Experience

St Virgil's College

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sport and Community Liaison

  • Jan 2019 - Present



North Melbourne FC

• Australia
• Sports Teams and Clubs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager, Tasmania

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2018

  Responsible for the management, planning and commercial outcomes involved in the club's Tasmanian operations. Key responsibilities include: Management of all key Tasmanian stakeholders and partners. Liaising with key Melbourne department GM's in Membership, Sponsorship, Commercial Sales, Fan Development, Media and Finance. Responsibility for Sales strategy and commercial outcomes for both match and non match day activities. Development and management of Tasmanian based community programs. Show less



Cricket Tasmania

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager - Sales & Marketing

  • Sep 2004 - Jul 2011

  The governing body of cricket in Tasmania responsible for promoting and developing the game throughout the state. Based at the picturesque Bellerive Oval, and operates the venue as a multi-purpose facility. Responsibilities: • Develop and implement appropriate business plans to enhance the brand of Cricket Tasmania and Bellerive Oval and to increase revenue. • Provide leadership to the Marketing and Communications team; ensure effective management of resources and administrative processes. • Member of the senior management team. • Ensure delivery of exceptional client service to internal and external stakeholders. • Delivery of world class event/project management. Key Achievements: • Significantly increase the brand awareness and profile of Cricket Tasmania and the PKF Tasmanian Tigers on a local, state, national and international scale. • Secure and maintain funding of over $2 million per annum from sponsorship, signage, contra and government funding. • Increase and develop corporate hospitality and event revenue by 20%. • Directly responsible for the concept marketing and event delivery of Twenty20 cricket in Tasmania; including the development of the new Twenty20 franchise, Hobart Hurricanes. • Concept, strategy and activation of rebranding the Tasmanian Cricket Association to Cricket Tasmania, including stakeholder engagement. Show less



City of Hobart

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • Jun 2003 - Sep 2004

  Local government organization responsible for marketing of the local community and providing safe, healthy leisure activities and events for rate payers and tourists alike. Responsibilities: • Provide project management, administrative and marketing support to council events and activities including the Hobart Summer Festival (The Taste of Tasmania), Hobart Christmas Pageant, and the City of Hobart Carols by Candlelight. • Development and delivery of marketing, media and sponsorship strategies for the events unit’s activities. • Budget development and associated reporting. • Development of contract specifications and procedure manuals. Key Achievements: • Concept development and stakeholder engagement in order to facilitate the relocation of Carols by Candlelight from St. David’s Park to Sandown (Sandy Bay). • Design and delivery of the Race to the Taste and Kidz in the Park events within the Taste of Tasmania. • Sourcing new corporate partners for major council community events. Show less



LeisureCo

• Liverpool, NSW

• Centre Manager - Whitlam Leisure Centre

  • Nov 2002 - Jun 2003

  National sports/leisure venue and event management company responsible for managing local council owned facilities including health clubs, swimming pools, squash courts, indoor halls and meeting rooms. Responsibilities: • Develop and manage annual business plan and budget. • Implement LeisureCo sales and marketing initiatives. • Develop and foster a sales culture in all areas of the project and maintain sales performance indicators. • Comply with all relevant laws, codes of practise and legislation; ensure all LeisureCo policies, systems and procedures are in place and carried out. Show less



SoldOut Events

• Australia
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2002 - Nov 2002

  Contract role with a national and international event/sport management company. Responsibilities: • Devise and deliver the Aid Station program for the 2002 Flora Sydney Marathon and Sunday Telegraph 10km Bridge Run, including the coordination of volunteers and staff. • Meet with and attend upon the requirements of RTA, STA, Police and other authorities and/or sporting bodies to ensure the logistics plan complies with all statutory requirements. • Liaise with the event management team to ensure delivery of operational plan requirements. Show less



PGA of Australia

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• National Events Manager

  • May 2002 - Aug 2002

  The governing body of golf in Australia responsible for promoting and developing the game throughout the country for the benefits of its members. Responsibilities: • Marketing of PGA events including the Holden Scramble, Schweppes Series and PGA Merchandise show, including liaison with event sponsors and supporters. • Development and management of program budgets including accurate and timely reporting. • Sales of programs to members, dealers and sponsors. Key Achievement: • Liaise and oversee the introduction of the Holden Scramble to New Zealand. Show less



