Partnerships Consultant

• Nov 2021 - Present

Invictus Australia helps strengthen the physical and mental wellbeing of veterans and their families through the power of sport and recreation. From grassroots to international level, whether playing, coaching, volunteering or officiating, we believe in the power of sport to assist in recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration. We do this through partnerships with sporting bodies, ex-service organisations, governments, business and the community. Invictus Australia helps strengthen the physical and mental wellbeing of veterans and their families through the power of sport and recreation. From grassroots to international level, whether playing, coaching, volunteering or officiating, we believe in the power of sport to assist in recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration. We do this through partnerships with sporting bodies, ex-service organisations, governments, business and the community.

Founder

• Oct 2020 - Present

We are 4plus1, producers and content creators helping to make a positive impact on the world. We are 4plus1, producers and content creators helping to make a positive impact on the world.

GM Production

• Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

Partnered with the team at Sculpture by the Sea and the Snowy Valleys Council to manage and launch the new tourist attraction the Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail. Partnered with the team at Sculpture by the Sea and the Snowy Valleys Council to manage and launch the new tourist attraction the Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail.

Senior Vice President, DIrector of Operations

• May 2013 - Oct 2020

Executive team member responsible for P&L, people & resources management, employee experience, procurement negotiation, business strategy & implementation, and new business conversion. Management of business operations and Head of Production. Jack Morton Worldwide helps launch products, brands and ideas to generate understanding and demand in the marketplace. We engage customers, consumers and communities to drive sales and brand advocacy. We align employees and sales channels so they deliver on the brand promise to consumers.Jack Morton is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies.

VP, Director of Operations Australia

• 2013 - Dec 2017

Responsible for P&L management and leadership of large creative production team of 50+ fte and 00's of freelance & contract staff. Dynamic, highly organised project director with expertise in driving marketing strategy and communication particularly in live events, live communication and brand experience. Highly skilled in bid and pitch winning, creative strategy, business modelling, financial and operations management, risk & WHS documentation, technical production and brand management. Trusted to build and deliver world class marketing campaigns and experiences that are strategically led, creatively led, flawlessly executed and meticulously measured.

Executive Producer

• Jul 2011 - Apr 2013

Creative Executive Producer working hands-on with clients on experience design and connection programs. Core skills: Sophisticated project management skills, excellent financial manager and budget manager.Concept ideation and writing. Pitch team leader. Partner to comms strategists. Presentation coach.

Director

• Jan 2012 - May 2013

We created Outback Events with the belief that work is the experience, there to be enjoyed. We don't subscribe to the off-the-shelf tour. We develop unique experiences for people who are passionate about getting the most out of life and want things a bit different... They have an idea for an adventure and they want expert help to develop their idea and deliver it. A bit of what we're doing: Outback glamping under the stars; wildlife photographer roadtrips; surf & dive tours; and a 10-day city-slickers adventure trip of a lifetime with Land Rovers and camels...

Client Services Director / Head of Account Services

• May 2010 - Jul 2011

Key objectives: Drive new business. Maintain financial growth through a diversified account revenue plan. Lead special projects proposals. Build the internal brand through staff training and performance leadership. Key objectives: Drive new business. Maintain financial growth through a diversified account revenue plan. Lead special projects proposals. Build the internal brand through staff training and performance leadership.

Account Director / Business Development Director

• Dec 2009 - May 2010

Account Director

• Nov 2007 - Nov 2009

Freelance Project Director

• 2003 - 2007

Producer

• 1999 - 2007

Highlights: Producer, Conservative Party National Party Conference (1997 - 2001) Tight deadlines in high pressure media environment. Core skills: expert logistics management; branded environment design; senior level liaison; media liaison; presenter coaching; and articulation of the party vision (the brand) in the live environment. Responsibilities: liaison at Party Leader and Chairman level; show production; branded environment design, broadcast media liaison, Minister rehearsals & media training. Vodafone CEO Global Communications Program “Talkabout” (Nov03–Jun07) Project Director of annual global communication program for Vodafone Group CEO Arun Sarin and 22 local market CEOs. It required a thorough understanding of Vodafone’s brand and corporate communication strategy, and comprised internal communication events & employee cascade, media and political events, integrated agency collaboration, and was executed annually in 22 countries worldwide. Key Achievements: • Development of program with Darren Briggs, Director of Internal Communication. • Multiple stakeholder management • Vodafone Group procurement & legal negotiation • Executive coaching • Experience management – ensuring consistency of brand values across 22 international markets • Meticulous fiscal management Xbox European Experiential Marketing Tour, The Xbox Difference (2002–2003) IVCA Winner 2003. Pan-European mobile marketing experience, with a live audience target of 1 million people reached across 14 countries, and supporting integrated communication campaign including product trial, drive to retail, event sponsorship, live events, digital promotions and outdoor advertising. The experience comprised four double gull-wing trailers combining to form a giant Xbox (venue) complete with DJ zone, cinema, gaming space, and merchandising. A brand experience triumph.