Experience

Frankston City Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Producer - Festivals and Major Events

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Mornington Peninsula Shire

• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Events Project Officer

  • Oct 2019 - Aug 2022

  Oversee the intake, assessment and final approvals required to permit external events on Shire owned or managed land. Oversee the intake, assessment and final approvals required to permit external events on Shire owned or managed land.



Whitehorse City Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Festivals Coordinator

  • Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

  As Festivals Coordinator I was responsible for programming the Council’s Festival Season, which sees more than 50,000 people in attendance at major events including Spring Festival, Whitehorse Carols and the Australia Day Concert and Fireworks. As Festivals Coordinator I was responsible for programming the Council’s Festival Season, which sees more than 50,000 people in attendance at major events including Spring Festival, Whitehorse Carols and the Australia Day Concert and Fireworks.



City of Calgary

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2019

  As an Event Coordinator within Recreation - Arts and Culture, I helped oversee the major festivals and events that took place in The City of Calgary. Acting as one of the primary contacts for external event organizers, I represented the interests of The City of Calgary, our communities and citizens by proactively identifying and coordinating event requirements to ensure public safety standards were met and events were delivered responsibly. I was also part of the team responsible for facilitating the direct events programmed by The City of Calgary, including New Year’s Eve, Canada Day, Culture Days and Grey Cup celebrations. Primary duties included: - Developing and planning events on behalf of the Culture Division by assessing needs, conducting research, identifying stakeholders, and building networks - Delivering meaningful public experiences within an identified budget - Providing project management support for event clients to develop, plan and implement safe and responsible events - Consolidating information from relevant City of Calgary stakeholders into identified legal agreements - Conducting post-event evaluations, including participation from identified stakeholders - Assessing subsidy applications and submitting recommendations for the Event Advisory Committee. Show less



51 North Productions

• Associate Producer

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  51 North Productions is the concert production company that oversees the professional execution of the Stampede Roundup and Oxford Stomp. These events are charity fundraisers in an outdoor music festival format, featuring world-class musical artists such as Kiss and Sheryl Crow. From delivering premium VIP experiences for small groups to accommodating groups in the thousands, we were committed to delivering professional, high quality events for our sponsors and event attendees. 51 North Productions is the concert production company that oversees the professional execution of the Stampede Roundup and Oxford Stomp. These events are charity fundraisers in an outdoor music festival format, featuring world-class musical artists such as Kiss and Sheryl Crow. From delivering premium VIP experiences for small groups to accommodating groups in the thousands, we were committed to delivering professional, high quality events for our sponsors and event attendees.



The Calgary Stampede

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Entertainment Coordinator

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Working collaboratively with performers, sponsors, service providers and more, I was responsible for coordinating all elements of the Indoor Programming executed during ten day Stampede, including the ENMAX Corral Show, SuperDogs, Buckaroos and Western Oasis.Various tasks included:-Negotiating contracts-Controlling program budgets -Marketing and promoting all programs -Developing creative pageantry-Determining production and labor needs-Establishing floor plans and venue layouts-Overseeing load in and load out -Developing solid partnerships with performers and suppliers-Supervising ten day staff -Creating debrief reportsBringing these elements together allowed me to create high quality entertainment experiences for our 2014 Stampede guests. Show less

• Sponsorship Coordinator

  • Apr 2013 - Jan 2014

  As sponsorship coordinator I was primarily responsible for managing the departmental budget. This included invoicing of all sponsors, managing internal departmental transfers, monitoring program and activation spends, reporting on any variances and forecasting for 2014. Alongside my financial responsibilities, I also assisted the team in ensuring all contractual obligations were delivered on, a sizable feat given Stampede's hundreds of sponsors. Responsibilities included:-Ensuring brand compliance through various marketing mediums-Coordinating and hosting sponsor functions-Managing all ticketing and premium seating requirements-Facilitating chute tours Show less



Compass Group Australia

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Events Coordinator (Sites include Chevron's Wheatstone Project)

  • Feb 2012 - Jan 2013

  Having managed the events departments at several construction villages in the Pilbara, this role enabled me to determine the type of entertainment that is well received by mining/ oil and gas clientele. Successful events that I facilitated included key milestone events, including large concerts, quiz and karaoke nights, fundraisers, comedy and band nights, RDO activities and more. Having managed the events departments at several construction villages in the Pilbara, this role enabled me to determine the type of entertainment that is well received by mining/ oil and gas clientele. Successful events that I facilitated included key milestone events, including large concerts, quiz and karaoke nights, fundraisers, comedy and band nights, RDO activities and more.