Tennis Australia

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Tennis Services - NSW

  • Nov 2000 - May 2002

  The governing body of tennis in New South Wales responsible for promoting and developing the game throughout the state. Based at the Olympic Tennis Centre at Homebush, and operates the venue on behalf of the state government. Responsibilities: • Develop strategies to provide direct assistance in the development, implementation and monitoring of programs at all levels, including competitions and promotions. • Develop, manage and monitor the Tennis Services budget. • Prepare submission documentation to satisfy Tennis NSW funding and grant criteria. • Oversee the operations and events manager to ensure the timely, professional and efficient organisation, management and conduct of Tennis NSW scheduled events. • Responsible for all match/sport related activities for the Fed Cup, Davis Cup and adidas International. • Considerable internal and external stakeholder management. Show less



Sydney Olympic Park Authority

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event / Live Site Manager

  • Oct 2000 - Oct 2000

  Government owned operation developed to manage (amongst other activities) the Olympic Live Site Project, Olympic Torch Relay and the Olympic Volunteers Parade. Responsibilities: • Management of the Live Site program at Circular Quay and Martin Place incorporating a 24/7 operation for up to 200,000 spectators at any given time; including live Olympic vision, food and beverage outlets, live entertainment, and sponsor activations. • Management of the Olympic Relay Torch path through Circular Quay. • Management of pedestrian flow through the site. • Liaison and coordination with Police and Sydney City Council regarding security, general licensing issues and cleaning and general maintenance of each live site. • Overall project management of the Volunteers Parade; development of parade route and emergency services plan with relevant agencies, marshalling system for 50,000 volunteers, coordination and provision of support vehicles, public transport and amenities. Key Achievement: • Successful delivery of the biggest post war street parade in Australian history, with close to 50,000 participants and over 100,000 spectators lining the streets. Show less



Surf Life Saving Australia

• Australia
• Public Safety
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Events Manager

  • Apr 1998 - Sep 2000

  Responsibilities:• Operational responsibility for the event delivery of Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Iron Man series around Australia.• Develop and service a wide range of sponsorships in excess of $1.2 million.• Prepare, manage and timely reporting on annual budgets.• Liaison with various councils to seek approvals, develop working plans and gain cash/in kind support.• Designated event media spokesperson.• Manage the movement, accommodation and participation of over 150 people per event.• Coordination and production responsibilities with CH. 9 to deliver delayed national coverage. Show less

• National Competition and Events Manager

  • Apr 1995 - Sep 2000

  Responsibilities:• Manage, coordinate and market Australian Championship and other special events.• Operational management of Australian representative teams.• Develop and service a wide range of sponsorships in excess of $2 million per annum.• Prepare, manage and timely reporting on annual budgets.• Liaison with various councils to seek approvals, develop working plans and gain cash/in kind support.• Designated event media spokesperson.• Coordination and production responsibilities with CH. 9 to deliver delayed national coverage.• Manage and conduct the National Board of Competition; responsible for the development of policies, operational manuals, registration systems, and the conduct of competitions nationally. Show less

• National Development Officer

  • Apr 1995 - Apr 1995

  Responsibilities:• Management of representative teams and coordination of the National Leadership Development Camp.• Conduct of National lifesaving forums and functions.• Develop, review and research awards, equipment and training resources.• Develop and implement policies and courses in accordance with association and government protocol.• Prepare strategic development strategies including National Lifesavers Day.



Surf Life Saving Tasmania Inc.

• National Development Officer

  • Apr 1993 - Apr 1995

  Responsibilities: • Professional development training for school teachers and conduct of state education program for schools. • Manage junior development camps and programs. • Office management and administration. Key Achievements: • Concept development and implementation of Australia’s first High School Surf League. Responsibilities: • Professional development training for school teachers and conduct of state education program for schools. • Manage junior development camps and programs. • Office management and administration. Key Achievements: • Concept development and implementation of Australia’s first High School Surf League.