Simon Lowe Email & Phone Number

Cannonvale, Qld, Au

Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Advise GBPG on how technology, specifically VR can be designed to train people who have to work in difficult situations and need empathy, de-escalating techniques, conflict resolution training and how to practice reacting and behavior in tough situations.

Australia

The Ageing Revolution is a profit-for-purpose company co-founded with my partner Leonie Sanderson. The Ageing Revolution aims to be the trusted authority and leader on creative change in the ageing system. We believe we can make a positive difference to everyone's ageing journey!The Ageing Revolution has undertaken significant consultation across Australia including asking questions of more than 600 older people as part of a road trip / pop-up engagement series we ran across Australia in 2016-17. This included talking to people about housing, age-friendly issues, ageing in place and how caring for a loved one or friend is a significant and common thing in Australia. We have written a number of papers on the state-of-play today and have completed work for National Seniors and the QLD Government. We have a wide and varied network of partnerships in place that are looking to disrupt the ageing system. We are also working with several companies developing and number of tech based products to actively improve the lives of Ageing Australians.Through storytelling, partnerships and community we hope to address what is often seen as a huge problem and what we think should be seen as a huge celebration, privilege and adventure and opportunity….Ageing. Through this process our aim to work with communities, businesses and NGOs to design and deliver services and products that improves the lives of Ageing Australia.We are looking for partners to come on this journey with us. If you have a vested interest in the ageing space or it is an area of interest then please do get in touch and we can discuss how we can work together as partners

Brisbane, Australia

We create Diversity, Inclusion and soft skills training in Virtual Reality (VR). Our VR experiences allow you to “walk a mile in someone else’s shoes” to allow for better empathy and understanding of what discrimination or inappropriate behavior feels like. We also provide behaviour practice simulations which are used for training in any number of workplace scenarios. We are exploring the use of VR in the training of carers and medical staff that work with older people.

Melbourne, Australia

We designed and implemented a research and engagement study into the needs of carers of those with Pancreatic cancer. We used a co-design approach and ran workshops across Australia, combined with online research and extensive phone interviews. We presented an 80 page report on our key findings and recommendations on the products and services that might be actioned and developed (tech) to better support carers and their unique journey.

Brisbane, Australia

We work with The Health Alliance on understanding the needs and complex systems around older vulnerable people in the Metro North area and engagement key stakeholders across this system. The Health Alliance is an alliance between Brisbane North Primary Health Network and Metro North Hospital and Health Service.The purpose of the alliance is to lead integrated care across the Brisbane North Health system - a practical response to the need for better person and people centred care across and beyond current institutional boundaries

Brisbane, Australia

Care Journal App is a comprehensive, yet simple, solution to the problems associated with being a caregiver — a role that turns everyday people into care coordinators, medical record keepers, decision makers, health system navigators, administrators and deliverers of care.Created by Leonie Sanderson and Simon Lowe from The Ageing Revolution Care Journal App has been created with carers and the people they care for at the centre of the design process. Supported with an Advancing Queensland: Age-Friendly Communities Grant in 2017-18, Care Journal App boosts the wellbeing of those being cared for and caregivers themselves.

Brisbane, Australia

Lecturer in Strategic Partnerships to undergraduate students

Sydney, Australia

I have formed a collaborative partnership to make Partner2GROW the authority on strategic partnerships by combining our collective skills and networks. It is a fast growing community of dynamic businesses that are proactively looking for & understand the value of forming the right strategic partnerships. Through Partner2GROW's proprietary programs members of the community understand how to form lucrative & effective business relationships to build thriving businesses faster, with less stress

Sydney

Facilitate the expansion and promotion of the Seniors Card program across departments and with external stakeholders. Involves detailed business proposals, revenue generation, project management, stakeholder management, reporting and evaluation, design and implementation of new website, mobile application and integration of numerous systems. Establish and manage relationships with all the key Stakeholders. By understanding the needs of multiple businesses, government agencies, internal stake holders (Minster Office) and our members I deliver the best seniors card product on budget and to what is promised to the public by the Minster. I meet and exceed performance targets within resource, budget and time restraints.  Oversee strategies and develop programs that grow financial and in-kind sponsorship for seniors programs. I have grown revenues by 40%. Also explore how to market our services across NSW Business advice to other department management on partnerships, marketing strategies and programs in order to better work together across FACS to achieve our policy goals Manage project staff to exceed business targets, nurture a trusting and supportive team culture and build their professional development.  Build strategies to promote ethical practice and build a diverse and inclusive workforce environment. Achievements  Increases awareness of program and its potential across agencies, private sectors and Minsters offices, including the premier. Securing additional funding from Treasury of $2 million  Created partnerships with corporates worth millions of dollars that delivered beneficial services and products to our members e.g. reducing the cost of living, increasing connectivity, encouraging community

