Matt McDonald
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Travis Lee
Matt & worked together a long time ago at the Melbourne Aquarium, and I've followed his progress from afar ever since that role - not without envy. His extensive and varied background in everything from Marine Biology right through to Education puts him in great stead, but when combined with his background in business management and a good eye for innovation - he is formidable businessman. Under his guidance, I have watched Searoad Ferries evolve over the last couple of years from a simple transport entity to a major player within the Victorian tourism sector. I for one cannot wait to see where he takes the company next!
Travis Lee
Matt & worked together a long time ago at the Melbourne Aquarium, and I've followed his progress from afar ever since that role - not without envy. His extensive and varied background in everything from Marine Biology right through to Education puts him in great stead, but when combined with his background in business management and a good eye for innovation - he is formidable businessman. Under his guidance, I have watched Searoad Ferries evolve over the last couple of years from a simple transport entity to a major player within the Victorian tourism sector. I for one cannot wait to see where he takes the company next!
Travis Lee
Matt & worked together a long time ago at the Melbourne Aquarium, and I've followed his progress from afar ever since that role - not without envy. His extensive and varied background in everything from Marine Biology right through to Education puts him in great stead, but when combined with his background in business management and a good eye for innovation - he is formidable businessman. Under his guidance, I have watched Searoad Ferries evolve over the last couple of years from a simple transport entity to a major player within the Victorian tourism sector. I for one cannot wait to see where he takes the company next!
Travis Lee
Matt & worked together a long time ago at the Melbourne Aquarium, and I've followed his progress from afar ever since that role - not without envy. His extensive and varied background in everything from Marine Biology right through to Education puts him in great stead, but when combined with his background in business management and a good eye for innovation - he is formidable businessman. Under his guidance, I have watched Searoad Ferries evolve over the last couple of years from a simple transport entity to a major player within the Victorian tourism sector. I for one cannot wait to see where he takes the company next!
Experience
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Searoad Ferries
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Australia
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Maritime Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO
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Jan 2011 - Present
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Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC)
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Australia
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chairperson
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Nov 2019 - Present
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General Manager / Captain
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Sep 2008 - Dec 2010
Captain and General Manager onboard MV Platinum - 140ft Luxury cruise vessel. Captain and General Manager onboard MV Platinum - 140ft Luxury cruise vessel.
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Haileybury
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Australia
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Primary and Secondary Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Head of Snow Sports / Outdoor Education
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2005 - 2008
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Master
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2003 - 2008
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The Outdoor Education Group (OEG)
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Manager
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Jan 2003 - Sep 2005
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Melbourne Aquarium
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Fisheries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interpretation Officer / Marine Biologist
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2001 - 2004
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Scuba Dive Instructor
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Nov 2000 - Mar 2001
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Education
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Australian Institute of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -
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Monash University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography -
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Monash University
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Biology, Science, Outdoor Education -
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Monash University
B.Ed (Honours), Educational Leadership and Administration, General -
2019 - 2019
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Company Directors Course -
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TAFE NSW- Sydney Institute
Diploma of Maritime Operations, Master <500, Deck Watchkeeper Unlimited
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