A strategic leader, consultant and non executive director with over 20 years experience and a record of achievement in investigating and evaluating cross service provision, identifying clear, innovative options for improvement and implementing development plans through relationship building, strong stakeholder and financial management. Specialising in grant applications, community engagement, volunteering, leisure, sport, youth and not for profit, key strengths: Developing client relationships Community engagement and liaisonStrategies for volunteering outcomesManaging budgets and capital works projects to value of $17 million;Successfully achieving grant funding from state and federal governments;Strategic business planning and forecasting;Stakeholder management and influencing;Customer focused communication and service delivery;Innovation and development of initiatives to provide step changes and improvements;Problem-solving and high level negotiating;Financial analysis and performance monitoring;Building employee capability through strong leadership, coaching and mentoringProject management;Contract management, public services;Skilled presenter, public speaker and workshop facilitator;Ability to negotiate complex contracts at senior level;Lead management of major and minor grant applications from submission to acquittalDeveloped and implemented grant application process
Kpim Ltd - Consultancy
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Director And Co FounderKpim Ltd - ConsultancyUnited Kingdom
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Director / Co FounderKpim Ltd - Consultancy Nov 2009 - PresentLondon, United KingdomA consultant / interim manager providing key strategic planning for local government, leisure industry, start up businesses and NFP through extensive consultation and stakeholder involvement/management. Developing strategies based on community engagement, demographic profiling and assessment of need. Evaluation of operational effectiveness and implementation of plans in order to ensure successful attainment of corporate goals.Identification and introduction of key performance measurements that allow organisations to fulfil their capabilities. Developing and extending corporate sponsorship packages for use by companies to reach their "communities" through recreation and cultural activities.Member of consortia that design and construct community facilities.
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Chief Executive Officer - ShutupzoneKpim Ltd - Consultancy Jan 2018 - Feb 2019London, United Kingdom
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Chief Operations Officer - ShutupzoneKpim Ltd - Consultancy Aug 2017 - Jan 2018London, United Kingdom
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ChairmanVictorian Volunteer Support Network Jan 2016 - Sep 2016Victoria, AustraliaChair a group of 27 CEO's and General Managers who lead the different volunteering and other NFP organisations across Victoria. Advocacy with Federal and State Government to raise volunteering standards across all NFP organisations.
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CeoVolunteer West Oct 2013 - Sep 2016Melbourne, AustraliaProviding volunteer support and development for a diverse population of over 800,000 people across six council areas. Selecting, training and placing over 2,000 volunteers into almost 450 clients. Direct client liaison to establish new business opportunities. Set up and developed an outreach program that has increased volunteering by 64% particularly in areas of disadvantage. Leading discussions with all levels of government through various departments such as Department of Employment, Department of Human Services and Department of Social Services. Actively engaged in developing a regional approach to volunteering.
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Board MemberAustralian Leisure Facilities Association (Alfa) Jul 2009 - Aug 2015Across AustraliaMember of the Board, Treasurer and currently evaluating quality standards for leisure, recreation and sports facilities across Australia. -
Manager Leisure ServicesBrimbank City Council Nov 2005 - Oct 2009Melbourne, AustraliaPlanned, developed and delivered a cost effective integrated package of leisure, community, sport and recreation services and programs to the community. Lead management officer in negotiating the Council's EB with staff and unions.Member of the Divisional Management Team responsible for: Successful completion of design and construction of community facilities; Development of strategies for future introduction of key facilities; Evaluation and revision of contracts and leases for immediate introduction; Completion of regional sports strategy; Development of commercial sponsorship package; Collaboration on strategic planning with a range of stakeholders; Development of health improvement programs to raise the wellbeing of the community.
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National PresidentChartered Institute For The Management Of Sport And Physical Activity Sep 2004 - Sep 2005UkDirect liaison and negotiation with wide ranging stakeholders across the UK to develop sport and physical activity raising the health and wellbeing of the population. Member of the Board that introduced and updated guidance, rules and regulations for the safe operation of all types of sport and recreation facilities including their programs, equipment and design.
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Leisure Development Manager (Health And Crime Reduction)Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council May 2004 - May 2005Birmingham, United KingdomPart of the senior management team involved in implementing and developing strategies and particularly responsible for developing partnerships and fulfilling Central Government targets relating to crime reduction and health development. Developed participation by local residents in schools, colleges and the community to reduce social inequity and increase participation. Reviewed operating methods and introduced changes to improve performance and extend capability through negotiation with staff and unions.
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Manager Performance And DevelopmentLondon Borough Of Barnet 2000 - 2003London, United KingdomResponsible for negotiating and re-negotiating all contracts for leisure centres, parks, open spaces, arboriculture and playgrounds including maintenance, cleaning, catering, transport and capital developments. Lead officer for Best Value reviews, evaluating service wide performance and introducing a balanced scorecard initiative to ensure clear lines of responsibility and accountability.Negotiating all changes and improvements with staff, unions and customers.Introducing KPI's for each area to raise standards of provision.
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Sport And Leisure OfficerOxford City Council Feb 1986 - Feb 2000Oxford, United KingdomResponsibility for multi-site sports centres, both indoor and out, to improve provision for local residents. Preparation, evaluation, letting and management of direct service contracts for leisure facilities to raise standards through comparative assessments with other providers.Introduced the development of joint initiatives with local and regional groups to support external funding opportunities. Managed capital projects for new facilities.
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