Business Development Manager

• Aug 2020 - Present

Joadja Distillery is in the Southern Highlands of NSW, located in an 1870’s abandoned kerosene mining village. The Distillery is one of a few Single Malt Whisky distilleries in the world that grow their barley on-site and have their own on-site pristine spring. Joadja Distillery is in the Southern Highlands of NSW, located in an 1870’s abandoned kerosene mining village. The Distillery is one of a few Single Malt Whisky distilleries in the world that grow their barley on-site and have their own on-site pristine spring.

Business Development Associate

• May 2021 - Present

Conference & Events Manager

• Jun 2018 - May 2021

Director Of Business Development

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

Developed and implemented key strategies to target new industry areas for the Hotel and build strong relationships with long term clients and partners in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, airline, manufacturing, business services, Education, government, banking and finance industries. Created a flexible and dynamic business development strategy that engaged and networked with local partners and PCO Venue Finders to improve the Hotel’s visibility and desirability as a key destination for the MICE Industry. Leading a sales team of 4.

Business Development Manager

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

Business Development Manager

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

In the world of mergers and acquisitions, the Spirits Platform was established to create an environment for premium brands to be given the focus and brand building support required to succeed.The company's philosophy is simple: attract and responsibly build premium brands including Cointreau, Licor 43, Tia Maria, Sierra Tequila, Opal Nera, Chartreuse, Mount Gay Rum, Disaronno, Remy Martin Cognac, Louis XIII and others across the Australian market.Spirits Platorm's vision is to create a trusted organisation consisting of experience, empowerment, and continuous customer engagement.● Managed NSW/ACT Territory with over 140 independent and 45 national accounts with amoving annual total of over $2 million.

Territory Account Manager

• Apr 2013 - Jul 2015

Suntory Australia is a leading importer and premium distributor of liquor brands Midori, Yamazaki, Hibiki, Cointreau, Rémy Martin, Chartreuse, Disaronno, Mount Gay Rum, Sierra Tequila, Gin Mareand Tia Maria.Appointed to manage 140 established accounts located on the NSW South Coast with a annual revenue in excess of $1.6 million, increase market share and develop new business.Delivered tailored brand training programs and skills sessions for bar staff and venues resulting in significantly increased sales and wider product offerings by customers.● 118% growth (Jan-Dec 2014) on total revenue of $1,403,689● Increased sales by 141% for the Illawarra Hotel by conceiving and implementing a 4 week Midori Retro Night Promotion● Increased sales by 396% for the Illawarra Hotel by conceiving & implementing the WKD Sundays Promotion● Designed, operates and ran the Midori and Cointreau Bar at Towradgi Beach Hotel Food & Wine Festival for two (2) years ● Gained a total of 458 new distributions across entire portfolio● Grew territory sales for Midori by 137% in the quarter July-Sep 2013● Advised on the design of bar facilities for Three Chimneys (Wollongong) and Harvest Bar Milton January 2012

Conference & Events Operations, Bars and Gaming Manager

• Dec 2011 - Apr 2013

Located on the water’s edge, just footsteps from the golden sands of North Wollongong Beach, the award winning Novotel Wollongong Northbeach is one of NSW’s most popular getaway and conference venues.Appointed as the Operations Manager for Conferencing & Events, Bars & Gaming, reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager and General Manager, my responsibilities included coordinating all aspects of events and functions up to 850 attendees, recruiting, training and managing two (2) supervisors and up to fifty (50) food and beverage staff, 14 function rooms, 3 bars and a nightclub.Successfully attracted, organised and coordinated conferences and corporate dinner events for some of Australia’s leading corporate organisations. I also organised music and social events, luncheon events and weddings for up to 400 guests.● Selected to participate in 2012 Accor Leadership program● Decreased payroll costs from 23% to 14% over a 6 month period● Organised conferences for NSW Fire Services, IMB, SASS, Hilti,Bayer, Diary Farmers, Campbell Page, BHP Billiton, Australian Archaeological Association & Lion Co.● Coordinated 4 major music events over 2 venues with 900 attending, promoted by Sifters, Yours & Owls and This House Moves with revenue of over $100,000● Organised the 2012 record breaking Christmas Day Luncheon with over 350 attending across 4 function spaces contributing to a food & beverage spend of over $1 million in December 2012● Coordinated over 115 weddings with a food and beverage spend of $1.1 million

Operations Manager

• Dec 2009 - Dec 2011

Promoted to Operations Manager responsible for managing 20 food & beverage staff in a multi-outlet operation comprising a la carte restaurant, bar, micro-brewery, functions & events and room service.● Created, implemented & trained Extensive Food & Beverage Procedures Manual● Served as Acting General Manager for 2 weeks while GM was on leave● Rolled out new Food & Beverage terrace concept Promoted to Operations Manager responsible for managing 20 food & beverage staff in a multi-outlet operation comprising a la carte restaurant, bar, micro-brewery, functions & events and room service.● Created, implemented & trained Extensive Food & Beverage Procedures Manual● Served as Acting General Manager for 2 weeks while GM was on leave● Rolled out new Food & Beverage terrace concept

Reservations / Conference and Events Sales Manager

• Jul 2007 - Jul 2009

The contemporary 4.5-star Rydges Campbelltown is located next door to The Cube Convention & Entertainment Centre and boasts 116 luxury rooms, pool, Aquafit Fitness & Leisure Centre, Infusion restaurant and boutique brewery and several event spaces.Initially joined as the Reservations Manager, coordinating reservations and group enquiries, then was appointed as Conference & Events Executive, responsible for the sales and coordination of events and functions. ● Won Rydges Regional Award for growth in conference events sales

Corporate Domestic Travel Specialist

• Sep 2004 - Jul 2007

Independent travel management companies Macquarie Travel (servicing Macquarie Bank) & Travelogic merged with Corporate Travel Management in 2008 to create the largest privately owned business travel agency in Australasia at that time.Initially recruited as a receptionist and account support officer.I was later promoted to Domestic Travel Specialist responsible for corporate Domestic and New Zealand travel consulting and booking, conferencing and group consulting. Independent travel management companies Macquarie Travel (servicing Macquarie Bank) & Travelogic merged with Corporate Travel Management in 2008 to create the largest privately owned business travel agency in Australasia at that time.Initially recruited as a receptionist and account support officer.I was later promoted to Domestic Travel Specialist responsible for corporate Domestic and New Zealand travel consulting and booking, conferencing and group consulting.