Bonita Ayalon

Major Events Producer at Sydney WorldPride 2023
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(386) 825-5501
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU

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Credentials

  • Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures
    Hospitality Institute of Australasia
    Nov, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Responsible Conduct of Gambling
    Australian Hotels Association
    Jan, 2006
    - Nov, 2024
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol
    Alex Beaumont Hospitality Training College
    Nov, 2005
    - Nov, 2024
  • Barista
    Coffee School
    Apr, 2004
    - Nov, 2024
  • Provide First Aid
    Constant Education
    Apr, 2017
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Sydney WorldPride
    • Australia
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Major Events Producer
      • Jul 2021 - Present

      Development, management & delivery of Sydney WorldPride's official events program - the first ever WorldPride held in the Southern Hemisphere. Key responsibilities included: - Creation of supplier tenders & management of engagement process - Stakeholder management across Govt agencies, landholders and suppliers for all major events - Project management & end to end delivery of four major events: *Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride's Opening Concert (broadcast show on ABC) *Domain Dance Party *Pride March *Rainbow Republic - Development & management of event budgets - Management of production/event operation agencies - Overseeing and management of show creative - Headline artist liaison Show less

  • Fourth Wall
    • Australia
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Producer & Project Lead
      • Jun 2017 - Jul 2021

      Key Projects Produced: Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Party 2018, 2019, 2020 Australian Commercial Radio Awards & Radio Alive 2017, 2018, 2019 Samsung ‘Show What’s Possible’ 2020 (online broadcast) Microsoft ‘AusReady’ 2020 (online broadcast) Optus ‘Kickstart’ Conference 2019 Optus Christmas Party 2019 ABC Annual Public Meeting 2018 (broadcast) Australian Museum Eureka Science Prizes 2018, 2020 Optus Retail Round Up Roadshow 2018 NSW Business Chamber Awards 2017, 2018 NSW Tourism Awards 2017, 2018 Medicines Australia ‘PharmAus’ 2017, 2018 Show less

  • Blink TV
    • United Kingdom
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production & Logistics Manager
      • Feb 2017 - May 2017

      Eurovision 2017 Logistics Manager Coordinating the travel and on-the-ground logistics for the Australian Delegation at Eurovision 2017 in Kyiv, Ukraine. This included movements of the artist team, SBS publicity staff, Blink production team and on-screen talent. I created & distributed daily schedules, liaised with Eurovision staff, coordinated talent make up calls, sourced shoot locations, managed petty cash, and ensured the team traveled safely and efficiently. ‘Divas Hit the Road’ Production Coordinator Working closely with Hunan Broadcasting System to coordinate the production and logistics for a Chinese reality show filmed over a week in NSW and QLD. I facilitated filming permits for public spaces, government and private locations, and coordinated field logistics for the cast and crew, managed local crew and created shoot schedules & call sheets. Show less

  • Banks Events
    • Australia
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Event Coordinator
      • Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

      Coodinating the planning & delivery of large-scale events as well as smaller productions and activations. Primarily working out of the Dept. of Premier and Cabinet office as the ‘Australia Day in Sydney’ Harbour Events Coordinator. The Harbour events program includes the Salute to Australia, Tug & Yacht Ballet, Harbour Parade, Tall Ships Race and several aerial flyovers. Responsibilities include; budget management, writing risk assessments, talent management, scheduling, agreements (supplier, staff & artist), reviewing marketing materials, management of Harbour Parade competition, coordinating transfer logistics, liaising with suppliers, and booking crew, venues and catering. Show less

  • City of Sydney
    • Australia
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sydney New Years Eve Deck Hand
      • Dec 2016 - Dec 2016

      Assisting with the delivery of the production and operational aspects of the Harbour Light Parade on Sydney Harbour for New Years Eve. Located on board a City of Sydney support vessel, I managed a group of parade participants and ensured the route and restrictions were adhered to. Assisting with the delivery of the production and operational aspects of the Harbour Light Parade on Sydney Harbour for New Years Eve. Located on board a City of Sydney support vessel, I managed a group of parade participants and ensured the route and restrictions were adhered to.

  • Foxtel Group
    • Australia
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Production Coordinator - Music Channels
      • Jul 2015 - Sep 2016

      Supporting the Production & Creative departments in the successful delivery and coordination of various shoots and live events across all Music Channels. Responsibilities include; creating call sheets & schedules, booking crew & travel, budgeting and invoicing, liaising with event suppliers, managing internal camera equipment and coordinating all shoot logistics. Major projects worked on include [V] Splendour Weekender, travel show ‘B430’, weekly show ‘[V] Trending’, ‘5SOS Live: Stripped & Intimate’, [V] Island Parties, and the live broadcast of The 2016 CMC Music Awards. Show less

  • Premier's Department NSW
    • Australia
    • Government Administration
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Project Officer - Event Delivery
      • Nov 2013 - Jul 2015

      Carrying out components of event delivery and administration, including coordination of event support and logistics, to ensure the successful and safe staging of events and ceremonies. Major public events delivered annually include Australia Day in Sydney celebrations e.g. The Australia Day Concert at the Sydney Opera House, Australia Day Harbour Parade, Cruising Concert and Athol Bay Playground. Annual ceremonies delivered include Anzac Day Dawn Service and Remembrance Day held at the Martin Place cenotaph. Show less

  • Parramasala
    • Sydney, Australia
    • Production Coordinator
      • Sep 2013 - Oct 2013

      Coordinating the transportation of backline and production equipment, radio management, signage, installation of festival décor, and general assistance with the production manager’s daily responsibilities and festival operations. Coordinating the transportation of backline and production equipment, radio management, signage, installation of festival décor, and general assistance with the production manager’s daily responsibilities and festival operations.

