Experience

Great Barrier Reef Foundation

• Australia
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Supporter Services

  • Sep 2019 - Present



The Australian National University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director, Alumni & Donor Relations

  • May 2016 - Aug 2018

  As Associate Director, my portfolio oversees four key engagement functions for ANU - Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, Donor Relations and Advancement Communications. Together my team has a clear purpose: to place alumni and donors at the core of what we do, and through our work create a myriad of ways for individuals to meaningfully participate in the very life of the university.

• Annual Giving Manager

  • Apr 2014 - May 2016

  As Annual Giving Manager I am tasked with the responsibility of developing and implementing strategy to establish and grow the Annual Fund at ANU. Whilst a new venture for the University this will be an essential avenue to assist the Alumni Relations and Philanthropy Office meet their ambitious 2020 engagement and fundraising targets.

• Manager Data Services (Advancement Services)

  • Jun 2012 - Apr 2014

  As DS Manager I lead a team of Database Professionals that provides infrastructure and support to the wider University Community through maintenance of the University's Database for Alumni, Community and Donor Relations - The Raiser's Edge - assisting users to manage and report on engagement programs that seek to meet the University's 2020 Stategic Vision.



The University of Queensland

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Special Projects (Advancement)

  • May 2011 - May 2012

  Implementation of project plans of strategic priorities within the Advancement/Engagement space of the University of Queensland. Current projects include the RE Database of Record and Training Program 2012; UQ in America Gala Dinner; and Thought Leadership Program for Young Philanthropy.

• Engagement Officer

  • Sep 2010 - May 2011

  As Engagement Officer within the Philanthropic Programs Team, I am tasked with developing stategic engagement initiatives across three projects - Donor Relations Portfolio; UQ School of Veterinary Sciences; and the Philanthrocapitalism - Thought Leadership Forums 2011.

• Centenary Alumni Events Officer

  • Oct 2009 - Oct 2010

  Working in collaboration with a team of Alumni and Engagement Professionals, as Centenary Alumni Events Officer I developed and implemented a domestic Alumni Program to celebrate and recognise the University's first 100 years.

• Alumni and Development Officer

  • Jun 2008 - Oct 2009

  As Alumni and Developmen Officer, I was responsible for the coordination and deliery of a faculty-driven school-based Alumni Relations Program that sought to embed the culture of philanthropy within each school's alumni community.



UQ Faculty of Business, Economics & Law

• Rooftop Terrace Coordinator

  • 2005 - 2007

  As RT Coordinator I was responsible for financial and service development of a small business operated by The Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at The University of Queensland