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Newtown, Vic, Au

Glen Iris, Victoria, Australia

- Researching and writing submissions in response to government consultations on key matters affecting growers including the biosecurity protection levy, supermarket pricing and the Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review. - Writing newsletter updates for growers and industry. Key Achievement * Delivered research on behalf of the national vegetable industry to Senate inquiries and government reviews into allegations of price gouging by supermarket retailers during the cost-of-living crisis in Australia, which was critical in ongoing reviews this matter.

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

- Facilitating two-way communication between the organising committee and 72 CGAs in each nation and territory of the Commonwealth, to support their athletes in preparation for the Games. - Developing and producing publications including a dossier and a manual for all Chefs de Mission, an online portal for team officials to access all Games information, and a regular CGA newsletter leading up to the Games. - Budgeting, workforce planning, developing, and implementing policies and processes for Games-Time. - Establishing the Delegation Registration Meeting process (arrival), daily Chefs de Mission meetings and the CGA Services Centre within the Athletes Village. - Supporting Athletes’ Village operational planning and venue planning. - Planning, developing, and implementing tools for CGAs to plan athlete and team official attendance at the Games. - Coordinating and supporting CGA visits to Australia during the planning process. Key Achievement* Assessment of role requirements and initial design of competency skills gaps, including online portal requirements for CGAs at Games-Time, as part of onboarding and induction for self and team.

Australia

- Researching and writing policy positions areas most affecting industry. - Consulting with growers and industry via meetings, phone, email, and survey to gather facts, information, and opinions on matters affecting them to effect policy change through advocacy. - Relationship building and advocacy with federal, state, and local governments nationwide, including ministers, MPs, departments, and political candidates. - Researching and writing submissions in response to government consultations on key matters affecting growers. - Establishing and implementing a membership engagement strategy to increase membership application and improve retention rates by providing outstanding service, increasing communication, and improved industry benefits. - Contributing to company leadership activities such as strategic planning, risk management planning, and acting as the primary contact for the COVID-19 pandemic (and other emergencies) response for both growers and staff; and acting as the stand-in to the CEO at meetings and events - Various other duties such as: EA to CEO, recruitment, procurement, establishing grower resources, newsletters, website design, training, grower consultation, organising event, public speaking. Key Achievements * Key player in reopening of state borders during COVID-19 lockdowns for seasonal workers harvesting citrus, achieved in 10 days resulting in continued successful operations of citrus industry. * Delivered membership retention rate of 100 percent in the second year of implementing my engagement strategy. * Increased membership revenue by over 200 per cent (over $50,000) and saved almost $80,000 in second and third year through analysing internal data, rectifying issues, and initiating innovative strategies. * Project managed customisation and implementation of Salesforce and Pardot (database and marketing platforms) to enhance stakeholder relations through improved data management, including new website and linked online portal.

Mildura

- Conducting research and liaising with the offices of Federal and State Ministers and Members of Parliament to assist with policy issues affecting businesses, non-government organisations and constituents in the electorate of Mallee. - Assisting with federal grant programs and writing letters of support for funding applications. - Composing written correspondence and taking meetings with Ministers’ offices and with constituents. - Working with media and writing press releases. Key Achievements * Secured $30million of federal funding for a new hospital through targeted campaigning working with the community. * Rectified funding issues for businesses and organisations within Mallee to ensure major projects could be completed to benefit employment and economic prosperity in the community.

Mildura

- Managing welfare of funded recipients through mentoring, assisting with management of budgets, and meeting with new applicants.- Database management and administration of weekly payments to recipients.- Assisting with administration of fundraising events.- Assisting with development of marketing plans and promotional material, attending exhibitions, meeting with teachers and students to discuss program.

Gold Coast

- Liaising closely with Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs) in all 70 nations and territories of the Commonwealth, along with other key stakeholders and sponsors to lockdown logistics for the international relay. - Reviewing travel plans, accommodation options and CGA events plans, preparing itineraries, coordinating visa applications and vaccination bookings. - Communicating with and supporting on-road team by ensuring daily reports, photographs, and other information are received and distributed throughout GOLDOC as required. - Undertaking extensive and arduous international travel for extended periods, acting in a leadership role for a team of up to seven people, whilst ensuring the protocols surrounding the handling of the Queen’s Baton are maintained. - Undertaking extensive travel throughout Australia during the domestic sector of the QBR whilst performing an advance operations and event implementation role.Key Achievements * Successfully accompanied the Baton safely on its 288-day international journey through the hands of tens of thousands of people, overcoming all presented challenges including political, public relations, and travel logistics. Recognised as an outstanding achievement. * Successfully built relationships with CGAs during planning to ensure smooth operations when arriving in country, and maintained strong ongoing relationships within the international sporting industry.

