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Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Built a culture of collaboration, creativity and fun• Created a clear vision/DNA for the stations and shows which consistently delivered a cumulative audience of over 900,000 on both radio stations and ensured GOLD104.3 dominated with Generation X• Simultaneously launched two breakfast shows, ‘Jo & Lehmo’ on GOLD104.3 and ‘Matt & Meshel’ on KIIS 101.1 and ensured a creative and honest environment for all talent, including ‘Hughesy & Kate’• Created a… Show more KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Built a culture of collaboration, creativity and fun• Created a clear vision/DNA for the stations and shows which consistently delivered a cumulative audience of over 900,000 on both radio stations and ensured GOLD104.3 dominated with Generation X• Simultaneously launched two breakfast shows, ‘Jo & Lehmo’ on GOLD104.3 and ‘Matt & Meshel’ on KIIS 101.1 and ensured a creative and honest environment for all talent, including ‘Hughesy & Kate’• Created a client-friendly environment driving significant revenue growth and continuously innovated - conceived and executed brand funded football radio show ‘The Holy Grail’ for CrownBet; developed high quality ideas which generated revenue and delivered results for clients including Chemist Warehouse, Channel 7, iPrimus, Chapel Street Precinct, Royal Melbourne Hospital Home Lottery and Foxtel• Ensured professional and genuine relationships at all levels internally at ARN and externally with talent managers, clients and agencies, TV/print/film/labels• Part of the Melbourne Leadership Team contributing to the culture, development and results• Recognised in Radio Today’s ‘The Top 20 Most Influential Women in Radio’ on 2015/2016/2017 and The Top 50 Most Influential People in Radio• Community support – Judge in the 2017 Melbourne Awards; contributor to The Royal Women’s Hospital fundraising; supporter of the Radio Training Institute Show less

Melbourne, Australia

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Negotiated multi-million dollar contracts with key broadcasters, suppliers, labels, talent and publishers• Created and executed new radio shows such as Weekend Breakfast and Radio X Factor and enhanced existing flagship radio shows Take 40 and My Generation• Delivered operational efficiency through the execution of split signal, allowing Authentic Entertainment to deliver different commercial creative in each markets, resulting in over $1M incremental revenue in… Show more KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Negotiated multi-million dollar contracts with key broadcasters, suppliers, labels, talent and publishers• Created and executed new radio shows such as Weekend Breakfast and Radio X Factor and enhanced existing flagship radio shows Take 40 and My Generation• Delivered operational efficiency through the execution of split signal, allowing Authentic Entertainment to deliver different commercial creative in each markets, resulting in over $1M incremental revenue in six months• Developed and maintained outstanding relationships with broadcast partners, talent and talent managers, publishers, labels, content suppliers, clients and advertising agencies• Delivered revenue generating branded content for clients including Telstra, Ford, Lion Dairy and Golden Circle and led world first delivery of original programming for Vevo Australia• Event production including a Justin Bieber Pop-umentary, Vevo LIFT Showcases, Vevo GoShows and the Children’s Cancer Centre Foundation’s annual fundraiser ‘The Million Dollar Lunch’ Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Authentic Entertainment was a fusion of two businesses – MCM Media and IglooKey achievements outlined under Authentic Entertainment

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Achieved EBITDA for both Nova 100 and 91.5FM (2009/10) with a combined YOY growth of 39%. Nova 100 also achieved the highest operating margin within the business. This was all during a year of change and significant product transformations to both brands• Negotiated contracts with all Nova 100 and 91.5FM talent (on and off the air) and influenced talent to support the business plan• Established high level client relationships driving revenue growth• Developed… Show more KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Achieved EBITDA for both Nova 100 and 91.5FM (2009/10) with a combined YOY growth of 39%. Nova 100 also achieved the highest operating margin within the business. This was all during a year of change and significant product transformations to both brands• Negotiated contracts with all Nova 100 and 91.5FM talent (on and off the air) and influenced talent to support the business plan• Established high level client relationships driving revenue growth• Developed above and below the line marketing plans for Nova 100 and 91.5FM• Drove the PR strategy for Nova 100 and 91.5FM which has since been replicated in other markets• Cemented strong relationships with all talent (on and off the air), talent managers, clients, advertising agencies and record labels Show less

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • United the DMG radio stations developing a national network system for managing marketing and programming• Built the national integration team to produce client integration between clients and agencies• Created DMG’s first National Nova Boy/Breakfast talent integrated marketing• Campaign sourcing animator James Hackett and co-ordinated with Mediacom marketing plans• Mentored and developed the local Promotions and Marketing Directors and helped them build… Show more KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • United the DMG radio stations developing a national network system for managing marketing and programming• Built the national integration team to produce client integration between clients and agencies• Created DMG’s first National Nova Boy/Breakfast talent integrated marketing• Campaign sourcing animator James Hackett and co-ordinated with Mediacom marketing plans• Mentored and developed the local Promotions and Marketing Directors and helped them build high performing teams Show less

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Attained FOX FM’s highest ever cumulative audience through the creation of exclusive benchmark events such as FOX Rooftop Concerts, FOX Fashion, FOX Joke Off, FOX FM’s Beach Concert Series, FOX FM’s First Love Reunion and FOX FM’s 21st Birthday Party• Delivered number one market share consistently for FOX FM through shaping and implementing programming tactics which were then duplicated in other radio markets including 15 Days of Fame, Love on Line and The Great… Show more KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Attained FOX FM’s highest ever cumulative audience through the creation of exclusive benchmark events such as FOX Rooftop Concerts, FOX Fashion, FOX Joke Off, FOX FM’s Beach Concert Series, FOX FM’s First Love Reunion and FOX FM’s 21st Birthday Party• Delivered number one market share consistently for FOX FM through shaping and implementing programming tactics which were then duplicated in other radio markets including 15 Days of Fame, Love on Line and The Great Race. Show less

Company Directors Course, November 2017

Bachelor Of Arts (Communications)

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