Experience

Centre for Social Impact

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Industry Engagement and Translation

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  I am so pleased to announce I have joined the Centre for Social Impact at Swinburne University along with Susan Pizzati in the newly formed CSI Industry Engagement & Translation team. Three days a week I will be working with the CSI Team on managing the events, internal/ external stakeholder management, social media comms and generally helping to amplify the group's news and achievements. What an opportunity!! I am really looking forward to learning more about social impact and social enterprise.



Swinburne University of Technology

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Client Liaison & Research Support

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  ⭐️ With over 20 years of experience in the market research industry, I bring a wealth of background knowledge to the Swinburne University's School of Business Law and Entrepreneurship. ⭐️ A passion and proven track record for relationship-building & management, internal/ external stakeholder management, and “Client Liaising” a main strength. ⭐️ Providing support across multiple research units, which include, The CXI Research Group, The Australian Leadership Index & The Social Network Research Lab. ⭐️ Business development, marketing communications, relationship management, and managing relationships a Super Skill! ⭐️ Sucess with engagement across many platforms throughout the University ⭐️ Managing from end to end our large and internationally renowned Executive Education Events ⭐️ Podcasting - One half of the Podcast Professionals with Kristy & Ash. The Swinburne Professional Staff Network (SPSN)



Customer Experience & Insight (CXI) Research Group

• Australia
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Client Liaison & Research Support

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  ⭐️With over 20 years' experience in the market research industry, I bring a wealth of background knowledge to the CXI Research Group. ⭐️A passion and proven track record for relationship-building & management, internal/ external stakeholder management, and “Client Liaising” being a main strength or skill! ⭐️Supporting the CXI research team with industry and academic research. ⭐️Managing the CXI’s Exchange Platform with amazing industry partners, executing all CXI Events and workshops with style and success. Managing from end to end our large and internationally renowned Executive Education programs, which are designed specifically for the industry. ⭐️Plus include marketing and promotion of the CXI Research Group, always with a smile 😊 ⭐️Working closely with all of CXI’s stakeholders to deliver the best results for every client which are dedicated to enabling experience-focused organisations and leaders to achieve their fullest potential.



Draggin Jeans Australia

• Executive Assistant

  • Dec 2012 - Oct 2017

  Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer & General Manager. An Australian family owned business manufacturing protective motorcycle clothing for 20+ years means being across a range of duties. Including: Marketing. Social Media Management. Managing trade expos and industry events (internationally and domestic). Managing and maintaining athlete sponsorship, including international and domestic race teams including high profile riders. Supporting the International and domestic sales team including face to face retail. Managing major functions, industry education events and industry product launches.



Latitude Insights

• Australia
• Market Research

• Executive Assistant

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  I have joined Latitude Insights as Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, Dianne Gardiner. My main role is to support and work closely with Dianne, with additional administration support the the Latitude team. One of my main strengths is creating a fun and happy work environment and being able to spread this across the team. I have joined Latitude Insights as Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, Dianne Gardiner. My main role is to support and work closely with Dianne, with additional administration support the the Latitude team. One of my main strengths is creating a fun and happy work environment and being able to spread this across the team.



The Australian Centre for Retail Studies

• Administration Officer & Study Tour Co-ordinator

  • Nov 2008 - Jun 2012

  My role at the ACRS was Administration Officer and Monash Marketing Study Program co-ordinator. In the nearly 4 years at Monash I worked on and co-coordinated 8 study programs (2 China, 2 Australian and 4 International). These were a mix of industry and student retail study programs. In addition to this I co-ordinated ACRS functions and large industry events, often across multiple states. The ACRS Partnership Scheme and the Executive Retail Education Programs were also a main part of my role. My role at the ACRS was Administration Officer and Monash Marketing Study Program co-ordinator. In the nearly 4 years at Monash I worked on and co-coordinated 8 study programs (2 China, 2 Australian and 4 International). These were a mix of industry and student retail study programs. In addition to this I co-ordinated ACRS functions and large industry events, often across multiple states. The ACRS Partnership Scheme and the Executive Retail Education Programs were also a main part of my role.



Chant Link & Associates

• Office Manager

  • Jun 1991 - Dec 2008

  With nearly 18 years at Chant Link & Associates my role was across many areas. Project management, project recruitment, co-ordination of associate staff, functions and events management, industry engagement, office manager, accounts & finance and general running of the office. It was an amazing company to work for such a long time. With nearly 18 years at Chant Link & Associates my role was across many areas. Project management, project recruitment, co-ordination of associate staff, functions and events management, industry engagement, office manager, accounts & finance and general running of the office. It was an amazing company to work for such a long time.