Head of Communications, Projects & Events - Adopt Change incl. My Forever Family NSW program

• Aug 2022 - Present

Head of Communications & Projects - Adopt Change incl. My Forever Family NSW program

• Feb 2020 - Jul 2022

Communications & Projects Manager

• Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

Adopt Change is a not-for-profit organisation which believes every child deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing and permanent family home.Adopt Change works toward raising community awareness, encourages reform and empowers Australians to work towards all children having permanency and positive life outcomes. Adopt Change supports capacity building of families to ensure vulnerable children are able to remain within their birth family where possible. When this option is not possible, Adopt Change advocate for other permanent options. Show less

Project Leader

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

The If Project aims to de-mystify and de-stigmatize men's mental health issues. Using the words of Rudyard Kipling's poem If as a framework, The If Project is developing an App to enable all men everywhere to access the help they need via their smart phones. It's not just about getting the conversation started - it's also about providing the tools to keep the support going around the clock. Working as Project Leader overseeing: The creation and roll out of the IF Guide, a digital e-book; The development of the IF App and associated animation with the South African based developers; Media liaison; External stakeholder management; Digital media content creation. Show less

Senior Writer & Sub-editor

• May 2015 - Jan 2017

Responsible for all editorial content of the publication. Oversee layout of magazine and provide editorial copy for all sections, including business, entertainment, opinion, lifestyle, food, and fashion. Provide copywriting for advertisers, and deliver monthly cover story. Produce feature profile articles on a range of well known public figures, from the Screaming Jets to the Hon. Curtis Pitt MP, Treasurer of Queensland. Responsible for creation of six month editorial plan, commissioning contributors and freelancers, and updating social media platforms. Show less

Theatre Director and Production Manager

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

Vice President of award winning regional theatre troupe. Production Manager - The Wizard of Oz 2014 Director - Ledge, Ledger and the Legend (by Paul Elliott) 2015 Vice President of award winning regional theatre troupe. Production Manager - The Wizard of Oz 2014 Director - Ledge, Ledger and the Legend (by Paul Elliott) 2015

Manager

• 2004 - 2010

Business Service Centre Manager, overseeing set up, roll out and management of premium service centre catering to top corporate clients. Responsible for management, training and development of team members in a call centre environment, and industry marketing and promotion of centre services. Travel to Amadeus Asia Pacific Headquarters in Bangkok to review and adapt reservations system to Virgin Australia requirements, and create and deliver training packages to Virgin Australia employees nationwide. Work on business projects within Virgin Australia in both lead and oversight capacity, from customer service initiatives to new aircraft seating plans. Key member of logistics team working with Flight Operations and Crewing to bring new Embraer E-jets from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Boeing 737 and 747's from Seattle, USA. Show less

Manager

• 2003 - 2004

Guest Care Manager of leading holiday village in Ireland. Direct and indirect supervision of a shift rostered workforce of over 200 staff to ensure an exceptional holiday experience was provided for all guests. Guest Care Manager of leading holiday village in Ireland. Direct and indirect supervision of a shift rostered workforce of over 200 staff to ensure an exceptional holiday experience was provided for all guests.