2002 - 2005 THE TRUFFLE GROUP
Project Manager / Operations Manager
Project Manager for the 2005 National Tourism Function Caterer of the Year responsible for V8 Supercar catering and beverage at Bathurst 1000, Eastern Creek, Symmons Plains, Tasmania as well as a number of large scale Christmas catering events at the Sydney Opera House.
1998 - 2000 APP EVENTS Pty Ltd
Business Development Manager / Senior Project Manager
APP Events project managed the Olympic Infrastructure Overlay and/or Common Domain for 13 of the 33 Olympic Venues and Events on behalf of the Olympic Coordination Authority (OCA) and SOCOG.
1997-98 CORE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Ltd
Promoter, Partner, and Chief Executive
Promoter for the sellout Australian tour of Ray Charles with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House (Grose box office record), the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at the Victorian Arts Centre (Grose box office record) and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra at the Brisbane Convention Centre.
1995-96 NORTHERN TERRITORY EXPO
General Manager
NT Expo is the largest international trade event of its type in Australia. Incorporating a week long program of 6 industry conferences, international business matching, entertainment & cultural events, and an exposition with over 300 exhibitors and over 1000 international visitors and 30,000 attendees. As General Manager:
1994-95 EXECUTIVE AIR - NORTHERN TERRITORY
General Manager
Executive Air was a RPT and Charter Airline operating out of Darwin in the Northern Territory, Australia. Operating 22 aircraft with 50 staff including 12 aircraft based in the remote Aboriginal communities of Arhnemland.
1992-93 ST VINCENTS HOSPITAL, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Marketing Consultant
As Marketing Consultant to St Vincent’s Hospital, initiated and was one of the Executive Producers for the Concert for Life with INXS and special guests in Centennial Park on 28 March 1992 attended by over 72,000 people and the 1993 Hey Hey It’s Thursday / Elton John National Aids Fundraising Project. .Jointly the projects raised approx. $1.85million for The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Centre, The Centre of Immunology at St Vincent’s Hospital, the Aids Trust of Australia and Centennial Park.
1994 WORLD WOMAN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Marketing Advisor
IMarketing Advisor to the National Organising Committee for the World Woman’s Basketball Championships and a member of the sub-committee on marketing and promotion.
1992-93 SYDNEY OLYMPIC 2000 BID
Member of the ‘Communications Commission’ for the Sydney Olympic 2000 Bid.The Communications Commission was responsible for the international and domestic creative visual image of the Bid. In particular the 'Share the Spirit" campaign, the Olympic Bid books, "Sign for Sydney" volunteers program, street signage and decoration, and IOC presentations.
1991 ELLERSTON GOLD CUP POLO
Entertainment Coordinator
Entertainment Co-ordinator for Mr Kerry Packer’s month long 26 Goal Ellerston Gold Cup and the 40/40 Goal World Cup Polo. Responsible for coordinating an extensive program of daily and nightly events and entertainment for the 250 people living on the property during April 1992.
1991 GOLD COAST INDY CAR GRAND PRIX
Project Manager
A Project Manager responsible for the co-ordination of the Indy Car support category's including the V8's, the Ford Celebrity Race and the Transam motor racing category.
1986-88 JAMES HARDIE BATHURST 1000 MOTOR RACE
General Manager
The Bathurst 1000 is one of the leading touring car events in the world and the highest rating television sport programs in Australia. As General Manager of Australia Motor Sport Promotions, the company entrusted in marketing the event, was instrumental in restructuring all major aspects of the event.
1985-86 WORLD CUP RUGBY
Marketing Advisor
In 1985 the International Rugby Board established the first World Cup Rugby. Staged in Australia and New Zealand, fourteen nations took part. As representative of the International Marketing Consultants, the West Nally/ Strathmore Group, was the Australian marketing consultant to the WCR Organising Committee.
1985 DAVIS CUP TENNIS
Marketing Consultant
Marketing Consultant to the Organising on the Davis Cup Ties between Australia and Paraguay in Sydney, and the semi-final between Australia and the USA in Brisbane.
1985-86 WORLD CUP ATHLETICS
Marketing Consultant
The event hosted 3000 international athletes from over 100 countries, including the USA and the USSR. Four World Records were broken and international technical back-up was provided for over 1000 international media. As Australian representative of the English based West Nally Group, was marketing consultant to the ‘Organising Committee’ and the event management.
1984 THREDBO ALPINE VILLAGE
Promotions and Entertainment Manager
Implemented an extensive program of promotions, media advertising, and marketing initiatives. Coordinated all involvement by sponsors, advertisers, and media.Planned and supervised all promotions, entertainment and major special events at Australia's premier ski resort.
1983 WORLD 18FT SKIFF CHAMPIONSHIPS
Marketing Consultant
The 18ft skiffs are the fastest mono-hull yachts in the world and are synonymous with Sydney Harbour. Engaged by the NSW 18ft Skiff Club to market and promote the seasons events and in particular the “Chesty Bond World 18ft Skiff Championships”.
1981-83 THE FESTIVAL OF SYDNEY
Promotions Manager
The annual Festival of Sydney combines major outdoor events with a program of international, theatre and music performances. As Promotions Manager was involved in all areas of management and for coordinating a number of the major outdoor events including:
- The New Years Eve Celebrations
- Triple M Rock Concert in the Domain.
- The Stubbies Board-Sailing Marathon.
- Australia Day re-enactment and official ceremony.
- The Festival of Sydney Parade.
- •The Wine and Diners Club Picnic.
