Sharon Wright Email & Phone Number

Sunshine Coast, Qld, Au

Melbourne, Au

An intensive annual leadership development program for women and gender diverse changemakers.

The Sunrise Project is a global network of independent organisations that share a common mission and common values. We believe in the power of social movements to change the world. We’re passionate about building networks who can drive the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy to reduce greenhouse pollution and create a healthy and prosperous future for everyone.

Adele Media is a media, communications and event management consultancy specialising in campaign strategy, facilitation, stakeholder engagement and brand management. Clients include:• Sunshine Coast Council – GovHack, Spark Bureau - Bright Sparks Lab launch 2016• In Noosa Magazine Assistant Editor – 2015 - 2016• Noosa International Food and Wine Festival Event Manager – 2009 - 2015• Stephanie Alexander’s Kitchen Garden Foundation national conference – 2008Events:• Noosa alive!, Noosa Food and Wine Festival, Noosa Biosphere Gala and Sustainability Awards, GovHack Sunshine Coast, Antenna documentary Film Festival, SAKGF National Conference, Taste London, Jamie's Big Night In (UK), AIME Hoodie DayCampaigns: • Surf Safe Noosa, Koalas on the Move, AIME Sunrise to SunsetSkills and expertise:• Public relations – cause campaigns, political campaigns, media releases, media buying and scheduling for print, radio and TV campaigns, media calls, securing interviews • Stakeholder engagement - develop and maintain strong relationships with all levels of government, corporate sector, philanthropic trusts, NFPs and community groups• Workshop facilitation – develop content and agenda, source experts, engage key local, state and national stakeholders, data analysis, develop key outputs and recommendations reports• Marketing and communications strategy – social media, print, TV and radio• Sponsorship & development – procurement, ongoing relationship management, fundraising strategies, sponsorship prospectus, ticket sales, event promotion• Project management – design, strategy, facilitation, implementation, evaluation• Event management – production, budget, wage & stock control, staff training & recruitment• Staff management – up to 50 FTE in hospitality plus 100 volunteers across events• Report writing – board reports, progress reports, project milestone planning• Content creation – newsletters, social media, website, video, print and digital content

Brisbane, Au

Co-Exist’s vision is to inspire future generations to coexist with Wildlife and Wild places,cementing conservation as an integral part of their everyday lives. Our mission is to develop communities, projects and social enterprises thatempower the next generation to coexist with the environment.

Tewantin, Queensland, Au

The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation is a charitable trust setup by Noosa Council in 2015 to fund scientific research and public education programs on sustainable development and biodiversity conservation in line with the UNESCO MAB programme.• Fundraising & Development - implemented the inaugural fundraising gala in 2020, setup the online giving campaigns, developed fundraising strategy, donor relations, funding submissions, events, grant applications – doubled operational and philanthropic funding within two years• Community engagement – implemented the inaugural Noosa Biosphere Awards ‘celebrating sustainability excellence’; Sustainability Forum; Surf Safe Noosa & Koalas on the Move campaigns• Workshop facilitation - developed content and agenda, sourced international experts, engaged key local, state and national stakeholders, data analysis, developed recommendations reports• Stakeholder engagement – developed and maintained strong relationships with all levels of government, local business, philanthropic trusts and community groups• Media & Communications – developed media and communications engagement strategy• PR & Marketing – developed brand refresh for all marketing collateral including print flyers, digital assets, website and video content across all media platforms, fundraising events• Grant funding and Project Management – developed eligibility criteria, program evaluation, monitor and produce milestone reports, manage project budgets, grant acquittals• Governance and Reporting – board meetings, agendas, minutes, statutory compliance, annual reports, strategic review, constitution reform, operational plan and reports to Council• Financials – invoicing, monthly reports, Audit preparation, annual budget projection, compliance

• Research and analysis of current bills before parliament and committee reports• Preparing progress reports on local issues and Production of annual report • Advanced ability to translate complex information into well-structured and compelling formats• Developed communications and marketing strategy across traditional, digital and social media • Media releases, monthly columns, regular Facebook posts and monthly newsletters• Community engagement strategy – mobile office, events, forums, workshops• Issues management - constituent enquiries/complaints, preparing media & Ministerial responses• Preparing backgrounders for speaking engagements, debate speeches, panels• Community grants – support for community organisations and schools

Maroochydore, Queensland, Au

Regional Domestic and Family Violence Integrated Service Response Coordinator• Collaborated with a range of government agencies, police, Indigenous services and community organisations to establish the regional DFV Integrated Service Response service• Develop and implemented detailed project plan and communication strategy• Developed effective working relationships with the DFV sector and broader community• Established and maintained an inter-agency community of practice to oversee practice and support collaborative working arrangements within the sector• Developed issue papers, reports and presentations to a range of regional stakeholders• Supported the delivery of IFYS’ social media and marketing collateral for the DFV program• Financial reporting and business projections in liaison with Finance Team• Prepared reports for Area Manager, NDIA and Department of Child SafetyNo Limits Coordinator – NDIS – Mar 2019 – July 2019 (contract)• Set up team for new NDIS support coordination arm of IFYS• Managed a team of NDIS Supports Coordinators, in assisting individuals and their nominated stakeholders, to understand the supports in their plan and navigate the service system, identify and access mainstream, community and funded support.• Liaised with NDIA, Local Area Coordinators and service providers regarding participants’ Support Coordination and Plan Management needs.• Regularly reviewed activity and progress of individual plans, monitored billable hours and planned expenditure, reviewed outcomes and satisfaction provision• Stakeholder engagement

