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Adelaide, Sa, Au

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

In this role I lead all operational aspects of the event including developing operational delivery strategies, budget and event time implementation. Leading a small team of 16, I oversaw the planning of all central operations workstreams including traffic and transport, accommodation, safety and security, event overlay and logistics, accreditation, technology, event experience, spectator services, media operations, broadcast operations, fan zones, protocol and ceremonies

Responsible for the leadership and management of the City Activation team and successful delivery of the functions within it, and also participating in the strategic and operational functions across the Community Services Division.In this position I managed the teams responsible for the following areas: Marketing, Creative Services, Tourism Development, Events Development & Management, Communications, Jetty Road Development, Community Engagement, Local History and the Bay Discovery Centre.

Gold Coast, Qld

As the Sport Manager for Track Cycling I lead the planning and delivery of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Track Cycling competition, and participate in the planning and delivery of relevant Test Events.I was GOLDOC’s primary representative in relation to all aspects of competition planning and delivery, and contribute to operational planning for relevant Training Venues, and am responsible for ensuring the competition ran smoothly and in accordance with applicable international and Games-wide requirements and standards. I regularly liaised with relevant internal and external stakeholders during event planning and delivery, and will lead and manage the Sport team on site throughout the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games operational period, and relevant Test Events. I was be the Sport Department’s senior representative on venue at Games Time. It was my responsibility as Sport Manager to liaise with the UCI (including UCI representatives attending the Games) and the appointed Technical Delegate regarding all UCI technical and other requirements in regard to competition.I managed GOLDOC’s relationship with Cycling Australia (National Federation) including the implementation of responsibilities under the Memorandum of Understanding between parties, and work closely with Cycling Australia in regard to planning/delivery of competition, and liaison with Cycling Queensland (State Federation) as required.

Adelaide, South Australia

I was a member of the management team at Events South Australia (Events division of the South Australian Tourism Commission). Events South Australia's role is to attract, support, develop and manage events that promote South Australia as a tourism destination.I worked as the Event Manager of the UCI WorldTour Santos Tour Down Under for 8 years. In this role, I was responsible for the overall programming and management of this event, which sees over 795,000 people line the streets of Adelaide and South Australia across seven days and attracts close to 40,000 visitors that bring an economic impact of more than $49 million to the State.While under my management, the Santos Tour Down Under was recognised with the following national awards:• Australian Event of the Year (2011 Australian Event Awards)• Best Sporting Event (2011,2013, 2016 Australian Event Awards)• Best Tourism Event (2010, 2011, 2012 Australian Event Awards)• Best Major Festival & Event (2010 Australian National Tourism Awards)• Best Major Festival & Event (2010, 2011 South Australian Tourism Awards, including inclusion in the Hall of Fame)Other events I have worked on over the past 10 years at ESA include Tasting Australia, Adelaide Fashion Festival, Tour of Beijing, the Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive, World Solar Challenge, the Credit Union Christmas Pageant and the 2012 Australian Swimming Championships (Olympic Swimming Trials).

Adelaide, South Australia

Graduate Certficate, Festival & Event Management

Certificate Iv Business (Frontline Management)

Bachelor Of Cultural Tourism