Experience

Vivacious by Cata Gonzalez

• Powerful connector

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  It’s time for teams to re-connect! We can bring more joy and fulfilment into workplaces!I work with organisations to empower employees to find their inner spark to better connect with themselves, their teams and the work they do. I take teams on a journey of interactive experiences combining self-awareness, creativity, movement and lots of fun. My aim is to Empower employees to take ownership of their motivation, inspire each other and together contribute to the organisation’s mission, values and purpose. I want to bring out the humans behind the titles and invite them to connect at that level.I believe that we take work so seriously that we are forgetting how to be more playful and have more fun. Happy and connected teams work better together and can make a massive impact on employee wellbeing, engagement and performance.Our vision is a happier, more inclusive and connected society!

• Public Speaker & Master of Ceremonies (MC/Emcee)

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Need a vivacious MC or Entertainer for your event? Let's have a chat :)We are a team of Vivacious Masters of Ceremonies and Entertainers. We use our liveliness and positive vibe to engage audiences at conferences, festivals and other events in Melbourne and Australia (online).Please keep in mind that we are not traditional MCs, we are engagers who truly connect with audiences and inspire attendees to have lots of fun at the events. It's not about what we do, it's about how we make people feel!We have experience engaging with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. I am the Emcee at the Spanish Language Fiesta, an event that celebrates the Hispanic Heritage in Melbourne. I have hosted the event online and in person. In December 2021, I will be the Emcee at the Ethical Enterprise Awards as part of the Ethical Enterprise Conference.

• Facilitator - Mentor

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  I mentor, support and empower purposeful professionals and entrepreneurs to live more fulfilling lives and earn an income, making a positive impact doing what they love in their unique way.I work great with groups. I offer a combination of workshops and mentoring to take mentees from where they are to where they want to be.Have a group of entrepreneurs of professionals who need inspiration? Let's have a chat



Professional Migrant Women

• Australia
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• "Work ready" - Program Facilitator and Mentor. Emcee

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  I facilitate a 12 week program to support migrant women to find meaningful professional employment in Australia. My role was to lead sessions to reflect on the learnings from the online platform, work in collaboration with the team to deliver different sections of the program and support the leaders´ and participants´ community in the journey. I am the master of ceremonies and panel leader at some of their events. Professional Migrant Women (PMW) is an organisation that aims to maximise the potential and contribution of professional migrant women through meaningful employment. We provide a supportive community, access to professional networks and opportunities for professional development.



Social Enterprise Academy Australia

• Australia
• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Facilitator

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Learning to Change the World: Supporting social change through learning and development. As learning facilitators of SEA Australia, I support professionals, teachers, entrepreneurs and organisations thrive, be their best and achieve greater impact. Through learning with and from others, participants can develop the skills, behaviours and mindsets to help build a better Australia. I am involved in the Social Enterprise Schools program where we encourage and support school students to create and start trading with their own social enterprises.



Down Syndrome Victoria

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Club21 Facilitator

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Club21 is a social program aimed at fostering friendship, peer support, and community inclusion. As much as possible activities are run in for-purpose venues in the community eg pubs, dance venues, karaoke venues, gyms, theatres, and now online, to promote inclusion and acceptance of people with Down syndrome in the general community. I design and deliver online social fun activities for teens and adults with Down Syndrome and support them in face to face group events. Together, we can and will create an inclusive society.



Mosaik Experiences

• Australia
• Health and Human Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Entertainer

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  After 7 amazing years building a wonderful social enterprise, I decided to focus more on my own venture. I continue to be a friend and supporter of Mosaik and I still perform as a Lead Entertainer, Emcee and Facilitator for events and programs.

• Co-Founder/Co-Director

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2021

  Mosaik Experiences is a social enterprise which aims to inspire a sense of community by immersing people in the rich Latin Culture. We offer unique, authentic, memorable and participative experiences that include the most exotic ingredients of the Latin culture: music, dance, arts & craft, food and language.Or mission is to create inclusive experiences that use the power of arts and culture to inspire a sense of community and belonging.We offer Entertainment and Workshops perfect for corporate, community and education events and activities.



Party with LATINAS

• Australia
• Entertainment Providers

• Mentor

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  We are a group of LATINAS, passionate about music, dancing and having fun. We are experienced and talented entertainers. Our entertainment services are perfect for any age, occasion and celebration: Weddings, Birthdays, Ladies’ Nights, Hen’s Parties, Baby Showers, Formals, School Activities, Kid’s Parties, Corporate Meetings and Events, Themed Parties, Community Activities, Events, Festivals and more. We offer: Zumba Classes: Dance fitness classes that are fun, energetic, and make you feel amazing. Perfect for everybody and every body! Fun dance lessons: Beginner dance lessons that are filled with fun and easy moves (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, Samba and more). Crowd entertainment: Perfect for large events! We entertain the crowds with dance, music and interactive games (follow the leader, limbo, show-off, etc). Party time: A mix of dance, music and games to entertain kids and adults. Perfect for kids parties and to energize and spice up meetings and other events. Themed entertainment: All our services can be tailored to specific themes: jungle, disco, Hawaiian, carnival, 80’s, etc. We love to get the party started! Let's have a chat!



eQ events

• Sales - Events Coordinator

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

  My role was mainly to connect with people, build long lasting relationships and contribute to their journey to success, starting from one on one conversations over the phone or at events, and supporting them during and after the seminars. An important part of the job was to coordinate the monthly seminars and the participation of the company at events and expos. My role was mainly to connect with people, build long lasting relationships and contribute to their journey to success, starting from one on one conversations over the phone or at events, and supporting them during and after the seminars. An important part of the job was to coordinate the monthly seminars and the participation of the company at events and expos.



CALORCOL

• Colombia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Director

  • Apr 2007 - Jun 2009

  • Created the Marketing Direction • Produced and edited technical information documents about the company’s products and services, such as technical data sheets, installation manuals, mineral rock wool technical information, Power Point presentations for training and commercial purposes, technical articles for industrial and construction magazines, and newsletters and successful project cases, among others. • Managed and coordinated advertising media and product technical information. This required to perform product testing, for example in fire protection applications • Provided technical training regarding the products to customers and to the sales engineers of the Company. • Visited customers, installers and distributors to offer the product catalogue and explain Company’s insulation products and services. • Designed and executed the marketing plan. • Planned, managed and coordinated the company’s participation in trade shows: Expocamacol 2008 (Construction Fair) - International Fair of Bogotá 2008 (Industrial Fair). • Planned, managed and coordinated technical seminars for clients • Performed processes and cost analysis and development of products price lists • Technical commissioning • Active member of the management committee of the Company where strategic decisions are taken; about products, services, strategic planning, production, project management, among other important and strategic issues.



INDISA S.A.

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planing and Marketing Coordinator

  • Jul 2002 - Mar 2007

  • Planning, management and coordination of seminars for clients • Conception, design and production of the technical online newsletter of the Company. Monthly circulation (www.indisaonline.8m.com) • Reviewed, edited and composed technical articles for the technical newsletter • Coordinated the company's publicity and technical material • Prepared, implemented and coordinated all the activities and resources for participation in the International Fair of Bogotá 2006, EXPOMETALICA 2003 and 2007. (Both industrial Fairs) Engaged in technical conversations with current and potential customers regarding ongoing or future projects. • Customer service and sales: visit customers, addressed customer’s technical enquiries • Provided training to sales engineers and customers • Operations, cost analysis and control of the manufacturing shop’s resources, processes and expenses to determine inefficiencies, estimate more accurate manufacturing costs and establish the most cost-effective manufacturing processes.