Experience

ELTHAM College (Australia)

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Community Engagement

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  At ELTHAM College I get to bring the breadth of my career experience and strengths to the fore in a role that was made for me. As Head of Community Engagement I am responsible for the leadership and execution of the College's marketing, brand, communications, philanthropy and stakeholder engagement strategies. At ELTHAM we grow the hearts and minds of our students from ELC to Year 12, through authentic learning and access to remarkable facilities. Located in the beautiful leafy surrounds of Research, we believe learning is a daring adventure.



West Gate Tunnel Project

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager of Community Relations

  • May 2021 - Jun 2022

  Overseeing key community engagement programs and outreach, including Community Liaison Groups and the project management of the $10m West Gate Neighbourhood Fund. In addition the quality and performance of the frontline of community enquiries, the Project Call Centre. The West Gate Tunnel Project is one of 5 major transport projects overseen by the Major Transport Infrastructure authority of the Victorian Gov't. Delivered in partnership with Transurban the $6.7b project will deliver vast community benefits including taking 9,000 trucks off local streets in the inner west, create 6,000 jobs, create 14 kms of new walking and cycling paths, improve air and noise pollution, plant more than 17,000 trees and indigenous shrubs and grasses, and enhance waterways and wetlands.



CONSULT BRONY81

• Engagement Specialist, For-Purpose Partnerships, Organisational Citizenship

  • Aug 2020 - May 2022

  Strategic consultancy specialising in delivering outcomes by growing stakeholder and external engagement, commercial and community partnerships, marketing strategy, fundraising capacity, philanthropy and sponsorship initiatives to drive revenue, and building organisational capability through citizenship practices, program growth, and project delivery. Client projects have included marketing and engagement strategy for the Grampians Peaks Walking Co. Business consolidation and brand review for FlexAgility Group. External consultant for women in sport research, career readiness and outreach program, to increase the number of women working in the sport industry.



La Trobe University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager - Industry and Engagement

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2020

  Deliverables, team operations and business stream management included: commercial partnerships and sponsorships, full marketing suite for all sport at La Trobe offerings including sport related courses (representing 10% of student load), community engagement, member growth and program improvement of all affiliated Sport Clubs, University Nationals, franchise sport, and commercial sport operations (representing over 7000 staff, student, alumni and community members), and new business development. Lead La Trobe's engagement strategy to become the University of choice for sport in Australia, including stakeholder management for the $81 million world-class La Trobe Sports Park, phase 1 and 2 completed in January 2020. Strategic outcomes delivered for the University: growing commercial sport partnerships to include Carlton Football Club and Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby, which delivered increased student internships, research outcomes, branding assets, and revenue through the new co-designed Carlton College of Sport. Increasing student placements in the sports industry by over 100% (2018 student internship hours were 10,160, in 2019 hours were 20,890). Creating a new umbrella brand and commercial asset for sport at La Trobe delivering over $60k in new revenue in nine months, and a prospect pipeline worth $100k. Lead a COVID-19 students, staff, alumni and the University community facing marketing strategy during the March – June crisis period, resulting in La Trobe Sport content being the most viewed on the University’s Youtube channel and an average 20% uplift in followers and reach across all social media channels.



UTS: University of Technology, Sydney

• Australia
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Senior Development Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Jan 2016

  Recruited to create philanthropic and sponsorship investment opportunities related to sport at UTS and develop a major gift strategy for the newly built UTS Rowing Club ($8m build). I instigated a University- wide initiative to develop a whole-of-sport plan for UTS. Known for high-performance I was given the University staff giving program and annual alumni appeal to lead. For the appeal I exceeded exceeded fundraising and participation targets, generating an increase of 30% from the previous years total. Further success for UTS from my work included securing $200k in new gifts, and building a prospect pipeline to the value of $1.3m, which was 50% above target growth, in 18 months. In addition I delivered development outcomes for UTS for flagship community outreach programs including Shopfront, SOUL and BUiLD.



Camp Quality

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Partnerships Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Nov 2013

  Camp Quality is a national charity that provides support programs for children diagnosed with cancer, and their families, during the cancer journey. Management responsibility included strategy development, fundraising and revenue generation, process improvement, national projects, and stakeholder engagement. I also oversaw deliverables and staff in community fundraising and grant writing. At Camp Quality I developed the organisations first corporate partnership strategy and related policies, and managed national implementation. This resulted in $1m in new corporate gifts, in addition to achieving over $3m in corporate fundraising, $1m in-kind budget and decreasing expenses, year on year.



PricewaterhouseCoopers

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Corporate Responsibility Consultant

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2010

  As a consultant in the PwC Global Corporate Responsibility Office, I worked with the Senior Partner and Director to develop and implement a global corporate responsibility strategy for PwC. I specifically facilitated PwC territories implementing local corporate responsibility plans and supported strategic programs including: staff giving and volunteering, capacity building, and social cause thought leadership. I coordinated senior PwC stakeholders and a diverse number of relevant groups, including: global human capital, global brand, and the Gender Advisory Council, towards meeting PwC's CSR strategy. Highlight success included: facilitating the PwC global CR project ‘Educating the children of Darfur’, including the relationship with the UN Refugee Agency, engaging PwC territories, leading communications and accounting for fundraising efforts, resulting in $4 million in donations from PwC staff globally. Additionally I was part of the project team that designed the global disaster action plan, following the Bali Tsunami.

• Global Communities Consultant

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2008

  As the first consultant within the newly formed PwC Global Communities Office, I worked with the Senior Partner and Director to launch and implement a new internal global initiative. The Global Communities Office was launched to provide the PwC network with strategic direction and support in community engagement programs. The role included generating and highlighting the breadth of PwC's community outreach. I oversaw the sharing of community best practices, data gathering and impact measurement, and implemented a global Recognition Awards program.



Bridgeport Financial Group

• Office and Events Manager

  • Mar 2003 - Oct 2004

  I worked with the Chief Operating Officer and senior financial planning staff to develop marketing strategies, to attract new business and retain clients. I managed all internal and external events, including professional development Days, annual client seminars and social functions. I also oversaw office administration and operations. I worked with the Chief Operating Officer and senior financial planning staff to develop marketing strategies, to attract new business and retain clients. I managed all internal and external events, including professional development Days, annual client seminars and social functions. I also oversaw office administration and operations.



BT Financial Group

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Team Coordinator

  • Apr 2002 - Mar 2003

  Sales Team Coordinator for the NSW Business Development team, which included the State Manager, Business Development Managers and Adviser Development Managers. I was an integral member of the BT distribution team, fulfilling key administration and team coordination responsibilities. Sales Team Coordinator for the NSW Business Development team, which included the State Manager, Business Development Managers and Adviser Development Managers. I was an integral member of the BT distribution team, fulfilling key administration and team coordination responsibilities.