Experience

Department of Housing Queensland

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Grant Administration Officer

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Conduct critical analysis of grant applications, including reviewing against assigned criteria and guidelines. Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire knowledge of specific grant programs and requirement. Applied strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities to effectively evaluate and recommend grant funding decisions Conduct critical analysis of grant applications, including reviewing against assigned criteria and guidelines. Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire knowledge of specific grant programs and requirement. Applied strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities to effectively evaluate and recommend grant funding decisions



Iron Bridge Publishing

• Australia
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Business Owner

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Iron Bridge Publishing is a publishing start-up with a mission: we want to help people to do good in the world. Iron Bridge Publishing is a publishing start-up with a mission: we want to help people to do good in the world.



2 Tall Coffees

• South East QLD

• Business Owner

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  The 2 Tall Coffees experience is a result of award winning quality beans, handled by experienced baristas delivering the perfect coffee where and when you need it. The 2 Tall Coffees experience is a result of award winning quality beans, handled by experienced baristas delivering the perfect coffee where and when you need it.



Australian Government Department of Education

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tender Assessor

  • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

  Review and assess tender applications, including critically analyzing information submitted against criteria and guidelines Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent and fair evaluation of tender submissions Contract role through Hays. Review and assess tender applications, including critically analyzing information submitted against criteria and guidelines Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent and fair evaluation of tender submissions Contract role through Hays.



Flinders Smith

• Brisbane

• Director

  • Mar 2013 - Oct 2021

  Creators of original content for the screen and publication. Projects include The Sitter, a chilling tale of deception and Coyote a journey into the mind of a serial killer Creators of original content for the screen and publication. Projects include The Sitter, a chilling tale of deception and Coyote a journey into the mind of a serial killer



twofour54 Abu Dhabi - Media and Entertainment Hub

• United Arab Emirates
• Media Production
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Operations Director, Abu Dhabi Film Festival

  • May 2012 - Feb 2013

  Responsible for the efficient presentation of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2012 within budget and ensuring the smooth transition into the new management structure under twofour54. Responsible for the efficient presentation of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2012 within budget and ensuring the smooth transition into the new management structure under twofour54.



MFP Media Management

• Motion Pictures and Film

• UK and Europe Director

  • Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

  Based in London, Gary has joined MFP Media Management to support their plans for expanded prouction in 2012/13. An Australian Executive Production Company, MFP are dedicated to developing and producing high-quality film and television for the world market. Specialising in identifying suitable financial participants for creative projects, MFP Media Management is the link between conception and execution. Based in London, Gary has joined MFP Media Management to support their plans for expanded prouction in 2012/13. An Australian Executive Production Company, MFP are dedicated to developing and producing high-quality film and television for the world market. Specialising in identifying suitable financial participants for creative projects, MFP Media Management is the link between conception and execution.



Age UK

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager, Engage Business Network

  • Nov 2010 - Feb 2011

  Leading the team implementing the Engage Business Network which aims to assist business better understand the needs of older consumers with a view to developing new products and services. Short-term engagement. Leading the team implementing the Engage Business Network which aims to assist business better understand the needs of older consumers with a view to developing new products and services. Short-term engagement.



ISS

• Planner

  • Sep 2010 - Nov 2010

  Reviewing and updating management control processes for ISS Facility Services South. Reviewing and updating management control processes for ISS Facility Services South.



FILMCLUB (UK)

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partnership Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Jan 2010

  Develop partnership strategy and policy, manage implementation including identifying opportunities for working with external organisations to maximise business development opportunities for FILMCLUB. Develop proposals and negotiate agreements. Major partners include Lovefilm.com and Filmbank Distributors ltd. Identify potential funding sources for FILMCLUB and prepare proposals. Manage the delivery of agreed strategic outcomes with institutional partners including the UK Film Council, British Film Institute, First Light Movies, Regional and National Screen Agencies, Skillset, BAFTA, Film Festivals around the UK and others. Manage special event presentations and screenings including talent management, venue sourcing and overseeing event implementation. Lead on preparation of progress and monitoring reports to the Board and funding agencies. Work with the Communications Manager to ensure joined-up approach to integrated marketing strategies that utilise the benefits available through partnership activities. Manage support staff. Show less



Pacific Film and Television Commission

• Executive Manager, Festivals and Events

  • 1997 - 2006

  •Produced the third to fifteenth Brisbane International Film Festivals (BIFFs), increasing sponsorship support by 500%, audiences by 400% and managing a budget equivalent to approximately £800,000 per year. •Responsible for establishing the marketing objectives and creating the marketing and operational plans. Oversaw the implementation of all aspects of marketing including print, television and radio advertising, collateral production, press and public relations. •Led a team of 6 permanent staff, 15 temporary and part-time staff and 60 volunteers. Extensive human resource management skills including recruitment, interviewing, negotiating, delegating and mentoring. •Established the first Australian film festival for children, Cinesparks. Under my leadership in its first two years Cinesparks attracted international acclaim and 20,000 young people participated. •Implemented major new websites and established online ticketing system. From a zero base the festival generated over 50% of sales through the web in its first year, allowing a reduction in store-front costs and enhancing customer service delivery. •Implemented a comprehensive data management system that managed all aspects of film selection and scheduling through to audience attendance data and cost allocations. •Supervised the bid process on a number of major events for the state of Queensland including successfully securing the Association of Film Commissions International annual conference, the Screen Producers Association of Australia’s annual conference for six years and the Australasian International Documentary Conference in 1997. Role included liaising with stakeholders, securing partners including venues, writing proposal and personally presenting to relevant boards and committees (held in Brisbane, Sydney and Los Angeles), negotiating contracts and reviewing outcomes. •Responsible for the presentation of two annual conferences for the Queensland film industry, in 1996 and 1997. Show less