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The role was responsible for managing projects to attract, develop and secure major sporting events as well as other special events. As part of the Major Events Team worked with national and international sports rights holders to deliver a major events calendar that injected $3.3 billion into the Victorian economy in 2022-23.

Marvel Stadium is a multi-purpose venue which hosts major sporting and entertainment events, as well as business and private functions. Acting as a business partner I am responsible for managing the organisation's budget/forecast process, performing business analysis of new significant business opportunities and driving commercial enhancements. The role oversees the commercial analysis function along with stadium event returns/settlements as well as (operational & commercial) management of the… Show more Marvel Stadium is a multi-purpose venue which hosts major sporting and entertainment events, as well as business and private functions. Acting as a business partner I am responsible for managing the organisation's budget/forecast process, performing business analysis of new significant business opportunities and driving commercial enhancements. The role oversees the commercial analysis function along with stadium event returns/settlements as well as (operational & commercial) management of the stadium's 24/7 car park. Show less

Responsible for leading the Project Support Team in driving commercial analysis, insights and direction to assist the business asses and deliver key strategic outcomes. The role ensures major project initiatives are subject to a high-level of rigour and quality commercial modelling and analysis to support effective decision making and negotiation. A key driver of the commercial integration component of the Marvel Stadium Upgrade Project with stakeholder management spanning the Project… Show more Responsible for leading the Project Support Team in driving commercial analysis, insights and direction to assist the business asses and deliver key strategic outcomes. The role ensures major project initiatives are subject to a high-level of rigour and quality commercial modelling and analysis to support effective decision making and negotiation. A key driver of the commercial integration component of the Marvel Stadium Upgrade Project with stakeholder management spanning the Project Leadership Team, AFL Commercial Team, Stadium Executive as well as major Commercial Partners. Show less

SBA Consultants specialise in providing advice, insights and strategies to improve business intelligence as well as operational and commercial performance. They have extensive experience providing advice and strategic direction with a focus on the sports, events and venue management industry across finance, commercial, operations and membership divisions. ■ Business case development on behalf a national sporting body and major local council to attain federal funding for a new… Show more SBA Consultants specialise in providing advice, insights and strategies to improve business intelligence as well as operational and commercial performance. They have extensive experience providing advice and strategic direction with a focus on the sports, events and venue management industry across finance, commercial, operations and membership divisions. ■ Business case development on behalf a national sporting body and major local council to attain federal funding for a new facility.■ Board review of a peak sports industry body. ■ Delivery of a state government department business engagement project. Show less

Responsible for the formation, development and implementation of consumer (fan) based programs as well as fan development strategies. The role oversaw the implementation of a range of fan engagement and event based projects/initiatives which are ultimately aimed at driving support and patronage of V8 Supercars. In addition, I oversaw the sport's ticketing and membership strategy for events including pricing and products as… Show more Responsible for the formation, development and implementation of consumer (fan) based programs as well as fan development strategies. The role oversaw the implementation of a range of fan engagement and event based projects/initiatives which are ultimately aimed at driving support and patronage of V8 Supercars. In addition, I oversaw the sport's ticketing and membership strategy for events including pricing and products as well as working closely with Events and Marketing to establish target key audiences, sales strategy and timing to market. Show less

Following a change of ownership structure, working across the business, the role was established to seek opportunities to drive the business forward. A focus on working with the Finance department to re-engineer (in some cases establish) processes and systems to ensure greater accountability and accuracy in reporting across both revenue streams and major cost lines.

As a senior member of the department leadership team, the roles were responsible for identifying, assessing and delivery key strategic projects/initiatives to support the ͞Destination MCG͟ strategy. I provided business and finance support to the department and sought to develop new business strategies to maximise commercial returns while maintaining customer service standards. Wider responsibilities included full P&L management of the… Show more As a senior member of the department leadership team, the roles were responsible for identifying, assessing and delivery key strategic projects/initiatives to support the ͞Destination MCG͟ strategy. I provided business and finance support to the department and sought to develop new business strategies to maximise commercial returns while maintaining customer service standards. Wider responsibilities included full P&L management of the $4M turnover operational budget as well as overseeing business strategy plan and operational policies. I also provided a critical operational link between the various departmental divisions and acted as a key liaison with various external stakeholders. Show less

Provided professional assistance to the Finance Department and performed general accounting tasks in relation to Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) as venue manager of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Finance responsibilities included budgeting, forecasting, ad-hoc analysis, financial accounting, reporting of the key financial KPI’s and general accounting responsibilities in the areas of reconciliation, cash flow management, and management… Show more Provided professional assistance to the Finance Department and performed general accounting tasks in relation to Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) as venue manager of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Finance responsibilities included budgeting, forecasting, ad-hoc analysis, financial accounting, reporting of the key financial KPI’s and general accounting responsibilities in the areas of reconciliation, cash flow management, and management reporting. My promotion to Management Accountant expanded the scope of my role within the wider organisation to include more project based work, policy and procedure development and documentation as well as higher level analysis work. Show less

Working in the firm’s Business Services division in a co-operative team environment the role included attending to client's statutory and regulatory financial reporting requirements. Responsibilities included preparation of financial statements, income tax returns, Business Activity Statements for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds. Further responsibilities included attending to client Australian Securities & Investment Commission and State Revenue Office… Show more Working in the firm’s Business Services division in a co-operative team environment the role included attending to client's statutory and regulatory financial reporting requirements. Responsibilities included preparation of financial statements, income tax returns, Business Activity Statements for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds. Further responsibilities included attending to client Australian Securities & Investment Commission and State Revenue Office statutory requirements. Show less