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Sydney, NSW, AU

Sydney, New South Wales, AU

Tourism Australia (TA) is Australia's National Tourism Organisation. As General Manager within the Commercial division, I am responsible for leading the global distribution and partnerships strategy aimed at delivering tourism industry goals. In this role, I:✔ work with the TA team to make Australia the most desirable and memorable destination on earth✔.

Sydney, NSW, AU

The Connective is Transforming Green Spaces into Rejuvenation Places. I am working with The Connective to build awareness for their market leading nature wellness trails and programs under the brand Nature Fix.Nature Fix offers a unique opportunity for organisations and individuals to unlock health benefits by installing a nature wellness zone, trail.

Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Kinetic encompasses a growing group of transit businesses across Australia and New Zealand - they were brought together through a range of acquisitions in 2019 and 2020. As General Manager for Kinetic in NSW, I was employed as a strategic senior leader. I quickly appreciated that a generalist, hands-on approach was required for the significant change.

London, GB

Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours. As the senior business leader overseeing Australia, I directed and controlled Sydney operations and supported Darwin. I re-set the local team’s strategic focus through future state planning in collaboration with local and global stakeholders. I was actively involved in all aspects.

South Brisbane, Queensland, AU

I worked with Virgin Australia’s divisions leading Brand, Marketing, Digital, Customer & Public Affairs. In this role, I collaborated both with division leaders and with the wider VA Group in order to deliver profitability, customer experience, brand, and digital performance. Operating as a key senior leader, my responsibilities included the planning.

The Rocks, NSW, AU

As CCO I developed new business strategy, and managed business operations and commercial teams, achieving revenue targets > $50million. Operating at Chief Operational Officer level and first point of contact across broad operational areas, this included undertaking sign off on all business matters during incumbent absences.I was promoted with.

The Rocks, NSW, AU

As the Head of Operations I maintained operational efficiency and worked collaboratively to prioritise whole of business project portfolio, while balancing additional accountability as Head of Product leading strategy, acquisition and supplier relations. In this role, I:✔ strategically maintained range of 4000 products by actively managing and optimising.

Accountable for assessing product ranges compatible with and enriching The Travel Corporation brands, and identifying new product opportunities. Secured unique new experiences for The Travel Corporation brands through researching and recommending new ranges to expand product offerings - recommended new touring strategy for Contiki Australia and People to.

Cypress, California, US

Responsible for national sales and distribution execution and performance for this globally recognised youth travel brand, managing key accounts and business development initiatives with industry partners.✔ consistently achieved >$100m year sales targets (average 7% growth), 45% of Contiki’s global business, driving and maintaining global products growth.

South Melbourne, VIC, AU

Lead and managed state sales team for this national travel wholesale business, accountable for achieving sales revenue targets, maintaining sales margins and all P&L functions. Multiple awards for Top Territory Performance. Managed key accounts and business development with travel industry partners and internal and external stakeholder relations..

Alexandria, NSW, AU

As Sales Executive, I maintained a call cycle with key travel agencies and grew sales for this tour operator.

Alexandria, NSW, AU

As Tour Director, I was responsible for all aspects of Australian coach tours carrying up to 50 people on trips of up to 30 days. Requiring high level of organisation, people skills, and product knowledge.

Cypress, California, US

As Tour Manager, I was responsible for all aspects of European coach tours carrying up to 50 people on trips of up to 46 days. Requiring high level of organisation, people skills, and product knowledge. High performance resulted in being responsible for the training of Tour Manager’s on extensive European training trips.

Bachelor, Social Science (Recreation & Tourism)

Change Management

Young Endeavour Youth Development Program, Learnt To Sail A Tall Ship And Developed Leadership, Communication And Team-Work Skills.

High School Certificate, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates