Experience

Breakaway Tourism Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Dec 2005 - Present

  Breakaway Tourism Pty Ltd - Project management and consultancy in the areas of tourism; hospitality; outdoor recreation; lifestyle village; caravan & camping; small business; vocational education & training; Aboriginal tourism development and workforce development for the private, non-profit and Government sectors. Development of tourism, hospitality, recreation, residential, lifestyle and resource sector resorts, villages, attractions and facilities. New business planning and roll-outs; business development initiatives; marketing; and workforce development solutions. Industry advisory and project management services. Sister companies to Breakaway Tourism Pty Ltd include Breakaway Parks Pty Ltd (caravan, camping, holiday parks and resorts management), and Avocet Island Pty Ltd (hotels and licenced premises management). W: www.breakawaytourism.com.au E: michelle@breakawaytourism.com.au Show less



Breakaway Parks Pty Ltd

• Director

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Breakaway Parks Pty Ltd is a specialist caravan, camping, holiday parks and resorts management company based in Mandurah, Western Australia. Current properties operated by Breakaway Parks Pty Ltd include Miami Holiday Park (Mandurah) and Cee & See Caravan Park (Rockingham). Sister companies to Breakaway Parks Pty Ltd include Breakaway Tourism Pty Ltd (tourism and business consultancy), and Avocet Island Pty Ltd (hotels and licenced premises management) Breakaway Parks Pty Ltd is a specialist caravan, camping, holiday parks and resorts management company based in Mandurah, Western Australia. Current properties operated by Breakaway Parks Pty Ltd include Miami Holiday Park (Mandurah) and Cee & See Caravan Park (Rockingham). Sister companies to Breakaway Parks Pty Ltd include Breakaway Tourism Pty Ltd (tourism and business consultancy), and Avocet Island Pty Ltd (hotels and licenced premises management)



Avocet Island Pty Ltd

• Director

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Avocet Island Pty Ltd is a hotels and licenced premises management company. Current Lessee and Licensee of the Geraldton Motor Inn (60 x Hotel Rooms); GMI Tarcoola Tavern; GMI Tarcoola Bar & Bistro; and GMI Tarcoola Bottlemart in Geraldton, Western Australia Sister companies to Avocet Island Pty Ltd include Breakaway Tourism Pty Ltd (tourism and business consultancy), and Breakaway Parks Pty Ltd (caravan, camping, holiday parks and resorts management) Avocet Island Pty Ltd is a hotels and licenced premises management company. Current Lessee and Licensee of the Geraldton Motor Inn (60 x Hotel Rooms); GMI Tarcoola Tavern; GMI Tarcoola Bar & Bistro; and GMI Tarcoola Bottlemart in Geraldton, Western Australia Sister companies to Avocet Island Pty Ltd include Breakaway Tourism Pty Ltd (tourism and business consultancy), and Breakaway Parks Pty Ltd (caravan, camping, holiday parks and resorts management)



Peel Development Commission

• Australia
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  The Peel Development Commission is a statutory authority of the West Australian Government. The PDC's purpose is to coordinate and promote the economic and social development of the Peel Region. The Peel Development Commission is a statutory authority of the West Australian Government. The PDC's purpose is to coordinate and promote the economic and social development of the Peel Region.



Coolibah Care

• Australia
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Chair - Coolibah Care Inc

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Coolibah Care Inc is a leading provider of retirement and aged care services in Mandurah, Western Australia Coolibah Care Inc is a leading provider of retirement and aged care services in Mandurah, Western Australia



Visit Mandurah

• Australia
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Apr 2019 - Sep 2022

  Visit Mandurah is an independent local tourism organisation encompassing Mandurah and the broader Peel Region of Western Australia. Visit Mandurah has been established to increase the level of tourism visitation and expenditure throughout the region. Visit Mandurah is an independent local tourism organisation encompassing Mandurah and the broader Peel Region of Western Australia. Visit Mandurah has been established to increase the level of tourism visitation and expenditure throughout the region.



Brighthouse

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Project Consultant

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2019

  Member of the Executive Management Team of strategic consultants and contractors creating tourism and economic development plans for government and private sector projects across Western Australia. Member of the Executive Management Team of strategic consultants and contractors creating tourism and economic development plans for government and private sector projects across Western Australia.



