Experience

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  BAL Lawyers

  • Australia
  • Legal Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Jul 2017 - Present

    Responsible for developing, implementing and delivering the firm’s strategic plans whilst also maintaining firm-wide oversight of operations including finance, human resources, technology, business development and marketing.

  • Executive Manager

    • Apr 2015 - Jun 2017

    Responsible for providing firm-wide oversight over Operations, Technology and Human Resources; management of the firm’s business development to grow the existing practice and investigate and where appropriate implement new business opportunities.

  • Business Development Manager

    • Feb 2014 - Apr 2015

    Responsible for planning and implementing business and client management initiatives. Contribute to the development of business development plans and strategies aligned with the firm's strategic objectives; project management of, and driving tenders and bid opportunities; identifying opportunities, emerging markets and service areas and working with stakeholders to pursue these opportunities; identify and co-ordinate cross-selling opportunities within the practice and sectors.

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  The Vikings Group

  • Business Development Manager

    • Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

    Responsible for the planning, management and delivery of all advertising and marketing activities for the Group, with a primary goal to increase the brand awareness and patronage across all Group Venues. Additionally, maintain responsibility for the measurement, analysis and reporting of key non-financial metrics that contribute to the business performance of the Group. Project management and delivery of capital work and development projects across the Group, and the day to day operational management of some Group real estate assets managed under its investment portfolio. Management of the Community portfolio ensuring valid connections and mutually beneficial relationships are maintained.

  • Group Marketing Manager

    • Apr 2007 - May 2012

    Actively market The Vikings Group and its products and services to Club Members, visitors and the general public. Define strategy for and develop, execute, and manage a comprehensive marketing plan encompassing integrated marketing initiatives designed to penetrate and grow targeted markets and increase profile and image of the Group. Communicate with Members, management, internal departments, and advertising mediums to coordinate overall marketing effort in accordance with corporate goals. Plan and carry out regional market research and analysis. Play an integral role in service delivery; and the engagement, overseeing and promotion of entertainment within the Group.

  • The Auditorium Manager

    • Jun 2004 - Mar 2007

    Ensure the successful promotion and coordination of The Auditorium event and function facilities, whilst maintaining budget control. Identify and target specific markets to promote The Auditorium, with a mix of both corporate and private functions along with touring artists. Conduct client interviews/tour of facilities. Communicate with catering contractors and other external and internal service providers to ensure clients receive quality service and facilities. Prepare function staff duty statements and procedure manuals. Conduct staff recruitment, training and performance appraisals as well as the efficient rostering of staff, to conform with stringent wages to sales percentage requirements. Implement and manage systems to ensure the consistency and high standard of events and functions within The Auditorium.

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  DEM

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Events Manager/Owner

    • Jan 2004 - May 2007
    • Canberra, Australia

    Provided a selection of event management services to Corporate clients, including: Delegate Management; Financial Management including preparation of a working budget, with regular updates and an audited report at the end of the process; Marketing and Promotion including production of promotional materials such as conference brochures and video production; Project Management - developing a project plan, defining project goals and objectives, specifying tasks or how goals will be achieved, what resources are needed, and associated budgets and timelines for completion; Speaker Management; Sponsorship including developing a professional sponsorship package and marketing strategy to secure sponsorship; Supplier Management and Event Logistics including all aspects of the event logistics, such as venues, audio-visual, MC, delegate gifts, entertainment and tours; and Venue research and selection, including accommodation negotiations.

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  ClubsACT

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Operations Manager

    • Apr 2001 - Jan 2004
    • Canberra, Australia

    Monthly reporting to the Board of Directors and compilation of the following information: Banking and cash reconciliation; Preparation of trading accounts by cost centre; Profit and Loss accounts; Debtors and Creditors control; Preparation of statutory payments including BAS, Group Tax, Payroll Tax, Superannuation and Workers Compensation Insurance; and preparation of detailed budgets and cashflow forecasts. Design, print and delivery of all corporate materials including the quarterly newsletter and Annual Report. Provision of Event Management services ranging from Awards dinners to Golf Days; and luncheons to Conference Programs.