Experience

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  DIRT LAB Ventures

  • Australia
  • Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Community Lead - Pollen Investment Community

    • Jan 2023 - Present

    The Pollen Investment Community enables brings together both wholesale and retail investors interested in impact investing and passionate about food, fibre and agricultural supply chain start-ups, scale-ups and innovations. https://www.vest-platform.com/pollen

  • Venture Studio Lead/ Venture Strategist

    • Oct 2021 - Present

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  Josephmark

  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • Lead (Food & AgTech Ventures), @Josephmark

    • Nov 2021 - Present
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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  QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  • Australia
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Manager, Industry Engagement (Data Science)

    • Jan 2020 - Nov 2021

  • Research Associate

    • Dec 2016 - Nov 2021

    In this role I conducted qualitative and quantitative research into the communication of statistical uncertainty to decisions makers. Additionally I supervised the work of junior research staff who contributed to the development of an online simulation. This project is being conducted in collaboration with Cancer Council Queensland.I utilised qualitative methods, including focus groups, to elicit audience needs and how they understand statistical uncertainty within the context of cancer incidence and survival throughout QLD. Specifically, this research explored the communication of statistical insight and statistical uncertainty presented in a map format.Quantitative methods were used to analyses results from an online simulation that evaluated differences in behaviour when participants were presented with statistical information with or without uncertainty. I utilised R for data wrangling and standard statistical analysis and visualisation. The research is still ongoing.

  • Research Associate

    • Jun 2013 - Nov 2021

    In this role I conducted a Systematic Review of translocation methods for endangered species in QLD. The outcomes of this research were reported to QLD Government and used to set-up and manage a translocation registry across QLD.

  • Project Manager - The QUT Innovation Space

    • Feb 2011 - May 2013

    The QUT Innovation Space (QIS) fosters a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship at QUT. The project was funded by the Office of Learning and Teaching and was operational for 2 years throughout 2011 and 2012. The role of Project Manager encompassed managing the project from creative development and implementation through to evaluation and comprised both operational and strategic elements.Strategy Key responsibilities included defining the scope and approach of the QIS operations and its integration within the wider university landscape. This required working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders including: students, industry, university professional staff, university academic staff and entities and programs on campus with overlapping interests. Operations Responsibilities included: • Management of the day-to-day activities of the QIS, including supervision of the Events Coordinator and Administrative Officer.• Design and implementation of Operating Protocols and Procedures.• Design of the QIS programs comprising workshops, seminars and the mentor program.• Mentoring students in the development of their ideas and business concepts. • Establishing, maintaining and monitoring ongoing relationships with QIS mentors, partners, collaborators and sponsors.

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  Australian Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS)

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • Stakeholder and Industry Engagement Officer

    • Feb 2016 - Nov 2021
    • Brisbane, Australia

    My Primary role at ACEMS is to connect the academia to industry, government or research collaborators. Bridging the cultural and communication gap between these groups and fostering projects that use mathematics and statistics to have an impact in the world. I am responsible for: managing relationships between the ACEMS Partner Organisations, responding to enquiries from new industry partners or collaborators, and designing training opportunities around industry engagement for early career academics and HDR students.

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  River City Labs

  • Project Manager - RiverPitch

    • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

    RiverPitch brings together screened startups and investors in a social platform where entrepreneurs can pitch for investment. RiverPitch is an initiative of River City Labs, a non-for profit organisation dedicated to the development of early-stage and startup entrepreneurial activity in Brisbane and Australia.The role of Program Manager comprised of overseeing the execution of the bi-monthly RiverPitch Events, sourcing and screening startups to pitch at the investor dinners, as well as designing and managing a series of fortnightly Pitching Practice and Investment workshops.

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  Sunshine Coast Regional Council

  • Project Manager - Floating Land Art and Environment Festival

    • May 2009 - Aug 2011

    Responsibilities included the coordination of over 20 professional staff and volunteers to deliver 10 days of workshops, exhibitions and events. The festival involved more than 50 local and international artists, writers, photographers and performers, and culminated in an art, environment and cultural event that explored the current environmental crises.

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  Various

  • Spain

  • ESL Teacher

    • Sep 2009 - Dec 2010
    • Spain

    Working with adults and children in classes varying from beginner to advanced. Delivering both one-on-one English tuition and leading groups of up to 20 students.

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  Consultant

  • Water Efficiency Assessor

    • Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

    Liaising with local government and the Queensland Water Commission I conducted Water Audits and developed Water Efficiency Management Plans for businesses within the drought affected areas of South-East Queensland, Australia.

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  Josephmark

  • Technical Advisor and Research Officer

    • 2007 - 2007

    Provided technical knowledge to the creative team when necessary for client projects.