Experience

Shell Energy Australia

• Australia
• Utilities
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Commercial Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  I am currently responsible for managing the Energy Solutions product portfolio to ensure alignment of sales, pricing, legal and delivery processes. This role has high visibility with customers and internal stakeholders. I improve commercial outcomes through analysis, negotiation and pricing and have a working knowledge of Energy Solutions products and services within the energy industry. Specifically I identify opportunities to optimize business performance while working with delivery and sales to ensure consistency of commercial modelling across sales processes, pricing, legal and delivery. I negotiate commercial structures and legal agreements with customers (Power Purchase Agreements, Works Agreements, Licences, Confidentiality Agreements and other contractual agreements) while evaluating and commercialising new product opportunities and pricing strategies. The role is also responsible for working with legal to develop and maintain up to date legal agreement templates through understanding the needs to customers across a defines target segment.Apart from the above responsibilities, I also leverage data, including usability research and market analysis to deeply understand the product/service requirements and set metrics that measure the success of the product/service. I also demonstrate effective problem solving skills to extract valuable insights for the business and undertake critical analysis of industries, competitors and market segments to identify profitable business opportunities and positioning.



LAB3

• Australia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Commercial Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  I was responsible for demonstrating a broad contract and commercial perspective in conducting risk assessments for new business while implementing mitigation strategies in responding to bids, in order to ensure alignment with LAB3’s risk position. I was accountable for delivering commercially productive outcomes, and accurately identified contract risk allocation and lead negotiations. In this role, I also performed successful contract management and administration of existing accounts, including advising on commercial and contractual strategy as well as discussing high-risk contract and commercial issues/obligations to account and delivery teams. I engaged in dispute resolution by providing an accurate interpretation of contracts and identifying potential areas.Apart from these, I provided program and project reporting, including contract/commercial risks to enable successful program delivery. My tasks involved undertaking reviews and providing advice on various non-client agreements, including teaming and other partner agreements, supplier, subcontractor, and independent contractor agreements. I also established and strengthened vendor contracting and management arrangements as well as reviewed and advised on intellectual property and licensing arrangements. Being dedicated to continuous improvement, I also assisted with the implementation of the Contract Management System. In addition, I prepared contract summaries and educational materials and facilitated training sessions on commercial risks, intellectual property rights and other relevant topics.



InterGen

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Commercial Associate

  • Aug 2018 - Feb 2022

  During my time as Commercial Associate, I was accountable for managing the implementation and drafting of Intergen’s Procurement Policy and Procurement Procedure whilst liaising with key internal stakeholder. I managed and implement a new policy and procedure for Modern Slavery including compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018. In line with the Procurement Policy and Procedure, I executed and delivered a medium- and long-term procurement strategy and risk analysis matrix. Moreover, I cooperated with IT and Mining vendors to undertake supply chain management and over sore the preparation and completion of monthly, bi-monthly JV Operations and JV Board Meeting schedules, agenda and reporting packs.I generated monthly Manager’s Report for Board Meetings and monitor the compliance of JV activities in accordance with the Joint Venture Agreement and Management Agreement. Harnessing my communication skills, I coordinated completion of items on Action Lists arising from JV meetings. I also provided assistance in managing major contracts including compliance and renegotiation as well as the Operations and Maintenance Agreement, Station Services Agreement, Coal Supply Agreement, Water Supply and Water Transportation Agreements and any other ad-hoc commercial arrangements. To ensure compliance with major contracts as listed above, I reviewed monthly cost claims and supporting information from the Operator. I also carried out the daily monitoring, reporting of coal stocks and company secretarial duties and assist with the ongoing management / maintenance of the organisation’s compliance tracking system and development and management of contract document management systems and internal governance systems. Furthermore, I aided procurement with commercial review of agreements as well as with the management of local insurance portfolio by liaising with broker and internal stakeholders (renewals).



L3 Micreo

• Commercial and Contracts Officer

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  Prior to my most current role, I worked with L3 Micreo Pty Limited where I prioritised and safeguarded the company’s interests in all aspects of the commercial/contract management lifecycle. I was involved in the negotiation of contracts/agreements and leveraged commercial knowledge to provide guidance to all staff including drafting, reviewing, managing and maintaining commercial and contractual arrangements such as MOUs, sales contracts, teaming agreements, collaborative arrangements, licence agreements and NDAs. In addition, I was accountable for ensuring full compliance with Australian import/export regulations and applicable US re-export/re-transfer regulations.Furthermore, I prepared for and assisted with external government agency and internal audits and conducted internal compliance self-assessments on an annual basis, implementing rectification plans for any non-compliance. I reviewed and analysed customer terms and conditions, advised on risk, cost drivers and proposed acceptable commercial positions to various Business Units. Lastly, I collaborated and cooperated with finance colleagues to ensure acceptable cash flows and payment profiles are contractually agreed.



