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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Consulting and business advisory for early to mid-stage startups. Services include:- ideation, market research and validation using lean startup principles- product development focusing on agile development principles - growth strategies with a primary focus on content marketing and lead automation - assistance with fundraising including pitch deck design and development and financial modellingKey outcomes achieved:- 10x revenue within 6 months for an eCommerce startup via targeted SEO and advertising strategies- increased revenue by $1.5 million per year for a finance company via a combination of content marketing and automated lead follow-up- over $10 million raised in venture capital across several startups via pitch deck design and development

Operational analysis and completion of due diligence for prospective investments.Product Manager for development of Astronaut investor portfolio platforms.

Vietnam

Overseeing and facilitating day to day operations of Finance, People & Culture, Risk & Compliance, and internal IT for Australasia. Project and Product Management for internal operations utilising agile methods. Liaison point for external partners supporting internal operations.

Da Nang City, Vietnam

Simble is an ecosystem of smart, nimble, cloud-based software applications that empower mobility for businesses and organisations of all shapes and sizes while helping to streamline operations, lower costs, grow revenues, and improve customer experience. With customers in over 12 major cities internationally, we provide proprietary mobile-first software solutions targeting specific industry issues or opportunities in the government, corporate, utilities, property, and health and wellness sectors. I worked as Product Manager for Simble Kids, Simble Bookings, and Simble Forms.Key achievements:- Successfully managed a pivot from a children’s activity directory to a scheduling and booking platform for micro-, small, and medium businesses. - Managed sales, on boarding, and product development for Simble Bookings, delivering a product with $1000 ARR per active customer.- implemented Agile and Scrum development practices to increase development velocity and quality for Simble Bookings and Simble Forms teams- successfully implemented a LeSS framework for the development of SimbleSense, the flagship product of Simble. Integrated 3 separate development teams of 8 developers each. - re-organised and mediated communication between key stakeholders and development teams, increasing transparency and speed of communication.

Da Nang City, Vietnam

Co Founder at a startup for kids activities and classes. Focus on B2B lead acquisition and product development. Grew company partner locations from zero to 600 within 6 months.

Consulting in marketing, operations and development processes.

Long term locum position at a 3.5 vet inner city London practice.

Locum work at various practices in Southern England

Sole charge consulting and surgery at a one vet branch practice. While working at this practice I was able to provide a high level of patient care, resulting in gross income 30% above practice average during my locum.

Small animal consulting and surgery (including basic to advanced soft tissue surgery and basic orthopaedics).

Small animal consulting and surgery, including basic to advanced soft tissue surgery and basic orthopaedics - cruciate repairs, excision arthroplasties, some simple fracture fixation. Large animal (mixed) consulting, herd health and surgery. Work included emergency after hours.

B.V.Sc, Veterinary Science

Activities and Societies: Fac Day Committee Member 2007, UQVSA Vice President 2006, Social Committee Member 2005Bachelor of Veterinary.

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