Experience

Performance Education

• Australia
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Partnerships Executive (SA)

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Performance Education is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and is part of Gradability, Australia’s leading graduate employability specialist. We are driven by our vision to see every graduate have the skills and opportunity to pursue the career of their choice, and have a relentless commitment to giving students an employability edge through learning and industry connections. Performance Education services include industry placements, online employability training programs, and workshops and seminars. Through our programs we work closely with students directly, Australia’s top universities and higher education providers, and our industry partners to help increase the employability of our next generation. In our quest to revolutionise graduate employability we have helped over 20,000 young professionals take the first step to achieving their career goals. Key responsibilities; Business Development & Account Management focused role, managing a portfolio of ‘host companies’ while in the same instance trying to attract more businesses that would be prepared to host and mentor Graduate interns from various Australian Universities. Seek the placement of 10-30 Graduates on a monthly basis. Manage Adelaide University and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) projects – ensuring groups of 100 + students are placed into business via pro bono projects aimed at providing further value to business within 3 – 5 month period. Account managed the Western Australian portfolio of Performance Education's Host Companies and Graduates, ensuring the monthly placement of Graduates into relevant internship opportunities. Mentored and coached new staff members on businesses process and day to day activities ensuring a pathway to success. Key achievements; Recognised by management for Outstanding Work via Internal Award Scheme, known as 'Belief is not Enough' Successfully achieved monthly placement targets Developed key relationships with business operators throughout SA Show less



Health Safety Environment Australia

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

• SA/NT Business Development Manager

  • Mar 2016 - May 2018

  Health Safety Environment Australia Pty Ltd offers a unique service to industry and government: a single source for a diverse range of health, safety and environmental risk analysis and assessment services. With a team of high calibre scientific and technical experts, HSE Australia provides a practical focus suited for fast, accurate and informed decision-making. The areas we specialise in are: Occupational Hygiene - scientific evaluation of workplace hazards, risk assessments, dangerous good storage & handling assessments, measuring exposure to noise, dusts, chemical exposures, air quality etc. Audiometric Testing FitTick - our onsite respirator and hearing fit protection program NATA accredited laboratory - Asbestos identification and air-monitoring services Property Services - Asbestos Assessors and HAZMAT consultants who specialise in asbestos registers and asbestos management plans Workplace Health and Safety - system development, integration and implementation Environmental Solutions - gap analysis and compliance of existing programs Training Solving problems others find difficult... To learn more visit - http://www.hseaustralia.com.au/home Show less



Australian Institute of Company Directors

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Member Relations Executive

  • Apr 2015 - Mar 2016

  The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) provides education, information and advocacy for company directors Australia-wide. It has offices in each State to cater for more than 36,000 members. Our members work in diverse coporations including small-to-medium enterprises, ASX 200 corporations, public sector organisations, not-for-profits, large private companies and small private family concerns. Our members benefit from access to valuable professional support, strategic briefings, quality professional development and a range of connections, designed to enhance their directorships and the effectiveness of their boards. Key responsibilities include: Increasing monthly membership for SA/NT Membership retention and account management Selling flagship courses; The Foundations of Directorship, The Company Directors Course (CDC) & Mastering the Boardroom Selling AICDs suite of short courses Representation on the SA/NT Membership Committee Collating and processing of SA/NT Fellowship applications Attending AICDs regular networking seminars and events, representing the SA/NT membership team Show less



Business SA

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

• Business Development Executive - Membership

  • Oct 2009 - Oct 2014

  Business SA is the trading name for the South Australian Employers Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Currently with around 5,000 members, Business SA lobbies Government at a State & Federal level on behalf of the South Australian business community. It provides advice, consulting, training, networking and international business services for organisations irrespective of what industry they fall under. Key responsibilities: Ensure 15 non-member/member face to face visits per week Achieve 50 new members per quarter Achieve new member target of $25K per quarter Achieve Product & Service revenue of $75K per quarter Account manage portfolio of 350 members Minimise churn and ensure retention of membership of membership portfolio Show less



Telstra

• Australia
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Executive

  • Oct 2006 - Sep 2009

  Key Responsibilities: Sales focused role, managing a portfolio of 250 business customers with a total revenue worth of $3m per annum Seek new customers to manage Retain and seek new business opportunities, maintaining the YOY growth of sales revenue within my portfolio Minimise churn of customers/services away from Telstra 10 customer focused phone calls per day and at least one face to face visit per week, maintaining mandatory coverage of my entire portfolio base each quarter. Key Achievements: Successfully achieved monthly sales targets of $65k and upwards Developed strong business acumen, understanding how the wider business community operates Recognised by peers for Outstanding Customer Service via Internal Award Scheme, known as 'Pinnacle' Developed key relationships with business operators throughout SA Show less



Chianti Restaurant

• United Kingdom
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Maitre'd

  • Dec 1998 - Nov 2006

  Chianti is a family owned and operated Italian Restaurant that has been established for more than 25 years. Specialising in regional, Tuscan cuisine, it has firmly cemented its position as one of Adelaide's leading restaurants. Key Responsibilities Supervised stations, co-ordinated service times for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ensured quality control, especially in customer experience. Supervised staff in all aspects of the customer experience. Helped compile the wine list and ordering of stock, including stock supervision Key Achievements Certificate II - Food and Beverage Certificate IV in Frontline Management Key liaison between staff and management Learnt how to sell, 'up-sell'​ and exceed customers' expectations; Show less



Faceworks Marketing Solutions Pty Ltd

• Trainee

  • Dec 2003 - Dec 2004

  Faceworks Marketing Solutions is an Adelaide based company specialising in strategic business consultation, marketing and communications solutions, including concept design and creative writing. Faceworks Marketing Solutions was also the publisher of Businesslife Magazine, the principle monthly publication for BusinessSA (the South Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and its members. Key Responsibilities Sub-edited Businesslife stories for approval by the editor Co-ordination of freelance writers, graphic designers, photographers and printing companies Writing business stories and researching material for the magazine Advertising sales Assistance with marketing projects for other clients Show less