Sailing Manager & Principal Race Officer

• Apr 2017 - Present

Middle Harbour Yacht Club is 7 kilometres North of Sydney's CBD. With a membership of 1500, MHYC is one of Australia's larger yacht clubs with an active keelboat fleet racing inshore and offshore, along with junior and youth training programs. Home of the Sydney Harbour Regatta, MHYC has also conducted a variety of State, National and World Championships Middle Harbour Yacht Club is also host to the Australian Sailing Team's National Training Centre. Middle Harbour Yacht Club is 7 kilometres North of Sydney's CBD. With a membership of 1500, MHYC is one of Australia's larger yacht clubs with an active keelboat fleet racing inshore and offshore, along with junior and youth training programs. Home of the Sydney Harbour Regatta, MHYC has also conducted a variety of State, National and World Championships Middle Harbour Yacht Club is also host to the Australian Sailing Team's National Training Centre.

Para Sailing Coordinator (part-time)

• Feb 2018 - Jun 2020

Executive Officer / Honorary Secretary

• Feb 2006 - Oct 2017

• Developing and supporting the network of 15 National Class Associations • Supporting Technical and SKUD 18 Committees • Coordinating email AGMs • Technical Delegate for 5 World or Regional Championship events • Communications with the World Sailing and National Sailing Authorities • Developing and supporting the network of 15 National Class Associations • Supporting Technical and SKUD 18 Committees • Coordinating email AGMs • Technical Delegate for 5 World or Regional Championship events • Communications with the World Sailing and National Sailing Authorities

Sailing Manager & Principal Race Officer

• Jun 2013 - Apr 2017

RBYC is a club of 1600 members with a diverse sailing program comprising more than 600 individual events each year. • Development of the club’s Discover Sailing Centre - Dinghy, Keelboat and Powerboat programs • Maintaining high quality race management delivery across an extensive program • Championships for the 2.4mR, Hansa, Etchells, Dragon, RS100/200/Aero, O'Pen Bic, Optimist, Laser, Kitefoil, Freestyle Kiteboard, 29er, 49er and FX classes • Race documentation, risk management, resource allocation and volunteer training • Fostering cooperation with Australian Sailing Victoria and other Victorian clubs Show less

Projects Manager

• Feb 2006 - Apr 2013

A marketing & administration role for a manufacturer of small recreational sailboats exported to 30 countries. • Commercialization of the SKUD 18 as the two person Paralympic equipment • Identifying, contracting and supporting authorised distributors in 10 countries • Supporting the relocation of the laminating, parts manufacturing & assembly facilities • Design and implementation of a re-branding strategy • OH&S management including risk assessments, workplace improvements and reviews Show less

Manager Events & Competition Development / Deputy CEO

• May 2004 - Feb 2006

• Volvo Ocean Race Melbourne Stopover support program involving 13 events, 2,500 sailors and 1,000 volunteers• Represented Yachting Victoria on the Risk Management Committee for the VOR Stopover• Developed a series of Annual State Championships in five disciplines• Positioned the Sail Melbourne International Regatta as the future ISAF Sailing World Cup venue• Supervised the successful delivery of 4 ISAF Class World Championships and the annual ISAF Grade 1 Olympic & Invited Classes Regatta as part of a comprehensive summer event program Show less

Acting CEO

• Dec 2003 - May 2004

• Achieved predetermined activity and budget targets• Maintained SSO relationship with Government departments, Yachting Australia and member clubs

Manager Sail Melbourne International Regatta

• Nov 2000 - Jan 2004

• 6 ISAF Class World Championships & annual ISAF Grade 1 Olympic & Invited Classes Regatta• Developed and managed the inaugural Commonwealth Sailing Championships• Coordinated a program of more than 20 National and Regional Championships each year

Sailability Coordinator

• Apr 2000 - Jan 2001

Supporting the establishment and development of volunteer operated inclusive sailing programs throughout Victoria. This role incorporated administrative and hands-on activities.

Director, Photographer & Production Manager

• May 1989 - Mar 2000

Visual marketing services included photography, graphic design and production of printed materials, displays and videos. Customers ranged from large industrial companies, to government, small business and individuals. Visual marketing services included photography, graphic design and production of printed materials, displays and videos. Customers ranged from large industrial companies, to government, small business and individuals.

Senior Photographer & Production Manager

• May 1985 - Mar 1989

Photography included technical, corporate and safety promotional materials, vertical and oblique aerial photography. Production management included coordination of colour laboratory production, video production, training and supervision of staff. Photography included technical, corporate and safety promotional materials, vertical and oblique aerial photography. Production management included coordination of colour laboratory production, video production, training and supervision of staff.

Sole Proprietor

• Apr 1982 - May 1985

Advertising and industrial photography, specialist B&W laboratory. Customers ranged from large industrial companies, advertising agencies, small business and individuals. Advertising and industrial photography, specialist B&W laboratory. Customers ranged from large industrial companies, advertising agencies, small business and individuals.