Sydney

Talent International recognised that as a result of advances in technology and changes in the way candidates are sourced by clients there existed an opportunity and probably a need to redefine the manner in which recruitment companies their Clients and Candidates transact together. As part of a strategic program of works I was appointed as the loyalty subject matter expert to examine the overall concept, develop a business feasibility model, financial model and the associated blueprint on how a loyalty program could be most effectively implemented to connect their contractors to Talent in the following area: Professional Development Personal Development Lifestyle and well being Networking/On-line Community Charitable causes Financial services/management Travel opportunities/working overseasAchievements Understood the key business drivers of an IT recruitment company and what behaviours needed to be delivered in order to increase retention and profitability [business analyst function] I successfully delivered on time the required business feasibility model based on in-depth analysis of both Talent’s and other recruitment businesses.  I devolved In-depth analysis of Talent’s recruitment workflow and candidate contractor histories. This analysis provided the foundation upon which I developed a unique loyalty “funnel” to engage Candidates with rewards at the pivotal stages through contract life-cycle with Talent. I communicated these core concepts of the loyalty strategy to senior managers by developing a set of user journeys and story boards. Importantly, Talent is currently in progress of launching the “Engage” loyalty program based on the original concepts and loyalty rewards model that I developed and delivered in the business feasibility model.

Sydney

I co-founded a company called Loyalty Works; a cloud loyalty program for small retailers designed to improve profits of small business owners using the tools that the larger companies useContributions Our aim was to level the playing field showing small retailers they can also run a successful cost effective loyalty and CRM systems and increase revenues by effective marketing. After 2 years in operation we decided to close the company in 2014 Developed business for clients leveraging their assets to optimize revenues across multiple media platforms Designed Partnership Marketing and Digital Strategies from the ground up. Invented and document procedures to enable a smooth flow of work between the partner, us and the client Designed and executed competitions and promotions on multiple platforms to achieve a number of results that were complimented by a digital and print communications strategy. Given KPIs varied across engagement, acquisition, retention, increased communication and data collection and increased RFMSkills How to take a business concept through to funding, design and execution with business partners Use of different CRM, CMS, web design, web form, Social Plug-in, financial and time management systems in order for a company to operate as efficiently as possible.  Develop skills in processes such as accounting, sales pitches, CRM systems and better time management

Sydney, Australia

An agency that specialized in Partnership Marketing (tactical and strategic), competition and promotional design and implementation and associated digital assets such as websites and video.Clients have included – PartnerUp, Visible Results, Bras N Things, dusk, ZIP Hydrotap, Specialty Fashion Group, YogaPass, Trainworks, Talent International and Childfund AustraliaThe scope of work has been varied and I have helped design Partnership Marketing and Communication Strategies from the ground up for Specialty Fashion Group, in particular Autograph. This also enabled me to document and table all the processes involved from initial contact all the way through to implementation and reporting.For Bras N Things, dusk, and Yogapass I sourced Corporate partners and designed and ran several competitions and promotions in line with new range launches and specifically to achieve the goals that each wanted from such a partnership. For all these clients I designed and executed mobile enabled and socially compatible web forms and entry mechanics that made it as easy as possible for customers to enter, whilst maximising the data collected for client and partner for future communications. I also designed the communications strategy around each such promotion and event across multiple platforms (print and digital).As well as all the skills I carried over from my previous job this also enabled me to explore different CRM, CMS, email and SMS platforms web design, Social Plug-in, financial and time management systemsI have also partnered with a number of highly skilled web designers and video creators so as to offer a complete solution for any clients digital needs

Sydney

 Sourced corporate partners for clients in line with their own brand identity and client demographic that ensured they fulfilled their desired business requirements. I did this by leveraging the assets of the client; that I assessed, valued and then negotiated with potential partners to ensure win-win-win outcomes.  Designed and documented processes that enabled the given project between the partner, us and the client to run as smoothly as possible It also clearly defined the role and authority of each participant Designed and executed competitions and promotions on multiple platforms to achieve a number of results that were complimented by a digital and print communications strategy. Given KPIs varied across engagement, acquisition, retention, increased communication and data collection and increased RFMSkills Initiated, maintained and developed senior client relationships with potential partners and clients Developing and presenting tactical and strategic partnership plans to clients Build relationships with key personal at different companies, from product managers to GM and CEOs Increased technology awareness, mobile, cloud technologies, gamification, wearable technologyAchievements Worked with Partner2Grow to design an entire partnership program for Specialty Fashion group and rolled out through Autograph Worked on a diverse number of projects and was able to deliver them all on time and on budget Have hundreds of contacts actors a wide range of industries that I am able to partner

