfolio spans an array of esteemed establishments and events, reflecting a dedication to quality and artistry.Clients and Features:Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt HotelEmbassy of UruguayVinos of UruguayNational Museum of AustraliaHawaii Tourism OceaniaBishop MuseumMy work has also been prominently featured in renowned publications and prestigious properties, including:Australian Traveller MagazineTaj HotelsHyatt Regency BaliPark Hyatt SaigonWestin Moana SurfriderThe Royal Hawaiian by MarriottWhat Sets My Photography Apart:Expertise in Luxury and Corporate Settings: I understand the nuances and expectations of high-end clientele and corporate environments, ensuring every photograph reflects the elegance and professionalism required.Attention to Detail: From grand hotel lobbies to intimate corporate events, I focus on capturing the essence of the moment with precision and care.Tailored Approach: Each project is customized to meet the specific needs and vision of my clients, providing a unique and personalized photography experience.Living in Bali and frequently traveling between Hawaii and Australia, I am passionate about creating images that not only tell a story but also elevate the visual identity of my clients. Let's connect and explore how we can bring your vision to life through the lens of luxury and corporate photography.

Princeville, Hawaii, United States

Worked as an apprentice woodworker during the pandemic, focusing on creating bespoke furniture from locally sourced materials under the mentorship of renowned woodworker Richard Gomez.Key Responsibilities:• Assisted in the design and construction of custom furniture pieces.• Gained hands-on experience with woodworking tools and techniques.• Collaborated on projects from concept to completion, ensuring high standards of craftsmanship.• Developed skills in selecting and preparing materials native to Kauai.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Provided overall leadership oversight in two retail locations with 160 team members and 7 direct reports, generating an annual revenue of $60M, with an average of 200K customers quarterly.Increased overall revenue in both stores by 30%, reaching $45M in ACT, and $60M in SA.Grew B2B network from zero to 40% contribution to the overall sales revenue in ACT and maintained a 30% contribution in SA, leading the country.Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives. Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress, and activity levels.Managed the team by providing leadership, direction, and continued development opportunities.Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.Key Achievements:Consistently led Australia in business development in ACT.Led the nation in retention of employees.In SA, began the process of rebuilding the location by hiring five managers and increasing Leadership Cares" of employee NPS by thirty percent.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

At Apple, this role is referred to as a Senior Manager. - Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, IT, human resources, training.- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy. Drove operational excellence in inventory resulting in 99.97% accuracy.- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching managers on practices, procedures and performance strategies. Increased location retention to 80% YOY and grew an internal NPS of 70.- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines. Conducted daily briefings and quarterly meetings with all staff. Ensured that all 160 staff received two connections with their managers per quarter and a yearly review.- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

This position is similar to a Director in other organizations.- Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.- Drafted reports on company financial metrics to assess successes and account for deficiencies. Led cross-functional teams to analyze and understand enterprise-wide operational impacts and opportunities of technology changes. - Assigned tasks to associates, staffed projects and updated involved parties to enhance optimal business flow.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Honolulu Metropolitan Area

In addition to my career at Apple I founded a marketing consulting company with a focus on social media.- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.- Created actionable plans to grow and maintain followers through Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.- Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.- Improved page content, keyword relevancy and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.- Analyzed marketing plan and social media strategies to identify strategic weaknesses and make recommendations for improvements.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

A 501(3)(c) non-profit focused on the environmental cleanup of Ke'ehi Lagoon in Honolulu. Working with corporate partners, local clubs, and volunteers we removed several tons of debris from the lagoon.Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives. Performed skills assessments to link volunteers to roles matching individual skills and competencies. Coordinated logistics of scheduling, supplying and transporting volunteers.Developed social media content for Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Marketing

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Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Psi