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Lauren Stark is a seasoned corporate governance expert with extensive experience in strategic planning, project management, and organisational management. She has led various initiatives to improve organisational performance and supported the successful scaling of Enliven Housing. Lauren has a strong background in operations administration, board relations, stakeholder engagement, and business process improvement. With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UNSW Business School, Lauren has developed a robust skill set in implementing continuous improvement, conflict resolution, and effective negotiation skills.

Experience

  • Enliven Housing
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Strategic Consultant
      • Mar 2023 - Present
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

      Overseeing a range of strategic initiatives to improve organisational performance and support the successful scaling of Enliven Housing.- Project management of the implementation of a property and asset management system across the organisation, leading the change, roll out and training;- Organisational review to identify opportunities to achieve best practice;- Reviewed and formulated policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SDA regulatory requirements and investment objectives;

    • Australia
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • General Manager Governance & Quality
      • 2021 - 2022

      Had oversight of all governance, risk and quality initiatives, delivering structural changes and regulatory compliance programs. Co-created and implemented the organisation’s strategic plan. - Project managed the acquisition pipeline across legal, design, due diligence, financial modelling, governance, and approvals of over $350M in capital assets;- Developed project plans for strategic initiatives, based on available resources and dependencies across teams;- Designed a robust investor KPI reporting framework with monthly and quarterly reports ensuring compliance with contractual obligations;- As Company Secretary cultivated a strong working relationship with the Board Chair and Independent Directors; - Orchestrated daily operations including governance, people and culture, human resources, customer experience, information technology, and administration;- Developed, maintained and reported on the risk management policy and framework, implemented controls and directed the continual review of working practices to minimise risk;- Combined operational expertise across non-profit and legal sectors to manage the legislative, regulatory, and accreditation standards pertaining to the Corporations Act, ACNC Act, and relevant NDIS legislation;- Fostered and leveraged productive working relationships with investors and service provider partners to achieve impact for people with disability and resolved complex matters with the NDIA;- Mentored a team of 10 across business disciplines focusing on leveraging strengths and developing individual and team capability to build, empower, and support a high-performing, cohesive workforce; and- Oversaw social media campaigns to increase brand awareness and cross-collaboration with partners.

    • Company Secretary
      • 2017 - 2022

    • Commercial Manager
      • 2019 - 2021

    • Executive Officer
      • 2017 - 2019

  • Summer Foundation Ltd
    • Melbourne, Australia
    • Office of the CEO
      • 2015 - 2017
      • Melbourne, Australia

      Supported the Chief Executive Officer with daily tasks and led the project team in the establishment of Summer Housing Ltd- Played a pivotal role in the project team to establish Summer Housing Ltd;- Secured funding from philanthropic organisations to support organisational projects;- Established an exceptional working relationship with the CEO, entrusted take on highly confidential matters;- Delivered an efficient, responsive, and compliant operation.

    • United Kingdom
    • Mental Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Acting Director of Contracts and Central Services / Policy & Operations Manager
      • 2013 - 2015

      Devised strategic priorities and set the operating framework for commercial ambitions, helping build the leadership team and supporting the Executive Director with the implementation of the strategic business plan.- Prepared business case proposals for new service developments;- Prepared detailed and impactful tender submissions;- Coordinated capital construction activities, analysed cost proposals, and procured/appointed contractors for the supply and provision of various services with a focus on values alignment and quality, cost-effective operations;- Monitored quality outputs and activities and researched the adult social care market to identify opportunities for service improvement and development.

    • Project Officer
      • 2011 - 2013

  • Zervos Lawyers
    • Melbourne, Australia
    • Legal Personal Assistant
      • 2013 - 2013
      • Melbourne, Australia

  • Stynes Dixon Lawyers
    • Melbourne, Australia
    • Legal Personal Assistant
      • 2008 - 2011
      • Melbourne, Australia

  • Department of Justice
    • Melbourne, Australia
    • Court Registrar
      • 2001 - 2008
      • Melbourne, Australia

Education

  • 2019 - 2023
    UNSW Business School
    Master of Business Administration - MBA
  • 2022 -
    UNSW Business School
    Developing Effective Negotiation Skills
  • 2021 -
    Australian Institute of Management
    Implementing Continuous Improvement
  • 2020 -
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Conflict Resolution
  • 2018 -
    Australian Institute of Management
    Think on your feet
  • 2018 -
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Diploma of Business

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