JCU Early Learning Centre Pry Ltd

• Company Secretary

  • Feb 2015 - Dec 2016

  Skills Developed / Responsibilities:- Role was to support the Chair by ensuring the smooth functioning of the Management Committee including ensuring that meetings were effectively organised and minuted while maintaining accurate records (including risk management) and administration;- Offering legal and policy advice to the Managing Director; and- Overseeing all management and operational aspects Skills Developed / Responsibilities:- Role was to support the Chair by ensuring the smooth functioning of the Management Committee including ensuring that meetings were effectively organised and minuted while maintaining accurate records (including risk management) and administration;- Offering legal and policy advice to the Managing Director; and- Overseeing all management and operational aspects



James Cook University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commercial Contracts Officer

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

  Having worked with James Cook University, I worked as a Commercial Contracts Officer, I undertook contract management including preparation of summaries of agreements and liaison with JCU stakeholders and external parties as well as risk management to ensure agreements include all required provisions such as those dealing with work, health and safety issues. I drafted, reviewed and provided advice on complex contractual documents surrounding policies, construction, procurement, goods and services, student placements, consultancies, property and memorandums of understanding. For standardisation of workflow and efficient practices, I prepared and updated precedent documents Moreover, I demonstrated initiative by researching and investigating issues and determining appropriate action. To ensure its effectiveness, I reviewed and updated relevant policies and procedures. Lastly, I functioned as the Secretary of JCU Early Learning Centre Pty Ltd to support the Chair by ensuring the smooth functioning of the Management Committee, ensuring that meetings were effectively organised and minuted while maintaining accurate records including risk management and administration; offered legal and policy advice to the Managing Director and oversaw all management and operational aspects.



Logan City Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Leasing Officer

  • Jul 2009 - Jan 2013

  During my time at the Logan City Council, I oversaw the delivery of multiple human service procurements, numerous capital infrastructure projects, process improvement initiatives and strategic reform projects, ensuring alignment to overall strategies whilst adhering to relevant government legislation, policies and directives. I negotiated, drafted, prepared, executed, registered and maintained Community Leases under the Land Act 1994, Council policies and procedures, Council by-laws and other applicable legislative and regulatory requirements. In this role, I provided high level compliance and legal advice pertaining to state and federal legislation, and Council by-laws to internal and external stakeholders and liaised with Council's legal advisors when appropriate. Additionally, I undertook project management of all leasing Tenders/Expressions of Interest and Council’s Leasing Policy Review and was involved in high level negotiation, interpretation and dispute resolution to internal and external stakeholders.Furthermore, I developed and implemented appropriate policies, procedures and guidelines to manage community and sporting facility tenancy/leasing agreements as well as appropriate precedents for leases and other relevant tenure. To ensure accuracy of information regarding leasing and tenure arrangements, I researched and generated complex Council reports. I also ensured compliance with sporting organisations and community centres with regards to the collection of data such as insurance and annual returns and educated, advised and supported sporting and community organisations on the compliance of lease and other tenure terms and requirements. Finally, I was responsible for staff management including change management, grievances, recruitment, training and budgeting.



Crown Law

• Solicitor

  • Feb 2008 - Mar 2009

  In my time within the legal setting, I worked as a Solicitor where I undertook commercial dispute resolution surrounding debt recovery and insolvency. I drafted court documents and letters of advice including court documents and correspondence by leveraging written communication skills and conducted legal research to obtain pertinent and relevant information on the case. In this role, I was involved in court appearances to instruct Counsel as well as enforcement proceedings and delivered legal training to officers of client Departments and officers of Crown Law and provided guidance on questions of law and practice to more junior officers within Crown Law Paralegals and Legal Clerks.Furthermore, I perused documents received from various foreign courts in order to advise if they comply with Rule 131 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999. I advised the Attorney-General and requested service from the Supreme Court of Queensland and handled Planning and Environment as well as appeals under the Water Act 2000 and the Valuation of Land Act 1944. Moreover, I instructed and liaised with experts and Counsel to achieve desirable outcomes and appeared at the Land Court and Planning and Environment Court with senior lawyers. Lastly, I aided the senior lawyers within the team with all aspects of Planning and Environment Law.



McInnes Wilson Lawyers

• Australia
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Trainee Solicitor

  • 2006 - 2008