| Job Title | Producer/Connector |
| Industry | Events, Social & Environmental, Music, Film, Marketing & PR |
| Profession | Event Manager |
| Expertise | Event Management, Other, Award Ceremony, Charity Event, Concert, Conference, Corporate, Creative Event, Seminar, Exhibition, Experiential, Expos, Fashion Show, Festival, Fundraising Event, Government Event, Live Event, Music Event, Outdoor Event, Party Planning, Press Conference, Product Launch, Promotional Event, Retail Opening, Roadshow, Social Event, Sporting Event, Student Event, Team Building, Trade Show, Training Event, Webinar, Wedding |
| Level | Senior Management |
| Availability | Looking for Work |
| Location | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Residency / Visa | Australia / New Zealand |
I arrived in Australia in 2005 while on tour with a band from the UK.
I obviously love it here as it's been 6 years.
Through this time I’ve managed to build some great relationships and a large network of friends and colleagues in a variety of fields.
This has enabled me work as a freelancer, expanding on my knowledge and experiences in the corporate, Not for Profit and creative environments.
After achieving great success coordinating Connecting Lives for World Vision Australia, I’d like to invest my time and tools into projects, where I can focus my energy and continue to grow from new challenges.
I’m passionate about working with people and being part of a team in a positive, active environment, that allows me to utilise my natural skills, life experiences and make a positive difference.
Another passion is music and singing. I continue to sing and write my own songs with numerous producers and have been fortunate to release my own music and tour around the world.
I’ve performed at many live events and award ceremonies, including international radio broadcasts with BBC Radio One
In 2010 I was the production assistant for No Dice Hollywood, a Tropfest finalist film, which won awards for Best Screen Play and Best Cinematographer directed by Paul Watters.
Currently, in my spare time I volunteer at community radio station, Bondi FM.
I assist with promotions, voice overs and presenter scheduling.
| 2001 – 2003 |
City of Bristol College Bristol, UK National Diploma in Performing Arts National Diploma in Performing Arts Distinction level |
| 1996 – 2001 |
St George Community School Bristol, UK See above 7 GCSEs including Maths, Science, English & English literature, Music and Drama |
| 2011 - 2012 |
Exhibition Coordinator - Connecting Lives World Vision Australia Connecting Lives was a 1 year project by World Vision Australia sponsored by AusAID. This interactive walk-through exhibition is designed to transport you into the real lives of children living in extreme poverty and surviving incredible odds in the east of Africa. My role as Exhibition Coordinator was all encompassing. Being the only paid staff member, my responsibilities ranged from marketing, recruiting and mentoring volunteers, establishing sponsorships and connecting with donors, running group and school sessions, coordinating bookings and enquiries, creating structures and systems to measure its success, reporting to stakeholders, day-to-day administration and up-keep of the gallery. |
| 2010 |
Event Coordinator - Audi Showroom Melissa Sharplin Exhibition - Swit-Swirl Summary of role »» Sydney based contact. Liaising with art buyers and printers on behalf of Melissa Sharplin »» Organising and preparing original artworks from New Zealand to Sydney »» Contacting and liaising with media pre- and during event »» Welcoming and registering all guests, ensuring each individual received the required information »» Ensuring the evening ran smoothly, communicating with main sponsor Audi at all times »» Closing the sale of original artworks, prints and other merchandise »» Currently preparing and organising print exhibition in Sydney |
| March 2010 – October 2010 |
Account manager, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment AGITM Summary of role »» Creating and managing project briefs to meet deadlines, budgets, from concept through to delivery »» Understanding print / online media processes and ensuring delivery deadlines are met »» Co-ordinate and prioritise workflow of design briefs »» Ensure all work-in-progress is up to date on a daily basis and work closely with Senior Account manager checking all packaging / POS creative is briefed in and approved as per critical path |
| 2009 |
Events Director AdviserQuest Summary of role »» Create and co-ordinate all regular events, ensuring all web content is up-to-date and accurate »» Ensure all adviser members are kept informed of the latest training and workshops »» Ensure participants are accommodated and well looked after pre-, during and post the event »» Account management, keeping client profiles up to date through a complex CMS, lead generation and day to day responsibilities of running a small business |
| 2008-2009 |
Account Manager Rethink Studios Summary of role »» Client communication »» Creating project briefs »» Managing a production team to meet deadlines, budgets, from concept through to delivery »» Writing estimates, proposals, & electronic direct mails »» Web research and testing in multiple browsers »» Basic understanding of web development, from design to build & what’s involved with managing that process in a production studio |
| October 2007 – December 2008 |
NSW State Manager 3minute Angels Summary of role »» Site visits and reporting »» Recruitment, induction and training »» Staff retention, quality assurance, motivation and discipline »» Arranging regular staff meetings and mentoring sessions »» Logistics, rostering and payroll calculation »» Maintaining a staff database with up-to-date records »» Trouble-shooting liaison with clients and account managers |
| 2010 |
Production Assistant No Dice Hollywood In 2010 I was the production assistant and starred in, No Dice Hollywood, a Tropfest finalist film, which won awards for Best Screen Play and Best Cinematographer directed by Paul Watters. |
| 2011- now |
Production Assistant RunMonkeyBoyRun Productions More recently I was the production assistant and starred in Bronzer, a short film currently in the post production stages, also starring Ben Mortley and Cain Thompson, soon to be entered into international film festivals. |
| 2007 |
Platinum Album My vocals feature on the second single off Tiki Taane's debut solo album, 'Past, Present, Future' |
| Listening to: | FBI and Bondi FM local community Radio Stations ;) |
| Watching: | BBC Knowledge, SBS, Showtime |
| Reading: | A new Earth, |
| Doing: | Always multi-tasking |