S-J (Sara-Jane) Rice Email & Phone Number

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Based at the U.S. Consulate General Melbourne, providing Protocol services across VIC, SA, TAS, NT.

- Communications for the 2021 Victorian State Schools Spectacular, including crisis comms with the cancellation of event due to COVID-19 restrictions. - Project Management of 2021 'Year Book', produced in online format, to maintain stakeholder engagement and acknowledge students and schools. - Marketing and communications for the 2022 Victorian State.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

- Planned and organised operational requirements of inaugural major arts and cultural event, planned for 12 night run, with large footprint across Melbourne. - Managed and executed the Tender process for suppliers across five function areas; guest services staffing, security, first aid, cleaning & waste and traffic management.- Manged operational.

Entertainment Assistant | Australian Grand Prix Corporation | Melbourne, AusOperations Coordinator | Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race | Victoria, AusProtocol Manager | Women's Tour of Scotland | Scotland, UKVIP Event Host | Major League Baseball London Series | London, UKHospitality Village Manager | Great North Run | Newcastle, UKSenior Event Manager |.

Sydney, Australia

- Responsible for end to end event management of 10,000 pax ticketed event at Barangaroo Reserve on New Year's Eve 2018 as a vantage point for viewing of NYE fireworks on Sydney Harbour- Liaison with multiple internal and external stakeholders including security, production, first aid. ticketing, traffic management with strong communication across all.

Glasgow, UK

Venue Protocol Manager at Glasgow 2018 European Championships. Responsible for Protocol at Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and BMX.

Gold Coast

• Responsible for effective operational management of the Protocol (PRT) program area for three competition venues hosting triathlon, cycling (time trial, road race, mountain), race walk and marathon.
• Management of Games Family seating and lounges, facilitation of dignitary visits and tours, coordination of medal ceremony presenters, and quality control of display of flags of nations
• Development of strong relationships with other venue Functional Areas such as Cleaning, Catering & Waste, Transport, Accreditation, Press, Sports Presentation
• Delivery of training to protocol workforce volunteers

Hawthorn Campus

- Design, delivery and assessment of Diploma of Events (SIT50212) and Diploma of Event Management (SIT50316).- Awarded Highly Commended for Emerging Practitioner at the Swinburne 2016 Pathways and Vocational Education Excellence Awards.- Member of the events teaching team awarded Highly Commended for Community Engagement at the Swinburne 2016 Vice.

2018Event Operations Control (for EWG - White Night Geelong (DAE)Event Operations Control (for EWG - White Night Bendigo (DAE)2017Stage Manager - Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Eastland (Alive Events Agency)Site Manager - Ice Rink at Eastland (Alive Events Agency)Event Operations Control (for EWG)- White Night Ballarat (DAE)Event Operations Control (for.

2019Stage Manager - Melbourne Cup Parade, Peter Jones Special EventsArea Warden - OktoberFest2017Communications Officer - New Year's Eve, City of Maribyrnong Site Manager - Optus Movies Under the Stars, Ballarat (Air Events Global, Octagon)VIP Box Office - Victorian State School Spectacular (SKP Events)

2018 & 2019Workforce Coordinator - Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road RaceEvent Control Manager - Race Melbourne 2017Course Sector Coordinator - Olivia Newton-John Research Run and Wellness WalkRecovery Zone Manager - Run 4 The KidsCourse Sector Coordinator - Arnold Classic Family WalkEvent Control Manager - Race Melbourne 2016Venue Manager - Australian.

Melbourne Area, Australia

• Managed a diverse portfolio of events aimed to raise funds, engage donors and supporters of RFDS and raise the profile of the RFDS in the broader community
• Reviewed existing events portfolio and made necessary amendments to ensure RFDS was offering a diverse range of events for different demographics
• Introduced a new ‘Morning Melodies’ event in partnership with the Arts Centre Melbourne, which exceeded initial expectations of 50 attendees to an event for 270 guests
• Managed events to celebrate the 85th anniversary celebrations of the RFDS including donor lunch for 320 guests, corporate dinner and public activity at Federation Square
• Coordinated an event for RFDS supporters at Government House, by invitation of the Governor of Victoria
• Managed the RFDS signature event ‘Going the Distance’ dinner, growing the event from 191 to 407 guests within a year

