Dynamic, Industry Engagement professional with 20 years experience in Account Management, Industry Relations, Stakeholder Management and relationships. Background in Complex Data, Cloud Solutions, Finance & Account Management, specializing in large business enterprise, large event organization, large industry and asset holder engagement. Government and Private Enterprise. Relationships manager with SME's and Large Business Portfolios $10m plus.Located in the Upper Spencer Gulf Tactic is committed to connecting SME's to large mining projects in our area. Tactic is an industry owned cluster of contractors and suppliers who carry out operations in the Upper Spencer Gulf. We work with asset owners, project developers and explorers to maximize opportunities for our members and local suppliers within procurement and supply chains.Each year we host South Australia’s premier resource industry conference and trade expo, where organizations build connections, do business and strengthen our regional economy.The Upper Spencer Gulf has a population numbering more than 50,000 people, and is the home to over 2,000 small businesses, with the region contributing approx. $2.3 billion in Gross Regional Product, or just over 3% of South Australia’s gross state product.The Upper Spencer Gulf is made up of rural and semi-desert areas which are bordered by the 3 major urban areas of Port Augusta, Whyalla and Port Pirie, positioned on the coasts of the Spencer Gulf. Each city is approximately 100km apart. Around 80% of the population resides in the coastal areas, which were originally settled to provide support to the region’s traditional industries – minerals extraction and processing, shipbuilding, steel and heavy manufacturing and railways.Today, the five largest industries contributing to GRP are mining, manufacturing, utilities (electricity generation), education and health services. The resources and energy industries link the three cities through their interconnected business trade, labour and skills, and various levels of collaboration and competition across the sector.