Experience

SCG I Allianz Stadium Hospitality

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present



Delaware North, Australia & New Zealand

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate Operations Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Oct 2021

  Managing food, beverage & service delivery for the SCG & Allianz stadiums inc.; - corporate match day suites & boxes and functions for up to 3,000 guests per event - Non event day functions including special events, conferences, gala lunches & dinners & meetings for between 10 to 1,000 guests Oversee sales & marketing for non event day functions Key achievements; - Successful delivery of catering for major sporting events including the Ashes, Rugby 7's, NRL & AFL finals, & international cricket - Exceeded revenue budget for corporate department for match days and non event days from 2018-2020 - Leading corporate team to deliver significantly improved guest experience for internal & external clients



The Fresh Collective

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director Of Events

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2017

  Responsibilities included overseeing the events team & company stylist & florist including;- Exclusive venues (MCA roof top venues, Government House, NSW Parliament, Sydney Living Museum venues, Sydney Theatre Company (bar at end of the wharf), Carriageworks & Museum of Queensland)- Outside catering clients included blue chip corporate clients, PCO's and event companies (Macquarie Bank, NSW Premier Department, Arinex & GPJ)- Major events including Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, JP Morgan Corporate Challenge, Polo in the City series (Sydney & Brisbane) and Polo by the Sea series (Palm Beach & Gold Coast)Key achievements:- Development of key client & stakeholder relationships- Significant increase in Fresh Catering function & event revenues & event profitability whilst maintaining reputation for catering excellence- Expansion of Fresh Catering interstate with Polo series (Brisbane & Gold Coast) and launch of Museum of Queensland

• MCA Catering Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Sep 2013

  Responsibilities included:- Launch of MCA roof top venues from pre-opening (Harbourside Room, Quayside Room & Sculpture Terrace/MCA Café)- Oversee planning & event delivery for all MCA events- Management of liquor license for MCA CaféKey achievements:- Leading & establishing reputation for MCA roof top venues with the MCA venue & AV1 as the premium event space in Sydney with exceptional standard for catering & events- Achieving record revenue growth & high degree of client satisfaction- Awarded NSW Wedding Caterer of Year (Restaurant & Catering Association)



The Fresh Collective

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Department Manager

  • 2007 - 2011

  Responsibilities included; - Overseeing event planning & delivery for all Fresh Catering outside catering events - Ensuring high level of client satisfaction - Developing client relationships including PCO's, event companies and corporate clients Achievements: - Planned & led Fresh Catering awarded NSW Caterer of Year & National Caterer of Year (Finalist) in 2011 by Restaurant & Catering Association - Delivery of AJC (Australian Turf Club) Melbourne Cup carnival corporate client marquees & spring carnival parties - Successful re- launch and operation of Vaucluse House Tea Rooms café & function venue



Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

• Australia
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager & Bayside Lounge Manager

  • 2003 - 2007

  - Promoted to Bayside Lounge Manager (senior catering manager role) to open and manage the Bayside Lounge (restaurant & cafe for over 200 guests, business lounge & executive boardroom) from 2005 to 2007 - Event Manager from 2003-2005 planning & delivering events for 100 to 2,000 guests including Hair Expo, Filex & CPA National Congress - Promoted to Bayside Lounge Manager (senior catering manager role) to open and manage the Bayside Lounge (restaurant & cafe for over 200 guests, business lounge & executive boardroom) from 2005 to 2007 - Event Manager from 2003-2005 planning & delivering events for 100 to 2,000 guests including Hair Expo, Filex & CPA National Congress



Spotless Group

• Australia
• Facilities Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Service Manager Mode Catering

  • Jul 1999 - Jul 2003

  - Service Manager Sydney Town Hall 2000 - 2003 responsible for delivery of all events at Sydney Town Hall & outside catering and management of Treasury Club bar & cafe - Beverage Manager Mode Catering 2001 - 2003 responsible for beverage lists and beverage cost control for Sydney Town Hall, Outside Catering, AGNSW, Taronga Zoo & ANMM. - Assistant Service Manager 1999 - 2000 responsible for supervising and assisting delivery of all functions in Sydney Town Hall & outside catering Key achievements included: - Successful delivery of all events at Sydney Town Hall & Qantas Lounge for Sydney Olympics - Awarded NSW Venue Caterer of Year 2001 Sydney Town Hall (Restaurant & Catering Association)