The Cantillon Institute

• Director Special Projects and Industry Advisory Board Member

  • 2013 - 2016

  The Cantillon Institute (sold to another RTO in 2016) was a boutique Registered Training Organisation specialising in hospitality and business training to employment pathways and innovative professional development programs in partnership with high quality industry employers. - Director of Special Projects 2013-2016 - Program Manager - Hospitality Graduate Enhancement Program 2013-2016 - Industry Advisory Board Member 2013-2016 www.can.edu.au The Cantillon Institute (sold to another RTO in 2016) was a boutique Registered Training Organisation specialising in hospitality and business training to employment pathways and innovative professional development programs in partnership with high quality industry employers. - Director of Special Projects 2013-2016 - Program Manager - Hospitality Graduate Enhancement Program 2013-2016 - Industry Advisory Board Member 2013-2016 www.can.edu.au



FutureNow Creative and Leisure Industries Training Council

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager Tourism, Hospitality & Events (WA)

  • Apr 2009 - Sep 2012

  Responsible for liaising with tourism, hospitality and events industry leaders, training organisations and action groups to make recommendations to State government regarding workforce development, critical skill needs and vocational education and training projects and strategies for Western Australia. www.futurenow.org.au Responsible for liaising with tourism, hospitality and events industry leaders, training organisations and action groups to make recommendations to State government regarding workforce development, critical skill needs and vocational education and training projects and strategies for Western Australia. www.futurenow.org.au



Aspen Group Limited

• Australia
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Sales & Marketing Manager - Villages & Resorts Division (WA, NT, NSW, VIC)

  • Feb 2008 - Feb 2009

  Tourist resort and residential lifestyle village development - WA, VIC, NSW and NT www.aspengroup.com.au Tourist resort and residential lifestyle village development - WA, VIC, NSW and NT www.aspengroup.com.au



Hospitality Group Training WA

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Apr 2003 - Dec 2005

  Hospitality and tourism industry employer, registered training organisation and group training organisation. www.hgtwa.com.au Hospitality and tourism industry employer, registered training organisation and group training organisation. www.hgtwa.com.au



Yalgorup Eco Park

• General Manager

  • Sep 2000 - Apr 2003

  Yalgorup Eco Park & Resort - Melros Beach (Mandurah South), Western Australia Yalgorup Eco Park & Resort - Melros Beach (Mandurah South), Western Australia



Joondalup Resort & Country Club

• Conference & Events Coordinator

  • Sep 1997 - Sep 2000

  Sales, marketing and coordination of events, functions and conferences at Joondalup Resort Hotel and Country Club venues. www.joondalupresort.com.au Sales, marketing and coordination of events, functions and conferences at Joondalup Resort Hotel and Country Club venues. www.joondalupresort.com.au



New Esplanade Hotel

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality

• Front Office Duty Manager & Japanese Translator

  • 1996 - 1997

  Perth CBD Hotel, front office department and Japanese translation services *Hotel now operating as 'Quay Perth' www.newesplanade.com.au Perth CBD Hotel, front office department and Japanese translation services *Hotel now operating as 'Quay Perth' www.newesplanade.com.au



Hotels, Resorts, Casinos Japan & Malaysia

• Entertainment & Banquets Divisions

  • Jan 1990 - Dec 1996

  Work under contract: Yamashitaya Hotel, Yamashiro Onsen - Japan Kagaya and San Kagaya Hotels, Wakura Onsen - Japan Ruriko and Yurozaya Hotels, Yamashiro Onsen - Japan Genting Highlands Resort and Casino - Malaysia Yunokuni Hotel, Yamashiro Onsen - Japan Todaya Hotel, Toba City - Japan Takarazuka Grand Hotel, Osaka - Japan Zuiho Hotel, Sendai - Japan Work under contract: Yamashitaya Hotel, Yamashiro Onsen - Japan Kagaya and San Kagaya Hotels, Wakura Onsen - Japan Ruriko and Yurozaya Hotels, Yamashiro Onsen - Japan Genting Highlands Resort and Casino - Malaysia Yunokuni Hotel, Yamashiro Onsen - Japan Todaya Hotel, Toba City - Japan Takarazuka Grand Hotel, Osaka - Japan Zuiho Hotel, Sendai - Japan