Experience

Invest Victoria

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Investment Manager - UK / Europe / Israel

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Invest Victoria is the State Government of Victoria's investment promotion and economic development agency. I am responsible for facilitating foreign direct investment into the State, with the goal of job creation, innovation, and capability uplift for our priority sectors. My focus is mainly on Deep Tech companies in the biomed, agri, AI/ML, autonomous systems and robotics sectors, providing a range of facilitation… Show more Invest Victoria is the State Government of Victoria's investment promotion and economic development agency. I am responsible for facilitating foreign direct investment into the State, with the goal of job creation, innovation, and capability uplift for our priority sectors. My focus is mainly on Deep Tech companies in the biomed, agri, AI/ML, autonomous systems and robotics sectors, providing a range of facilitation services. ______________________________________________________________ My role requires: ► the ability to foster strong working relationships and manage commercial negotiations with senior management in the private sector; ► a strong understanding of Victoria's value proposition as an investment destination, key FDI markets for Victoria, global investment trends and the global business environment; and ► working collaboratively across the local and international Victorian Government Business Office network, departmental sector teams, and other relevant government agencies (such as Austrade) to deliver investment outcomes ______________________________________________________________ Show less Invest Victoria is the State Government of Victoria's investment promotion and economic development agency. I am responsible for facilitating foreign direct investment into the State, with the goal of job creation, innovation, and capability uplift for our priority sectors. My focus is mainly on Deep Tech companies in the biomed, agri, AI/ML, autonomous systems and robotics sectors, providing a range of facilitation… Show more Invest Victoria is the State Government of Victoria's investment promotion and economic development agency. I am responsible for facilitating foreign direct investment into the State, with the goal of job creation, innovation, and capability uplift for our priority sectors. My focus is mainly on Deep Tech companies in the biomed, agri, AI/ML, autonomous systems and robotics sectors, providing a range of facilitation services. ______________________________________________________________ My role requires: ► the ability to foster strong working relationships and manage commercial negotiations with senior management in the private sector; ► a strong understanding of Victoria's value proposition as an investment destination, key FDI markets for Victoria, global investment trends and the global business environment; and ► working collaboratively across the local and international Victorian Government Business Office network, departmental sector teams, and other relevant government agencies (such as Austrade) to deliver investment outcomes ______________________________________________________________ Show less



mRNA Victoria

• Australia
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Investment Manager (secondment)

  • Dec 2022 - May 2023



Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Acting Policy Manager, Defence Industry Projects (secondment)

  • Mar 2021 - May 2021

  Undertaking a short secondment in the Defence Capture Team helping to uplift the capability of Victoria's defence industry supply chain. Our goal is to maximise economic benefits for Victoria by leveraging supply chain strengths, attracting major new entrants and supporting the spill over of new technology and processes to the economy. Undertaking a short secondment in the Defence Capture Team helping to uplift the capability of Victoria's defence industry supply chain. Our goal is to maximise economic benefits for Victoria by leveraging supply chain strengths, attracting major new entrants and supporting the spill over of new technology and processes to the economy.



eBlueprint

• Australia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Engagement Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Sep 2018

  eBlueprint is a nimble and innovative technology solutions provider with over 15 years experience delivering robust end-to-end IT projects. We enable companies of different sizes, industries and geographies to reach outstanding business outcomes through optimised IT investments. Given our multi-vendor approach, our solutions are backed by the best technology in the market, providing our clients with cutting edge and high performance enterprise products and services that are right for… Show more eBlueprint is a nimble and innovative technology solutions provider with over 15 years experience delivering robust end-to-end IT projects. We enable companies of different sizes, industries and geographies to reach outstanding business outcomes through optimised IT investments. Given our multi-vendor approach, our solutions are backed by the best technology in the market, providing our clients with cutting edge and high performance enterprise products and services that are right for their individual needs. eBlueprint has a successful proven track record in servicing a range of industries including Retail, Financial and Utilities, as well as State and Federal Government Departments. ______________________________________________________________ My focus is to help organisations ► increase efficiency ► unlock new business opportunities ► deliver compelling and delightful customer experiences through #DigitalSolutions #Integration #Cloud #ManagedServices. ______________________________________________________________ Show less eBlueprint is a nimble and innovative technology solutions provider with over 15 years experience delivering robust end-to-end IT projects. We enable companies of different sizes, industries and geographies to reach outstanding business outcomes through optimised IT investments. Given our multi-vendor approach, our solutions are backed by the best technology in the market, providing our clients with cutting edge and high performance enterprise products and services that are right for… Show more eBlueprint is a nimble and innovative technology solutions provider with over 15 years experience delivering robust end-to-end IT projects. We enable companies of different sizes, industries and geographies to reach outstanding business outcomes through optimised IT investments. Given our multi-vendor approach, our solutions are backed by the best technology in the market, providing our clients with cutting edge and high performance enterprise products and services that are right for their individual needs. eBlueprint has a successful proven track record in servicing a range of industries including Retail, Financial and Utilities, as well as State and Federal Government Departments. ______________________________________________________________ My focus is to help organisations ► increase efficiency ► unlock new business opportunities ► deliver compelling and delightful customer experiences through #DigitalSolutions #Integration #Cloud #ManagedServices. ______________________________________________________________ Show less



