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Partner in marketing and event organisation HPH with offices in Australia and China specialising in large scale and bespoke experiential campaigns.

Specialist Consultancy Services to the small business community with key focus within the retail and property industries and emphasis on retail site acquisition and lease negotiation; retail store design and project management (store fitouts); lease dispute settlement and retail strategy. Digital footprint support services also offered in order to move businesses to online or enhance / build effective digital platform presence or strategic direction for small business operators.Standard packages at competitive rates or a free consultation for a scope of works are available.

Established in 1982 with the launch of Reebok, True Alliance is now one of the largest distributors in the Australian and New Zealand markets.True Alliance is home to some of the world’s most famous “must have” brands including: Ben Sherman, Coach, Lacoste, Lee, Nautica, Riders, Rockport, Speedo, Teva, The North Face, UGG and Wrangler. True Alliance is focused on investing in the long term success of all of our brands - many of which are market leaders in their field.Headquartered in Sydney Australia, True Alliance has offices and showrooms in all other major cities in the region - including Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.Michael's role as Project Manager includes full delivery across the Australian and New Zealand portfolio for refurbishments, new retail stores and commercial buildings.

The Munkyds released their debut album in 2017, entitled 'SHE', which was a bold concept piece depicting the story of a relationship fatally marred by mental illness. The lead single 'Sienna' has organically reached over 240k streams on Spotify. The munkyds continually have over 10k monthly Spotify listeners, being featured on Spotify playlists such as Discover Weekly and Release Radar.

Docklands, Victoria, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

As General Manager for Play9, Michael was responsible for business development for digital interactive units across play worlds, common areas and parents amenities within the shopping centre, hospitality and airport industries. Securing over $3m worth of new business with clients such as Westfield, Hammerson UK, Intu UK, Heathrow Airport, GPT Group, Vicinity, AMP and Brisbane Airport Corporation. Delivering numerous projects and developing strong relationships within a range of industries and territories.

Chadstone, Victoria, Au

Northland Shopping Centre has a GLA of 92,000sqm with 315 tenants and 12.4m visitors per annum. MAT turnover of approx $500m with major retailers including Myer, Target, K Mart, Coles, Woolworths and Hoyts Cinema's.During tenure as Centre Manager the Centre delivered a world first Quiet Room for shoppers on the Autism Spectrum which received international awards (Asia Pacific) for Community initiative. The Centre also won awards for innovation - working with digital agency TKM9 for marketing campaigns, interactive projections and augmented reality experiential marketing.Innovation award for Centre Managers across the Novion Property Group 2014 was awarded to Michael for the above initiative as well as a street art project which transformed an entry to the Centre.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

2012 - 2013 Colonial First State Global Asset Management - Retail Manager of the Year.Managing 280+ retailers for the largest shopping centre in Southern Hemisphere, Chadstone Shopping Centre.Project Manager for Chadstone Vision Strategy Group, responsible for Retail Design & Visual Merchandising Project.Project Manager for the Park Assist Parking Guidance System - world leading parking guidance and data collection system.Mentor for retail department staff.Development of retail relations program.Interface for major, mini major and specialty retailers including Myer, David Jones, Country Road, Zara, Sportsgirl, Australian Designer Mall, Witchery amongst others.Responsible for annual Strategic Asset Plan.

Joined Centre Management team to activate Westfield's premium Victorian shoppingcentre during its redevelopment to 105,000sq.m GLA with 400+ stores. Responsible forassisting in the delivery of 150 stores during Stage 3 and Stage 4 launches, working closelywith leasing, tenancy fit out co-ordination and retail design departments. Alsoresponsible for asset team tenancy mix strategy, lease administration, turnover, centre'sfive year Business Plans, budget & administration, car park management, arrearscollection and retailer relations programme.Achievements: Successful delivery of all stores by October 16 launch date, including 100 high end fashion retailers. Increased storeroom income by 12% and co-ordinated construction of additional 20 storerooms with Westfield Design & Construct. Integral member of Asset team presenting strategic directional plans (tenancy mix / marketing / casual leasing) for precincts including fresh food, high end fashion and food court. Exceeded NOI budget in first year stabilisation. Improved the Retail Consultants Program run through Westfield Head Office through changes to the implementation and reporting systems for this program at Doncaster. Significant work with underperforming retailers during their first two years operations to ensure their viability through development of retail relations program. Co-ordinated move to extension of trading hours to 6pm Saturdays.

Melbourne's QV precinct is a multi-use complex incorporating 46,000 sq.m of retailspace, commercial towers, residential apartments and car park. Responsible for fullleasing strategy and tenancy mix, lease administration, lease negotiations, arrearscollection, performance analysis and operational issues for 100+ retail tenancies.Budgeting, Monthly Board Report preparation and presentation, strategic direction,business plan compilation and cash flow projections, documentation preparation andlegal instruction, tenancy issue mediations, fit out co-ordination and marketing support.25+ leasing deals secured in 2 1/2 years.14 mediations settled during tenure.

Owned and operated own retail outlet in youth fashion, based on Melbourne's Chapel Street.

Responsible for accounts receivable on corporate functions and venue hire, leaseadministration on theatre rental premises, compiling management reports, cashflowforecasting and budget preparation and comparisons. Recovered $0.5m in doubtful debts within first three months. Developed Food & Beverage and Merchandising stock control and reporting procedures which significantly improved efficiencies and profitability of both departments by approximately 2.5%. Introduced new systems and procedures for accounts receivable, which resulted in major decrease in debtor turnover rates by 20%. Modernised functions and venue hire booking system, which led to increased sales performance by 10%.; Property Managers for The Sportsgirl Centre (234 Collins Street) Retail and CommercialCentres

Responsible for all the financial aspects for both retail and commercial propertiesincluding budget preparation and administration, owner report preparation, leaseadministration and rent collection, debtor administration and expense administrationincluding facility contractors negotiation. Acting Retail and Office Tower Manager for period of two months. Responsible for creation and implementation of annual income and expenditure budgets for both Retail and Office Tower complexes and monthly reporting of same. First year Net Profit figure 5% above budget. Successful negotiation of major tenant leases including Sportsgirl and Dangerfield retail outlets and Malaysian Airlines office lease. Re-tendered all major contractual service providers including cleaning, security and lift maintenance resulting in significant cost saving to owners of approximately 12%. Standardised internal financial reporting and analysis with respect to tenancy turnover, traffic figures and competitor analysis, which improved the Centre Manager's decision-making process.

Bachelor O Business, Accounting

Bachelor Of Business, Accounting

Bachelor Of Business, Accounting