Sonya Comiskey Email & Phone Number

Emerald, Qld, Au

Central Queensland, Australia

Central Highlands based project management firm specialising in community infrastructure projects, agrifoodtech innovation ecosystem development and accelerating agrifoodtech start-ups. Project management experience encompasses: > TAFE Qld / Qld Farmers Federation "Embracing Digital Innovation" workshop facilitator Sept 2024 to Dec 2024 (in progress)> DAF's Central Queensland Smart Cropping Centre Agtech Connectivity Program, encompassing FarmTechConnect producer adoption pilot project Apr 2024 to March 2025 (in progress)> Development support projects, Central Queensland Inland Port> Greater Whitsunday Alliance virtual agtech hub - design +development> $2.8M Allied Health Clinic D&C project for Central Highlands Healthcare, Emerald (preconstruction)> $4.2M CH CoLab coworking facility D&C for Central Highlands Community Services, Emerald (preconstruction)> Farmers2Founders programs across Australia + internationally; supporting agrifood start-ups through program content delivery and coaching.> $800M+ Queensland Beef Corridors funding campaign for seven Central and Western Queensland local government authorities. Successfully secured $400M funding from Australian government and $100M from the Queensland government between campaign launch in May2021 and July 2024.> $4.9M Ivy Anderson Village project (successful grant application and basic planning), Central Queensland 2021;> $600K Sapphire Gemfields Interpretive Trail project, Central Queensland 2016-2017;> $4M Rundle Park Redevelopment, Central Queensland 2012-2014;> $10M Emerald Aquatic Centre Upgrade, Central Queensland 2012-2014;> $7M Blackwater Aquatic Centre Upgrade, Central Queensland 2013;> Long-term decommissioning existing Blackwater Aquatic Centre, Central Queensland 2013-2014, and;> ~$15M proposed New Blackwater Aquatic Centre, Central Queensland 2013 (in Project Advisor role).

Queensland, Australia

Start-up regional branded beef program specialising in Authentic French Heritage Beef Grown in Australia.Adption of collaborative value chain principles, heritage provenance based marketing and Blockchain technology to deliver top-shelf credentialled beef into domestic and South East Asian export markets.

Emerald Queensland

Emerald, Queensland, Australia

The AgFrontier 2.0: Regional AgTech Catalyst program aims to create a world-leading ag and food tech community in regional Queensland to fuel a high and rising standard of living and a dynamic business environment that fosters innovation and growing agricultural productivity.Supported by Local Buying Foundation, this program will continue CHDC’s work to fundamentally shift the culture, pace and scale of farm and agribusiness tech-entrepreneurship, digital capability and innovation in a two-phase program over three years.

Agfrontier Regional Agtech Incubator

AgFrontier is an exciting and groundbreaking project in the AgTech Incubator space in regional Queensland, Australia. Combining X-Labs’ startup network and tech ecosystem with CHDC’s agribusiness expertise, the AgFrontier Regional Agtech Incubator provides regionally-based startups the opportunity to work and grow in a dedicated program designed specifically for rural businesses and individuals who have practical understanding of agriculture.For a cohort of ten startups and spin-offs, the Incubator provides an tailor-made program over 14-months devivering:> The knowledge required to establish, develop and export agtech products and services> A tailored curriculum of regular workshops, virtual coaching, as well as site visits to the cohort in the regions> Access to mentors with national and international expertise> Connection with tech expertise to develop your ideas (if required)> Access to new national and international customers, investors and peer networks through AgTeCH19 (Emerald) and AgTeCH20 (Mungindi) and a Startup Catalyst Global Linkages mission to the United State of America, including San Francisco + Silicon Valley, California and Boulder, Colorado> Regionally-based co-working, kitchen and meeting spaces with WiFi> The opportunity to pitch to investors at the conclusion of the Incubator program> Introduction and a launching pad to international Agtech Accelerator TERRA San Francisco, USA upon graduation, and;> Zero equity requirement.

Queensland, Australia

Founder and owner of "Born Country Baby".I'm passionate about connecting the city with the bush, teaching little people where food and fibre comes from and celebrating all things country! At Born Country Baby we create classic, quality tee shirts for babies, boys and girls. Our unique tees are lovingly crafted from Australian Grown Cotton and proudly Made in Australia.Wear Your Country Heart on Your Sleeve.

"Old Mount Stuart" Central Highlands, Queensland Australia

Project management of pilot project to bring an authentic French heritage Beef brand to market and documenting the "lessons learned" along the way! Very interesting and challenging initiative in a complex industry following the value chain from paddock to plate.Strategic and operational management of commercial cross breeding beef production enterprise, focusing on incorporation of full french Bazadais beef genetics. Supporting operation of Comiskey Bazadais beef cattle stud enterprise, established in 2010.Key areas of focus include:- Stud book registration and genetic mapping;- Analysis of carcase data and on-farm management;- Operational processing of cattle e.g. mustering (bikes), weighing, vaccination, DNA sampling etc;- Product marketing & value adding to current supply chain for both stud and commercial markets;- Compliance with legislation such as vegetation management, work health and safety, LPA etc..;- Web content and social media management;- Strategic planning and implementation of pilot project for the development of a niche branded beef product;- Financial management and accounting.www.ComiskeyBeef.com.au | www.facebook.com/comiskeybazadaisbeef

Capella District, Central Queensland

Organisational support for Branch President, Helen Sullivan from "Talagai", Central Queensland. Grass roots engagement with primary producers and advocating for the agricultural industry.

Emerald, Queensland

Project Management role in Program Delivery unit. Key responsibilities have been for the development and delivery of road maintenance projects and programs up to $4M, including routine maintenance programs, line marking programs and rehabilitation projects. Extensive experience in the development and delivery of Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Program (NDRRA) projects, including emergency management for projects and restoration projects up to $5.8M for both flood and bush fire activations.Responsible for development of an NDRRA flood restoration program in 2011 valued at >$150M.

Terminal 5 (T5) Project At Heathrow Airport, London

12 month contract position on the awesome T5 project with a budget of ~AU$10B. Initially hired to focus on the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) trades community, then role expanded to incoporate the broader "Buildings" community. Main areas of focus were:* Leadership development at supervisor level, including training and coaching role;* Development and implementation of employee engagement / industrial relations induction material;* Development and implementation of an employee engagement program incorporating initiatives such as "Toolbox Talks" and "Listening Groups" with strong links to T5's industrial relations, corporate communications and human resources initiatives.

Queensland, Australia

Worked in various OD and HRM roles across both the corporate and commerical entities of DTMR. Generally in project based roles for business units with budgets of between $30M and $300M per annum.

Bachelor Of Administrative Leadership, Leadership, Human Resouce Management & Change Management

Diploma Project Management, Project Management - Civil Construction & Maintenance

Meat Executive Program 2017

Activities and Societies: The IFGM Meat Executive Program is a residential business school executive program with a unique blend of skill.

Certified Chair Advisory Board