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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

• I have become a trusted advisor in the Tourism and Hospitality team, and within my first year was offered a six-month contract for the role of Acting Manager, Policy and Programs. My enthusiasm for finding solutions to.
• Successfully led the Tasmanian government’s collaborative response to the tourism and hospitality industry workforce challenges through the Tourism and Hospitality Workforce Action Plan, including co-design and.
• Playing a key role in the design, development and implementation of the Tasmanian Aboriginal Tourism Business Support Plan, including leading the Tasmanian Aboriginal Tourism Support Working Group. Central to this is.
• Over a period of two months, I successfully managed approximately 20 new grants, all requiring negotiation and approvals with clients, budgeting, risk management plans, seeking approval and consideration with.
• Perform Secretariat function for the Tasmanian Tourism and Hospitality Workforce Advisory Committee

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

• The Tourism and Hospitality team is responsible for developing and delivering initiatives and strategies that support Tasmania’s visitor economy, including those identified in Tasmania’s 2030 Visitor Economy Strategy..
• I quickly became well respected member of the Tourism and Hospitality team – within six months of commencing the Project Manager role I was asked to act in higher duties managing one direct report, for a six week period
• Fostered excellent, respectful relationships with a significant stakeholder, generating mutually beneficial outcomes through their $7 million grants.
• Management of a broad range of external stakeholders with diverse history, priorities and needs, including Tasmanian Hospitality Association, Business Events Tasmania, Beacon Foundation, Visitor Experience Training.
• Management of complex and high-profile grants, balancing stakeholder priorities and grant compliance protocols.
• Preparing written documentation including correspondence, Ministerial briefings and reports, using strong research and analytical skills to evaluate insights and data to inform recommendations.

• ‘Strong Culture, Strong Place, Strong Families’ is a research project that has been co-designed between the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre (KALACC) in Western Australia and the Centre for Aboriginal.
• Co-author for the literature review for the commissioned report, focusing on how culture is defined and measured, what strong culture means for wellbeing and how culture has featured in Australian Indigenous policy to.
• The literature review was published in October 2023 under the 'Working Papers' on the ANU Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research website

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

• Pigeon Whole Bakers has grown from a ‘mum-and-pop’ small business to one with over 50 employees across three main sites and a multi-million-dollar operation. I was recruited for a newly created role responsible for.
• Led risk and compliance assessment across Human Resources (HR), Industrial Relations (IR) and Work Health and Safety (WHS)
• Collaborative change management leadership, creating a culture of inclusiveness, accountability, and mindfulness, motivating employees to self-reflect in order to meet their professional goals and potential in the.
• Led a team of seven senior managers, working closely with the business owner to enhance operational efficiency and business sustainability
• Systematically developed a complete suite of HR, IR, WHS and operational policies and procedures in the first 6 months to reduce biases in the recruitment and on-boarding of new employees, employee performance.
• Implementation of business foundations, including strategies to deliver a positive workplace culture that drives engagement and impacts happiness and satisfaction in the workplace

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

• Peppermint Bay Group is the umbrella company for Peppermint Bay Hotel, Peppermint Bay Cruises, and Franklin Restaurant (now permanently closed). I was headhunted for this newly created role to risk assess all.
• Led risk and compliance assessment across Human Resources (HR), Industrial Relations (IR) and Work Health and Safety (WHS)
• Collaborative change management leadership, creating a culture of inclusiveness, accountability, and mindfulness, motivating employees to self-reflect in order to meet their professional goals and potential in the.
• Implementation of business foundations, including strategies to deliver a positive workplace culture that drives engagement in the workplace; the development and implementation of robust record keeping procedures for.
• Led a team of five senior managers across three business units, mentoring, supporting and managing their performance to ensure business goals were met
• Led the company’s COVID-19 response, navigating restrictions and ensuring business compliance with new workplace legislation under JobKeeper and changes to the Restaurant Industry Award (RIA).

New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia

• The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery opened in June 2017 in regional Tasmania. Focusing on hyper local and seasonal produce for an innovative menu. The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery is an extension of the world-renowned Agrarian.
• Provided ongoing strategic advice to the owners, highlighting risk relating to the restaurant operations, including creating detailed cashflow projections and business analysis documents
• Systematically developed a complete suite of Human Resources (HR), Industrial Relations (IR), Work Health and Safety (WHS) and operational policies and procedures, including employee handbooks
• Developed and implemented all front of house procedures to ensure a smooth opening and ongoing efficient restaurant operations
• Maintained a well-trained, and motivated front of house team, with minimal staff turnover
• Awarded Best Regional Restaurant and Two Hats by The Good Food Guide 2018

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sugarcane is a busy, upmarket Southeast Asian restaurant that opened in late July 2016. Having established myself as an experienced and sought-after specialist in set up and implementation of new businesses, I was headhunted as the Restaurant Manager for their opening. I was responsible for people and culture, recruiting, training and leading the front of.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Bar Brosé was a natural wine bar created by the team from ACME in Rushcutters Bay. The innovative bar menu created by Head Chef Annaliese Gregory accompanied by natural wines and the unique cocktail offering created by.
• Media coverage in Australian Gourmet Traveller, The Australian, Gourmet Traveller WINE, Broadsheet and Eater

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Following the success of Garagistes and Sidecar, I was headhunted for the General Manager position for the opening of the Four Horsemen, a trendy, natural wine bar in Brooklyn. I was involved in the conceptual and.
• Project management of all facets of pre-opening, including advice on venue design and layout; advice to the business owners in relation to the restaurant operation and cashflow projections; collaborated on the wine.
• Provided ongoing strategic advice to the owners in relation to the restaurant operation
• Developed and implemented all front of house procedures to ensure a smooth opening and ongoing efficient venue operations
• Creation and maintenance of an innovative natural wine list
• Maintained a well-trained, and motivated front of house team, with minimal staff turnover

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

• Garagistes was the brainchild of myself, Luke Burgess (chef and co-owner), and Kirk Richardson (co-owner). Garagistes was about connecting people with the provenance of food and wine. We achieved this by creating an.
• Creation of a pioneering, one-of-a-kind natural wine list, not just for Tasmania, but nationally
• Featured in “Happiness is on the Plate” – Garagistes was featured as one of 5 unique international restaurants in the television series produced by French production company, Arté
• 2013 Judge for “Electrolux Appetite for Excellence” Young Waiter of the Year
• 2014 Judge for Adelaide Hot 100 Wine Show
• Awarded Two Stars and ranked #18 by Gourmet Traveller in their 2015 Australian Restaurant Guide

Advanced Masters Degree, Applied Anthropology And Development (Specializing In Indigenous Policy And Development), Graduated With Commendation

Achieved High Distinction (90/100) for my Master Thesis: "Fostering Indigenous Futurity: Applying insights from examining Australia's.

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Marketing, Tourism And Hospitality Management