Experience

Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW)

• Australia
• Marketing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Corporate Services

  • Mar 2021 - Present



Tourism and Events Queensland

• Australia
• Marketing Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Finance Director

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2020

  Reporting to the Group Executive Corporate, this role leads the finance team to deliver financial management, risk management, corporate governance, business partnering and advice to the CEO, Group Executives, business teams and Board and Committees. Reporting to the Group Executive Corporate, this role leads the finance team to deliver financial management, risk management, corporate governance, business partnering and advice to the CEO, Group Executives, business teams and Board and Committees.



Natural Vitality Australia & Natural Remedies Group

• Brendale, Qld

• Chief Financial and Operations Manager

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2014

  Contract role, working closely with the owner, to oversee the two businesses and specifically to implement changes to structures, systems and procedures, in order to increase profits and to improve staff morale and operational efficiencies. Contract role, working closely with the owner, to oversee the two businesses and specifically to implement changes to structures, systems and procedures, in order to increase profits and to improve staff morale and operational efficiencies.



Sheldon Foundation Ltd

• Taylor Road, Sheldon

• Business Manager and Company Secretary

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2012

  Commenced as Senior Accountant and then as Business Manager of the College Foundation to improve operational efficiencies and financial returns for all Foundation Business Units (Events Centre, Early Learning Centre, Sporting Complex, Uniform Shop and Cafeteria) by leading the unit managers and staff, implementing benchmark corporate governance practices and ensuring all company secretarial requirements were completed within deadlines for the Foundation and Sheldon College Boards. Commenced as Senior Accountant and then as Business Manager of the College Foundation to improve operational efficiencies and financial returns for all Foundation Business Units (Events Centre, Early Learning Centre, Sporting Complex, Uniform Shop and Cafeteria) by leading the unit managers and staff, implementing benchmark corporate governance practices and ensuring all company secretarial requirements were completed within deadlines for the Foundation and Sheldon College Boards.



Connecting Southern Gold Coast Ltd

• Australia
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO

  • Jun 2009 - Nov 2011

  Worked closely with the General Manager and the Board as well as the local government to ensure oversight of their interests. Implemented a governance framework, risk and financial policies and processes, providing strong internal controls to meet rigorous audit standards. Developed and implemented quality financial reporting for management and the Board. Worked closely with the General Manager and the Board as well as the local government to ensure oversight of their interests. Implemented a governance framework, risk and financial policies and processes, providing strong internal controls to meet rigorous audit standards. Developed and implemented quality financial reporting for management and the Board.



Surfers Paradise Alliance

• Surers Paradise Queensland Australia

• CFO

  • Jun 2008 - Nov 2011

  Engaged to conduct a business wide health check and provide recommendations to the Board all of which were accepted. Completely overhauled the finance function, including resourcing, budget process, relevant management reporting to Board and stakeholders including local government. Undertook a total review of corporate governance, obtaining Board approval for the implementation of policies, procedures and internal controls, including formation of an Audit and Risk Committee along with the charter and annual plans. Created an audit and risk committee, writing the charter and annual plan, and overseeing the creation of committee papers and accurate minutes of meetings.



Gold Coast Tourism Corporation Ltd

• Gold Coast Australia

• Director Corporate Services

  • May 2004 - Jul 2008

  Lead Finance, Administration, Human Resources and Technology teams whilst driving Commercial Business structures. Managed three major restructures, negotiated a $50m, 5-year funding agreement with the Gold Coast City Council, negotiated strategic partnerships, opened offices in Sydney, Auckland, Singapore, Mumbai, Tokyo, Shanghai, London and Dubai, built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders including Councillors and Council Officers, Tourism Queensland (now Tourism and Events Queensland), members and suppliers. Implemented benchmark corporate governance practices that meet the requirements of the ASX corporate governance principles. Introduced best practice policies, procedures, systems and processes throughout the organisation, including budgeting processes, monthly reporting routines and packs, appropriate Board and Council reporting, and cash flow management. Institutionalised world’s best practice HR processes for workplace performance and measurement.



Monforte Fine Foods

• Nundah Queensland Australia

• General Manager

  • Sep 2001 - Apr 2004

  Privately owned family business - importer and distributor of speciality gourmet and grocery food products into the retail and food service sectors in Queensland. Commenced as Financial Controller then as GM returned the business to a profit. Lifted overall gross margins from under 10% to 26% through relentless focus on and management of sales team and independent supermarket brokers and by reducing stock holdings by more than 50% over 18 months. Successfully managed product category reviews with Woolworths and Coles, maintaining listings of all products. Negotiated a large financial compensation settlement from a major Italian supplier on behalf of three distributors, following an illegal termination of distribution contracts. Implemented a national buying group comprising four companies in the major states, to capitalise on buying efficiencies and national supply to major supermarket groups. Implemented industry leading bar-coding / scanning system for efficient stock control.