Experience

evoke creative

• Australia
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Creative Director is one of the most integral roles within the team , responsible for inspiring, leading, and driving the creative process, from collaborative conceptualisation through to final delivery of the event by setting the vision and quality bar for the event at a level that is among the top tier within the industry. I focus on the visual development of our bespoke product, and work closely with a highly regarded team of in-house Technical Directors, Production Team's and Stylists to ensure the quality and integrity of the delivered product meets or exceeds the original vision, and pushes the boundaries of expected quality. Responsible for establishing the creative pipeline with all internal stakeholders in the formation of the event design. As well as creating and maintaining the long term vision for both the end client and the implementation team. Demonstrating solid conceptual, visualisation, design and marketing skills /techniques, with an ability to remain hands-on throughout multiple projects, while managing key sector accounts and supporting the overall company growth. Client portfolio's such as CBA, Peter Rowland Catering, CPA, TAL, Exxon Mobil, NAB, Audi, Myer, AFL, BP, Australian Human Resource Institute, Dept. Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australia Post. We start with a single question. What do you want to achieve? Full circle event production, from concept to execution. Peerless creative direction, exacting technical standards, ground breaking digital services, pioneering innovation, customised staging and the largest, state-of-the-art audio, visual and IT inventory in the country. With a reach that extends from Australia’s most iconic venues, to the remotest corner of our shores, and beyond. At evoke we do everything but mix the drinks and pass the hors d’oeuvres. For an event that evokes a response and delivers outcomes long after the confetti has been swept away, call us. Show less



Place Settings

• Australia
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Business Development Manager [APAC]

  • Jun 2018 - Mar 2019

  Created lasting impression amongst exisiting clients while improving product sales/ market share through wide expansion of client base. Constant monitoring of market trends and communications across multiple platforms while overseeing activities to ensure the ‘right-fit’ product/ service is delivered internally / externally. Strong long term sales growth pathways and revenue streams created. Created lasting impression amongst exisiting clients while improving product sales/ market share through wide expansion of client base. Constant monitoring of market trends and communications across multiple platforms while overseeing activities to ensure the ‘right-fit’ product/ service is delivered internally / externally. Strong long term sales growth pathways and revenue streams created.



Microhire

• Australia
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Feb 2010 - Jun 2018

  Continually defining the desired re-direction of the company's public profile, by creating a shift from a pure technology base support business to complete event specialist crossing all platforms of technology and decor/design. Developed an in-house design team, that facilitates the growing demand for design and decor services within the Microhire group and our in-house service divisions. Creating a 'house' look and feel to all events and setting a benchmark standard at which all events are now delivered, regardless of being creative or technologically driven. Strategically driving the companies continued development of services at in-house venues and the expansion of those venues under the Microhire umbrella. Spearheading a new project that will revolutionise part of the Microhire Group, taking it to a new level of service delivery! Watch this space! Roles: Microhire Creative Director | BDM Show less



Solution RED

• Australia
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Creative Direction

  • 2005 - 2010

  Senior position working between roles of Account Management (Large scale corporate/ Government e.g. NAB/ AFL/ PRG/ Investec/ MCEC/ QANTAS/ Crown Casino/ Audi) and Creative management, designing event 'landscapes' at some of Australia's most outstanding venues, from the Sydney Opera House through to Melbourne's Palladium at Crown. Required: Fine level project management/ detailed cost accounting/ extensive staff supervision and direction/ management reporting/ creative direction/ art direction/ sourcing and procurement Show less



Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

• Australia
• Events Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Customer Service Management

  • 2001 - 2005

  Co-ordinating Staffing Levels Visitor Experience Management Traffic Management Cafe Management Database Management Client Liaison Exhibitor Liaison Co-ordinating Staffing Levels Visitor Experience Management Traffic Management Cafe Management Database Management Client Liaison Exhibitor Liaison



Georges Department Store

• United States
• Hospitality

• Department Store Manager

  • 1998 - 2000

  Initial position was created based on the skills I could bring to a newly developed store concept. Staff development, customer service training, customer management formed the majority of the initial role. Roles developed to include all external customer management; both corporate and large fund, as well as the establishment of a Store wide customer service team through to direct sales and team management of 1/3 of the stores sales. These roles were combined into the Assistant Store Manager Role. Show less

• Customer Service Management

  • 1996 - 1998

  Guest Relations / Concierge / Protocol Guest Relations / Concierge / Protocol



Nexus Interiors

• Australia
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

• Managing Director

  • Jan 1993 - Jun 1996

  Interior design services for residential clients specialising in luxe accessories, classic proportions and complete project management. Nexus Interiors created a luxury development service for clients in their homes or offices that captured the feeling of their personalitys or brand and combining that into the overall design. Interior design services for residential clients specialising in luxe accessories, classic proportions and complete project management. Nexus Interiors created a luxury development service for clients in their homes or offices that captured the feeling of their personalitys or brand and combining that into the overall design.