Experience

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  Hannover Fairs Australia

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Exhibition Sales Manager - FutureAG Expo/ CEMAT

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Don’t miss this years FutureAg Expo powered by Agritechnica Melbourne Showgrounds 17-19th April wwww.FutureAGexpo.com.au - exhibitor opportunities still available! Exhibition Sales Management of International Trade Shows: • FutureAG Expo 2024 - 17-19th April 2024 at the Melbourne Royal Showgrounds (powered by Agritechnica), responsible for the sale of trade exhibition & sponsorship. www.Futureagexpo.com.au• CEMAT South East Asia 15-17th May 2024 - Singapore - responsible for the sale of trade exhibition & sponsorship. www.cematseasia.com

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  Nova Creative Consulting

  • Australia

  • Corporate Partnerships Manager

    • Oct 2022 - Oct 2023
    • Australia

    A boutique creative agency designed for the purpose of managing the growth & development of corporate partnerships for leading government departments & associations - across Sponsorship & Exhibition. EN 2024 - Energy Networks Conference & Exhibition 2024 will be held in South Australia at the Adelaide Convention Centre on the 19-21st March 2024. en2024.com.au - // Record sales achieved for the period in excess of $1.1 million - 27 Sponsors & 32 Exhibitors - leaving the event in a solid financial position. Responsible for the financial negotiation of contracts for this national event designed as the bi-ennial for the Energy Networks Association. IPSEC 2023 - Indo-Pacific Space & Earth Conference 2023 will be held in Western Australia at the Pan Pacific Hotel Perth on the 23-24 October 2023. www.spaceandearthconference.com // An inaugural event held in partnership with the West Australian Government - highlighting cross industry benefits of technology, trade & investment. Responsible for the sale of Sponsorship & exhibition packages. Over $100k in sales achieved in a 3 month period. Assisted with the development of go to market from the inception of the sales campaign. Successes:CORE 2023 - Conference of Rail Excellence 2023 will be held in Victoria at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre in the 19-21st June 2023. Core2023.org - Achieved high accolade for 110% budget, $340k acquired in partnership, over 700+ in attendance, 32 exhibitors & 5 sponsors (including Metro Trains/ Speno Rail/ ARTC-Inland Rail/ Aurizon) highest achieved figures over 25 years of the event. Celebrating 25 years in Motion!

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  Griffin Concept Development Services

  • Australia

  • National Business Development Manager

    • Mar 2022 - Sep 2023
    • Australia

    With a career of over 25 years my experience caters to those who are looking for a specialist in sales & business development. Sponsorship, Exhibitions, Conference, VIP Programs, Campaign Development, & Floor-plan Management. Awarded for the ability to work with unique concepts, & working on large industry campaigns. Knowledge & creativity across multiple industries including mining, manufacturing, financial services, government, industrial, automotive & many more. Experience caters to both local, national & international events & product development. Campaigns including: Currently contracting with www.novacreative.com.au• CORE ‘23 - Responsible for Sponsorship & Exhibitor Partnerships. Project in collaboration with Encanta supporting RTSA for the Conference of Rail Excellence - CORE 2023 - 19-21st June ‘23 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre www.core2023.com.au• Energy Networks ‘24 - Responsible for Sponsorship & Exhibition Partnerships. Supporting Energy Networks Association for their biennial Conference & Exhibition. To be held 19-21st March 2024 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. EN2024.com.auWith ETF www.ETF.com.au Feb - Oct ‘22• Motor Classica https://www.motorclassica.com.au/ 7-9th October 2022, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne - responsible for exhibition sales & sponsorship support. Honouring tradition with new re-imagination. 2019 catered to 20,000+ loyal driving enthusiasts, 500 vehicles on display, with Concours d’Elegance. Opportunities now available.• AUSPACK www.AusPack.com.au 17-20th May 2022 MCEC - Catering to the Packaging & Processing industries with over 6,500 attendance. Received high accolades working with the Sales team floor plan development, exhibition sales & event troubleshooting - Reporting to Portfolio Director Jon Perry.

