Experience

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  AMA Queensland

  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • Event Executive

    • Feb 2022 - Present
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    - End to end management: content, strategy and implementation - Marketing: website, email marketing, SMS, magazine and publication, graphic design brief content - Program development, committee management and CPD accredited programs - Finance: managing budgets, sponsorship prospectus creation and obtaining sponsors, contract and supplier negotiation - Exhibition Management - Event registration: IMIS - Onsite event management specialising in volunteer/temp staff management, rostering and briefings - Post event reporting - Annual event planning and budgets for 40 events per year - 1 overseas, 1 interstate and the rest in Queensland: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Townsville, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and Harvey Bay

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  Mercury IT

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

  • National Events Manager

    • Aug 2018 - Jan 2022

    Mercury IT is the largest Information, Communication & Technologies (ICT) provider on the Gold Coast providing technology solutions to their clients throughout Australia & NZ. As the National Events Manager we had 50+ successful Business technology events generating over 3000+ registrations/leads annually. Even through the pandemic we pivoted to online events and continued to help businesses with innovative technology ideas and assist with issues such as working from home, hybrid solutions & Cybersecurity trends.We partnered with technology leaders to create innovative events on latest IT trends & business topics using industry experts from Microsoft, Cisco, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, KnowBe4, Ingram Micro, Griffith University, & more. Through events they showcase their knowledge, experience and partnerships to become your trusted technology advisor.See examples of previous events here on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/mercury-it-17662675272

  • National Business Development Manager

    • Oct 2017 - Aug 2018

    Mercury IT is an Australian, award winning and innovative Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) Provider working with leading technology companies such as Microsoft, Cisco (Premier Partner), HP, Apple, Citrix, VMware and 100’s of others to customise business solutions. Through our events we showcase our knowledge, experience & partnerships with global technology leaders to become your trusted technology advisor.Why Mercury IT?• Client Retention rate of 99.32% with the technical ability and knowledge of our Account Managers, Solution Architects and Australian Support team• Client Satisfaction 98%+ thanks to the service from our in-house 24/7, 365 Australian Support. This is an average of 4.94 out of 5 out of 1600-1900 tickets per month• LinkedIn’s Fastest Growing ICT Company in Queensland with 15+ years of experienceOur services:• IT Services• Managed IT Services• IT Solutions• IT Support• IT Project Management• IT Consulting Services• IT Planning & Strategy• Cybersecurity• EventsWe will look at what you currently have in place, any IT issues and future business needs to help strategise a personalised, scalable business technology solution.Mercury ITT: 1300 668 223W: www.mercuryit.com.auBrisbane | Gold Coast | Sydney | Melbourne | Perth | New Zealand

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  iVvy Pty Ltd

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • National Business Development Manager

    • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
    • Brisbane, Australia

    iVvy Venue & Event Management Software (SaaS) - World’s First Online Booking Engine with Live availability for the Meetings and Events Industry

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  I CAN I WILL

  • Sydney Area, Australia

  • Online Marketing - Volunteer

    • Feb 2015 - Feb 2017
    • Sydney Area, Australia

    I volunteer for a non-for-profit organisation called ICANIWILL that is devoted to improving the lives of children with special needs by providing qualified Personal Trainers as ‘Mentors’ to help boost their self confidence - We currently assist 500 children but there is over 400+ children on wait-list - I assist with Global Partnerships and Sponsorship by raising funding via eventsSPONSOR A CHILD: $3.20 per week SPONSOR A SCHOOL: $5000 for 1 year ** schools are on wait-list For more information please email: [email protected] To Donate: http://www.icaniwill.com.au/#!donate/c5lx

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  etouches

  • Sydney Area, Australia

  • APAC Sales Director

    • Feb 2015 - Jul 2016
    • Sydney Area, Australia

    Formally called etouches is a global leader in event management software (SaaS), specialising in event registration and native mobile APPs

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  Parliament of South Australia

  • Adelaide, Australia

  • Functions and Events

    • Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
    • Adelaide, Australia

    Parliament of South Australia• Functions & Events for The Legislative Council, The House of Assembly and The Premier of South Australia ** Silver Service

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  Ozaccom+

  • brisbane area, australia

  • Sales Manager - Ozaccom+

    • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
    • brisbane area, australia

    1 year fixed contractSales Manager at Ozaccom+ a company with 21 years of conference and event experience providing registration, accommodation, travel and event management services world-wide. They assist 300+ Conferences and Events annually ranging from 10 - 25,000 delegates• National business development and account management• Coordinate thirty employees to work to deadlines and manage conflicting priorities in a high volume work environment• Preparing proposals, tenders and bidding documents for accommodation, registration, travel, tour, venue or full professional management services at national and international events• Preparing client and supplier agreements and contracts• National sales trips – to sell event services to non-for-profit associations, government departments and varied companies in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Brisbane• Venue finding – sourcing quotes and negotiation of price/inclusions from venues, site inspections • Entertainment sourcing – bands, guest speakers, MC’s, AV • Leading-edge technology management – Smart Phone APPS, Tablets, Web Casting & Secure On-line Services• Budgets and financial management – creating a timeline including deadlines and payments to suppliers • Marketing – sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, assisting with content, proofing marketing material such as name badges, assisting with content for websites. Creating an Ozaccom+ exhibition booth and marketing our services at a conference• Exhibition management – working with clients, sponsors and exhibition booth suppliers • Social media – event setup and assistance with Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn• Event registration – assistance with on-line registration setup, content, registration form proofing and bank transfers• On-site Venue Management – including registration desk, Gala dinners and theming• Sponsorship – fees, levels, inclusions, exhibitor manuals, design of on-line exhibitor forms• Reporting, follow up and feedback