Canberra, Australia

- Coordinating briefs across multiple business areas to respond to Ministerial and departmental correspondence.- Researching and consulting with stakeholders across the Department.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

- Improving marketing capabilities within two NGO’s (Silk Road Foundation & Jargal DeFacto), through establishment of an overall marketing plan, social media marketing improvements, building relationships with foreign investors and increasing communication. - Implementing policies and procedures for event planning. - Researching fundraising opportunities, seeking sponsorship, grant writing, creating sustainable income. - Capacity building staff in administration, business development and marketing best practices. Key Achievements * Mentored and coached team members in stakeholder engagement such as networking events to practice English, resulting in a relationship with the US Embassy including advertising and investment from the embassy. * Created processes and templates for team to improve their event planning and tie in with marketing, particularly their annual summer camp for economic and business students.

Mildura

- Coordinating and executing all print and media marketing for Arts Mildura and the five festivals it produces annually, including advertising, arranging radio/television interviews, organising media launches, writing press releases and managing social and digital media. - Assisting with event logistics, planning, onsite operations, evaluating and volunteer coordinating. - Seeking funding opportunities, grant writing, acquittals, VIP and sponsor liaison. - Arts Mildura office management, writing procedures, answering phones, sorting mail, event ticket sales. Key Achievements * Instrumental in bringing in funding to support community by hosting these events, including winning $2,500 of advertising in ArtsHub with my application.* Recognised by the board and committees for positive impact this brought to the non-profit organisation and community.

Mildura

- Seeking sponsorship from businesses and applying for grants to fund the 2013 Mildura Show (three-day event).- Researching and booking feature attractions and performances across the three days.- Marketing event including all TV, radio, and newspaper interviews, writing press releases, arranging advertising, writing scripts, managing social media and customising website.- VIP, sponsor and performer liaison, volunteer coordinating, onsite set up and delivery.Key achievements* Achieving a profit for the Show Society after beginning the year in deficit.* Gaining a new major sponsor after the Show lost its long-time sponsor.* Recognised as having the most media attention in the Show's history, after implementing my marketing plan.

London, United Kingdom

- Building schedules and creating rosters for over 2,500 volunteers and 120 paid staff based at Fleet Depot Olympic Park and various co-host cities throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games. - Volunteer driver training leading up to the Games – checking in, presenting, answering questions, changing shift patterns, taking queries relating to public transport and accommodation. - Managing workforce area and help desk within depot including nine staff and regular volunteers, checking in volunteer drivers, ordering daily catering, assisting with public transport, volunteer gifts, transferring of roles, changing of shifts, games and activities, compliments and complaints and writing/editing daily newsletters. Key Achievements * Delivered workforce solution in response to oversupply of volunteers, working with the fleet team on transport planning and logistics, resulting in hundreds of unsettled volunteers feeling happy and satisfied. * Producing and editing a daily newsletter throughout Games-time which became a highly sought-after collector’s item for volunteers and staff.

Canary Wharf, London Uk

- Organising conferences and expert events for Global Banking and Markets in Europe and the UK. - Coordinating corporate suites for HSBC clients, purchasing tickets for London events and organising client hospitality days. - Assisting the CREM team onsite with conferences and roadshow presentations and acting as team assistant. Key Achievement * Promoted to Associate within two months of initial role due to recognition of contribution and impact.

Melbourne, Australia

- Organising events from conception to completion including taking client brief, creating budgets, delegate management, database management (EventsPro), speaker liaison, registration, sourcing and negotiating venues and accommodation, booking flights and transfers, arranging visas, supplier liaison, catering, AV signage, booking tours, composing run sheets and briefing documents, setting up onsite, reconciling and evaluating events. - Working on events involving nationwide roadshows, weekend residential conferences, international meetings/dinners, conference sponsorship, dinners, exhibitions, and outdoor events. Key Achievements * Promoted from Assistant Event Manager within first year due to quick learning and delivering successful events. * Recognition and accolade from major client, first received by company without request for testimonial.

Flemington, Melbourne Aus

- Organising RSA, Food Safety and Induction Training for approximately 2000 PR and agency staff leading up to Melbourne Cup Carnival – “the race that stops the nation”.- Organising personal and vehicle accreditation for PR and agency staff for lockdown period. - Conducting interviews and organising training for recruitment of new staff.- Assisting in organisation of staffing for functions at Flemington – The Event Centre. - Assisting with staff uniforms, cloakroom, check in and outlet directions on race days. - Data entry into Inzenius (pay program), dealing with staff enquiries and other administration duties.Key Achievement* Offered full-time position after 5-month Spring Racing Carnival contract position was completed.

Melbourne, Australia

- Managing corporate suites including liaising with host, greeting guests, schedule planning, heating and serving food, serving drinks, cleaning and restocking.

Melbourne, Australia

- Working in banquets, hotel bar, restaurant and room service.- Setting up function rooms for conferences, dinners and cocktail parties.- Serving food and beverages, clearing, cleaning, and packing down rooms. - Supervisor of functions and staff.- Volunteer work in Conference Sales.Key Achievement* Recognised for high standards and attention to detail for setting function rooms and offered supervisory position.

Mildura

- Answering telephones, handling outgoing/incoming mail, scheduling appointments and arranging travel, Dictaphone typing, handling client enquiries.- Preparation of legal documents and filing of the documents.

Advanced Diploma Of Tourism Management, Tourism And Travel Services Management

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Diploma Of Event Management

Practical courses, volunteering and networking in Event Management in Melbourne.

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