Experience

Melbourne Royal®

• Australia
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Dec 2021 - Present

• Communications Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Dec 2021

  Melbourne Royal enables communities to celebrate their passion and celebrates excellence in Victorian agricultural produce through world-class programs and events connecting industry with consumer.In this role, I execute a wide variety of activities including PR campaigns, copywriting, customer communications, development and management of social media platforms, marketing plans and the preparation and distribution of the organisations annual report. The day-to-day tasks associated with the role provide me with the platform to showcase my relationship management skills with mainstream media and agricultural media in Victoria including working with key contacts to develop content, case studies and testimonials.

• Manager, Agricultural Programs

  • Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

  Leading the overall management of the agricultural programs and team, I worked to enhance the Melbourne Royal brand and reputation in the agriculture sector. I built strong and lasting partnerships that have enhanced brand reputation and the organisations value to the red meat industry and our exhibitor base. Undertaking a full evaluation of our programs, I ensured we delivered industry relevant and contemporary agricultural events and competitions. A key legacy of my position, ensures that Melbourne Royal delivered programs with integrity in an effective, efficient, ethical and financially viable way.

• Agriculture Development Officer

  • Sep 2015 - Apr 2018

  •Delivery of large scale community events, in particular the Royal Melbourne Show Livestock Competitions and Beef Week Heifer Challenge. •Planning, administration and delivery of awards programs and events including leading teams, management of event logistics, delivering innovative and engaging material, and production of marketing collateral. •Planning and management of the movement of livestock with consideration towards biosecurity, animal health and the safety of exhibitors and patrons. •Preparing and being accountable for budgets, reports, event and competition plans and correspondence.



Corangamite Shire Council

• Australia
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Waste Support Officer

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2015

  •Auditing and assessing the volume of green waste material at council transfer stations•Implementing new municipal waste signage across six council operated transfer stations to increase community understanding of correct waste disposal. •Liaising with contractors to transport and mulch green waste material •Improving the OH&S practices and signage at six council operated transfer stations

• Mount Leura Project Officer

  • Feb 2014 - Sep 2015

  ▪Working with Local Council and the Mount Leura and Sugarloaf Management Committee to develop and maintain the 60ha reserve ▪Ensuring the unique environment and landscape values are managed effectively ▪Liaising with contractors ▪Undertaking the reserves weed control, and native vegetation management program ▪Propagating and planting indigenous vegetation ▪Maintaining a safe public reserve for the community

• Waste Auditing (part time)

  • May 2014 - May 2014

  ▪Assessing the condition of Council owned bins across the Corangamite Shire ▪Recording data on location and condition of rubbish and recycling bins using a hand held GPS system



Heytesbury District Landcare Network

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environment Project Officer (Part Time)

  • Nov 2013 - Sep 2015

  •Creating and implementing event communications including newspaper articles, website material, electronic and paper mail and other communication channels when required. •Undertaking event administration including organising keynote speakers, booking venues and catering, managing budgets and reporting on event outcomes.•Use of the MailChimp electronic mail platform and SurveyMonkey to advertise and report on events and activities with a focus on continual improvement. •Part of the management team overseeing the Environment Improvement Program working directly with 8 Landcare groups, local council and the private industry to increase local awareness of indigenous flora and fauna •Undertaking agricultural property assessments on to monitor revegetation and weed control projects before and after restoration. •Successful procurement of $20,000 funding for revegetation, weed control and environmental education in south west Victoria

• Nursery Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2014

  ▪Overseen the propagation, thinning and growth of 50,000 indigenous seedlings. ▪Worked both independently and in small teams ▪Ensured that the nursery met the required targets and the tubestock was of a high quality.▪Supervised and organised volunteers of all ages within the nursery