HBF Health

• Australia
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Events and Marketing Consultant

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

  My primary role at HBF was acting Project Manager for the HBF Run for a Reason. In this position I worked closely with our operational contractors, PR department, sponsors, charities and more to facilitate the successful delivery of the event. Responsibilities included: -Preparation of project plans to ensure optimal participation, fundraising, branding, revenue and expense objectives -Monitoring and managing relationships with event contractors, sponsors and beneficiaries -Preparing Event Project and Sponsorship reviews -Partnership Management -Developing and implementing integrated marketing strategies and plans Secondary roles included managing sponsorship deliverables for the HBF Ride to Work Breakfast, a summer triathlon series, promoting campaigns such as Daffodil Day and Pink Ribbon Day throughout the HBF branch network and general marketing for the Community Health department. Show less



VANOC

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supervisor, Village Logistics

  • Oct 2009 - Apr 2010

  In this role I was responsible for supervising the logistics crew in the load in, operations period, transition and load out phases of Venue Logistics operations at the Whistler Athletes Village site. Supervising a crew of 60 plus individuals in a fast paced environment, my responsibilities included the following: -Providing Logistics services to other functions, whilst ensuring optimal service level delivery -Facilitating the delivery, assembly and distribution of supplies and equipment to meet requirements -Providing support for daily logistics operations within the venue -Overseeing the supervision of the Logistics warehouse and the re-supply operations -Leading the team in the transition from Olympic to Paralympic Games at the Village -Managing the administrative components of our department, including establishing the 24/7 staff shift schedules, payroll, inductions, ongoing training and more. Show less



The Lake Louise Ski Resort and Summer Gondola

• Canada
• Recreational Facilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Coordinator

  • Oct 2008 - May 2009

  My sales coordinator role at The Lake Louise Ski Area was very diverse, however my primary function was the coordination and facilitation of Familiarisations (FAMS). FAMS allow us to showcase the ski area to everyone from locals and tour operators; to international media writers and film crews. Every FAM group to come to the hill has different objectives. It was my role as sales coordinator to ensure that these objectives were met and that our guests had an amazing experience at the resort. Secondary roles involved various marketing responsibilities including the following: -Production and distribution of marketing collateral, including Snow Show Ads, Weekly Eblasts, summer and winter brochures, newspaper submissions, etc. -Coordination of the weekly Downhill at Dusk Après Ski events -Coordination of monthly Maniac Monday events for the In Resort Tour Operators -Site inspections -Managing the Spring Episode VIP Party -Providing assistance both before and during the various on hill events; including the Celebrity Sports Invitational, the Junior and Senior Big Mountain Challenges and more. Show less



Octagon

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Manager, Australasian Safari

  • Nov 2007 - Oct 2008

  My primary role within Octagon Australia was Event Manager for the Australasian Safari, an off-road rally event similar to the Paris-Dakar. Working alongside the Event Director, I was responsible for an array of different areas including everything from operations, marketing and publicity, through to financial management. Responsibilities included the following: -Coordination and production of all marketing collateral -Ensuring brand compliance, from a design and imaging point of view -Managing commercial sponsorship deliverables -Competitor correspondence and coordination -Credential and accreditation planning -Merchandise management, both from an internal and retail/sales perspective -Implementing and managing project based spending -Function planning -Various operational considerations such as signage production, facility management, liaising with local authorities. Show less



Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort

• Canada
• Recreational Facilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Administrator

  • Oct 2006 - May 2007

  This role involved everything from recruiting to event management. It allowed me to use my time management and people skills to carry out a multitude of tasks including the following: -Employee sign ins (uniform distribution, training, management of confidential personnel files) -Management of staff accommodation -Organization of staff trips (including hosting duties). This role involved everything from recruiting to event management. It allowed me to use my time management and people skills to carry out a multitude of tasks including the following: -Employee sign ins (uniform distribution, training, management of confidential personnel files) -Management of staff accommodation -Organization of staff trips (including hosting duties).



Tourism Western Australia

• Australia
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sporting and Competitor Support Coordinator

  • Sep 2005 - Aug 2006

  The sporting team and I liaised with the entrants and facilitated their every need over the event and its lead up. This multifaceted role allowed me to work closely with a vast array of people in the event management industry; hence expanding on my interpersonal communication, coordination and management skills. Various responsibilities included: -Coordination, production and distribution of all official publications -Scheduling and documentation for reconnaissance -Coordination of entry fee payments -Coordination of the Officials’ Thank You Party. On the sporting side I also provided administrative support to the Clerk of Course and assisted in the management of the TRA Trial event. Venue hire, documentation and budget management are all organisational considerations I thrived on in this role. Responsibilities included: -Acting in a secretarial capacity for both the Organising Committee and the Sporting Council -Assisting in the management of approximately 1500 voluntary officials, coordinating everything from registration, through to training and main briefings -Production of the quarterly editions of Pacenotes, an informative newsletter for our TRA officials. Show less