Conga Foods is one of Australia’s leading private, family-owned companies in the grocery industry. For 70 years, our family has been searching the globe for the finest foods and bringing back the best new flavours for Australians to discover and share. It’s in our heritage to be passionate about food, family and friends. Our customers, staff and partners are our family and we take great pride in building genuine relationships that last a lifetime. Our portfolio of strong brands and fine international products represents our zest for life and our Italian spirit of generosity which is lived on to this day.Distributing products through all retail channels, wholesale and industrial, nationally around Australia. Our brands can be seen on the shelves of the biggest supermarkets all the way down to the small, corner delicatessen.Head Office is located in Melbourne, Victoria, and we have offices and warehouses in Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. At Conga, we believe that life is ultimately about two things; good food and good people. Fortunately for us, both of these fit around a table.

Bulla Dairy Foods is one of Australia’s oldest family owned dairy companies. At Bulla, the same three families have been making dairy products in country Australia for six generations and export them all over the world. All Bulla Ice Cream is still made with fresh milk delivered daily. We continue to hand cut our Cottage Cheese, and our Frozen Yoghurt is made with Bulla probiotic yoghurt and real fruit. Our family craft the best of Australian Dairy to share with the world. Not only do Bulla offer a diverse range of retail products, but are also proud to leverage over a century of dairy experience to be a leading brand in Foodservice. Bulla export both our retail and commercial product ranges to major global markets throughout Asia and the Middle East. My role wad highly varied which has allowed me to develop skills across a broad range of marketing functions focusing on; - NPD (Stage Gate process) - Communications - Brand Strategy- Launch Activation - Brand Planning- Financial Planning - NPD P&L- Online and Social Media Marketing- In-store POS Experience

During my time at Nice Pak Products, I was responsible for the management of all 21 brands contained in their brand portfolio, which included products from the baby, health, and beauty segments. The Nice Pak Products brand portfolio is as follows:Baby Brands:SudocremBaby UHeinz Baby Basics Infacol Milton Multi-MamBaby BanzTwistshakeWOW CupHealth & Beauty Brands: Dermal TherapyNourish Naturals CrampezeHedrinGrime BossNature ColourOcean HealthcareGP Wound WashIsocol Flexiseq Multi-GynBetter AirPrivate Label Products

Nice Pak Products has been distributing and marketing baby & pharmaceutical products since 1991 and also has distribution into various other channels including grocery, discount department stores, and into the Healthcare industry including hospitals and healthcare facilities. Strong partnerships with both domestic and international suppliers has ensured that the best available products are sourced and that Nice Pak Products remains at the forefront of emerging trends. In conjunction with both national and international research and development teams, Nice Pak Products develops and distributes many market leading brands & licensed products.My brand portfolio consists of: Dermal TherapyNourish Naturals CrampezeHedrinGrime BossOcean HealthcareGP Wound Wash

Gunnersen is the largest independent Australian owned distributor of wood-based panel products, timber and decorative surface materials in Australia. Established in 1879, Gunnersen has always been an Australian owned company, and it is still led by the Gunnersen family.Due to being a smaller company my role was highly varied and allowed me to master my skills across a wide range of marketing functions; • Colour and pattern selections for the next years key trends • Assisted on architectural specifications with Sales Managers • Online and Social Media Marketing - HootSuite (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Google +, Instagram and WordPress)• Website Management • Event Management • PR• NPD• Developed a CRM inventory stock management system

For 150 years, The Langham, London has enchanted royalty, dignitaries, and celebrities. Renowned for its legendary service, Europe's first "Grand Hotel" continues to reign from London's West End.My role within the Groups Accommodation Team was to account managed large groups that book accommodation and events at the hotel such as Coca Cola, Master Chef, David Jones, Estee Lauder, Samsung, Tesco and Moet & Chandon. I conducted site inspections of the hotel’s bedroom and event space and liaised with clients in order to identify their needs for accommodation and event requirements. I negotiated rates and packages with clients, third party agencies, travel agents and corporate event organisers to help organise their stay. I dealt with client requests and acted as the first point of contact during the group stay. Assisted and supervise with the running of the events. I developed and maintained client relationships with corporate clients, travel agency staff and industry staff members.

SSL International plc was a British manufacturer of healthcare products. Its best known brands were Durex and Scholl. SSL had manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom, Spain, China, India, Thailand for all their brands. In November 2010, SSL International was bought by household products company Reckitt Benckiser. SSL Australia was the Australian branch of SSL International and we worked closely with the head office in the UK. Brand Portfolio: SchollDurexEulactolOtheraheel

The Langham Hotel Melbourne (previously Sheraton Towers Southgate) is a 5 star hotel sweeping vistas of the Yarra River and Melbourne skyline. Outstanding location amidst the city’s captivating Arts and Leisure district. A sanctuary nestled on the famous Southbank Promenade with 388 rooms.Being part of the Front Office I had various roles starting off as a Porter then moved Telephonists on the main switch board, to the Executive Club Assistant and then Guest Service Agent at reception. This role allowed me to see all aspects of Front Office and develop strong skills in hospitality and customer service to a 5 star standard. I ensured high guest satisfaction and complaint handling while working on the front desk and checking in and out guests. Received and processed guests requests including accommodation reservations and trained new employees on the switchboard. Also provided training for new staff in various areas of Front Office. One of my key achievements was being nominated Employee of the Year in 2004.