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  Exhibitions & Trade Fairs

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • National BDM - Motorclassica

    • May 2022 - Oct 2022
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Responsible for the sale of exhibition & sponsorship support. www.Motorclassica.com.au

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  Longbow Group Pty Ltd

  • National Business Development Manager

    • Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

    Longbow Group recently entered the Insurance industry on their reputation as award winners in the construction game for over 50 years. We approach the industry from a “care approach” catering to domestic & commercial claims. Clients to date include IAG, Proclaim, Baptist, Austbrokers, Roderick, & AIS.The Longbow Group continues to establish a strong reputation for quality build, high end customer service, and shortened claim life cycles. We support all stages of building works from make safe, restoration, through to new build. Now looking to build relationships across the industry including insurers, loss adjusters, & brokers. All can benefit from the services of Longbow Group. If you would like to learn more please make contact & I will introduce the team.

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  Key Media

  • St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia

  • Business Development Manager - Events & Media

    • Oct 2018 - Mar 2020
    • St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia

    Business Development Manager - Events & Media. Reaching 2.5 million readership daily www.keymedia.com Focussed events on Tech, Leadership & Awards in targeted vertical industries: Insurance: www.insurancebusinessmag.com - Monthly Readership 80,000 Australia/ 1 million GlobalIB: InsurTech Summit 2019 - 28th Feb - 220 attendees IB: Insurance Business Awards 2019 - 3rd May - 550 attendeesIB: ClaimsTech Summit 2019 - 16th May - 220 attendeesIB: Women in NZ 2019 - 29th July - 250 attendees IB: Women in Aust. 2019 - 13th August - 280 attendeesIB: TechFest NZ 2019 - 19th November - 150 attendeesLegal: www.australasianlawyer.com.au - Daily readership 23,000 Australiawww.nzlawyermagazine.co.nz - Daily readership 14,000 New Zealand

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  Concept Event Management

  • Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia

  • Sponsorship & Exhibition Manager

    • May 2018 - Sep 2018
    • Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia

    Concept Event Management is an award-winning Professional Conference Organiser, Event Producer and Production House with over 75 years combined experience. Each boutique-crafted event is overseen from conception to completion by the highly respected team.With a strong history of working on Financial, Medical and Not-for-profit Conferences, Concept Event Management will work tirelessly to bring the acknowledgement deserved by your organisations at your next big event.What We Do:•Conferences•Conventions •Congresses for Associations, Corporates, Government and Not-For-Profit OrganisationsSpecialising in:•Award Shows•Product Launches•Roadshows•Exhibition and Trade Shows•Special Events•Production – video, multimedia and animationAnd more….call me to have a frank & honest conversation about how we can support you & your organisation on your next event.

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  Quest Events Pty Ltd

  • Manly, New South Wales, Australia

  • Delegate/Sponsorship Sales Manager

    • Jun 2016 - Apr 2018
    • Manly, New South Wales, Australia

    Quest Events is a fast-growing business information and networking event provider – producing timely and relevant conferences, exhibitions and training seminars for industry and government participants alike. All events are available at www.questevents.com.au Through high-level networking and knowledge provision, our unique events are designed to inform and inspire you – helping you grow your business and progress your career.Our team has extensive experience developing and staging live, face-to-face, content led events in a wide range of sectors, both domestically and abroad.The in-depth research that goes into the production of every Quest event means you can be assured of the highest level of quality and can expect value that is second to none.Our mission, put simply, is to become and remain the leading producer of business events of the highest quality, providing you with unrivalled opportunities to Meet. Learn. Grow. It's what we’re all about.

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  Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School

  • Sydney

  • Business Development Manager - Industry

    • Aug 2015 - May 2016
    • Sydney

    Developing strategic industry relationships to provide young hospitality professionals career pathways. Offering the industry the opportunity to develop the leaders of the future. By focusing on: * Mentoring and coaching.* Developing opportunities to meet growing industry trends and educational outcomes.* Generating new agreements with industry partners.

