Andrew Best

Experience

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  Eagle Sports

  Apr 2004 - Sept 2006

  Warehouse Manager / In house Sales

  Ran a sports wholesale warehouse in Sydney and Melbourne, stock control, ordering, shipping and logistics nation wide.Also dealt with customers and sales inquiries for state wide customers.

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  ID Supplies

  Aug 2006 - Sept 2007

  BDM Sales Manager

  National Sales of ID supplies and equipment. ID Tags Personal Security equipment.Hardware and software

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  Toyota MR2 Owners Club NSW

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2011

  President

  MR2 Owners Club is a Sports Car Club for Owners of Toyota MR2 cars. With monthly meets, automotive shows, drives and activities members come together to share a passion, their MR2

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  Terranovate

  Oct 2007 - Jan 2008

  BDM
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  Police & Citizens Youth Club NSW

  May 2008 - Jan 2016

  Managed the Lake Macquarie facility with over 35 staff, volunteers and Police.Annual generation and implementation of local, state, federal Govt. and private sector grants. Funding was sourced for both program delivery and CapEx works. Creation and delivery of After School Care and Vacation Care programs for marginalised young people. Working within the frameworks of PCYC program and Child Services.Partnering with Dept Education in Newastle on in-and-out of school based programs for entire grades of students, as well as targeted efforts with identified students. Facilitate and support other club managers in the implementation and rollout of Futsal competitions in their clubs. Liaise with peak body to deliver competitions, referee courses and player development at each required NNSW location. Initiated Social Inclusion activities and programs, including the Traffic Offenders Intervention Program in partnership with NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, Legal Professionals, Disability Sector and the NSW Justice system (local courts).Financial control of the entire business to ensure the financial stability of programs. MYOB. Show less

  • General Manager - Lake Macquarie Club, & NSW Futsal Coordinator

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  • General Manager Club - Lake Macquarie & Morisset

    Sept 2011 - Jan 2016

  • General Manager Club - Parramatta

    May 2008 - Sept 2011
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  Department of Justice NSW

  Jan 2013 - now

  Justice of the Peace NSW

  Justices of the Peace (JPs) are volunteers appointed by the Governor of New South Wales. The primary role of a JP is to witness a person making a statutory declaration or affidavit, and to certify copies of original documents. JPs come from all sections of the community and are available across NSW.

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  Andrew Best MC

  Jan 2014 - now

  Public Speaker and MC

  Providing unique and professional MC services tailored to your event, experienced in officiating weddings, celebrations and corporate events. Ensuring you and your guests enjoy an effortless, memorable occasion.

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  Rotary International

  Jul 2016 - now

  A forward-facing role aligning how we deliver a more holistic approach to member participation through membership, grants and general club experience.# Corporate Social Responsibility Grants Pilot - leading the Grants team in collaboration with Rotary Foundation Australia Board to deliver a CSR pilot across 1200 clubs. The purpose is to identify sustainable projects that align with Rotary's Seven Areas of Focus and the PBI regulations for projects of + $35,000. Club projects are delivered in partnership with community partners and funding parter. # Development of a regional membership specialist who directly partners with clubs and districts to identify new membership strategies, identify new club creation sites, and ensure club retention is met through positive club experiences. Leading this team allows for a vast understanding of volunteer motivations across the region and allows for forward-thinking, innovative approaches to be trialled and applied. # Leading the Club and District Support team is the core functionality of the role, where continued interaction with club and regional leaders on all aspects of the club experiences is faced. The positive alignment with the Grants and Membership teams allows my leadership style to expand beyond the daily responsiveness of each team to ensure the participant experience is seamless within the region. Show less Lead Senior Management/Executive, providing support and direction to the 31 Districts and 2250 Clubs in Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific Islands and the Philippines. As the information resource for all Rotarians, we specialise in providing our club and district leaders with in-depth knowledge and guidance of Rotary on: RI Board Policy and Constitutional DocumentsGovernanceLearning & Development, including direct facilitation Youth Protection internal to Rotary as well as state/federal requirements (WWCC/Blue Card)Administrative Procedures to meet regulatory requirements. (ASIC, ACNC, Association Incorportation Acts).Rotary Resources and ServicesMember Digital SupportConflict resolution and mediation/arbitration frameworks # Adult harassment and conflict support via RI policies and structures. Support mediators and conflict coaches with process and guidance with best practice and Rotary-specific expectations. # Attend various club and district meetings including presidents-elect training seminars (PETS), Rotary Institutes, Governors-elect training seminars (GETS), the International Assembly and the International Convention. Training, coaching and facilitation. # Work closely with regional and national leadership (governors-elect, district governors, and past district governors) as an information channel between RI and the clubs. # Support and strengthen Rotary clubs and their leaders using innovative approaches.# Work closely with the Rotary Advisers, Rotary Coordinators, and other committees such as Districting, providing direction and administrative support on special matters. Volunteer management. # Knowledge of all Rotary programs, resources, and services, we advise district leaders and clubs on issues surrounding RI Board policy and constitutional documents. Governance advisory. Show less

  • Head of Programs & Member Experience - South Pacific & Philippines Region

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Supervisor, Club & District Support

    Jul 2016 - Jul 2023
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  FIFA

  Jan 2017 - now

  FIFA Futsal Referee

  Current FIFA and AFC Elite Futsal Referee; refereeing tournaments in Australia and throughout Asia. AFC Futsal Asian Cup Finals 2022 - Kuwait AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers 2022 - Thailand AFC Futsal U 20 Finals 2019 - Iran AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers 2019 - Bahrain AFF Futsal Club Championships - 2018 - Indonesia

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  CharityTech

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2020

  Non Executive Director

  Founding Director of a Fintech startup, providing fundraising solutions for charities through cost-effective digital platforms.

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  Australian Bureau of Statistics

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

  Census Field Officer

  Field Officer - tasked with delivery and collection to private dwellings of 2021 Census materials.

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  NSW Electoral Commission

  Mar 2023 - Mar 2023

  Voting Centre Manager

  Polling centre manager overseeing the polling location and volunteer staff for the 2023 NSW State Election. This included verifying and counting ballots.

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  Motorsport Australia

  Nov 2024 - now

  Bronze Event Command - Clerk of Course - Circuit and Motorkhana Events

  Manage the safety of those involved in the event, including the general public, spectators, officials, competitors, service and pit crew. Control the event, including emergencies, and maintain the event timetable and program and modify as necessary, apply Motorsport Australia rules and event supplementaryregulations, coordinate officials at the event, manage incidents, ensure the emergency plan is implemented when and if needed, liaise with civil authorities, ensure relevant permissions are obtained and more. Show less