Oscar Fernandez Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I started working for JCM as a freelance event coordinator in 2022. The positive feedback from past events led me to become a full-time employee in September 2024, applying my skills and experience in delivering exceptional services and securing a strong presence in international markets.My key responsibilities include coordinating high-end events, managing travel logistics, selecting exclusive venues, and providing tailored experiences that showcase local culture and attractions. My position ensures seamless event execution while integrating destination-specific elements, enhancing the overall experience for clients and guests. This role involves collaborating closely with local vendors and service providers to offer distinctive, immersive travel, conference, and event solutions.Key Tasks:Ø Ensure client needs are met through timely communication and understanding of their requirements.Ø Oversee the planning, organisation and execution of conferences and events, ensuring alignment with company philosophy and objectives.Ø Manage budgets and monitor financial transactions related to events.Ø Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers to secure optimal services and pricing.Ø Ensure smooth operations during conferences and events through effective team coordination and logistical support.Ø Research to identify industry trends and work towards expanding market presence.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Duties Involved: In my ongoing casual role, I:Ø Oversee daily operations and also act as the point of contact for visitors for managing private bookings and events.Ø Working closely with my team, we plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of workshops and events, like the Chinese New Year celebrations program each year.Ø Additionally, I contribute to public relations and marketing efforts, creating eye-catching promotional materials such as signs, posters, and event communications. My design and digital editing skills have also been instrumental in enhancing key visitor resources, such as a redesigning of the garden’s map.

Key Tasks: In my role I:Ø Deliver engaging history and environment-focused tours at various sites of interest in Sydney.Ø Contribute to the development of educational programs for school groups, with a focus on Australian history, sustainability, and environmental awareness.Ø Perform ongoing research to create the tour notes for the department.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

ties Involved: In my role, my responsibilities extended beyond ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors through strict adherence to safety policies and procedures, I:Ø Played a key role in organizing and overseeing special events, such as those during Mardi Gras celebrations, where I coordinated logistics and ensured smooth execution, creating memorable, well-organized events that boosted engagement and visibility within the community.Ø Strategically collaborated with Spanish television programs to effectively promote the business to a broader audience.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I am currently employed as an EAPA Assessment Officer within the Taronga Zoo Contact Centre where I have been a team member within theContact since the beginning of June. In this time I’ve been able to further develop mycustomer service skills, problem solving and conflict resolution skills whilst working as partof the Taronga team working on EAPA systems including Freshdesk and EAPA online, withan average ticket close rate of 18 tickets per day. I have very much enjoyed working inthis role and hope to continue doing so into the foreseeable future. I enjoy the opportunityEAPA allows to assist vulnerable people through helping them help themselves byeducating them on how they may be able to manage bill payments better, refer them toadditional support services and provide vouchers when appropriate.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

ies Involved: My experience and positive feedback while working for different companies and operators, sparked my entrepreneurial spirit to create DS Tours. For the last 5 years, I have managed to work in different casual roles, while still working full-time hours in my spare time to create engaging events and tours in Sydney. As the sole founder and operator, I have taken on key roles in:Ø Event planning, public relations, and marketing strategy.Ø Liaising with the stakeholders, coordinating schedules and overseeing logistics.Ø Handling all communication with suppliers, with control of financials and budgets.Ø Managing client relations and communications.Ø I have organised large-scale events, including LGBTQ+ community events in Sydney.Ø Handling all marketing initiatives, from crafting compelling content to managing social media and booking systems.Through a strong focus and exceptional time management, I have successfully driven growth and elevated the DS Tour’s online presence and reputation, gaining the trust of many tour operators who rely on my services to deliver well-executed events and tours for their clients.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

ies Involved: In my role, I:Ø Helped manage the guest experience of thousands of visitors to the Zoo across the many different activities and events the Zoo hosts daily.Ø Worked through customer ticketing booking errors, enforcing the Zoo’s policies on the grounds as well as resolving low-level customer complaints.Ø I coordinated an event with a Spanish television program to showcase the contributions of the organization towards sustainability.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Duties Involved: During my period working at the Visitor Centre, I:Ø Organized and coordinated extended tours for both international and domestic visitorsØ I worked closely with multiple stakeholders and tour operators to ensure seamless experiences.Ø Assisted visitors with booking Sydney, regional, and national tours, I independently ran one of the centre's outlets.Ø Took care of reservation systems, handled cash, and performed banking and accounting duties.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

As a part of the Tours department I conducted tours and experiences for a wide range of visitors to inform them on the history, design, and useof the building. These experiences included the Junior Adventure Tours for school children, Private and VIP Package Tours. I led the tours in English and Spanish, catering each experience to the members of my tour group. While working in one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres, I maintained a sense of flexibility and positivity despite constant shifts in access and information.I also supported the rest of the team by setting up and maintaining audiovisual equipment, as well as other front of house and cloaking duties.

Auckland, New Zealand

Duties Involved: Collaborating with other tourism professionals, I:Ø Developed the first and only free walking tour in Auckland, New Zealand. As the head tour guide in the first seasons, I developed the structure and content of the tours and was able to establish these tours as a ‘must-do” in Auckland enriching the experience for many visitors to the country.Ø Led daily English tours, introduced a weekly Spanish tour and coordinated many community-orientated events.

Cairo, Egypt

Duties Involved: As a business analyst at the Commercial Chamber, I:Ø Worked assisting Spanish companies exporting their products to Egypt and Sudan.Ø I wrote numerous business analytics reports on the local market to prepare business agendas for private companies visiting Egypt.Ø I managed various Trade Missions for both, industry associations and individual private companies, including the Direct Trade Missions for AGRAGEX (the Spanish Exporters Association of Agricultural Machinery and its components, Irrigation Systems, etc.) in Egypt and Sudan in September 2011, where I was able to successfully coordinate all the logistics to accommodate meetings for more than 60 international stakeholders

Figueira Da Foz, Coimbra, Portugal

As part of the EWWR (European Week for Waste Reduction), I assisted in the design and implementation of an action plan for organic waste reduction in school cafeterias in Portugal. I worked with the local students in order to create an awareness of the importance of correct waste management and waste reduction. I also assisted on a waste characterization project in a shopping mall in Larissa (Greece) and collaborated in numerous international waste management projects. During these projects I was in charge of editing reports and other graphic design works.

Salisbury, England, United Kingdom

I assisted in the conservation & management project for IPAs (Important Plant Areas), designated by Plantlife in the United Kingdom. I used GIS editing and Photoshop skills to create working material and maps to be used by expert conservationists. I simultaneously assisted in other international projects and design presentations for the manager of research.

Bolivia

I took care of various animal species prior to their reintegration into the wild. I collaborated in the construction of their enclosures and assisted with the visitor’s liaison work. This included providing guided walks on the premises among other experiences.

Diploma Of Travel And Tourism Management, Tourism And Travel Services Management, Diploma

Environmental Sciences Bachelor Degree, Environmental Science, Bachelor

During my university studies I enrolled on 3 different exchange programmes as part of the Séneca in the “Málaga University” (Spain).