Experience

Belgravia Leisure

• Australia
• Recreational Facilities
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Dec 2020 - Present



Recreation Aotearoa | Te Whai Oranga

• New Zealand
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Northern Region Committee Member

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  Committee member of NZRA Northern Committee supporting professional development, connectivity and advocacy for professionals in the recreation sector.

• Chairperson Regional Advisory Group

  • Jan 2019 - Oct 2020

  I have served as a committee member on the Regional Advisory Group (RAG) since Jan 2019 and in the role of Chairperson since January 2020. RAG is a conduit between the Regional Committees, the National Office and Board, providing feedback on behalf of the membership base, advising on strategy, current issues and solutions, and supporting the implementation of Recreation Aotearoa's strategic objectives.



YMCA North Inc

• New Zealand
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager New Ventures

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

  Role includes responsibilities for business development strategy, identifying new opportunities, business case development, due diligence & negotiation. Growth strategy includes new acquisitions, reviewing and optimising existing business models, identifying market opportunities and contract re-negotiations.

• Chief Operations Officer

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2018

  Responsible for leadership, planning, operational and business performance across YMCA Auckland's network of 13 recreation, aquatic and fitness centres, 5 early learning centres and 2 outdoor education centres. Full P&L accountability and oversight of 500+ staff. Reporting line responsibilities over functional departments of fundraising and marketing. Actively involved in health and safety management and overseeing implementation of child safeguarding strategy and practices.

• Various Management and Operational Roles

  • Nov 1998 - Jun 2008

  Progressed through a variety of roles including fitness and recreation programming, centre management across aquatic, fitness and recreation facilities, youth development, health and safety.



Orewa North Primary School

• Orewa

• Member Board of Trustees

  • 2013 - 2014

  Elected board member for Orewa North Primary School with a portfolio of financial management for the school. The Board was also responsible for appointing a new Principal during this time. I served a one year term as we relocated to another area. Elected board member for Orewa North Primary School with a portfolio of financial management for the school. The Board was also responsible for appointing a new Principal during this time. I served a one year term as we relocated to another area.