AFEX

• United States
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  AFEX is a trusted Global Payment and FX Risk Management specialist with a heritage that dates back to 1979. With a diverse client base of more than 24,000 clients which include importing and exporting businesses, educational and financial institutions, multinational corporations and individuals, they recognise the distinct requirements of each of their clients and take considerable pride in creating unique and strategically adept global payment and foreign exchange solutions to meet their… Show more AFEX is a trusted Global Payment and FX Risk Management specialist with a heritage that dates back to 1979. With a diverse client base of more than 24,000 clients which include importing and exporting businesses, educational and financial institutions, multinational corporations and individuals, they recognise the distinct requirements of each of their clients and take considerable pride in creating unique and strategically adept global payment and foreign exchange solutions to meet their financial goals. ______________________________________________________________ Here I assisted corporate clients to make well informed decisions about how they manage foreign exchange risk through: ► Global markets research and analysis ► In-depth business discovery consulting ► Developing tailored risk management solutions ______________________________________________________________ Show less AFEX is a trusted Global Payment and FX Risk Management specialist with a heritage that dates back to 1979. With a diverse client base of more than 24,000 clients which include importing and exporting businesses, educational and financial institutions, multinational corporations and individuals, they recognise the distinct requirements of each of their clients and take considerable pride in creating unique and strategically adept global payment and foreign exchange solutions to meet their… Show more AFEX is a trusted Global Payment and FX Risk Management specialist with a heritage that dates back to 1979. With a diverse client base of more than 24,000 clients which include importing and exporting businesses, educational and financial institutions, multinational corporations and individuals, they recognise the distinct requirements of each of their clients and take considerable pride in creating unique and strategically adept global payment and foreign exchange solutions to meet their financial goals. ______________________________________________________________ Here I assisted corporate clients to make well informed decisions about how they manage foreign exchange risk through: ► Global markets research and analysis ► In-depth business discovery consulting ► Developing tailored risk management solutions ______________________________________________________________ Show less



Propeller Group

• United Kingdom
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

  Upfront is a consultancy focused on delivering business development programmes for our portfolio of marketing, digital, technology and communications companies. ______________________________________________________________ My focus was to help our clients (marketing, advertising and technology companies), as an extension of their sales team, with the end-to-end sales process. This included ► Cold calling, email marketing and account management ► Implementing and managing… Show more Upfront is a consultancy focused on delivering business development programmes for our portfolio of marketing, digital, technology and communications companies. ______________________________________________________________ My focus was to help our clients (marketing, advertising and technology companies), as an extension of their sales team, with the end-to-end sales process. This included ► Cold calling, email marketing and account management ► Implementing and managing end-to-end sales process ► Sector research and analysis ______________________________________________________________ Show less Upfront is a consultancy focused on delivering business development programmes for our portfolio of marketing, digital, technology and communications companies. ______________________________________________________________ My focus was to help our clients (marketing, advertising and technology companies), as an extension of their sales team, with the end-to-end sales process. This included ► Cold calling, email marketing and account management ► Implementing and managing… Show more Upfront is a consultancy focused on delivering business development programmes for our portfolio of marketing, digital, technology and communications companies. ______________________________________________________________ My focus was to help our clients (marketing, advertising and technology companies), as an extension of their sales team, with the end-to-end sales process. This included ► Cold calling, email marketing and account management ► Implementing and managing end-to-end sales process ► Sector research and analysis ______________________________________________________________ Show less



Commonwealth Bank

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transaction Banking Account Manager, Institutional Banking & Markets

