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Executive ProfileI am a senior event and communications professional with three decades of experience across the Not for Profit, Public, Commercial and grass roots Community sectors with particular experience in: end to end Event Management, Creative, Technical, Media, Strategic Communication and Procurement. In an executive Government capacity I was EL1 Manager Science China and India at Department of Innovation and Technical Event Executive at Staging Connections Sydney and previously Operations and Technical Manager Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. I have worked freelance for a number of years in Canberra, previous member of the ACT Ministerial Advisory Council, Managing Director and Board Member National Folk Festival. have a Master of Arts Management (AIM)Skills • experienced event professional • experienced communications specialist• government procurement experience • strong contract negotiation• transparent operator• passionate about integrity and governance• belief in strong supportive work culture• creative thinker and problem solver• experienced mentor• leader of teams and team player• whole of business big picture thinker and strategist• highly organisedEducation2010 | Graduate Diploma Arts Management2011 | Master of Arts Management; Events, Communications, Marketing,ManagementMembership and Board Positions1996 | Chair Sydney PRIDE Centre 2000 | Aust Sponsorship Marketing Association National Executive2002 | Founding Member Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Limited2011 | Diversity ACT Board member - Founding Member2018 | Deputy Chair SpringOUT Pride Festival Canberra2019-21| President, SpringOUT Pride Festival Canberra2020 21 Board Member, National Folk Festival, CanberraSpecialties: Management of small and large events 5,000+ change management, systems and procedures, creative community projects, research and development, venue management, stage and production management, systems implementation, team motivator, sales and customer service.