Experience

Delaware North, Australia & New Zealand

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Hospitality, Mindil Beach Casino Resort (formerly SKYCITY Darwin)

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  To lead and grow the Mindil Beach Casino Resort hospitality department including hotel and resort operations, revenue, sales, restaurants, bars and events, property services and related services which contribute to the effective achievement of the business strategy and delivery of objectives. Executive Committee team member who contributes to developing the strategic business strategy, commercial growth plans, annual performance expectations and the ongoing performance, development and coaching of all team members.



Various reputable SMEs

• Hospitality Consultant

  • May 2020 - Apr 2021



Wharf Hotels

• China
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hospitality Consultant, Hong Kong Head Office, Wharf Hotels

  • Sep 2019 - May 2020

  Reporting to the President, Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Finance and Business Development, the role involved spearheading critical projects for the group’s portfolio of 17 Niccolo and Marco Polo hotels located in Hong Kong, China and the Philippines during a challenging economic outlook and globally uncertain times. Short term contract. Reporting to the President, Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Finance and Business Development, the role involved spearheading critical projects for the group’s portfolio of 17 Niccolo and Marco Polo hotels located in Hong Kong, China and the Philippines during a challenging economic outlook and globally uncertain times. Short term contract.



SKYCITY Darwin

• Australia
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Jul 2018 - Mar 2019

  Overall responsibility of the commercial success of Sky City Darwin (rooms, food, beverage), with a strong focus on growing international luxury markets from China, Hong Kong and Singapore. Overall responsibility of the commercial success of Sky City Darwin (rooms, food, beverage), with a strong focus on growing international luxury markets from China, Hong Kong and Singapore.



InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa

• Fiji
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Area Director of Sales and Marketing, South Pacific.

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  Responsible for leading the marketing, sales and revenue functions to position Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa, Holiday Inn Suva and Holiday Inn Vanuatu as the first choice for travellers in their respective markets. Responsible for leading the marketing, sales and revenue functions to position Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa, Holiday Inn Suva and Holiday Inn Vanuatu as the first choice for travellers in their respective markets.



Various reputable SME

• Hospitality Consultant

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017



Minor Hotels

• Thailand
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Sales and Marketing, Anantara Angkor Resort

  • Mar 2015 - Feb 2016

  Managing the overall implementation of the sales and marketing strategy and team of a luxury boutique resort of 39 rooms and suites in the highly competitive market of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Managing the overall implementation of the sales and marketing strategy and team of a luxury boutique resort of 39 rooms and suites in the highly competitive market of Siem Reap, Cambodia.



AustCham Hong Kong

• Hong Kong
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Dec 2013 - Nov 2014

  The Australian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and Macau is the largest chamber of its kind in the world outside of Australia and the second largest international chamber in Hong Kong. With over 1400 corporate memberships, the chamber acts as the face of Australian business in its region organising 100+ business events per year and advocating to Hong Kong government on issues of relevance to its membership. The Australian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and Macau is the largest chamber of its kind in the world outside of Australia and the second largest international chamber in Hong Kong. With over 1400 corporate memberships, the chamber acts as the face of Australian business in its region organising 100+ business events per year and advocating to Hong Kong government on issues of relevance to its membership.



Australian Association of Hong Kong

• Partnership Marketing Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Building strategic alliances with Australian companies with an economic interest in Hong Kong, partnering with them to create meaningful events which expand the awareness of both the partner and the Association. Driving sponsorship revenue to create high-end events that attract Australians and people with an interest in Australia living in Hong Kong. Working with multiple committees and managing the profit and loss of all events to ensure the future growth and positive direction of the Association.



TSA Solutions

• Singapore
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hotel Performance Consultant

  • Jul 2007 - Feb 2013

  Delivered revenue analysis and performance development programs at world-class five-star properties and spearheaded new market development for TSA Training Services in 30+ countries including Australia, China, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, North America, Egypt, Nigeria, Israel, South Africa and United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Algeria, New Zealand. Delivered revenue analysis and performance development programs at world-class five-star properties and spearheaded new market development for TSA Training Services in 30+ countries including Australia, China, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, North America, Egypt, Nigeria, Israel, South Africa and United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Algeria, New Zealand.



Manpower

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Manager, Hospitality

  • May 2006 - Jun 2007

  Creation of a Hospitality Business Unit under the Manpower Professional brand in Hong Kong. Including the marketing roll out entering the Hong Kong market, and recruitment of senior management positions. Creation of a Hospitality Business Unit under the Manpower Professional brand in Hong Kong. Including the marketing roll out entering the Hong Kong market, and recruitment of senior management positions.



DNMstrategies

• Senior Program and Events Manager

  • Jun 2005 - May 2006

  Driving the Program Department to successfully organise CEO Forums in Asia Pacific, the ultimate event being the CEO Forum attracting 800 CEOs across the world to participate in a dialogue including 15 key note speakers; all former world leaders including President George H.W Bush, Prime Minister John Major, Prime Minister Bob Hawke and Prime Minister Mohammad Mahathir. Driving the Program Department to successfully organise CEO Forums in Asia Pacific, the ultimate event being the CEO Forum attracting 800 CEOs across the world to participate in a dialogue including 15 key note speakers; all former world leaders including President George H.W Bush, Prime Minister John Major, Prime Minister Bob Hawke and Prime Minister Mohammad Mahathir.



Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

• Hong Kong
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Director of Sales at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

  • Jun 2002 - May 2004

  Driving the corporate sales team to exceed budget with direct responsibility for the Banking and Finance and Government industries. Driving the corporate sales team to exceed budget with direct responsibility for the Banking and Finance and Government industries.



Hyatt Hotels Corporation

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Sales at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove (promoted from Victorian based Sales Manager)

  • Oct 1999 - Jun 2002

  Manage the hotel’s sales team, including management of corporate and MICE teams in satellite offices in Sydney and Melbourne. Devise and implement successful marketing campaign “Hyatt Resorts Australia” driving revenue growth at Hyatt’s two leisure properties. Reporting directly to the Director of Sales and Marketing and driving the sales team to exceed budget. Manage the hotel’s sales team, including management of corporate and MICE teams in satellite offices in Sydney and Melbourne. Devise and implement successful marketing campaign “Hyatt Resorts Australia” driving revenue growth at Hyatt’s two leisure properties. Reporting directly to the Director of Sales and Marketing and driving the sales team to exceed budget.



Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

• Australia
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager (Melbourne based) at Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

  • Oct 1997 - Oct 1999

• Senior Guest Services Agent at Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

  • Nov 1995 - Oct 1997



Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• ITT Sheraton Management Trainee (now Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart)

  • Nov 1994 - Nov 1995