Destination Gippsland Industry Development Manager

• Jan 2021 - Present

Tourism Project Manager

• Nov 2013 - Present

Destination Gippsland is the Regional Tourism Board and the peak tourism organisation for the region in eastern Victoria. We were established in 2008 with the support of Tourism Victoria, Parks Victoria and the six member councils of the Gippsland Local Government Network. We are a not for profit public company governed by a skills based board and supported by staff and committees focused on Marketing, Industry Development, Infrastructure Strategy and Finance.

Manager Tourism and Events Latrobe Valley

• Dec 2019 - Jan 2021

Tourism Project Manager

• Nov 2013 - Dec 2019

Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementStrategic planningIndustry developmentCommunications

Assessor Educator Facilitator Instructor Trainer

• Jan 2008 - Present

Facilitation for Latrobe Women in Business - Strategic Planning session 2014Facilitation for Yarra Ranges Regional Marketingregarding Business Planning and Customer Service.Project development work for the Latrobe City Business Tourism Association to market the LCBTA and increase membership.Facilitation of the Tourism Excellence program including Business Planning,Customer Service, Marketing, Sustainability, Working with the Media on behalf of Destination Gippsland and Tourism VictoriaTeaching Certificate 3 in Events at GippsTAFE Morwell.Teaching Diploma Tourism Students GippsTAFE Morwell

Director

• Dec 1992 - Dec 2020

iClean Services commenced as Ken and Janine’s Carpet Cleaning in 1992 providing a Carpet Cleaning service to the Latrobe Valley and surrounding Gippsland. Headed by Ken Hills the reputation of the business has grown with a commitment to provide customer's with quality service and value.This growth has also included a diversification of services and with that a change of name of the business to iClean Services.iClean Services is experienced in a range of cleaning services including all domestic and commercial cleaning such carpet and upholstery.iClean Services prides itself on reliability, professionalism, respect for people, prompt contact, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.iClean Services encompasses a philosophy which offers a variety of services to the customer base providing solutions for all cleaning needs. For iClean Services - "It's all in the Detail."

Relay for Life Community Engagement Coordinator

• Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

Communications, Community Relations and Fundraising UnitCancer Council Victoria is an independent charity that has been leading the fight against cancer since 1936. We are the largest non-government provider of cancer research funds in Victoria. Cancer Council Victoria undertakes three important aspects of cancer control - research, prevention and support for people with cancer, their families and friends. Communications, Community Relations and Fundraising UnitCancer Council Victoria is an independent charity that has been leading the fight against cancer since 1936. We are the largest non-government provider of cancer research funds in Victoria. Cancer Council Victoria undertakes three important aspects of cancer control - research, prevention and support for people with cancer, their families and friends.

Committee Member

• Oct 2011 - Oct 2013

Providing Marketing advice.ALACS Committee Member Providing Marketing advice.ALACS Committee Member

Chief Instructor

• Jun 2000 - Jun 2013

Sadly all good things come to an end and while I have not hung up my parachute I have hung up my Chief Instructor rating and Aerial Skydives is no longer operational.It has been an interesting 13 years and while the weather or time was not always kind Ken and I had the privilege of providing the opportunity for hundreds of people to experience the thrill, joy and exhilaration of taking to the sky and the leaping out of a perfectly good aeroplane.I have been responsible for managerial and risk management operations of Aerial Skydives for 13 years.Instructional activity in the Skydiving Industry for over 30 years.

Board Member

• Jan 2006 - Mar 2013

Strategic PlanningAdvisory role to Latrobe City Council

Board Member

• Jan 2000 - Dec 2005

Board Member 2000 - 2005

Project Officer

• Jun 2009 - Oct 2012

Strategic PlanningProject ManagementFinancial ManagementMarketing Strategic PlanningProject ManagementFinancial ManagementMarketing

Manager

• Apr 1981 - Jan 1991

Manager of a Queensland Charter company in relation to all aspects of buiness regarding finances, marketing and daily operations. Manager of a Queensland Charter company in relation to all aspects of buiness regarding finances, marketing and daily operations.