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New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for the management functions for the City of Ryde portfolio of 28 community and cultural facilities. A critical role in the future planning, design and delivery of Council’s community and cultural facilities and capital works program including implementation of the City of Ryde Halls & Facilities Strategy and the Social and Cultural Infrastructure Framework. Responsibilities: • Manage and co-ordinate maintenance planning and programming for maintenance, service and activities • Prepare project briefs and budget estimate submissions on recurrent and non-recurrent expenditure • Coordinate the business / operational framework for the sustainable management of Council's community assets • Monitor budget allocations for building maintenance works and capital works projects • Development of effective partnerships and key stakeholders to facilitate collaboration • Managing allocated strategic projects that facilitate building capacity within the community in a sustainable manner through capital infrastructure developments • Development of initiatives that contribute to the creation of systems and practices that enhance customer service with an emphasis on continuous quality improvement • Development, review and implementation of relevant strategic plans, business plans, marketing plans, and budgets and grant applications to meet Council’s objectives. Achievements: • Implementation of a SMART booking and access control system for community facilities • Conducted a review of the Terms of Use for Council’s Community Halls & Meeting Rooms • Management and coordination of capital works for Council’s community and heritage facilities • Management of COVID restrictions and actions across the community facilities portfolio • Annual customer satisfaction level by 6% to 93%.

Glenworth Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for developing and implementing the business and human resources functions for the business. Developing and managing the operational aspects including accommodation management, continuous business improvement, administration, customer experience, people management, process and system development. Responsibilities: • Risk profiling and development of risk mitigation strategies • Implementation of strong business governance practices with the daily operations • Lead the development and implementation of the strategic and operational plans • Champion and drive the organisation’s vision and values • Managing the businesses accommodation and letting properties • Balance the commercial results and revenue opportunities • Identify and establish positive working relationships with key stakeholders and contracts • Drive a culture of continuous improvement Achievements: • Finalist in NSW Tourism Awards – Adventure Tourism & Tourist Attraction • Efficiency savings over of $200k in process improvement (including automation of systems, system efficiencies) • Project delivered the transition of 4G network to NBN services with no service disruption • Secured over $650k of new business with corporate events and functions • Establishment of business, corporate plans and key performance indicators for the organisation • Development and implementation of third-party service agreements

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for developing and implementing the strategy for Sport & Recreation. Developing and managing all aspects of the Macquarie University Sport & Recreation offering, including building positive relationships with the community, other sporting organisations and bodies. Responsibilities:* Lead the development and implementation of the strategic and operational plans* Lead a team of specialists responsible for delivery of the Sport & Recreation offering * Champion and drive the organisation’s vision and values* Balance the commercial results and revenue opportunities within the University’s community engagement approach and reputation* Identify and establish positive working relationships with stakeholders and relevant regulatory bodies* Lead the organisation in the delivery and reporting on programs and events* Work with stakeholders to create & promote the University as a healthy, vibrant and fun environment* Drive a culture of continuous improvement* Marketing and promotion of activation initiatives across the Campus and to the wider community, including the development of Social Media strategies* Risk profiling of Sport & Recreation facilities and services, and develop mitigation strategies Achievements:* Review and renewal of key third party contractual agreements* Implementation of new programs to increase customer market share* Implementation of new operational procedures for sporting facilities and programs* Reviewing procurement procedures and finding cost saving efficiencies to reduce expenditure* Implementation of succession planning for key staff and establishment of development plans

Management of Council’s recreation and community facilities including youth centre, tennis courts, sportsgrounds, golf courses, public halls & community centres, aquatic centres; and the delivery, development and planning of high quality recreation programs and services. Responsibilities: * Leadership and management of 4 service areas and 75 subordinates across 5 sites* Management, monitoring and evaluation of contracts and leases* Management of key strategic partnerships* Marketing strategies to increase active sport participation* Policy development relating to the operation of recreation and community facilities* Prepare and manage budgets in accordance with Council’s Long Term Financial Plan* Overseeing the development recreation programs and services to increase active participation* Manage the relationship between Council, the community and key stakeholders* Overseeing the development and implementation of facility operational procedures* Identification and development of strategic partnerships to address community issues* Business plans and strategies for the marketing, promotion and utilisation of facilities* Manage all recreation / community assets to provide maximum benefit to the community* Ensure adherence to relevant legislation and regulations Achievements:* 72% staff engagement (2% higher than the organisational average)* Development and alignment of key strategic documents with Council’s Community Strategic Plan* Implementation of operational procedures for Council’s recreation & community facilities* Development and implementation of Active Lifestyle initiatives including Mobile Active Project* Development of Film Friendly Protocols to improve Council’s reputation within the Film Industry* Development and implementation of a sustainable and efficient Aquatics structure* Management of capital works for Council’s recreation & community facilities

