I drive change and oversee operations and management of hoapitality businesses, with a focus on enhancing customer satisfaction, driving process improvement, and achieving planned outcomes. I have more than 25 years of professional experience in various operational, management, scientific, and commercial roles, both in the private and military sectors.With Maximise Agency I work with various agencies to augment hospitality and deliver excellence and innovative solutions. I am passionate about connecting and elevating the best of hospitality businesses, and I leverage my broad skill-set and proven leadership experience to deliver high-quality services and solutions to our guests and partners. I also have a strong scientific background, with postgraduate certificates in Meteorology, Hydrography, and Oceanography, which gives me a unique perspective and insight into the hospitality industry.
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Maximise Hospitality ConsultantMaximiseAdelaide, Sa, Au
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Relocation Concierge Building South AustraliaMaximise Relocation Apr 2022 - PresentAdelaide, South Australia, AustraliaWorking to ensure all executive moves to SA remain here as the mover falls in love with the SA way of life & builds their lives here
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General ManagerOsborn House Oct 2023 - Jul 2024Bundanoon, New South Wales, AustraliaWorking with Australia's most exciting hotel -
Relationships ManagerShowcase Sa Aug 2021 - Apr 2022Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaB2B connectivity -
Experience MakerKingsford The Barossa May 2021 - Aug 2021Barossa, South Australia, AustraliaKingsford the Barossa will raise the bar for South Australia. Opens June 2021 -
General ManagerSequoia Lodge Jun 2019 - Nov 2020Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -
Executive Assistant/Fundraising Leader /Event ManagementTarquin Australia Pty Ltd May 2018 - Feb 2019Melbourne, AustraliaDelivered strategic fundraising and business development initiatives. Management of events, including; event staff, briefs and schedules. Aided execution of ADC Block-chain Summit 2019, Adelaide and ADC Australian Leadership Retreat, Gold Coast 2018.
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Venue Manager (Lord Of The Manor)The Manor Basket Range Nov 2017 - May 2018Basket Range, Adelaide Hills SaHigh profile opening of $6M accommodation, wedding and cellar door venue. Designed and executed key events, employed and managed function staff, hosting for up to 600 guests. Initiated and developed cellar door concept, with wine sales from untapped pool of winemakers. Management of all PR and media developments.
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Business OwnerThe Henry Austin Mar 2016 - Jul 2017Adelaide, AustraliaHigh profile popular operation, including recognition amongst Gourmet Traveller’s Best Dines in Adelaide 2017 and frequent good reviews nationwide.Full operational and commercial management, including HR, recruitment, marketing and PR. Launched bar, restaurant, function room, theatre space and bottle shop within an iconic Adelaide premises. Identified and pioneered new model of sustainability, reducing restaurant waste by 30%, procuring solely from within region and shifting… Show more High profile popular operation, including recognition amongst Gourmet Traveller’s Best Dines in Adelaide 2017 and frequent good reviews nationwide.Full operational and commercial management, including HR, recruitment, marketing and PR. Launched bar, restaurant, function room, theatre space and bottle shop within an iconic Adelaide premises. Identified and pioneered new model of sustainability, reducing restaurant waste by 30%, procuring solely from within region and shifting responsibility from customer to chef. Show less
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Venue ManagerPenny'S Hill Wines Apr 2015 - Mar 2016Mclaren ValeOperational management, including 14 staff members, recruitment and training. Designed, curated and delivered industry events for 700 + guests. Commissioned new wedding venue and successfully created events, PR and enforcing networks, spanning local community and raising the visibility of largest winery in McLaren Vale.
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ColumnistNewsquest Mar 2014 - Feb 2015Oxford, United KingdomWrote 2000 words a week on relationships, dating, love in the modern age, and touched on the perks of living on a Narrowboat on the River Thames. A challenge to channel creativity and write something reflective each week. -
Creator, Owner And OperatorThe Big Bang Sep 2004 - Jul 2014Oxford, United KingdomAwarded amongst the first three-star SRA Sustainable Restaurants in UK - Ethical restaurant concept for reduction in carbon footprint, sourcing all produce from within 20 miles and supporting local.Full operational and commercial management, including HR, recruitment, marketing and PR. Worked closely with prisons and colleges to employ staff in efforts to augment social value. Ten years of successful operations, as one of Oxford’s busiest restaurants serving up to 300 covers a… Show more Awarded amongst the first three-star SRA Sustainable Restaurants in UK - Ethical restaurant concept for reduction in carbon footprint, sourcing all produce from within 20 miles and supporting local.Full operational and commercial management, including HR, recruitment, marketing and PR. Worked closely with prisons and colleges to employ staff in efforts to augment social value. Ten years of successful operations, as one of Oxford’s busiest restaurants serving up to 300 covers a service. Show less
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PartnerOxford Jazz Festival Jan 2009 - Apr 201460 performances across Easter weekend each year. Aiming to provide an economic stimulus to Britain's most picturesque city. -
Event ManagerAdelaide Fringe Feb 2013 - Mar 2014Adelaide, AustraliaAdelaide Fringe, Adelaide Food & Wine Festival; Adelaide FestivalHosted central dinners for each festival across two seasons, as the City’s ubiquitous Maitre’D. Managed client experience and 30 staff over 30 dinners (2000 guests through festival season) ans collaborated with all stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of concept. Rapidly created social and professional network across society, wine makers and food producers -
Fund Raising & Marketing DirectorAmicus For Aids Jun 2009 - Feb 2013Oxford, United KingdomPioneering new approach to diagnosis and treatment of AIDS. Partnered with Professor Henri Atlan, Hadassah Medical Hospital, Jerusalem and the Hermes Foundation, Paris and successfully raised $5.5M and allowed progression to Stage 3 testing of immunotherapy trials. Organized and executed major fund-raising events, including swim from Europe to Africa and Sarkozy dinner on Champs Elysees
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Hydrographic Meteorological OfficerRoyal Navy Apr 1996 - Sep 2004Broad spectrum of responsibilities including meteorology and hydrographic surveys of Antarctic and Indian Ocean. Project manager for broad reaching survey projects overseeing large teams. Diplomatic ambassador, leader and manager of a team of 50 sailors.
Max Mason Education Details
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Geography And Archaeology -
Christ College, BreconArchaeology & Geography
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Max Mason attended University Of Southampton, Christ College, Brecon.
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