Experience

Sport Australia Hall of Fame

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scholarships and Operations Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Operations Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2020

  - Developed, maintained, designed and improved policies and procedures (event bookings, media roll out plans, sponsorship tracking, marketing guidelines, selection policies, directors, scholarship and selection committee members and confidentiality agreements) - Networked with potential and current sponsors and suppliers including development of sponsor reports and scheduling - Managed every aspect of event management and implementation from pre-planning to post-event analysis to create a memorable experience. These included: * The Induction & Awards Gala Dinner Program (1100+ attendees) * Australian Spirit Luncheon (The Hon Bob Hawke and The Hon John Howard Luncheon) * Inspire the Nation (Sponsor activation events - 50-200 attendees, cocktail/sit down, SAHOF Member panellists and MCs) * Interstate sponsor and Member related events- Coordinated and managed: * Volunteer schedules and information packs * Budget preparation and management * Website (maintenance and redevelopment), CRM (eDM’s and content), social media channels and yearly media roll out plans (business as a whole and specific events/programs)- Managed the Scholarship & Mentoring Program * Developed, designed and distributed nomination forms and marketing material * Preparation of nomination information for Selection Committee comprising high-profile athletes * Coordinated and managed Mentor allocation and continuation * Monthly contact with Mentees and their Mentors * Identified and developed ways to enhance the Program * Reported to Management and Board on Program outcomes- Editor of International Award-winning magazines (January 2018, June 2018 and December 2018)- Worked collaboratively to build strong relationships with Members to enhance the Member experience and reinforce their important position within SAHOF

• Operations Coordinator

  • Mar 2017 - Jul 2018

  - Networked with potential and current sponsors and suppliers including development of sponsor reports and scheduling - Responsible for every aspect of event coordination and implementation from pre-planning to post-analysis for all events.- Managed the Scholarship & Mentoring Program - Development of content, design, production and distribution of internal and external publications including bi-annual magazine, regular EDM/E-News Communications, Website and Social Media platforms - Maintained and managed multiple database



Department of Transport and Main Roads

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Officer

  • Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

  - Worked on assigned activities to meet the quality and time frames agreed with the project and technical specialists, and communicate progress regularly- Delivered tasks and activities individually and as a team member, with an emphasis on meeting deadlines within quality and time constraints- Liaised, consulted and maintained effective relationships with team members, stakeholders, internal and external clients- Provided a range of project and business support activities and tasks: * Developed work packages * Developed mapping plans of projects * Produced business templates and reports for the project * Updated project or activity progress reports- Developed, maintained and reported on projects budgets including actuals, budgets and forecasts- Identified, reported and assisted to rectify potential delays, risks and issues with projects- Completed routine and more complex administrative tasks to comply with public sector legislation, standards, policies, practices and procedures relating to human, financial and physical resources- Developed and maintained quality processes for the administrative function within the project- Assisted with the management and delivery of professional, interactive, corporate workshops



Master Plumbers' Association of Queensland

• Australia
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events and Communications Coordinator

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  - Responsible for every aspect of event coordination and implementation from pre-planning to post-analysis including budget preparation and management; client and stakeholder liaison, logistics and transportation, event promotion, staffing resources, entertainment and ambiance- Troubleshoot and problem solve using foresight from experience to anticipate problems and solve them quickly- Liaised effectively with key stakeholders such as sponsors, corporate partners, facility management, Councillors and AV suppliers - Ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously across multiple projects using exceptional organisation skills and attention to detail- Maintenance of website along with writing and developing news articles - Planned and managed all aspects of events including: * Food and beverage * Budgets (preparing event estimates of expenditure, maintain budget controls and invoicing) * Venue (bookings, setting up and down, negotiating) * Digital media (website, social media, MC’s) * Bump in and bump out – follow up of general tasks * Sponsorship, including tailoring sponsorship packages * Marketing material * Preparation and execution of run sheets, agenda's and speeches- Planning, implementing and evaluating major corporate events. Example of events include: * Golf Days * Panel and Expositions * Social events * Regional Road Trips



Table Tennis Australia

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Event Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2015

  - Event management and implementation from pre-planning to post-analysis including budget preparation and management, logistics, event promotion, staffing resources, entertainment and ambiance- Liaised effectively with key stakeholders- Executed multiple tasks simultaneously using exceptional organisation skills and attention to detail while working across multiple projects at one time- Managed volunteer recruitment and retention- Generated reports and post-event information, analysed learnings and developed recommendations for future events - Troubleshot and problem solved using foresight from experience to anticipate problems and solve them quickly- Managed website and yearly media plans including redevelopment of website in 2014- Managed a National Junior team in Korea at the Korean Junior Championships- Planned and managed all aspects of events including: * Budgets * Transport, venues, catering, accommodation * Digital media (commentators, live streaming, website, social media, press officers, photographers, local papers, international federations media officers, MCs) * Sponsorship * Grant applications * Marketing material * Official documentation (prepared and executed expression of interests, players and officials, entry forms, prospectus)- Planned, implemented, and evaluated major international and domestic events for both able-bodied program and athletes with disabilities program. Examples of events include: * Camps * World Team Cups, Women’s and Men’s World Cups * Junior and Cadet Opens * National AWD Championships * World Individual Championships * Australian Open and Closed Championships * International World Junior Circuits (22 countries in attendance) * Inaugural ITTF World Junior Circuit hosted by Australia (Inclusive of everything from organising players & attendees (22 countries), laying flooring, budget preparation, sourcing sponsors, developing draws etc.)



NRMA Insurance Brisbane Broncos

• Game Day Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - Sep 2011

  Completed my work experience with the Broncos Football Club working with the Corporate Sales Department while also completing part time work on Game Days.- Meeting with clients to ensure corporate arrangements are suitable - Assisting with B2B events and conferences - Assisting VIP’s on match days