Management of Council’s recreation facilities including youth centre, tennis courts, golf courses, aquatic centres; and the delivery, development and planning of high quality recreation and youth programs. Responsibilities:* Management, monitoring and evaluation of recreation contracts and leases* Policy development relating to the operation of recreation facilities* Prepare and manage budgets in accordance with Council’s Long Term Financial Plan* Overseeing the development recreation and youth programs and services to increase active participation* Manage the relationship between Council, the community and key stakeholders* Project management of minor capital works initiatives up to $100k* Development of promotional strategies to engage with the community and key target demographics* Overseeing the development and implementation of facility operational procedures* Business plans and strategies for the marketing, promotion and utilisation of facilities Achievements:* Successful delivery of a Youth Prevention program through Juvenile Justice* 35% increase in youth participation across the Local Government Area* Sourced over $250,000 worth of community funding to deliver recreation programs* Delivery of change management process to consolidate service areas* Development and implementation of a sustainable and efficient Aquatics structure

Sydney, Australia

Role was to strategically position the organisation nationally and internationally to achieve world class performance. Responsibilities:* Marketing and communication for the entire organisation* Implementation of strategies to enhance the organisations profile and image* Enhancing the brand, image and vision through print and publication mediums* Seek, build and enhance relationships to diversify revenue opportunities* Maintain and service sponsorship relationships – Qantas, Powerade, Cadbury Schweppes, De Bortoli, Classic Sportswear Achievements:  * Secured strategic partners – Accor Asia Pacific, IT Sports and Lonely Planet* Development of a Marketing & Communication Strategy for the organisation

London, United Kingdom

Strategically develop, implement and manage all sport and recreation projects within the City of Westminster's Sports Unit Responsibilities:* Co-ordination and development of the City of Westminster’s London 2012 initiative* Liaison with funding agencies, national bodies, councillors, stakeholder and the voluntary sector* Financial management including securing sponsorship, grants and external funding from government and commercial enterprises* Development and implementation of policy and procedures associated with sports development programs* Marketing of council recreation and aquatic facilities, programmes and events* Management of the Football Foundation budget of £125,000 for 5 years* Building and maintain commercial and client relationships* Develop and implementation of the Community Sports Coaches Scheme of £350,000 Achievements:* Project team for the Westminster Children’s Sport Centre (£4 million project) and securing £1.5 million in sponsorship and external grant funding* Contribution to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) application for the London 2012 Olympics* Increase of 25% in the participation of the Out of School Learning Initiative* Increase of 33% in the Football participation in the London CBD

Development and implementation of all sports programming and events within the City of Westminster Responsibilities:* Implementation of strategic sports development initiatives and programmes* Forecasting and cost benefit analysis of sports development projects, initiatives and events* Community facilitation and consultation regarding projects and facility developments* Event management of all local and regional events* Develop strategic plans for sports development, community and regional events – Tennis, Swimming, Basketball, Football* Sourcing sponsorship, grants and external funding* Management of facilities, sports coaches and club contracts Achievements:* Managing 100 plus coaching staff to ensure a successful pathway for professional development* Improving the infrastructure of sports clubs and increasing local volunteer development by over 25%* Securing over £3,000,000 of sponsorship, grants and external funding* Coordination of Westminster Sports corporate identity and branding* Coordination of over 50 local and 5 regional events per annum

Programme Manager for one of the largest sports and leisure programme providers for youth development within New Zealand. Responsibilities:* Development and implementation of program content* Implementation of external programme supplier contracts* Website management of E-Commerce data* Cost analysis of individual programmes to ensure profit targets are achieved* Management and utilisation of demographical database of over 15,000 users* Recruitment and management of over 100 employees and contractors* Managing and reporting of NZ$950,000 budget Achievements:* Increase of 25% in profit and a 33% increase in usage and participation* Implementation of over 200 programme activities per quarter* Continual up to date e-commerce data for website

Health & Fitness Consultant for YMCA Auckland's Glen Innes Leisure & Aquatic Centre.Responsibilities:* Health & fitness assessments* Bookings and consultations* Relationship management* Database management

Bachelor Of Sport & Recreation, Management & Marketing

Diploma Of Business, Business

Diploma In Applied Sports Studies, Sports Studies

Cert Iv Project Management