  • Apr 2012 - Jul 2014

  Placed in the Institutional Banking division, my primary role was to service the daily Transaction Banking needs of my portfolio of Government and Education Sector clients; and proactively seek new strategic opportunities through active engagement. Other key responsibilities included: ______________________________________________________________ ► Subject matter expertise - card-Present and Card-Not-Present Merchant facilities, Mobile eCommerce, Corporate Card and Domestic Cash… Show more Placed in the Institutional Banking division, my primary role was to service the daily Transaction Banking needs of my portfolio of Government and Education Sector clients; and proactively seek new strategic opportunities through active engagement. Other key responsibilities included: ______________________________________________________________ ► Subject matter expertise - card-Present and Card-Not-Present Merchant facilities, Mobile eCommerce, Corporate Card and Domestic Cash Management solutions ► Account Growth - exceeding product and account budgets through data-led strategic account planning, a highly active calling plan, and proactive cross-selling ► New Business Development – contacting and engaging prospective clients, responding to tenders, creating compelling presentations and delivering effective pitches ► Active Stakeholder engagement – proactive engagement of internal product, pricing, implementation and client service teams ► Data Analysis – client data extraction and analysis from various systems, active client information management in SalesForce ► Innovation and Thought leadership - Keeping heavily involved in the Bank’s new technology, continuous improvement, productivity and thought leadership initiatives by organising forums and workshops, marketing and business development activities ______________________________________________________________ Show less Placed in the Institutional Banking division, my primary role was to service the daily Transaction Banking needs of my portfolio of Government and Education Sector clients; and proactively seek new strategic opportunities through active engagement. Other key responsibilities included: ______________________________________________________________ ► Subject matter expertise - card-Present and Card-Not-Present Merchant facilities, Mobile eCommerce, Corporate Card and Domestic Cash… Show more Placed in the Institutional Banking division, my primary role was to service the daily Transaction Banking needs of my portfolio of Government and Education Sector clients; and proactively seek new strategic opportunities through active engagement. Other key responsibilities included: ______________________________________________________________ ► Subject matter expertise - card-Present and Card-Not-Present Merchant facilities, Mobile eCommerce, Corporate Card and Domestic Cash Management solutions ► Account Growth - exceeding product and account budgets through data-led strategic account planning, a highly active calling plan, and proactive cross-selling ► New Business Development – contacting and engaging prospective clients, responding to tenders, creating compelling presentations and delivering effective pitches ► Active Stakeholder engagement – proactive engagement of internal product, pricing, implementation and client service teams ► Data Analysis – client data extraction and analysis from various systems, active client information management in SalesForce ► Innovation and Thought leadership - Keeping heavily involved in the Bank’s new technology, continuous improvement, productivity and thought leadership initiatives by organising forums and workshops, marketing and business development activities ______________________________________________________________ Show less



NAB

• Australia
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Portfolio Risk Analyst, Business Banking

  • Feb 2008 - Feb 2012

  As a member of the Automated Business Solutions team, my role encompassed a combination of portfolio risk analysis, monitoring and enhancement of automated behavioural risk strategies and analytical project support. ______________________________________________________________ ► Conducted complex data analysis and portfolio risk reporting using SAS, SQL and Excel for the small business lending portfolio ► Had ownership of the portfolio management reporting suite ► Built and… Show more As a member of the Automated Business Solutions team, my role encompassed a combination of portfolio risk analysis, monitoring and enhancement of automated behavioural risk strategies and analytical project support. ______________________________________________________________ ► Conducted complex data analysis and portfolio risk reporting using SAS, SQL and Excel for the small business lending portfolio ► Had ownership of the portfolio management reporting suite ► Built and maintained strong relationships with senior stakeholders to whom we reported to and provided analytical support for ► Led and provided analytical support for key business improvement, automation and process efficiency projects ► Mentored new analysts ______________________________________________________________ Show less As a member of the Automated Business Solutions team, my role encompassed a combination of portfolio risk analysis, monitoring and enhancement of automated behavioural risk strategies and analytical project support. ______________________________________________________________ ► Conducted complex data analysis and portfolio risk reporting using SAS, SQL and Excel for the small business lending portfolio ► Had ownership of the portfolio management reporting suite ► Built and… Show more As a member of the Automated Business Solutions team, my role encompassed a combination of portfolio risk analysis, monitoring and enhancement of automated behavioural risk strategies and analytical project support. ______________________________________________________________ ► Conducted complex data analysis and portfolio risk reporting using SAS, SQL and Excel for the small business lending portfolio ► Had ownership of the portfolio management reporting suite ► Built and maintained strong relationships with senior stakeholders to whom we reported to and provided analytical support for ► Led and provided analytical support for key business improvement, automation and process efficiency projects ► Mentored new analysts ______________________________________________________________ Show less



Harvey Norman

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Consultant

  • Nov 2004 - Dec 2007

  - Primary duties involved customer-facing sales and after-sales service across brown goods, white goods and small - Consistently made and exceeded various product targets, with a particular focus on return business - Built strong relationships with suppliers, sales representatives, sales colleagues and various store proprietors to enable the smooth delivery of products to the end-customer - Primary duties involved customer-facing sales and after-sales service across brown goods, white goods and small - Consistently made and exceeded various product targets, with a particular focus on return business - Built strong relationships with suppliers, sales representatives, sales colleagues and various store proprietors to enable the smooth delivery of products to the end-customer