Experience

FOUR

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

• Business Development Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  I manage a portfolio of valued customers and partners, ensuring the highest quality of engagement with FOUR.FOUR is an Adelaide-based technology company, powering the future of high-performance business. I manage a portfolio of valued customers and partners, ensuring the highest quality of engagement with FOUR.FOUR is an Adelaide-based technology company, powering the future of high-performance business.



CXPlan

• Founder

  • Mar 2008 - Present

  Independent business strategy and advice for SMEs.Get business advice, coaching and mentoring from experienced business leaders with knowledge and capabilities relevant to your business. Our advisers are independent of vendor influence and are here to work with your business and your customer needs at the core to all their bespoke advice. Independent business strategy and advice for SMEs.Get business advice, coaching and mentoring from experienced business leaders with knowledge and capabilities relevant to your business. Our advisers are independent of vendor influence and are here to work with your business and your customer needs at the core to all their bespoke advice.



City of Whyalla

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Economic Development Manager

  • Jul 2020 - Jan 2021



Pilentum Physiotherapy and Wellness Clinic

• Australia
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Marketing Director

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2021

  Helping to set up a new Physiotherapy practice in Port Adelaide. Helping to set up a new Physiotherapy practice in Port Adelaide.



Telstra

• Australia
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Judge Telstra Business Awards

  • May 2015 - Jan 2021

  It is a great privilege and learning experience to be a volunteer judge in the Telstra Business Awards 2015, 2016 and 2017 It is a great privilege and learning experience to be a volunteer judge in the Telstra Business Awards 2015, 2016 and 2017



City of Adelaide

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Innovation Project Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Collaborate with MIT, Optus, Dspark, University of Adelaide - Thinclab and local businesses on the Adelaide MIT Living Lab• Adviser to University of Adelaide Thinclab entrepreneur on social entrepreneurship and smart cities• Collaborated in the creation of a new Innovation team. • City Business Data Project Manager (MVP) - creating a single source of truth of businesses in the City of Adelaide. • Smart Cities and City Deals advisory • Established a program of thought leadership workshops to assist the organisation in understanding concepts such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Design Thinking, Wicked Problems and Complexity• Identified and harnessed existing internal innovation and data champions

• Future Retail Advisor

  • Nov 2017 - Jul 2020

  Helping retail precincts and retailers in Adelaide to work with the City of Adelaide to improve retail business using data, digital technologies and future city smarts.• Operating budget of $500,000 • City Awards Head Judge and Project Manager - developed a new voting platform and methodology for an awards program• City Business Data Project Manager (POC) - creating a single source of truth of businesses in the City of Adelaide• Created a new innovative process for collecting and reporting on vacancies using online forms collection and PowerBI for data visualisations• Engaged with the Adelaide retail and tech community to identify innovative retail technology opportunities



Polaris Business Development Centre

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

• Digital Business Advisor at Polaris Centre, City of Salisbury, South Australia

  • Jun 2011 - Nov 2017

  • Manage and deliver the Digital Growth Program as funded by the South Australian State Government Department of State Development• Managed and delivered the Modbury and Salisbury Digital Enterprise group training and mentoring to over 1000 businesses in the north of Adelaide (August 2012- March 2015)• Engage with key platforms, industry bodies, forums, internal City of Salisbury departments and State and Federal Government to ensure the needs of the community are met. • Promote a culture of learning in the wider business community specifically related to eBusiness.• Deliver digital learning opportunities for businesses, employees and residents.• Facilitate learning opportunities through partnerships with businesses, universities/RTOs/training providers, other Councils and Government organisations• Provide web and social media marketing service to the Polaris Centre website including Google Adwords, Facebook and LinkedIn advertising.• Write blog posts and create online content for the Polaris Centre Website.• Advise on use of Creative Commons and Open Data to the City of Salisbury.



Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate and Community Relations Officer

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  A volunteer board position. My portfolio includes finding new sponsors, managing relationships with all stakeholders including sponsors, local businesses, all levels of government and the community. A volunteer board position. My portfolio includes finding new sponsors, managing relationships with all stakeholders including sponsors, local businesses, all levels of government and the community.



