I graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Recreation Planning & Management) from the University of South Australia in 2004 and started my career in the events industry as Coordinator – Delegate Services and Administration for a high profile conference and event management company in 2005. I was promoted to Manager – Conventions and Events in 2007.I established Premier Event Concepts (PEC) in October 2013 to provide a tailored event management service that exceeds client expectations in terms of value, service and innovation.I am an accredited Certified Event Manager (CEM) of the Professional Conference Organisers Association, which is considered to be the peak professional standard for event managers.I have managed local, national, and international conferences across a diverse range of industries and associations including sport, insurance, law, education, forestry, public works, engineering, quarrying, agriculture, health, and economics for 30 to 2,000 delegates and trade exhibitions with up to 160 booths.I have managed events in all capital cities of Australia as well as in regional areas such as Cairns, Coffs Harbour, Caloundra, Mt Gambier, Barossa Valley, Port Augusta and Roxby Downs. My international experience has been gained from managing events in New Zealand, Vietnam, Egypt, Estonia and Bangkok.