Experience

Lighthouse Foundation

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Engagement Executive

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic)

• Australia
• Public Policy Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Events and Partnerships Adviser - First Peoples, State Relations Branch

  • Apr 2021 - Jul 2021

• Senior Events and Partnerships Adviser - Treaty Branch

  • Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

• Senior Strategic Events Adviser - Treaty Branch

  • Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

• Strategic Events Adviser - Aboriginal Victoria

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2019



Alannah & Madeline Foundation

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Dec 2017

  ROLE PURPOSE: To manage Foundation events, internal and external, whilst finding fundraising opportunities throughout. Creating new opportunities for fundraising and awareness events. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:• End to end project management of all AMF events including managing relationships with selected venues as required in relation to catering, AV, production, stage and lighting, entertainment, themeing etc for all AMF events• Preparation of detailed project briefs, event/campaign timelines, plans and post event reviews • Event floor management at all AMF events including key stakeholder management, silent and major auctions, raffle participation & collection, management and security of all funds collected• Manage the approach and negotiation with prospective sponsors, and manage existing sponsors/corporate partners for each event• Negotiate and manage the acquirement the major auction items, silent auction items, raffle prizes and all donated items• Manage and develop marketing materials i.e. invitations, programs, pos, raffle tickets, brochures, auction books etc for all AMF events as well as event related merchandiseAchievements:• Proven track record in fundraising at each fundraising event, totaling $1.545m across 4 x major events (up by $180k from previous year)• Raised over $17k on the bi-annual National Centre Against Bullying Conference in August 2014, which was previously a break-even event• Proven track record in stakeholder management and developing leverage opportunities for The Foundation. Raising $25k from a new initiative with Strictly Ballroom, The Musical• Managing The Foundation’s major fundraising event for the year, Starry Starry Night. Selling 980+ tickets and managing a full show including 10 performances, 2 party sets, over 80 celebrity table hosts, silent and live auctions, raffle, VIP pre dinner function, beauty bar and media•Creating a year long events strategy in 2016 to mark the Foundation’s 20th anniversary

• Events and Fundraising Coordinator

  • May 2014 - Feb 2015

  ROLE PURPOSE: To manage Foundation events, internal and external, whilst finding fundraising opportunities throughout. Creating new opportunities for fundraising and awareness events. Reporting into the Events Manager.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist in the management of the existing high profile annual fundraising events, Starry Starry Night and the National Centre Against Bullying biennial conference, to ensure the events are well managed, revenue maintained, stakeholders engaged and PR received. • Assist in the management of all events that are either existing internal fundraising, external events, or new events such as expos and conferences that arise throughout the year.• Assist in the management and development of relationships with a number of key stakeholders across PR, event management, design, sponsors, corporate partners, in kind relationships and internal relationships.• Assist in identification and development of relationships with potential high profile personalities and nurture and maintain relationships to maximise awareness of The Foundation and it’s programs, objectives and fundraising campaigns.• In conjunction with the Communications Manager and Coordinator, manage, develop and implement publicity campaigns for AMF annual major events, external events supporting AMF and other fundraising events and initiatives as required.• Review the existing fundraising initiatives in consultation with the Community Fundraising Manager and Database Coordinator to ensure fundraising opportunities are fully maximised. • Oversee the volunteers who assist with event logistics and event administration support.



AFL - Australian Football League

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Events Coordinator

  • May 2011 - Dec 2012

  ROLE PURPOSE: Manage all match day events, assist on all major events and ensure all processes are up to date for the team. Responsibilities included: • End to end project management of all AFL match day events including management of relationships with selected venues as required in relation to catering, AV, production, stage and lighting, entertainment, theming etc for all events • Preparation of detailed event briefs, timelines, plans and post event reviews • Event floor management at all AFL match day events and corporate partner events including key stakeholder management, AV supervision, bump in/out, full runsheet and talent management, reserved seating allocations and supplier management • Event staff and host management including rosters • Assist all AFL clubs with their public facing events • Manage the approach and negotiation with prospective event sponsors, suppliers and manage existing sponsors/corporate partners for each event • Manage and develop marketing materials i.e. invitations, programs, tickets, menus etc for all AFL events • Working with the AFL Media team to produce video components for all events Achievements: • Successfully producing over 200 events per year plus 6 major events, 4 AFL club events and 2 Corporate Partner dinners • Coordinating 40 events in the first week of football finals each year run across up to 3 states for a total of approx. 2400 guests • Maintaining, reporting on and meeting budgets of up to $2million • Developing processes from scratch for all match day events including timelines, checklists and handover documents • Working alongside the marketing team to produce a finals campaign and incorporating this throughout all finals collateral and theming



Walt Disney World

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vacation Planner and Lifeguard

  • Jul 2009 - Dec 2009

  ROLE PURPOSE: To assist all guests to plan their vacation at Walt Disney World to include the entire family/group’s wishes and to maximize their experience ensuring they do not miss a thing! Responsibilities included: • Greeting guests at EPCOT and planning their stay at Walt Disney World • Booking hotels, tours, transport, dining and experiences Achievements: • Learned all of the parks, hotels and experiences that were available • Set up an individual vacation experience for all guests to ensure they all had a magical time • Successfully completed the Walt Disney Traditions 4 week long course at Disney University