Sasha Dobson Email & Phone Number

Delivering large landscape scale programs and projects across central Victoria. I am currently scoping a new biodiversity and climate refuge biolink funded by Melbourne Water, concentrating on water courses through Port Phillip and Westernport and the North Central CMA catchments. Additionally I am managing the publication of our new Evaluation Framework, to better communicate and distribute our impact outcomes to our Network Members and the wider scientific community.

Working alongside our Executive Director, I oversaw the strategic direction of the business, including overseeing all projects as well as management of the team. Projects I spearheaded during that time included:1. Research and implementation of a Customer Relationship Management software (SupporterHub) to streamline and improve our management of our major donor relationships. 2. Research and implementation of a project management and reporting software (Harvest App) to gain better insights into our project budgets, team efficiency and utilisation and overall company reporting. 3. HR recruitment for 4 critical roles (Heathcote landscape facilitator, Junior Ecologist, Administration Officer, and Senior Communications/Graphics Officer) 4. Produced the annual 2022 symposium "Are we ready to fix our environment? Network Members Forum" 5. "Greater Giving for Greater Gliders" end of financial year fundraising campaignAdditionally I managed and oversaw:- All external communications (digital, social media, print) and events (Bendigo Sustainability Festival, National Landcare conference, ecological field trips)- Worked alongside our Executive Director to undergo a fundraising model improvement/overhaul- Worked alongside our Executive Director to workshop and scope an Evaluation Framework- Worked alongside our Executive Director to manage our major philanthropic funders requirements, including the Ian Potter Foundation, The RE Ross Trust, the HMS Trust)- Successfully raised government funding for our Spring Plains Watershed Repair project via the Parks Victoria Volunteer Innovation Fund

1. Produced the annual 2021 symposium "Leaky Landscapes. From the ground up; climate proofing our landscapes and biodiversity. Practical approaches to soil absorption and techniques for fixing desertified landscapes" - https://biolinksalliance.org.au/leaky-landscapes-symposium2. Produced our online Knowledge Hub - a central resource for environmental conservation assets such as videos, how-to guides, engagement activities etc; with 42 categories to search from - https://biolinksalliance.org.au/knowledge-hub-resources 2. Spring Plains Watershed Repair project - https://biolinksalliance.org.au/spring-plains3. Heathcote Large Old Trees - https://biolinksalliance.org.au/hero-tree

1. Produced the annual 2020 symposium "Greater and Squirrel Gliders. Leaping into action: Sharing practical and scientific knowledge for Glider conservation" - https://biolinksalliance.org.au/greater-glider-and-squirrel-glider-symposium 2. Produced a series of 6 short instructional videos for "Glideways in the Melbourne Ark" which aimed to empower citizien scientists to monitor potential Phascogales and Glider species on or around their properties.

Restoring Nutritional Landscapes - a series of workshops and keynotes that address the current and future nutritional needs of eucalypt folivores such as the Greater Glider and Koala, particularly in the South Eastern parts of Australia. The project was supported by WWF, Envite Environment, The Australian National University and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

Responsible for:- Agency processes (project methodology processes, financial processes, training processes, HR processes)- Project delivery success- Agile methodology training and implementation- Project Management team leadership- HR (recruitment, induction, team feedback and mentorship, professional development, performance management)Working alongside the Managing Director, I oversaw and managed the day-to-day operations of the agency, ensuring the successful delivery of projects, and management of the team who delivered them.

Collingwood, Vic

Responsible for:- Managing requirements for shoots from pre-production concept briefs to delivery of merchandise to final delivery of images/film- Scheduling all shoots and locations/studios- Recruiting (internal WOW teams and external crew)- Managing post production retouching workflow- Project Management (estimates, call times, workflow)- Client invoicing and crew expenses managementClients:L'Oreal, Maybelline, Peter Alexander, Tupperware, Specsavers, Portmans, Jacqui e, Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Dotti, Smiggle, Radical Yes, Novo Shoes, The Word Collective, Paper Scissors Stone, Paper & SparkCurrently producing the web series "Melbourne Makers":Melbourne Makers - Kate Brouwer for Asobimasu - https://vimeo.com/299588401Melbourne Makers - Robert Trimarchi for the nine co - https://vimeo.com/318889948Melbourne Makers - Rosaleen Ryan for Mamoru - https://vimeo.com/332607351

Melbourne, Australia

- Responsible for business efficiency and throughput- Responsible for business revenue and profit targets- Creating, updating and presenting revenue reports- Forecasting revenue- Researching, implementing and maintaining all processes- Working with the Senior Leadership Team to drive business goals

Cremorne, Melbourne

- Responsible for managing and training the Production team- Ensuring all projects are delivered on time, on budget and within scope- Ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle- Producing, filming, editing video content where requiredI have produced film content for the Deepend Group, Royal Children's Hospital, La Trobe University, Stroke Foundation, BCNA and Peters Icecream.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Account & Project Management, specialising in retail and eCommerce website development. Proposals and presentations, technical document writing, technical specification writing, client relationship management, website training, campaign strategy, project auditing, maximising development teams' efficiency and successful project delivery.Clients: Australian National Maritime Museum, T2Tea, Medibank Community Fund, VicSuper, Chapel Street Precinct

Melbourne, Australia

I specialise in the production of short, online promotional videos. My skills and expertise range from pre-production scripting and story-boarding, to DSLR filming, post production editing, colour correction, graphics animation and audio overlay.

North Fitzroy, Melbourne

- Managing digital content projects throughout the project timeline from pre-production tasks through to post-production tasks including planning, developing the project scope, deployment, project closure and account services.- Maintaining project deliverables including scope documents, deadlines and meeting all client expectations.- Creatively producing content including scripting, storyboarding, directing crew, filming, editing footage, motion animations and 3D product previews.- Website maintenance and website content including banner design, online written content, eCommerce product uploads and image editing.

Melbourne, Australia

- Working creatively within a team to produce a promotional event video to compliment an existing campaign.- Creatively producing video content including filming, editing footage, motion animations and design.