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Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Working within the DFES Community Preparedness Directorate, I manage the daily operations of the Heritage Centre including programs, exhibition development and building maintenance. This position is responsible for the management of the DFES Heritage Collection, which incorporates the DFES Heritage Fleet and the heritage listed Old Perth Central Fire Station. I also supervise over 30 volunteers who form the Education & Heritage Volunteer and Emergency Services (VFES) unit.

Fremantle, Australia

I managed the Education and Volunteer teams at the WA Maritime Museum and the WA Shipwrecks Museum as well as ongoing management of the Discovery Zone until it's closure in December 2019.The Education team and I set ourselves the lofty goal of making the Fremantle sites relevant and exciting places to visit for the schools audience when the shiny new big sister museum (Boola Bardip) opened up in the Perth Cultural Centre. The review resulted in 4 core primary school programs that linked… Show more I managed the Education and Volunteer teams at the WA Maritime Museum and the WA Shipwrecks Museum as well as ongoing management of the Discovery Zone until it's closure in December 2019.The Education team and I set ourselves the lofty goal of making the Fremantle sites relevant and exciting places to visit for the schools audience when the shiny new big sister museum (Boola Bardip) opened up in the Perth Cultural Centre. The review resulted in 4 core primary school programs that linked three key elements - curriculum, collection and site. Immigration Stories was short-listed in the 2020 MAGNA Awards.I was located in Fremantle at the WA Shipwrecks Museum - one of my childhood favourites! Show less

Perth, Australia

The Discovery Manager manages a small team of staff who facilitate the day-to-day operations of the WA Museum’s Discovery Zone, located in the State Library of Western Australia. The Discovery Zone is a unique space for families to enjoy a Museum experience in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre while the New Museum is under construction.

Sydney, Australia

Develop and manage delivery of education and public programs to meet strategic goals for the activation of SLM brand, museums, exhibitions and collections and to generate visitation and income.Highlights include:- refocusing of the signature family events at Rouse Hill House and Farm back to its heritage and farming values.- Convict Escapades, an immersive theatre experience for families at UNESCO World Heritage listed Hyde Park Barracks, as well as a young adults ensemble cast… Show more Develop and manage delivery of education and public programs to meet strategic goals for the activation of SLM brand, museums, exhibitions and collections and to generate visitation and income.Highlights include:- refocusing of the signature family events at Rouse Hill House and Farm back to its heritage and farming values.- Convict Escapades, an immersive theatre experience for families at UNESCO World Heritage listed Hyde Park Barracks, as well as a young adults ensemble cast workshop program.- introduced a consistent branding across educational advertising and promotional material- implementation of a centralised education bookings process Show less

Sydney, Australia

A sabbatical journey to re-experience from the ground-up what constitutes a good quality stakeholder experience within the events and arts industry at some of Sydney's leading entertainment and sporting venues. Venues include:- ANZ Stadium, Spotless Stradium & Acer Arena (Olympic Park venues)- Brookvale & Jubilee Ovals & Shark Park (NRL Grounds)- QANTAS Credit Union Arena (Sydney Entertainment Centre)- Allianz Stadium & Sydney Cricket GroundA highlight includes working… Show more A sabbatical journey to re-experience from the ground-up what constitutes a good quality stakeholder experience within the events and arts industry at some of Sydney's leading entertainment and sporting venues. Venues include:- ANZ Stadium, Spotless Stradium & Acer Arena (Olympic Park venues)- Brookvale & Jubilee Ovals & Shark Park (NRL Grounds)- QANTAS Credit Union Arena (Sydney Entertainment Centre)- Allianz Stadium & Sydney Cricket GroundA highlight includes working on Opera Australia's AIDA on Sydney Harbour. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Following the restructure at the Powerhouse Museum I took the opportunity to accept a voluntary redundancy and decided to run away with the circus! I had the privilege to work with the Cirque du Soleil Front of House team for the Sydney tour of Totem.