Melbourne, Australia

• VPS5 role promoting two key projects in Education portfolio: Victorian State Schools Spectacular and the Premiers’ Reading Challenge
• Devised and delivered an extensive communications and marketing plan for the Victorian State Schools Spectacular, with the aim of driving ticket sales and raising the profile of the event statewide
• Negotiated and managed sponsorship relationships with Herald Sun (including Leader and MX), Channel 7, 3AW, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Ministry of Dance
• Negotiated and managed sponsorship relationship with Fairfax to promote the Premiers’ Reading Challenge
• Organised media opportunities to promote the Premiers’ Reading Challenge including a media opportunities with all former Premiers and school students from around Victoria
• Managed a Communications Adviser and Public Relations intern

Melbourne, Australia

• Project coordination of the GenerationOne Hands Across Australia School Competition
• Production of promotional packs including classroom resources, promotional DVD and posters, and distribution of these packs to every school in Australia (8,000+)
• Wrote all website copy and media releases for distribution nationally
• Oversaw telemarketing campaign to 4,000 schools, liaison with schools and processing and judging of entries
• Managed a Project Assistant and casual staff during peak periods

Melbourne, Australia

• Organised a portfolio of events for City of Melbourne’s flagship event ‘Melbourne Day’, which celebrated the 175th anniversary of the foundation of Melbourne.
• Organised two key events; Flag Raising Ceremony and City Square celebrations
• Developed and delivered all marketing collateral

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Responsible for full operational and logistical planning of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life mass participation 5km fundraising events in eastern Scotland (Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, Perth and West Lothian)
• Route planning, risk assessments, site plans, traffic management, contingency and emergency planning, staff and volunteer management
• Delivering media and comms strategy to recruit 20,000 participants and raise awareness of Cancer Research UK. Included establishing relationships with media partners to secure media coverage and in-kind sponsorship.
• Recruited and managed six Event Assistants over the summer event period

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Short term contract to take over delivery of all events for the 61st Edinburgh International Film Festival within a very short time frame to delivery (3 weeks)
• Events included Gala Dinner, Closing Night party, Awards ceremonies, parties and dinners.

London, United Kingdom

• Designed and coordinated RAD’s presence at Move It! Dance London exhibition held at Olympia, attended by 12,000 dance enthusiasts
• Ran members’ events held internally, such as the AGM and professional development sessions
• Coordinated Faculty of Education’s graduation ceremony for 500 students and guests from around the world

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Solely responsible for design and delivery of all events at the 60th Anniversary of the Festival
• Management of three key events:o Opening Night Party (1,000 guests)o 60th Birthday cocktail party, hosted by Sir Sean Connery (500 guests)o Closing Night black tie Gala Dinner (600 guests)
• Managed all suppliers including venues, theming, sound and lighting, production, catering, entertainment and transport
• Worked within the Development Department and ensured all Festival sponsorship obligations were met at events
• Managed an Events Assistant and a small team of volunteers

Melbourne, Australia

• Played a pivotal role in the development of venue operational planning and the delivery of an official Arrivals and Departures Service to over 10,000 athletes, officials, VIPs and media
• Liaised with numerous external stakeholders including Melbourne Airport, Immigration, Customs, Victorian and Federal Police
• Developed policies, procedures, and contingency plans and prepared a comprehensive Operations Plan. Coordinated the implementation and review of the Plan throughout the Games
• Developed and presented volunteer training program to 150 volunteers

Melbourne, Australia

• Created appropriate administration procedures to process hundreds of nominations
• Coordinated involvement of judging panels of high profile business and arts leaders
• Liaised with businesses and arts groups to assist with enquiries regarding their nominations
• Performed duties as an Operations Assistant at the Awards dinner held at Luna Park, Sydney, attended by 1,000 senior business and arts leaders from around Australia

Melbourne, Australia

• Produced events for corporate clients such as Australia Post and government agencies such as City of Melbourne
• Prepared comprehensive documentation for stakeholder reports, sponsorship proposals and Awards submissions
• Developed business plans for a number of projects to determine their viability

Melbourne, Australia

• Coordinated the Australian Girls Choir’s involvement in the Qantas Airways I Still Call Australia Home advertising campaign.
• Liaison with senior executives from Qantas, Singleton Oglivy Mather, parents and choristers, and logistical coordination of shoots with as many as 250 choristers at a time, travelling around the world for a four month.

Graduate Certificate, Emergency & Disaster Management

Diploma Of Vocational Education And Training (Dip Vet)

Certificate Iv In Training & Assessment

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Included a summer semester at European Summer School of Advanced Management (ESSAM) at Aarhus University, Denmark (2008).

Graduate Certificate, Arts & Entertainment Management

Master Of Arts, International Relations

Bachelor Of Arts (Honours), Politics And International Relations