Work with retail clients to plan strategic partnerships throughout the year in accordance with in-store marketing calendar, seasonality, product launches and the targeted demographic. Involves contact at the highest level of organisations and building these relationships; turning an idea into a multi-channel marketing campaign to increase sales, customer engagement and build a community. Clients have included Bras N Things, Just Jeans, Red Group, Chemmart, dusk and SanityA creative thought leader who approaches clients with new concepts and ideas for the loyalty marketing programs and manages our client accounts team to ensure these are taken through to completion and that they have a positive RIO on their budget bottom linesEnsures the loyalty programs are stimulating and engaging for all members by offering relevant and valued offers, prizes and advice; often supplied by 3rd party partnerssegmentationWork with Analytical teams to find insights from various data sources (Microstategy and surveys) that can be used to help develop and evolve the programs and targeted marketing strategiesWork with the General Manager of Visible Results to design Loyalty Programs; the overarching concept, the structure and creativity behind the program and how it will be relevant and engaging Design and implement Social Media strategies for clients; includes launch, community management, on-going monitoring and advising on best practiceNegotiated and implemented an in house SMS platform .Involved with clients and their marketing/PR teams in ideation of campaigning, in store initiatives, segmentation and staff programsWork within Salesforce to track development of relationshipsDesigned long term partnership and affiliation programs for retailers not currently loyalty clients Work very closely and have contacts in a wide range of industries including film, music, travel and tourism, health and beauty, alcohol distribution and magazine publishing to name but a few

Responsible for the growth in sustainable revenues for the motoring division across both print and digital media. Strong strategic skills required to maximize options across all mediaEnsured that revenue was reported in a timely and accurate fashion.Formed marketing partnerships and alliances with key industry corporations and with them designed bespoke marketing campaignsLooked to provide a measurable and cost effective way for advertisers to utilize online media and conceptualized online offers for clients.Investigated and acted upon opportunities to extend the reach of the brands through exporting titles, licensing content, marketing the brands domestically and forming alliances with likeminded companies.Implemented a number of schemes to improve the understanding of our customers so as to offer advertisers a valuable niche and targeted audience.Negotiated new contracts with overseas distribution companies.Negotiation and implementation of the most cost effective and timely ways to transport magazines round the globe.

Responsible for a team of 2 office based workers and one rep.Strategic new business development and continue to maximize profits from existing business partners, both publishers and distributors. This equated to millions of dollars in revenue and I increased profits in the hundreds of thousands due to re-negotiating with distributors and suppliers.Extensive travel to forge new partnerships, terminate those that are not suitable for our company and understand how to grow our business in all the markets in which we operate. Attended international conventions.Set deadlines for the team and ensure they are adhered to. I also make sure that we continue to provide useful information to our publisher clients.

Re-negotiated numerous contracts with overseas distributors, consolidated our businesses around the world and helped the team in the USA to understand and re-structure our deals with international partners. This activity increased profitability by hundreds of thousands of dollars.Investigated existing protocols and contracts, understood all facets and then re-work them to our benefit. Traveled extensively to understand the markets and act upon my findings to maximize profits and services for publisher clients. Continually researched new business and revenue streams within the products and markets such as different freight strategies, re-structuring of contracts and securing new business.

Managed a team of 2, an International Assistant and Admin Support as well as a suite of international accounts that had annual revenue in excess of £9 million.Numerous face-to face meetings that involved extensive international travel.A lot of involvement in the planning of strategies and budgets both internally and externally, to increase profit in line with company policy. Involved with negotiating contracts with overseas agents. Also negotiated and implemented promotional deals with large US retailers such as Barnes &Noble Bookstores and Borders. I was the internal specialist on the key US markets and was charged with understanding the retail, direct-to-retail distribution and wholesale supply chain.Initiated and implemented many unique and novel ways to sell magazines in overseas markets through non-traditional routes to market.

Required to strategically plan to grow sales, find new markets, increase our market share overseas and increase profitability.Liaised on a daily basis with over overseas agents and traveled to see them on a regular basis to discuss issues pertinent to that given market.Implemented a number of new forecasting methods that enabled us to access our results a lot sooner.Carried regular budget reviews, sales forecasts and a monthly profit review.

Provided the company with information and actionable insights processed from numerous data sources.Summer 1999, Esprit Event Management - LondonDirector of The London Triathlon Swim SectionWas the Water Director for the swim section of the London Triathlon and had to ensure the safety of all 3000 participants with a team of 40 people.

Collected and processed information for a database of drugs in clinical trials. Wrote a number of free-lance medical based articles for the internationally distributed B-to-

Social Change Leadership

Bsc (Hons), Natural Sciences, Evolutionary Genetics, Economics And Marketing

Activities and Societies: Life Guard, Team member of Tennis, Triathlon, VolleyBall. Member of the Arts Society

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