Maree Thomson Email & Phone Number

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

• Create and implement innovative programs to position IDFA as the Peak Body for people with immune deficiency in the areas of education, awareness and advocacy by working closely with the CEO• Develop creative ways for attracting, retaining and engaging with new members, and work closely with the CEO and IDFA team to conceptualise and implement them• Lead member engagement and support activities through various channels including face to face, online, through referral services,… Show more • Create and implement innovative programs to position IDFA as the Peak Body for people with immune deficiency in the areas of education, awareness and advocacy by working closely with the CEO• Develop creative ways for attracting, retaining and engaging with new members, and work closely with the CEO and IDFA team to conceptualise and implement them• Lead member engagement and support activities through various channels including face to face, online, through referral services, events and provision of information• Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisational strategic plan, primarily through the creation and action of Member Engagement Strategy and Volunteer Outreach & programs. Show less

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

• Governance of community coalition Food Fairness Illawarra (FFI) to ensure a coordinated, well-structured coalition to enable collective action• Contributed towards internal and external communications on behalf of FFI across social media and website as well coordinating policy submissions and media articles• Provided consistent support to the food recovery and food rescue sector• Project management including the design, implementation and evaluation of Food… Show more • Governance of community coalition Food Fairness Illawarra (FFI) to ensure a coordinated, well-structured coalition to enable collective action• Contributed towards internal and external communications on behalf of FFI across social media and website as well coordinating policy submissions and media articles• Provided consistent support to the food recovery and food rescue sector• Project management including the design, implementation and evaluation of Food Sustainability and Community Nutrition projects • Lead the identification and attainment of long-term investment and/or grant funding opportunities• Recruited and supervised staff and volunteers supporting the Food Sustainability team Show less

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

• Refined our branding and public persona to increase potency of our messaging and call-to-actions• Ensured the organisation fulfilled its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities• Coordinated impact capture processes and reporting• Created and managed community events, workshops and pop-ups• Promoted opportunities to our volunteer base to encourage participation and empowerment

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

• Realigned outreach and enrichment programs to reflect volunteer importance in spreading our mission• Streamlined systems of recruitment, screening, interviews, onboarding, placement and exit of volunteers• Developed volunteer-specific communication channels to increase participation and prolong retention

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

• Learnt the importance of a sense of community towards a volunteer's overall enjoyment• Contributed my time at Hidden Harvest events e.g. community dinners, workshops, the bread fort

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

• Assisted with event preparation, set up and pack down• Supported team to ensure guest satisfaction during events of 50-200 people• Ensured the comfort of guests above all else through timely service and a friendly demeanour

Sydney, Australia

• Engaged stakeholders [residents, Building Managers, Strata Committees and Strata Managers] to communicate trial requirements to all parties and guided buildings towards active participation• Organised and actioned 125 site assessments to scope suitability of apartment buildings for involvement• Integrated new buildings into existing service runs and documentation.• Collated trial participant feedback to highlight gaps in our messaging• Ensured all comms were filed and stored… Show more • Engaged stakeholders [residents, Building Managers, Strata Committees and Strata Managers] to communicate trial requirements to all parties and guided buildings towards active participation• Organised and actioned 125 site assessments to scope suitability of apartment buildings for involvement• Integrated new buildings into existing service runs and documentation.• Collated trial participant feedback to highlight gaps in our messaging• Ensured all comms were filed and stored in line with Council policy (TRIM content manager) Show less

Wollongong, Australia

• Managed staff on shift to provide flawless customer experience & encourage return customers• Actively gained staff feedback to develop and improve procedures • Ensured compliance with alcohol licensing and health and safety standards

Wollongong, Australia

• Managed a team of seven to create an educational event in line with YFM's national campaign• Facilitated project development & ensured my team was empowered in each of their tasks• Supplied updates to the National Program Manager on project development

Bachelor Of Arts

Bachelor Of International Studies