  • Sydney Film Festival
    • Australia
    • Movies, Videos, and Sound
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Ticketing Assistant Manager
      • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

      Successfully trained and managed a team to provide efficient box office operations and outstanding customer service across 6 venues. Responsible for coordinating the logistical aspects of the 12 day festival's box office operations, including; staffing, cash procedures, liaising with key parties during bump in/out, and maintaining efficient patron entry to film sessions. Successfully trained and managed a team to provide efficient box office operations and outstanding customer service across 6 venues. Responsible for coordinating the logistical aspects of the 12 day festival's box office operations, including; staffing, cash procedures, liaising with key parties during bump in/out, and maintaining efficient patron entry to film sessions.

  • Flickerfest
    • Australia
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Front of House Manager
      • Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

      Key Functions: ensuring the smooth operation of each film session, managing a team of volunteers, setup and pack down of indoor/outdoor cinemas and sponsorship signage, managing marketing activities and distribution of promotional materials. Key Functions: ensuring the smooth operation of each film session, managing a team of volunteers, setup and pack down of indoor/outdoor cinemas and sponsorship signage, managing marketing activities and distribution of promotional materials.

  • Cockatoo Island Film Festival
    • Cockatoo Island
    • Ticketing Manager
      • Sep 2012 - Oct 2012

      Key Functions: oversaw all ticketing operations, first point of contact for the ticketing software provider (Ferve), maintenance of the ticketing website, managing the festival call centre staffed by volunteers leading up to and during the event, distribution of complimentary tickets, managing the on site box office staffed by volunteers for all 5 days of the event. Achievements: • Hired just 3 weeks prior to the event, I picked up the Ferve ticketing software very quickly and successfully trained and managed a team of volunteers to run the in-house box office phone line and the on site box office. Show less

  • 3A Entertainment
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Ticketing/Promoter Assistant
      • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

      Key Functions: assistant to a company director, planning national tour routes, ticket inventory management, liaising with ticket agencies/venues/tour reps/artist agents in regards to our tours, handling customer enquiries/requests, on site guest list/box office duties, compiling figures for Pollstar/Billboard, office management duties, balancing of show payments Achievements: • Successful planning and routing of several national tours including WWE Wrestlemania Revenge Tour UK Key Functions: assistant to a company director, planning national tour routes, ticket inventory management, liaising with ticket agencies/venues/tour reps/artist agents in regards to our tours, handling customer enquiries/requests, on site guest list/box office duties, compiling figures for Pollstar/Billboard, office management duties, balancing of show payments Achievements: • Successful planning and routing of several national tours including WWE Wrestlemania Revenge Tour UK

  • Foxtix
    • Sydney, Australia
    • Product Specialist
      • Jul 2010 - Apr 2011

      Key Functions: venue and event builds, client account management support, operations support, product testing, document processes, client presentations, onsite event support, on-site staff supervisor Achievements: • Key member of the project team who launched Foxtix brand in October 2010 • Key member of Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix project team - built grandstand setup into the ticketing platform and ensured smooth gate entry/box office operations on site. • Produced a comprehensive handbook for the client account management team Show less

  • Moshtix
    • Australia
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Client Account Manager
      • Jun 2009 - Jul 2010

      Key Functions: Moshtix and Foxtix client contact, event and venue building on the ticketing platform, sales tracking, create event marketing schedules, on-site gate management and client support, on-site staff supervisorAchievements:• Traveled all over Australia to manage the entry of some of the country's largest events e.g. 2011 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, Good Vibrations, Splendour in the Grass,Hair Expo Australia 2010 and large scale New Year's Eve events• Built the seating interface and managed the entry of the first ever reserved seating event for Foxtix - Midnight at the Oasis 2010 (1100 capacity - banquet seating) Show less

    • Office Manager / Outlet Coordinator
      • Apr 2007 - Jun 2009

      Key Functions: handled customer enquiries and took bookings over the phone, ordered stationary, processed expenses, mail & banking, general admin, technical support for a retail network of over 100 Moshtix outlets across Australia, managed retail store marketing material, retail store staff training, maintained customer service and outlet procedure manuals, on-site box office manager and staff supervisorAchievements:• Offered a full-time position with the company after being employed casually for only a couple of months Show less

  • Marc Edward Agency
    • Sydney, Australia
    • Brand Ambassador
      • Jan 2006 - Aug 2007

      Key Functions: promotional marketing & sampling, in store sales promotions, street team promotions Achievements: • Chosen to be in specialised teams to represent some of MEA's biggest campaigns; brands such as Nokia, Telstra and Diageo (Smirnoff, Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys) Key Functions: promotional marketing & sampling, in store sales promotions, street team promotions Achievements: • Chosen to be in specialised teams to represent some of MEA's biggest campaigns; brands such as Nokia, Telstra and Diageo (Smirnoff, Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys)

Education

  • TAFE Ultimo
    Diploma of Events Management
    2012 - 2013
  • Randwick Girls High School
    Higher School Certificate
    2000 - 2005

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