Sydney, Australia

Leading a highly creative and dedicated team of producers in the scoping, implementing and evaluating of programs for core Museum audiences both onsite, offsite and online. Responsibilities include:• Setting and control of the departmental expenditure and staffing budget including thecreation of revenue generating opportunities.• Overseeing an annual calendar of programs in accordance with the Museums strategic directionsand the follow through of individual project… Show more Leading a highly creative and dedicated team of producers in the scoping, implementing and evaluating of programs for core Museum audiences both onsite, offsite and online. Responsibilities include:• Setting and control of the departmental expenditure and staffing budget including thecreation of revenue generating opportunities.• Overseeing an annual calendar of programs in accordance with the Museums strategic directionsand the follow through of individual project management plans for each program. Programs include school holidays, theatre performances, science shows, workshops, birthday parties, family components of the Sydney Design and Ultimo Science Festivals, Indigenous programs (NAIDOC & Reconciliation weeks, Celebratory weeks (History, Heritage, National Science Week), access programs such as sensory tours for vision impaired, musical performances, community events (Chinese New Year, Steamfest), exhibition specific programming and downloadable craft & science activities on the play website. 2012 achieved the highest winter school holiday visitation since 2003 with 39,131 visitors. • Management of the Play at Powerhouse brand across the Museum including the Zoe & Cogsmascot characters and the play.powerhousemuseum.com website. The website attracted 218,777 visitors in the 12/13 financial year. It was redesigned and relaunched in September 2012 and received a Highly Commended Award at the 2013 Museum’s Australia Multimedia and Publishing Design Awards (MAPDA) in the website category.• Fostering partnerships with external organisations in the co-production of programs and resources. - Sydney Brickshow with Sydney Lego Users Group attracting over 9,642 visitors over a weekend. - Composer in Residence with Sydney Children’s Choir resulting in 3 object inspired compositions• Represent the family & community audience needs on Museum cross-departmental teams. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Highlights include: - Development and delivery of major school holiday programs. Over 150,000 visitors come to the Museum during the holiday periods and in 2010- 2011 this represented 42% of total visitation to the Powerhouse Museum. - Development of educational resources for permanent exhibitions as well as major international touring exhibitions such as Leonardo da Vinci: the Codex Leicester – notebook of a genius, Star Wars: the Magic of Myth, Lord of the Rings: the motion picture… Show more Highlights include: - Development and delivery of major school holiday programs. Over 150,000 visitors come to the Museum during the holiday periods and in 2010- 2011 this represented 42% of total visitation to the Powerhouse Museum. - Development of educational resources for permanent exhibitions as well as major international touring exhibitions such as Leonardo da Vinci: the Codex Leicester – notebook of a genius, Star Wars: the Magic of Myth, Lord of the Rings: the motion picture trilogy – the exhibition, Kylie: an exhibition. - Development and brand management of Zoe & Cogs the two mascots for Museum wide children’s programs, resulting in the development of 9 live performance shows attracting over 120,000 visitors since 2005 including tours to regional NSW, Singapore and Melbourne. - Written and/or (co-)produced major theatrical productions involving collaborations with external companies such as Zeal Theatre, Theatre of Image and Erth. - Creation and project management of interactive play spaces for children such as The Shire (2005), The Pocket (2006), The Odditoreum (2009) and Oikodome: Building Architects (2011). - Co-creation of the highly successful Ultimo Science Festival now in it’s ninth year and a precinct partnership between the Museum, UTS, ABC and TAFE. - Development, training and delivery of science shows as part of the Science On Show! brand. Over 10 original shows have been produced as well as revenue generating all day workshops.- Establishment of the Darling Harbour Educators Network (DHEN) with other educational providers in the Darling Harbour precinct. Encouraged partnership packages and hosting of precinct wide annual open days. - Personal highlight includes the creation of a tribute dress for Kylie Minogue when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and the Museum was hosting Kylie: an exhibition. Show less

Sydney, Australia

After the Museum redundancy program I took on the role of Acting Education Manager. The main focus was to develop a strategic business plan for the Museum's Education Department.

Western Australia, Australia

My journey into the world of science communication, science centres and museums began when I was in year 12 and decided not to study for my final mid-year exams and started to volunteer at Scitech as a Sciguide instead. In 1995 I was awarded the Keith Fell-Gordon Award for Outstanding Voluntary Service.Contract positions include:* Scitrekker Membership Coordinator* Visitor Programs Research Officer* Exhibition Maintenance Manual Writer

Western Australia, Australia

I was one of the first male checkout operators and was awarded check-out operator of the month January 1989! But on a serious note my strong customer service understanding came through my work here.

Certificate Iv In Coordination Of Volunteer Programs (Chc44015)

Event Management

Certificate Iv In Work Health And Safety (Bsb41415)

Graduate Diploma, Science Communication

Bachelor Of Biotechnology (Bbiot)

Activities and Societies: Murdoch Guild Education Council - 1993 & 1994

Education record

Activities and Societies: Student Council - 1987