Chief of Staff

• Feb 2023 - Present

Chief Culture Officer

• Feb 2019 - Dec 2022

As a Chief Culture Officer, I devise and establish actionable and targeted programs in Employee Inclusion, Diversity, Employee Engagement, Employee Wellbeing portfolios and all associated core activities to build organisational capability and ensure sustainable and effective people outcomes. I provide mentorship and strategic advice to business partners regarding network development, workshop facilitation, people management practices and all employee relations issues to proper business performance whilst creating a team culture and strong career pathways. . As an innate and collaborative leader, I supervise the development and implementation of innovative service delivery strategies by partnering with senior executives to implement culture and building capability initiatives. I actively evaluate and identify decisions and practices which are not in the best interest of the organisation and constructively prepare and propose solutions. I oversee the end-to-end multi-departmental management of company initiatives whilst concurrently representing people and culture stream in the commercial tender process and transitions in and out of commercial contracts. Key Achievements: • Skilfully managed the cashflow upon commencement despite challenges with debtors. • Administer and formulate rewards, compensation and C suite leadership succession and leadership development & 10 Group 10 year plan (Group level) ($7-10M incentive packages). • Initiate business startup; commencing Mai Academy, training and development spin off aligned with Family strategy including documenting history and process to share with other successful families as they begin their own Family Office. Show less

People Development Manager

• Aug 2013 - Feb 2019

As a Human Resources Manager, I established credibility and trust among staff and managers providing expert advice, information and support on complex and/or diverse human resource management matters. I collaborated with other colleagues in developing and reviewing HR-related policies and procedures ensuring that current and new policies are in line with legislation and best practice. Leveraging industry expertise, I provided an efficient, effective and employee-focused human resources advice and operational leadership in the execution of inclusion, diversity, workforce strategy, performance and talent management. I took responsibility for the training and professional development of staff to increase their level of engagement and help them become more effective at their jobs and increase their confidence. I analysed and reviewed complex issues, policies, practices and/or procedures associated with the reform and change initiatives to contribute to solutions and opportunities for continuous improvement. Key Achievements: • Carried out human resources and administrative duties to build out company. • Shaped and managed the human resources department and to build out employer of choice and award winning culture; grow capability from a young team to a mature team • Played an instrumental role in building out: o Mai Capital which was founded in 2014 o Co-Dev: a start-up pre-covid in property tech sector and assisting with capital raise and investment vehicle for investors Show less

Member

• 2016 - Dec 2016

Administration and Business Development Manager

• 2014 - Dec 2016

Executive Personal Assistant

• Oct 2006 - Jun 2013

As an Executive Personal Assistant, I took responsibility for delivering comprehensive support to the business leaders for a boutique law firm; catering to the needs of Victorian public and private hospitals. I exhibited ability to anticipate urgent needs, think critically and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. I prioritised requests and enquiries while resolving conflicts; made judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements. With keen attention to detail, I provided sophisticated calendar management for the CEO, organised travel arrangements and minute taking ensuring to maintain accuracy and promptness. I accomplished a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to efficiently lead the law firm including assisting with special requests, designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties. I used technical expertise to prepare and process online and direct banking, trust accounting, GST, PAYG, SRO (taxation), workcover, remuneration, cashflow, budgets and forecasting. I acted as a customer liaison at CEO level as well as a relief principal when the latter is away ensuring smooth daily operations of the business. Key Achievements: • Skilfully managed the cashflow upon commencement despite challenges with debtors. • Maintained the debtors’ ledger with fewer than 5% of clients with accounts outstanding over 60 days with annual sales turnover of almost 2 million. • Expertly accomplished a highly demanding yet challenging role of planning and preparing monthly reports on forecasting, budgeting, profit and loss and balance sheet for the Board. • Utilised interpersonal skills during the company’s relocation in November 2009 by coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure a streamlined transition whilst remaining within the budget. Show less

Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

• 1995 - 1997