Redfern, Nsw, Au

AIME is a volunteer mentoring program that connects university students with Indigenous high school students. AIME's vision is to end educational inequality and create leaders of tomorrow.• Managed a team of over 30 staff, volunteers and mentors to ensure AIME USC delivered a world class educational experience, a key component of the training model was “Failure Time”• Developed strong and positive relationships with the local Indigenous community• Staff and mentor recruitment, training and performance management• Program delivery in high schools within the Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast regions• Relationship management with key university stakeholders - USC Vice Chancellor, Pro Vice Chancellor Students & Dean Indigenous Education and Engagement• Responsible for showcasing AIME USC to local, regional and national audiences• Management of external relationships with partners, sponsors and corporate mentors • Community engagement activities and external events • Management of external relationships with partners, sponsors and corporate mentors • Managed relationships with organisations such as Headspace, IFYS & Refocus• Support AIME's local, national and international marketing campaigns• Business management including board reports, financial management, human resources and asset management

Chertsey, Surrey, Gb

• Managed retail operations • Lead over 60 staff members across 12 different sites • Managed an annual budget of $12m• Financials – weekly forecasting, monthly P&L and annual budget reporting• Implemented pricing structures for each outlet• Marketing campaigns and communications - digital and traditional• Stakeholder engagement and client relationship management• Manage suppliers - stock control, wastage, supply chain• Provide HR support – staff grievances, training and staff development• Ensure health and safety compliance across all sites

Eagle Farm, Queensland, Au

• Design, production and editor of e-journal: Engineering for Public Works• Events management - state conference, branch trade conferences and exhibitions• Sponsorship procurement – state conference and branch conferences • Developed media kits and sales strategies• Branding concept and design – flyers, email, web and social media banners• Social media and website content management• Relationship management – Partners, Sponsors and Supporters• Marketing campaign design and delivery – InDesign, issuu, FB, LinkedIn, Twitter and website

Collingwood, Victoria, Au

National Conference Coordinator• Coordinated SAKGF’s inaugural national conference, “The Kitchen Garden Classroom: Educating children for a healthy future”• PR & marketing - press releases, media enquiries, mail outs, e-shot campaigns, print• Promotional material – logo, flyers, brochures, signage, web page• Arranged international guest speakers – live crosses and pre-recorded video• Stakeholder and sponsor liaison, coordinated over 40 staff, children & volunteers• Budget and cost control - venue, AV, food and beverage, suppliers, donations • Scheduled national media campaign • Press kits and bios for TV, print and broadsheet interviews

London, Gb

• Foundation Coordinator for 3 years prior – co-developed award-winning chef training program• Managed graduate alumni program, Fifteen Ventures• Developed the “15 Business Survival Program” - a new business setup program which formed part of the UK Ch4 series “Jamie’s Chef”• Created partnerships with some of the world’s top chefs and restaurateurs – UK, Italy, USA, Paris• Created partnerships with leading youth training and support agencies• Co-developed the Fifteen Foundation International Franchise Bible – UK, Amsterdam, Melbourne• Analysed program efficacy, financial data and delivered reports to board• Youth coaching, graduate career advice and personal development• Stakeholder relationship management – high-profile sponsors, donors, internal, external• Facilitated organisational change process – rebrand, senior management, training program

2023 - Noosa alive! - arts, food & wine 2019 - Cooroy Fusion (arts & culture) Festival2015 - delicious Produce Awards2009-2015 - Noosa International Food and Wine Festival Prior to 2002, I was a hospitality professional, running restaurants in Noosa, NZ, Sydney and UK2002 - GPO Table, Martin Place, Sydney - Restaurant & Retail Manager2001 - The Blacket Hotel, King St, Sydney - Events Manager2000 - Liquidity Restaurant & Bar, Rozelle Bay, Sydney - Restaurant Supervisor1999 - Berardo's Restaurant & Bar, Noosa Heads, Qld - Restaurant Manager1997 - Lagos Restaurant & Bar, Queenstown, NZ - Restaurant Supervisor1995 - Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas, Macrossans Fine Dining - Fine dining waitress

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications And Development Studies Majors; Human Geography Minor

Master Of Environment, Climate Change Policy, Values-Based Leadership, Ecomonics For A Sustainable Future

Certificate Iv - Sustainability In The Work Place, Business Administration And Management, General

Youth Coaching And Mentoring Program

Bsc Human Movement Studies, Anatomy, Biology, Biomechanics, Psychology

Youth Leadership Program

Yr 12 High School Certificate, Japanese, Biology, Chemistry, English, Maths B, Health & P.E