Administration, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing, Membership, Sponsorship, Grant Management, Strategic Planning Education and Training. Generating new revenue streams.

Mikkat Management was incorporated to provide project based executive management for agricultural and horticultural organisations. Contracts throughout this period provided extensive experience in board governance, project management and executive administration. Leadership and time management have been critical in managing competing projects.ProjectsMarket research project into humic acid gel product for Australian marketDatabase development for a national sub surface irrigation companyResearch and Development for peat in the coal industryBioremediation humic acid and Biochar for broad acreMajor AchievementsManaged display and logistics of products at Bunnings Expos NSW, Vic, SA, WA, QldSuccessful role out to Bunnings of new garden pot range inc. instore relays and merchandisingManaging outsourced manufacturing companies to produce products ‘on time and on budget’Revised trading and supplier agreements and sourced new suppliers to improve profitabilityEnsuring products comply with Australian Standards

Education and Training sector in forestry. Industry engagement and consultation.

Development of HR and Risk Management policies and procedures.Upgrading website.

Liaised with seed growers e.g. Native Seed and Flora VictoriaLiaised with contractors and landscape architects - rail crossing removals, mine rehabilitation in Latrobe ValleyParticipated in erosion, sediment control and site rehabilitation seminar by CPESCRepresented PGGW at Sports Turf Association of Australia, STASA, STAVIC, VGCSADeveloped distributor strategy for turf seed and revegetation productsDeveloped business plan for South Australia and VictoriaMajor Achievements Increased turf business 10%, revegetation business 100%, margin from 30% to 33% (12 months)Recouped lost business and boosted market awareness of revegetation products in regions

Executive administration, accounts, events and membership managementMajor AchievementsThorough systems review and integration of accounting and CRM software Turned STA from a loss (2012) to a profit (2014)Increased membership 10%, overall profit, sponsors and increased major event revenue 40%Developed Strategic Action Plan and Code of Conduct for STA (Vic)

Operational control of Landscaping Victoria including finance, corporate governance, sales, marketing and advertisingDevelopment of the strategic direction for Landscaping VictoriaDevelopment of Policy and Procedures including IR, HR and risk managementFacilitated training session for landscape membersNegotiation with major stakeholders including industry and governmentDeveloped corporate partnerships

Major AchievementsDeveloped protocols for export of peat in conjunction with biosecurity in New ZealandDeveloped export market to Taiwan, Mauritius and New ZealandSuccessfully restructured Biogreen business model from a retail focus to bulk commercial business improving profitability, ROI, reduction of income tax and Worksafe liabilitiesSuccessful sale of peat resource and assetsNumber one seller of turf wicket soil into the Victorian market via distributorNegotiated a 10 year mining licence agreement with DPI, usually only 5 years

Annual average sales $1 m. Biogreen was a peat harvesting/export, turf wicket soil, sales, marketing and distribution business.Major AchievementsMilestone reports on R&D Grants - Development of peat based advanced horticultural supplements. Grant No GRA03160Transformed Biogreen from a loss to breakeven in 2012 and profit in 2013 and 2014Implemented cost saving (outsourcing), OH&S policy, risk management and streamlined mining and exploration license processReporting to GM - Operations Manager, representatives, admin, mining staff and consultants

Major AchievementsDesigned and presented training program for Bunnings Australia and New ZealandManaged existing range and new product development Developed marketing plans, media releases, PR, new web site and POS brochureFormulated national trading agreements for Bunnings and mass merchantsAchieved national ranging of Biogreen Superior Boost peat fertiliser product in BunningsDeveloped commercial horticultural business via negotiated agreements

Major AchievementsRepresented HG Turf at ANTEP trialsRepresented HG Turf at the LIAV (Landscaping Victoria) TPAV, TGAA and SIAAPrepared advertising for industry magazine, formulated marketing plan including sales trainingDeveloped Retail Division including seed and instant lawn nationally (sales $3.5m)Developed Jim’s Lawn Care range from concept to selling stage for Kmart exclusive Developed 4 Seasons Lawn Products exclusively for the Bunnings Group

Major AchievementsIncreased Munns sales from $30 k to $1 m in 2 years Developed business relationships with Buyers at major hardware stores e.g. Bunnings.Set up distribution channel for garden products