Maria Bartlett
Events and Experiences Leader at Tourism and Events Queensland- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Tourism and Events Queensland
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Australia
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Marketing Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Events and Experiences Leader
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Sep 2021 - Present
Support the growth of the Queensland visitor economy through the development and implementation of experience design activities to optimise the value of Queensland’s key experience sectors, including the identification and nurturing of emerging experience sectors.
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Destination Specialist - Great Barrier Reef
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Oct 2019 - Sep 2021
Lead and influence TEQ’s strategic focus for internal and external stakeholders by connecting complex tourism networks to enhance the visitor experience.
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Senior Advisor, Connecting with Asia
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Sep 2017 - Oct 2019
Deliver projects under the $30 million Queensland Government funded Connecting with Asia (CWA) Program. A program which aims to increase visitor expenditure to Queensland from key Asian markets through increased aviation access and innovative marketing and experience development activity.
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Partnership Specialist
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Nov 2011 - Sep 2017
Worked in partnership with 9 of Queensland’s 13 Regional Tourism Organisations (RTO) to coordinate and contribute to the strategic planning, development and implementation of destination specific plans. A lead provider of specialist marketing, experience, product and stakeholder knowledge of the destination; identified and coordinated activities to enhance the destination’s potential.
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Senior Advisor Experience Development - Secondment
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Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
As a Destination and Experience Development Specialist, I was responsible for the development and implementation of identified whole of state and destination projects. The key areas of focus are destination, experience development and product development.
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Destination Coordinator
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Feb 2011 - Nov 2011
As the Destinations Coordinator I supported the greater Destinations Group and their interaction and communication with the industry by delivering a streamlined business environment with efficient and effective systems and processes. In particular I coordinated the execution and delivery of over 70 industry workshops across the state as part of the Capacity Building Program.
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Brisbane Business Hub
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Australia
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Study Brisbane - Project Manager (short term contract)
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Sep 2010 - Nov 2010
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Study Brisbane - Project Manager Assistant
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Jan 2010 - Sep 2010
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Ambassatours Gray Line
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Canada
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Main On-Site Cruise Ship Coordinator
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Mar 2008 - Mar 2009
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Government of Nova Scotia
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Media & Travel Trade Assistant
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Apr 2006 - Oct 2008
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Education
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James Cook University
Masters of International Tourism & Hospitality Management -
James Cook University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -
Mount Saint Vincent University
Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Tourism Planning