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  Westwick-Farrow Media

  • Exhibition Sales Manager

    • Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

    ACI Connect, Australia's new conference and exhibition focused on Automation, Control and Instrumentation technology, efficiencies and applications, launched in Melbourne in April 2014 and is heading to Sydney in 2015. The event will take place 22-23 April at Sydney Olympic Park.ACI Connect is run by Westwick-Farrow Media, publisher of What's New in Process Technology and ProcessOnline.com.au and developer of industry-specific events like the Industrial Technology Regional Roadshows and (Radio) Comms Connect Comms-Connect.com.au ACI Connect is pleased to have the backing and support of leading industry bodies, IICA and Engineers Australia.

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  Reed Exhibitions

  • Account Manager - Mining

    • May 2010 - Aug 2014

    Shows to date have included QME 2010, GME 2010, M&E WA 2011, AIMEX 2011, QME 2012, M&E NSW 2012, M&E Indo 2012, GME 2012, AIMEX 2013, QGCE 2013 and regional shows 2014. For more information refer to www.reedminingevents.com.au . This years 2014 calendar includes mining events in Perth, Mackay, Jakarta, Newcastle & CSG events in Brisbane. Success to date: * Top 3 Sales Person for 2011,2012 & 2013 * Sales Person of the 4th Quarter 2010 & 2012 * Award winning QME 2010 & AIMEX 2011 Best Exhibition Year (Australian Event Awards)* Finalist AIMEX 2013 Best Exhibition Year (Australian Event Awards* Account Manager AIMEX 2011 & AIMEX 2013 largest trade exhibition in Australia over 12,500 visitors, 600 exhibitors, & over 20,000 sqms sold annually.

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  Freeman Fox

  • Sydney

  • Sales Consultant - Freedom Events

    • Aug 2009 - May 2010
    • Sydney

    Wealth development program for investors. Sales based role assisting the development of suite of products for regular events. Inclusive mentoring and team leadership.

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  Exhibitions & Trade Fairs

  • Sydney

  • Sales Executive

    • Jan 2008 - Jul 2009
    • Sydney

    Shows included Food Service Australia 2008, and AUSPACK 2009. AUSPACK is Australia's leading trade exhibition for the processing and packaging industry. This show achieved great acclaim being held during Australia's GFC period.

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  Strike Bowling Bar

  • BDM

    • 2007 - 2008

    Corporate Business development for Strike Bowling two NSW Venues including Entertainment Quarter and King St Wharf. My employment co-incided with the development and opening of the King St Wharf Property. Strike Bowling provides a unique corporate team building activity where companies can experience ten-pin bowling, karoake, and catering.

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  Sydney International Tennis Centre

  • Sydney Olympic Park

  • Event Manager

    • Dec 2002 - Jan 2006
    • Sydney Olympic Park

    A unique 5 hectare venue offering function and event space for corporate and local community gatherings. Site included Function Centre to cater up to 300 people, adjoining grasslands, 10,000 seat open air stadium, and 18 Tennis Courts. Throughout my period of employment I was known for looking outside the square and providing high end customer service. Developed the function business to cater for such companies as Diageo, Rams Homeloans, and Qantas. Apart from tennis events, I was able to develop the centre to cater for unique site events including Supermotard, Big Exo Day (for Hillsong catering for 10,000 youth), Dance Parties and Indian Cultural Festivals.

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  APP Events

  • Syney Olympic Park

  • Function Co-ordinator

    • Sep 1999 - Jun 2001
    • Syney Olympic Park

    This role covered function and event management of the Opening of the Sydney International Tennis Centre, Management of the Athens Olympic organising Committee during Sydney Olympics ($3million project with venues at MCA and King St Wharf), and Site Management of the Blue Precinct for Sydney Olympics at the Sydney Showgrounds (covering Olympic and Paralympic Sports: basketball, volleyball, fencing, and modern pentathalon)

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  Fox Studios

  • Moore Park, Syndey NSW

  • Opening Team

    • Jul 1999 - Oct 1999
    • Moore Park, Syndey NSW

    Part of the Grand Opening Team for one of Australia's Film industry locations. This site included a general retail village and theme park.