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  Eurostar

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Events Coordinator ~ London 2012 Olympic Games

    • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
    • London, United Kingdom

    Event Coordinator for Eurostar - the Official sponsor of the London 2012 Olympic Games• Providing support to the Event Manager and Sponsorship Manager of the London 2012 Olympic Games• Coordinating a hospitality programme throughout the Olympic Games for 500 VIP guests from the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and United States of America. • Invitations and managing responses to invitations in four different languages: English, Dutch, French & German.• Maintaining an Excel spreadsheet for the Guest List with client details, travel details and request as well as a budget spreadsheet tracking all purchase orders and credit card purchases.• Confidently communicating to VIP Key Stakeholders, senior management, international special guests and people of an extremely high professional status. • Coordinating groups of 30-50 VIP guests per day to Olympic Events, all meals, accommodation and transfers on a strict timeframe as each group will see a minimum of 2 Olympic events plus London sightseeing tours.

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  Pinnacle People Australia

  • adelaide area, australia

  • Events

    • Jan 2012 - May 2012
    • adelaide area, australia

    Contracted per Event• The Vodafone Test Series Cricket – Adelaide Oval. 72,000 people attended this event over 4 days.• The South Australian Jockey Club – Morphettville racecourse - Schweppes Race day (Black Caviar’s 20th winning race) and Goodwood Race day (Black Caviar’s 21st winning race), formal three-course lunch for 650 VIP Guests. 22-25,000 people attended each event.• AMMI Football Stadium – Adelaide Crows, formal three-course lunch for 350 people. 51,200 people attended this event.

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  University of South Australia

  • Adelaide, Australia

  • Team Leader of Travel / Travel Administrator

    • Sep 2010 - May 2012
    • Adelaide, Australia

    • Responsible for the major commodity of travel across the University with $12million spent on travel each year• Supervision of a professional team of seven University Travel Administrators.• Reporting to senior management.• Presentations to executive committee.• Road Show travel presentations in lecture theatres at four University campuses to over 2800 • Financial accountability.• Special promotions and events.• Initiating, coordinating and arranging all domestic and international travel arrangements for staff within the Division of Information, Technology, Engineering and Environment. • Providing support to other Divisions and central units as required. • Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, preferred suppliers and the University’s policies and procedures. • Negotiating individual itinerary requirements with travel service and accommodation providers.• Ensuring compliance to the University’s preferred Travel Service Providers and the University’s Travel Guidelines.• Scheduling appointments for staff• Insurance Risk Compliance

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  Spotless

  • Adelaide, Australia

  • Corporate Box Supervisor - Clipsal 500

    • Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
    • Adelaide, Australia

    Contracted per Event • Supervision of staff members and corporate guests at the V8 Supercar racing Event. • 263,400 people attended this Event.

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  Phil Hoffmann Travel

  • Adelaide, South Australia

  • Senior Business Travel Consultant

    • Apr 2006 - Sep 2010
    • Adelaide, South Australia

    Full Time Permanent Contract • Responsible for booking business travel arrangements for one of the largest travel agencies in Australia. The three largest companies I looked after were The University of South Australia, The University of Adelaide and Flinders University.• Sales driven with weekly, monthly and yearly targets• Meeting and exceeding targets with travel incentives won to Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, New Zealand and Indonesia• Proven track record for achieving sales targets by providing personal and professional customer service that is second to none.

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  Flight Centre

  • Adelaide, Australia

  • Travel Consultant

    • Apr 2004 - Apr 2006
    • Adelaide, Australia

    • Sales driven with weekly, monthly and yearly targets• Meeting and exceeding sales targets with incentives won to Cairns, Indonesia and New Zealand

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  Stamford Hotels & Resorts

  • Adelaide, Australia

  • Food & Beverage Department Manager

    • 1998 - 2003
    • Adelaide, Australia

    I was employed at this five star hotel after my National Hospitality Student Traineeship I completed while in school year 11 (grade: High Distinction). Began as a Food and Beverage Attendant and after five years I was appointed as the Manager of a Food and Beverage departmentFood and Beverage Department Manager, 2002-2003Supervisor of the Promenade Restaurant, 2001-2002Team Leader of Promenade Restaurant and Charlotte’s Coffee Shop, 2000-2001.Food & Beverage attendant for the following departments: Charlotte’s coffee Shop, Room Service, Housekeeping, Promenade Restaurant, Banquets, Horizon’s cocktail Bar and Rickshaws Restaurant, 1998-2003