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Manage the client relationship and contract execution for the CBD Revitalisation Program, rounds 2 and 3 on behalf of NSW Government.Provide advice on procurement methodologies and development on tender documentation for engagement of service providers to facilitate defined programs on behalf of 24-Hour Economy team.Liaise with Local Councils and.

Sydney, Australia

• Manage initiatives across the Sydney Metro Northwest program, driving connection with local communities
• Lead the procurement and contracting of consultants to assist in delivering project objectives
• Build strategic partnerships with local Councils, including Blacktown City Council and The Hills Shire Council
• Leverage opportunities to collaborate with Councils and secure their support for the development of programs
• Assist Development Teams with key documentation, including communicating project updates to Project Control Groups and external stakeholders as part of the State Significant Development process
• Control precinct budgets, including forecasting and contributing to monthly project reporting

Sydney, Australia

• Recruited to the Council's NYE Team three months before the event to provide expert guidance and support
• Took accountability for project deliverables to ensure the world-class delivery of the high-profile New Year's Eve event
• Managed operation of the Event Control Room, coordinating key personnel and troubleshooting problems
• Handled communications, ensuring the consistent and cohesive delivery of critical information

Sydney, Australia

• Planned and delivered diverse events for public and private sector clients, including the NSW Premier's Harmony Dinner and the NRL's Hall of Fame and Grand Final event
• Led and mentored project teams, facilitating staff briefings and functioning as a key contact for venue managers
• Engaged with client representatives to ensure the alignment of stakeholder expectations with project deliverables
• Contributed to bid and tender processes, providing expert advice to internal stakeholders
• Oversaw budgets, procurement and logistics, including arranging technical services and audio-visual equipment
• Collaborated cross-functionally to coordinate access requirements and manage venue capacity and capabilities

Sydney, Australia

• Led place-making efforts for the establishment of the new Barangaroo precinct as a popular destination
• Managed the inaugural installation of artist activations, liaising with artists, retailers, and government agencies
• Drove the development and delivery of unique experiences to secure repeat and referral attendance and business
• Defined operational parameters for the delivery of five different activations in the context of the new precinct
• Coordinated planning activities, including identifying issues, risks, project requirements and resources
• Devised and executed initiatives that optimised value for key stakeholder

• Event Manager – St. George Openair Cinema Sydney - Nov 2016 – Mar 2017Event Coordinator – National Parks & Wildlife Service - Feb 2014 – Jul 2014Operations Coordinator - City Of Sydney, Chinese New Year Parade - Oct.
• Developed detailed project plans, operational event plans and schedules
• Established a corporate framework for events, including customer experiences, fee establishment, and reporting
• Analysed event submissions, work programs, emergency management plans, and traffic management plans
• Provided operational guidance to event applicants ensuring compliance with organisational management plans
• Handled the administration of event applications, including contracts, event briefings, invoicing and reports

Sydney Olympic Park

• Managed the development, procurement and delivery of 2016 Rio Paralympics Games - Australian Team Uniform
• Led a team of warehouse operation volunteers and communicated with a dispersed group of internal APC staff
• Managed a budget of $1.5 million to complete project elements under budget and above expectations
• Functioned as a key contact for the International Paralympic Committee, athletes, and Balarinji Studios
• Coordinated data management, managing RSVPs, collating documents for distribution and managing the database
• Oversaw stakeholder management, including maintaining productive relationships with apparel sponsors

• Delivered diverse outdoor public events for the City of Sydney Events' Unit
• Coordinated contractors, suppliers and entertainers, negotiating contracts and managing through installation
• Scheduled production, logistic and operational activities, handling competing obligations and deadlines
• Completed and submitted statutory development and temporary structure applications to Council
• Managed onsite staff, including site and stage crew and external crewing agencies and trained in the use of EBMS
• Oversaw risk management, preparing safety documentation and approvals per WHS and local government

Project Management Professional (Pmp), Prince2 Foundations, Prince2 Practitioner, And Prince2 Agile, Project Management

Beginners French, A2.1

Strategic Planning And Management

Understand the processes involved to undertake strategic planning, including the critical thinking required to define strategic.

Diploma Of Project Management, Project Management

Graduate Certificate In Sports Management

Advanced Diploma In Production And Design (Stage Management)