Experience

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  Employment national / oz jobs

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Branch manager

  Management, recruitment, reporting

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  Tafe northbridge

  Feb 2008 - Dec 2011

  Lecturer

  Lecturing in Photography

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  Bali indah photography

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2020

  Business development manager & photographer

  • Created and managed a business offering wedding and commercial photography across Bali in Indonesia and Perth in Western Australia.• Prepared quotes and tenders for prospective clients, providing a compelling case for them to engage the business’ services.• Collaborated with Wedding Planners, Event Planners and hotels to drive business-to-business (B2B) business development activities and cross-functional client engagement.• Led a dedicated team to deliver an exceptional customer experience that drove ongoing sales and repeat business. • Managed all image editing and postproduction to deliver an exceptional quality product to the end client.• Established and nurtured productive supplier relationships to achieve favourable contract terms and support strong return on investment. Show less

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  Greenfields living

  Jul 2018 - May 2021

  Village manager

  • Oversaw all aspects of village operations to drive positive outcomes• Developed and executed business policies to support residents, drive customer service and create efficiency in operational outcomes.• Created and executed sales and marketing strategies to optimise village occupancy.• Planned and managed events for residents and staff, promoting strong engagement and satisfaction across both cohorts.• Managed all village budgets and financial planning to ensure the organisation remains sustainable and continues to be profitable.• Coordinated activities to support resident wellbeing including digital literacy to support them in maintaining social connections and building new skills.• Championed a customer-focused environment and ensured that all enquiries, issues, and requests are addressed promptly.• Ensured that the village complied with key regulatory requirements.• Managed all facilities issues and engaged contractors to conduct both regular and emergency works.• Drove continuous improvement initiatives that increased efficiencies and delivered better outcomes for both residents and the business. Show less

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  Campaign edge sprout

  May 2021 - May 2022

  Studio manager

  • Provided leadership and guidance to a high-performing team delivering full service advertising and marketing in Darwin.• Oversaw all facets of daily business operations to ensure it remains profitable and maintains an excellent standard of service delivery.• Planned and executed business development activities to grow the brand and build a pipeline of ongoing business.• Coordinated all recruitment, onboarding, and training for a team of 11 staff, supporting them to build their skills and achieve all key performance indicators (KPIs)• Delivered tailored account management for key clients including the NT Government, Aboriginal Corporations and Defence.• Established and maintained productive client relationships, leveraging these to drive positive business outcomes.• Tendered for and negotiated new client contracts to generate increased sales into the business.• Prepared all budgeting and invoicing to support business cash flow.• Managed all financial reporting and analysis, and ensured good financial decisions were made based on strategic insights. Show less

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  Cater care

  Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

  Relief village manager

  Oversee all aspects of village operations on sites, both FIFO and DIDO in rural Queensland for resource sector.• Provide leadership for a large workforce in catering, housekeeping, grounds and administration – teams up to 35 people.• Developed and executed business policies to support residents, drive stakeholder participation and create efficiency in operational outcomes.• Managed all village budgets and financial planning to ensure the organisation remains sustainable and continues to be profitable.• Championed a customer-focused environment and ensured that all enquiries, issues, and requests are addressed promptly.• Ensured that the village complied with key regulatory and contractual requirements.• Managed all facilities issues and engaged contractors to conduct both regular and emergency works.- Drove continuous improvement initiatives that increased efficiencies and delivered better outcomes for residents, staff, other stakeholders and the business. Show less

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  Lutheran services australia

  Nov 2023 - Oct 2024

  Village manager