Antony O'Brien

Experience

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  Smurfit Kappa

  Sept 1995 - Aug 2006

  Graphic Pre Press Operator

  Starting a an apprentice I worked as a pre press operator, planning film and making the plates for the printing press. As technology progressed and computers became a essential role in the process I had to stay on top of the industry standard software packages, these include, the Creative suite package, Artpro, Freehand, Quark as well as others.I also operated a step and repeat machine which in time evolved in to a digital image setter. Time management skills as well as managing the department were some of the key roles. Show less

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  Conservation Volunteers Australia

  Feb 2009 - Feb 2013

  Team Leader

  At CVA I led teams of international volunteers participating in bush regeneration working mainly in natural areas including national parks though out Southeast Queensland. Work includes bush regeneration and other conservation based projects. Some projects were based in remote locations where access and communications are limited. My main role was to plan the project and ensure the safety of the volunteers as well as ensure the project is completed successfully.

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  Oxfam Australia

  Mar 2012 - Jul 2012

  Assistant logistics coordinator

  A 4 month contract assisting in the logistics and the coordination of the Trailwalker event Brisbane. The event was a great success and raised $1.2m to help end poverty throughout the world.

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  Oxfam Australia

  Mar 2013 - Apr 2019

  Working on the Sydney Oxfam Trailwalker event for 2 years I relocated to Brisbane and managed the Brisbane Oxfam Trailwalker event. Oxfam Trailwalker is a large fund raising event that sees teams of 4 walk or run 100km within 48 hours. There are 6-7 checkpoints along the way to assist the participants to the finish. The event is ran out of the Event Control Centre which is operational throughout the event and it manned by operational and volunteer management staff as well as the necessary emergency services. It is an operationally complex event with sites being set up and dismantled as the participants pass through. Scheduling up to 50 staff and 20 vehicles to ensure the event is run stress free. Nationally the event sees over 7000 participants take part in the event and raises $8,000,000 for Oxfam’s essential work to fight poverty throughout the world. Key duties:Manage and plan all aspects of the operational side of the event.Instigate and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders.Organise all suppliers, contractors for the event.Initiate the traffic management plan for external implementation.Design, research, monitor and map trails throughout the National Parks.Research new products and continually monitor the event industry for improved ways of working.Event sustainability management.Schedule the entire event. Suppliers, Staff and vehicles.Risk managementBudgetWarehouse management - Maintain and track all event equipment both for national use and static Show less

  • Event Operations Coordinator QLD

    Apr 2014 - Apr 2019

  • Assistant Logistics, Trailwalker

    Mar 2013 - Apr 2014
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  Self Employed

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  Production team. TV/Film

  Working on a 10 Part Netflix TV show in the Construction department as logistics operator. The project was cut short due to an injury to the main actor.

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  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

  Event Staff

  Assisting NSW NPWS during the New Year Eve celebrations setting up/packing down Clark Island in Sydney Harbour. Overseeing the contractors and ensuring the event ran smoothly. With no previous knowledge of the event it was important to follow the plans and instructions supplied by the NSW NPWS manager.

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  Inspired Waters

  Dec 2021 - now

  Director/ Logistics Manager

  Project manager. Global and domestic shipping.