Growing Data Foundation

• Executive Committee Member

  • Apr 2015 - Aug 2017



TableTalk Engagement

• Associate Consultant

  • Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

  We are a team of experienced community and stakeholder engagement practitioners who have a deep and thorough understanding of engagement principles and values. We’re proud of our expertise in both face-to-face and online engagement because this means we identify the most appropriate tools for the situation, not just the latest trend. Our team is particularly proud of our specialist knowledge and unparalleled experience in online community engagement tools, including the use of social media for decision-making and planning processes.We don’t just ‘do’ community engagement; we are all passionate believers in inspiring decision-makers to use innovative, inclusive and interactive processes.http://tabletalkengagement.com/team/



City of Salisbury, South Australia

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Web Development Project Leader

  • May 2010 - Jul 2011

  Key tasks:Research, source and negotiate for a new CMS to integrate with core corporate systems.Provide strategic advice on web systems and social media and web2.0 solutions.Implement web2.0 and social media solutions.Lead and promote technological change in a diverse and large organisation.Provide inspiration, training and assistance to stakeholders in taking services to the web. Key tasks:Research, source and negotiate for a new CMS to integrate with core corporate systems.Provide strategic advice on web systems and social media and web2.0 solutions.Implement web2.0 and social media solutions.Lead and promote technological change in a diverse and large organisation.Provide inspiration, training and assistance to stakeholders in taking services to the web.



We-Learn

• E-Learning Providers

• Director

  • Jul 2009 - May 2010

  We-Learn was based in Adelaide, South Australia and was formed by me. We-Learn was about connected learning opportunities for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), Small Business and Schools. E-learning solutions are increasingly sought out by organisations but finding a place to start can be difficult. To learn more about how We-Learn can help your organisation go to our Services section. We-Learn was based in Adelaide, South Australia and was formed by me. We-Learn was about connected learning opportunities for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), Small Business and Schools. E-learning solutions are increasingly sought out by organisations but finding a place to start can be difficult. To learn more about how We-Learn can help your organisation go to our Services section.



BJ Network Consulting Australia

• E-learning Project Manager

  • Feb 2008 - Jun 2009

  Project Managed the establishment of an E-learning website and system using the Moodle LMS. Designed and developed e-learning courses for hospitality, retail, frontline management, training and assessment and agriculture. Secured two government grants to inject $20000 worth of funding into the e-learning program. Provided ICT professional development to Teachers and Students at rural locations. Project Managed the establishment of an E-learning website and system using the Moodle LMS. Designed and developed e-learning courses for hospitality, retail, frontline management, training and assessment and agriculture. Secured two government grants to inject $20000 worth of funding into the e-learning program. Provided ICT professional development to Teachers and Students at rural locations.



Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Training and Development Manager SA and Vic

  • Dec 2007 - Feb 2008

  Developed a business plan and proposal for e-learning as a solution to the training difficulties of Oaks Hotels. Provided HR services to SA staff and Managers. Developed a business plan and proposal for e-learning as a solution to the training difficulties of Oaks Hotels. Provided HR services to SA staff and Managers.



SITE Academy

• Professional Development Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

  Secured funding via Learnscope SA to increase SITE e-learning capabilities. Trained hospitality students to Advanced Diploma level with focus on wine and bar. Developed e-learning capabilities via moodle LMS. Met and exceeded KPI's Secured funding via Learnscope SA to increase SITE e-learning capabilities. Trained hospitality students to Advanced Diploma level with focus on wine and bar. Developed e-learning capabilities via moodle LMS. Met and exceeded KPI's



HITSA

• Training Manager

  • Dec 2005 - Jun 2007

  Provided hospitality training including wine education to Saturno Group hotel staff. Project Managed the establishment of E-learning using the Moodle LMS. Administered and Managed the Australian Skills Vouchers Program and Australian Apprenticeships Access Program. Provided hospitality training including wine education to Saturno Group hotel staff. Project Managed the establishment of E-learning using the Moodle LMS. Administered and Managed the Australian Skills Vouchers Program and Australian Apprenticeships Access Program.



Wine Training and Consultancy

• Owner

  • Feb 2005 - Nov 2005

  Provided training for Wine and Spirit Education Trust UK Provided training for Wine and Spirit Education Trust UK



Harvey Nichols

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Bar and Wineshop Manager

  • Jun 2002 - Feb 2005

  Part of the opening team at the Forth Floor Restaurant Bar and Brasserie in Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh.Provided Wine and Spirits Training to Hospitality Staff.Runner up in the International Wine Magazine Sommelier Challenge. Part of the opening team at the Forth Floor Restaurant Bar and Brasserie in Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh.Provided Wine and Spirits Training to Hospitality Staff.Runner up in the International Wine Magazine Sommelier Challenge.



Royal Australian Navy

• Australia
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Electronics Technician - Radar

  • Aug 1994 - May 1999