Experience

Illuminated Story

• Australia
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Speaking Coach ▶︎ Public Speaking Mastery ▶︎ Presentation Skills Trainer ▶︎ Pitch Coach

  • May 2018 - Present

  ► What I Do? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Your ability to confidently and persuasively lead your people, pitch to clients and speak at industry conferences, is a competitive advantage in business. I work with business leaders, experts, B2B sales teams, entrepreneurs, consultants, and coaches, looking to establish more credibility, impact and income by sharing your message. ► Committed To Your Growth ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Illuminated Story uses the proven 5 Star Framework which enables you to: ✩ Create more trust and influence your audience with authenticity ✩ Immediately position yourself as a more credible authority or expert ✩ Engage your ‘audience’ in your vision, message or mission ✩ Create more awareness for your company, products and services ✩ Eliminate fear and become confident and prepared to speak at any time ✩ Save time and effort by influencing groups instead of individuals ► My Area of Expertise: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Executive Speaking Coach ▶︎ Presentation Skills Trainer ▶︎ Public Speaking Workshops ▶︎ Pitch Coach ▶︎ High Performance Speaking Coach ▶︎ Impactful Presentations ▶︎ Public Speaking Confidence ▶︎ Persuasive Presentations If you're ready to take your public speaking skills to the next level, and want to increase your influence within your workplace and marketplace, you need to implement the 5 Star Framework used to create and execute impactful and persuasive presentations your audience will love. ► Want To Know More? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Call: ✆ +61 (0)409 007 114 Email: ✉ carmen@illuminatedstory.com.au Visit: ☛ https://illuminatedstory.com.au/



BNI City Business

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations

• President

  • Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

• Treasurer

  • May 2018 - Sep 2019

  BNI is an international business networking organisation who is changing the way the world does business. The BNI system works on the Givers Gain philosophy.



Digital Women's Network

• Australia
• Events Services

• Board Member

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  Digital Women's Network was created with view of creating events in Melbourne that brings together Women and Men in this Digital era. To network, share their inspiring experiences, tools, tips and techniques with a like-minded community. Our speakers range from Digital Leaders, Female leaders, self development and Innovators in Digital and business. We focus on creating a positive space and provide problem-solving ideas and personal development. We encourage business networking whilst having some fun for all in the Digital space! http://digitalwomensnetwork.com



Reece Group

• Australia
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bathroom VAP Brand Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Aug 2018

  Brand manager responsible for a large portfolio of brands. B2C and B2B marketing activities and activations.- Keynote speaker at various customer events- Responsible for creating various customer presentations for branch network use- Reece bathroom representative for media engagements

• Bathroom Field Marketing Manager

  • Feb 2006 - Feb 2017

  National Sales and Marketing Manager responsible for a team of 13 people. Key activities include:- Creating national sales training programs- Coaching a national team on the delivery of sales training programs- Creating national product and brand training programs- Coaching a national team on the delivery of product and brand training programs- Conducting group and 1 to 1 presentations skills coaching- Creating and delivering customer presentations- Coaching a national team to deliver customer presentations- Keynote speaking at customer events nationally- Various engagements speaking to camera on behalf of Reece Bathrooms- Acting and presenting in various in-house training and marketing videos

• Bathroom Field Marketing Coordinator

  • Feb 2004 - Feb 2006

  State Sales Trainer responsible for coaching and training Showroom Consultants in over 30 stores in Victoria. Key activities include:- Developing and delivering sales training- Developing and delivering product and brand training- Developing and delivering customer service training- Developing and delivering merchandising training- Conducting 1 on 1 coaching- Conducting group training sessions- Delivering 2-week training programs

• Showroom Consultant

  • Feb 2000 - Feb 2004



Priceline

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Television Presenter - Talking Priceline

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

  Lead presenter for Priceline's internal video. Each month a new topic would be discussed with guest appearances from key personnel within the Priceline business. Both interview studio style and location chat to camera. Director: Jon Willis Lead presenter for Priceline's internal video. Each month a new topic would be discussed with guest appearances from key personnel within the Priceline business. Both interview studio style and location chat to camera. Director: Jon Willis



Melbourne Fringe Festival

• Entertainment Providers

• Actor

  • Sep 2005 - Sep 2005

  Actor - playing the parts of Sarah and Amy in the stage comedy show - Hot Waxxx. Director: Susan Ellis Actor - playing the parts of Sarah and Amy in the stage comedy show - Hot Waxxx. Director: Susan Ellis



37 South Films

• Australia
• Media Production

• Actor

  • Sep 2005 - Sep 2005

  Television Commercial - Woman Faux Paux. Director: Aaron Wilson Television Commercial - Woman Faux Paux. Director: Aaron Wilson



Actors Incorporated

• United States

• Actor

  • Sep 2004 - Sep 2004

  Lead female actor, 'Woman' in the stage production of 'Blind Faith' brought to the stage by Actors Incorporated. Directed by Tom Healy. Lead female actor, 'Woman' in the stage production of 'Blind Faith' brought to the stage by Actors Incorporated. Directed by Tom Healy.



DUCK (PRODUCTIONS)

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Actor

  • Apr 2004 - Apr 2004

  Lead character, 'Kat' in short film, 'Awakened'. Lead character, 'Kat' in short film, 'Awakened'.



The Selling Point

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Voice Over Artist

  • May 2003 - May 2003

  Radio Diamond Ring Advertisement - Girl being proposed to.Director: Sarah Spiteri

• Actor

  • May 2003 - May 2003

  Television Diamond Ring Commercial - Woman with Pram.Director: Sarah Spiteri



Pixelbob Productions

• Actor

  • Aug 2002 - Aug 2002

  Actor - Party Guest in the short film, 'Left of Centre'. Director: Jodie Cowie Actor - Party Guest in the short film, 'Left of Centre'. Director: Jodie Cowie

• Actor

  • Jul 2001 - Jul 2001

  Actors Incorporated industry showcase. Lead Actor in various stage scenes. Director: Luke Gallagher Actors Incorporated industry showcase. Lead Actor in various stage scenes. Director: Luke Gallagher


Coles
• United States
• Front End Supervisor

  • Aug 1993 - Feb 2000


Rove Enterprises

• Wholesale Import and Export

• Actor

  • Oct 1998 - Oct 1998

  Lead character - 'Enthusiastic Fan' in a comedy skit with Corinne Grant and Peter Helliar for Rove. Lead character - 'Enthusiastic Fan' in a comedy skit with Corinne Grant and Peter Helliar for Rove.