Experience

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  Geelong Chamber of Commerce

  • Geelong, Australia

  • Business Awards Manager

    • Oct 2019 - Present
    • Geelong, Australia

    Tennille is responsible for the management and execution of the Geelong Business Excellence Awards

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  The Pier Geelong

  • Geelong

  • Sales and Events Manager

    • Jul 2011 - Oct 2019
    • Geelong

    Accountable for the overall sales strategy for the Pier Geelong events centre;Setting and managing sales targets for subordinate staff;Prospecting for and capturing new business;Assists in identifying sources of market intelligence that will enable direct marketing to prospective clients;Grown and maintain the venue brand;Conduct and ensure the sales team are effectively negotiating function and events pricing; Ensuring all negotiations with clients are maximising potential revenue;Ensuring the timely production and distribution of written event orders to the Function Manager;Sales Reports:Ensure the maintenance of both high productivity and good staff morale;

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  Burke Britton Financial Partners

  • Geelong West, Australia

  • Client Relationship Manager

    • Jan 2009 - May 2011
    • Geelong West, Australia

    Accountable for the implementation of agreed service level agreements for clients;Developed and managed monthly financial planning seminars;Organised and implemented client functions and education seminars;Implemented strategic sponsorship activities;Developed and managed direct marketing campaigns to generate new business;Designed and implemented monthly newsletter and financial planning updates.

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  Telstra

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Sponsorship Manager - Telstra Business Awards Program

    • Jan 2005 - Dec 2008
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Manage the sponsorship and the event requirements for the Telstra Business Awards and the Telstra Business Women's Award Program;Coordination and management of the event program to ensure professional delivery of thirty six national events;Planned and co-ordinated the marketing and communication strategies for the program;Liaised with key stakeholders to deliver all advertising and collateral pieces aligned to brand and communication strategy;Managed seven suppliers and fifteen corporate sponsors whilst ensuring key internal and external stakeholders were effectively managed.