Board Member

• Oct 2023 - Present

Head of Conferencing & Events

• Nov 2021 - Present

The Sharp Group encompasses five dynamic venues:Jack Rabbit VineyardLeura Park EstateThe Flying Brick Cider HouseCurlewis Golf ClubThe Range

Wedding & Events Manager

• Sep 2019 - Nov 2021

Conference and Events Sales Manager

• Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

Part of the senior management team that monitors and directs hotel progress and inspires the team to exceed departmental and hotel goals. Key Responsibilities • Direct management of the sales and events department overseeing a $1.2M MICE budget. • Development of strategic plan for achieving department goals • Mice Deep Dives Workplace Training of staff Achievements • Exceeded banquets budget for 2017 by $131k and YOY increase of $58k • Exceeded Total Function Revenue 2017 by $101k • Exceeded Group Room Nights 2017 by 288 room nights and YOY increase of 588 room nights • Developed and implemented Waterfront Restaurant Lounge interior design update • Developed and implemented “Student Art Lounge” concept Show less

Conference & Events Sales Manager (part time contract)

• Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

Initial entry into Accor Hotels I worked on two contract positions undertaken in management positions to cover staff on leave. Key Responsibilities • Management of all conferencing and events at Novotel Melbourne on Collins • Account generation of Melbourne corporate clients for Barossa Novotel Initial entry into Accor Hotels I worked on two contract positions undertaken in management positions to cover staff on leave. Key Responsibilities • Management of all conferencing and events at Novotel Melbourne on Collins • Account generation of Melbourne corporate clients for Barossa Novotel

Business Development Manager (maternity leave contract)

• Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

Conference Events Sales Manager

• Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

Part of the senior management team that monitors and directs hotel progress and inspires the team to exceed departmental and hotel goals. Key Responsibilities • Direct management of the sales and events department overseeing a $1.4M budget. • Development of strategic plan for department • Management of department staff training Achievements • Streamlined department procedures and reporting • Developed and implemented prospecting plan Part of the senior management team that monitors and directs hotel progress and inspires the team to exceed departmental and hotel goals. Key Responsibilities • Direct management of the sales and events department overseeing a $1.4M budget. • Development of strategic plan for department • Management of department staff training Achievements • Streamlined department procedures and reporting • Developed and implemented prospecting plan

Account Manager Catering

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

Management of the Catering & Events team providing strategic leadership and support in opening the hotel on time and on budget. The hotel opening was awarded Best New Hotel Opening in Asia Pacific in 2014. Key Responsibilities • Development of the strategic plans, policies and procedures for department • Management and facilitation of staff training Achievements • Opened hotel on time and on budget • The hotel opening was awarded Best New Hotel Opening in Asia Pacific in 2014. Show less

Sales Manager - Events

• Oct 2011 - Dec 2013

The award winning Four Points by Sheraton Geelong, is conveniently positioned in Geelong's CBD on the Waterfront near the Great Ocean Road. The award winning Four Points by Sheraton Geelong, is conveniently positioned in Geelong's CBD on the Waterfront near the Great Ocean Road.

Events & Hospitality Teacher

• Aug 2010 - Sep 2011

Teaching Marketing, Business Planning, Finance, Event Concepts & Staging Teaching Marketing, Business Planning, Finance, Event Concepts & Staging

Owner Operator

• Jan 2001 - Aug 2010

President

• Dec 2008 - Dec 2009

Projects: Introduced "Chit Chat" networking evenings to Apollo Bay region to improve communication between stakeholders. Optimized relationships with local community through joint partnership initiatives. Projects: Introduced "Chit Chat" networking evenings to Apollo Bay region to improve communication between stakeholders. Optimized relationships with local community through joint partnership initiatives.

President/Director

• Apr 2004 - Jun 2007

Part of the team that grew the association funds from a deficit of $17,000 to a net profit of $140,000 by the second year. Wrote and implemented a new strategic plan including a new committee of management structure, approved by the members. Chair of the Music Festival Committee, input into all areas of running a festival, direct management of over 200 volunteers. Part of the team that grew the association funds from a deficit of $17,000 to a net profit of $140,000 by the second year. Wrote and implemented a new strategic plan including a new committee of management structure, approved by the members. Chair of the Music Festival Committee, input into all areas of running a festival, direct management of over 200 volunteers.