Experience

Cairns Convention Centre - proudly managed by ASM Global

• Client Services Director (Contract)

  • Aug 2022 - Present



International Federation for Emergency Medicine

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor and Consultant (volunteer)

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Advisor and Consultant

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Providing strategic advice and project management expertise to organisations for their major conferences and events. Working closely with clients to achieve desired outcomes on the following areas: - Marketing strategies - Budgets, financing, and risk management - Event delivery and logistics - Future sustainability measures - Content and program development - Contract and supplier management - Partnership development and management - In-person and virtual design and implementation I am passionate about designing experiences for delegates and creating long-lasting legacies for destinations and individuals through business events. Projects I have provided consultancy to: - International Conference for Emergency Management; Australasian College for Emergency Medicine - International Business, Environment and Climate Conference; Cairns Airport - Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction; Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and United Nations (UN)



Australasian College for Emergency Medicine

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• General Manager Events

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

• Event and Sponsorship Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Jul 2019

  The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine is the peak body for training and advocacy of emergency physician specialists across Australia and New Zealand with a membership base of approx 7000.I am responsible for a breadth of events including the Annual Scientific Meeting (ACEM's major engagement activity for the year, held nationally and internationally), biannual Winter Symposium (research meeting, held nationally and internationally) and various aspects of state based meetings. I am also responsibility for the events management of advocacy meetings and internal project based events including the launch of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). I regularly engage with and have built strong working relationships with a number of external stakeholders such as Fellows, Trainees, Minsters, Directors, Corporate Sponsors and Exhibitors and suppliers. I have also coordinate several department discussions, particularly through Education and Policy and Advocacy. I work closely with the governance advisers to plan and execute various internal policies, terms of reference and guidelines. I provide written reports to the countless committees and the board on a regular basis.



WALDRONSMITH Management

• Australia
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conference Manager

  • May 2015 - Nov 2016

  Responsible for the overall management of the conferences allocated; managing approx. six national/international conferences simultaneously. For each conference allocated, accountable for establishing and managing the program, social events, marketing, venues, critical path, sponsorship & exhibition, accommodation and registration needs, budget and financial management, design and production of print and marketing material, online forms, signage, website content, merchandise, pre and post tours, post conference evaluation, administration and onsite management. As Manager also required to build and maintain the relationship with the client and conference committees and regular meetings were held to report on all matters. As well as effectively manage and lead the designated internal team of 4-5 staff per event.



AEIOU Foundation

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Community Event Partnership Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

  Due to the expansion I created in the events role, I have now taken on the role as Community Event Partnership Manager. As a part of this role I plan, implement and manage a series of charity walks across Australia. Our signature event, Take a Hike, has grown rapidly over the past four years and continues to expand into various destinations. My role is to continue to grow this event by analysing growth areas throughout Australia and to create donor acquisition. I hold strong relationships with key corporate clients as well as our highly engaged center staff and parents. I am proactive in sourcing prospective donors and sponsors for the event and the organisation. I manage the budget and conduct reports for each event. I am also strongly involved with the management of volunteers in the organisation to increase our volunteer program.I work closely with the Major Gifts and Sponsorship Manager and the Fundraising Marketing Manager to ensure all aspects of the business are being promoted to our prospective donors.

• Relationships & Events Manager

  • Feb 2013 - Nov 2013

  AEIOU Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation and one of Queensland's leading providers of full-time early education for children with autism who are aged between two-and-a-halfandto five years.AEIOU Foundation was established in 2005, and operates 10 centres across Queensland in Bray Park, Bundaberg, Camira, the Gold Coast, Hervey Bay, Nathan, the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and Townsville. AEIOU also supports families in Emerald via a regional support program. As the Relationships & Events Manager, I am responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and sponsors of AEIOU. I manage AEIOU events as well as Beneficiary Events. I am responsible for completing governement grants and also have experience with major gifts and donations. I manage the fundraising budget, and oversee the fundraising coordinator to ensure we maximising our incoming to its full potential.



Flight Centre

• Australia
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Travel Consultant - Escape Travel

  • Mar 2012 - Feb 2013

  The Holiday People! My main objective each day is to make people's dream holidays become a reality. I liaise with customers each day about different holiday destinations and packages. Preparing quotes, itineraries and booking in holidays is my everyday. I love to get to know my clients and maintaining strong relationships with them. The Holiday People! My main objective each day is to make people's dream holidays become a reality. I liaise with customers each day about different holiday destinations and packages. Preparing quotes, itineraries and booking in holidays is my everyday. I love to get to know my clients and maintaining strong relationships with them.



Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

• Conference & Event Coordinator

  • Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

  The Sales, Planning and Management of all types of Events from Large Corporate Conferences, Corporate and Medical Dinners. The position required me to remain focused and reliable during long hours, organized and time-conscious when juggling simultaneous events and a steady point of call for my clients and Banquets team to depend on at any time.

• Food and Beverage Associate

  • Nov 2010 - Oct 2011



Science World at TELUS World of Science

• Program Specialist

  • Nov 2010 - Oct 2011

  Working for a not for profit organization I was responsible for organizing and delivering Science Related programs to students across British Columbia. I assisted in developing a new program for extraordinary high school students through marketing, recruitment and program development. I liaised with experienced scientists and technologists to volunteer as a part of another program in which I travelled through the province to deliver. Working for a not for profit organization I was responsible for organizing and delivering Science Related programs to students across British Columbia. I assisted in developing a new program for extraordinary high school students through marketing, recruitment and program development. I liaised with experienced scientists and technologists to volunteer as a part of another program in which I travelled through the province to deliver.



Tailored Statements

• Conference and Event Coordinator

  • May 2009 - Oct 2010

  Strategically planned and executed international and local conferences and events. Coordinated the speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and delegates for conferences from 200 - 1200 people. Assisted with marketing, online web design and other administration duties for each conference. Strategically planned and executed international and local conferences and events. Coordinated the speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and delegates for conferences from 200 - 1200 people. Assisted with marketing, online web design and other administration duties for each conference.



Reef HQ Aquarium

• Australia
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • Apr 2008 - Sep 2009

  While studying at university I was given the opportunity to learn hands-on marketing skills within the tourism industry. I assisted in designing marketing collateral and attended industry events. I also assisted with their membership program and members events. I also went on a 3 day road trip to promote the Aquarium along the coast of Australia. While studying at university I was given the opportunity to learn hands-on marketing skills within the tourism industry. I assisted in designing marketing collateral and attended industry events. I also assisted with their membership program and members events. I also went on a 3 day road trip to promote the Aquarium along the coast of Australia.