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I bridge commerce and community as an executive, consultant and board member.

I thrive at the intersection where these worlds meet, driving impactful and measurable success.

CAPABILITIES

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Stakeholder communications & management

Event & project direction

Strategic solutions

Community engagement

Impact report writing

Brand & creative development

Asset & content creation

People, Culture &Transformations

Administration

 

EDUCATION

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE, SOCIAL IMPACT

Swinburne University of Technology, 2019-2023​

 

GOVERNANCE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT DIRECTORS

Australian Institute of Company Directors, 2018

 

BA, PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS

RMIT, 1996-1998

 

VCE

Wesley College, 1995

 

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID AUSTRALIA

Accredited Mental Health First Aid Officer, 2022

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BOARD POSITIONS

 

GIANT STEPS MELBOURNE

2016 - Current

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A school for children and young adults on the Autism spectrum.
An active role directing fundraising strategies (annual target of $1-2M), end to end event management, donor and stakeholder engagement.
Currently a lead on a large government grant building project for $13.9M secured from the Federal Government due for completion early 2025.

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FLYING FOX

2017 - Current

 

Flying Fox exists to provide fun social opportunities for people with disability. Member of the Fundraising and Property Committees, this active role also includes strategic stakeholder management, transformation projects and direction and mentoring junior members of the team.

EXPERIENCE

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PORTFOLIO CONSULTING

2008 - Present

 

Working closely with each organisations unique needs and stakeholders to develop strategies and initiatives with the greatest impact.
Developed strategic communications and community initiatives to achieve organisational mission or goals.

 

A few clients and key results included :
A-Esque - successful brand launch. Consumer and stakeholder engagement .

River Capital - reimagined collateral and messaging delivered inline with stakeholder events.
WeAreDigital - staff engagement and community impact programs.

 

MIMCO

2003 - 2008

MARKETING & BRAND DIRECTOR MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE TEAM

 

Part of the project and Executive Team that successful sold Mimco to Private Equity group, Gresham, in 2007 for a reported $45M.

Responsible for building the brand that has become a well recognised and often referenced marketing and brand strategy for Australia’s leading fashion accessories brand.

Project managed rapid retail expansion from 2 stores to 26 at time of sale in addition to a national David Jones roll out.

Managed and delivered retail company calendar including staff training, brand and communications activations and digital platform.

 

SPIN COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS

1996 - 2003

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

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Senior member of the production team of Mercedes Australian Fashion Week, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, L’Oreal Fashion Festival and numerous independent fashion shows and tactical marketing events including Tropfest and the official launch of Federation Square.

Commenced career as Account Coordinator in the PR team working on a variety of brands from FMCG to global luxury leaders.

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