Experience

Forward Pivot

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

• Founder

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Forward Pivot is a sport development consultancy based in Melbourne, helping sport organisations transform their community’s experiences and ultimately change the direction of sport participation. We deliver projects and program designs of all all shapes and sizes, across sport development and sport-for-development realms, connecting organisations from peak bodies to grassroots clubs with their communities. Forward Pivot is a sport development consultancy based in Melbourne, helping sport organisations transform their community’s experiences and ultimately change the direction of sport participation. We deliver projects and program designs of all all shapes and sizes, across sport development and sport-for-development realms, connecting organisations from peak bodies to grassroots clubs with their communities.



McKinnon Basketball Association

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Girls Director of Coaching

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  I am responsible for leading the MBA Girls Representative Program towards becoming a recognised development system for players and coaches in Australia. A core part of my role is to recruit, develop, mentor and progress coaches and players within our program; and instilling a dynamic and competitive culture on and off the court. I am responsible for leading the MBA Girls Representative Program towards becoming a recognised development system for players and coaches in Australia. A core part of my role is to recruit, develop, mentor and progress coaches and players within our program; and instilling a dynamic and competitive culture on and off the court.



Bowls Australia

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development and Inclusion Manager

  • Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

  Bowls Australia (BA) is the national sporting organisation responsible for the leadership, development and management of Bowls in Australia. There are over 1,800 clubs and over 690,000 participants nationwide. My role was to manage a small team that rolls out programs, initiatives and resources which increase bowls participation and improve Club operations. - Managing BA's national participation program, Jack Attack with a focus on continuous improvement, resource development, innovation and managing effective stakeholder relationships. - Developing an array of resources to support BA's network of Regional Bowls Managers (RBMs). - Leading diversity and inclusion through early strategy development, consultation and work plan creation.



2XU

• Australia
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Custom Key Account Manager - ANZ

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  Reporting directly to the Global GM Custom with two direct reports, I was responsible for the leadership of all Custom operations, profit and loss, and sport partnerships in New Zealand in addition to my previous Australian responsibilities.This included the management of top-tier global Custom clients including the Australian Sports Commission, High Performance Sport NZ, Triathlon New Zealand, Rowing New Zealand, Athletics New Zealand, as well as a suite of retail merchandise events in New Zealand.Key Achievements:- Successfully negotiating multi-year partnership extensions with key partners.- Development of team members to achieve their individual business objectives and personal growth.

• National Custom Key Account Manager

  • Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

  My role was to foster the outstanding management of key accounts of 2XU’s Custom team across Australia. These accounts include leading corporate brands, National Sporting Organisations, State Sporting Organisations and grassroots clubs.This includes consistently delivering a quality sales service experience for clients including exceptional and timely communication with all clientele and prospective clientele.Key Achievements:- Being awarded an inaugural ‘2XU Multiplier Award’ for personifying the company’s values.- Earning a rapid promotion to Custom Key Account Manager – ANZ due to stakeholder management performance.



Basketball Australia

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Basketball Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Nov 2018

  Responsible for managing BA’s Participation Plan focusing on key game development projects: Aussie Hoops, School Engagement, Coach Education and Inclusion.Successfully managed key stakeholder relationships with State Sporting Associations, Sport Australia, Deaf Basketball Australia, Aussie Hoops’ naming rights partner, player agents, supply chain and marketing agencies.Key Achievements:• Leading the re-launched Aussie Hoops program to a 120% increase in participation across its first three years, establishing 350+ delivery centres nationally.• 110,000 schoolchildren experiencing BA’s Sporting Schools program through the first two years of the program and the establishment of a profitable e-commerce Schools Store.• Creating and managing Basketball Australia’s National Coaching Resource.• Procuring a $1.08 Million government grant to scale the national Walking Basketball program.• Repeated year-on-year increases in customer and stakeholder satisfaction metrics.

• Aussie Hoops Coordinator

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2016

  Responsible for leading the re-launch of BA’s national junior game development program Aussie Hoops and oversight of all operational elements of the program including logistics, marketing, digital platforms and community partnerships.



SuperSprint

• United Arab Emirates
• Automotive

• Head of Operations

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Reporting directly to the Company Director, responsible for managing the event operations for a portfolio of 13 national and international multi-sport events with budget oversight of +A$6 Million. Responsible for 4 direct reports, cross-departmental dotted line reports on event day, 20 casual staff and a volunteer marshal base of 200+ per event. Management of key stakeholder relationships with Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, City of Port Phillip, Gold Coast City Council, Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police, the ITU and Triathlon Australia.Served as Event Director for:- 2014 ITU Oceania Cup- 2014 Challenge Melbourne- 2014 ITU World Paratriathlon Event- 2013 Sydney Corporate Triathlon- 2014 Australian Sprint Triathlon Championships - 2014 RACV Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride - 2013 Sydney NEON Run- 2013 Gold Coast Corporate Triathlon

• Operations Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

  SuperSprint is one of the leading multi-sport event management companies in Australia, with a portfolio of 20 annual events including the Corporate Triathlon National Series, NEON Run Series, Gatorade Triathlon Series and Sussan Women’s Fun Run. My responsibilities include:- Development and implementation of operational plans- Role as Event Director for selected corporate and recreational triathlon and running events- Project management- Coordinating set-up and pack-down of venues to a professional standard- Liaising with local authorities and sanctioning bodies

• Operations Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  My responsibilities included:- Event Director for the 2013 Gold Coast Corporate Triathlon- Sourcing and maintenance of event contractors- Manage stakeholder event notifications- Assist with warehouse management- Supervising and training casual staff



Australian Grand Prix Corporation

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Area Manager (Venue Operations)

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2012

  The 2012 Air Asia Australian Moto GP had a record attendance of over 120,000 people across three days. My responsibilities included: - Conducting pre-event facility checks - Coordinating teams of ticketing, security, traffic management and event staff to achieve desired outcomes. - Managing spectator ingress/egress from main access points on event weekend - Managing accreditation control points throughout my zones The 2012 Air Asia Australian Moto GP had a record attendance of over 120,000 people across three days. My responsibilities included: - Conducting pre-event facility checks - Coordinating teams of ticketing, security, traffic management and event staff to achieve desired outcomes. - Managing spectator ingress/egress from main access points on event weekend - Managing accreditation control points throughout my zones