Dan Griffin

Experience

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  Sky

  Jan 1995 - Dec 1995

  Audio Director

  Live production - Ability to maintain composure, effectiveness, and flexibility under pressure

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  Festival Mushroom Records

  Jan 1996 - Dec 1996

  Audio Engineer

  Displayed analytical abilityManagement of a major professional library

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  Troy Horse Studios

  Jan 1997 - Dec 1997

  Producer - Audio Engineer

  Proven ability to work with a hugely diverse range of clientsAbility to resolve conflict and provide creative thinkingAdvised on the acquisition of new technology

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  Matrix Film

  Jan 1998 - Sept 1998

  On Set Editor

  Set up of mobile edit suite - Demonstrated ability to learn new applications quicklyUpkeep, maintenance and operation

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  Aberfeldy Hotel

  Jun 1999 - Aug 1999

  Bar Manager

  General bar workWaitingCellar workLock up and tillPromotion

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  FOX SPORTS Australia

  Feb 2000 - Dec 2002

  Audio Director

  Production of live television - Responsible for all studio audioTrained and motivated Assistant Engineers

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  Byron Bay English School

  Mar 2003 - May 2004

  English Language Teacher

  Taught international students English in a beautiful beachside environmentDelivered innovative lessons as a full-time dailyFamiliar teaching students of varying levels

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  Westgate English Courses

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

  English Teacher

  Teaching English to Japanese University StudentsExperience working in an international organisationAfter a successful contract, was invited back for a second term

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  Yamba Cinemas

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

  Projectionist

  Able to deliver a professional output under pressureAware of the importance of cleanliness and organisation

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  Top Tipper

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

  Data entry

  Met deadlinesUnderstanding of computer editing software

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  YES - Yamba English School

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

  Manager

  Founded Yamba English School Complete set-up of a small business including; MYOB, curriculum, premises and marketingDevelopment of entire curriculum for varying levelsCreated innovative methodology that included learning with the surrounding environmentAdvanced skills in preparation of innovative marketing materialsOversaw the development of webpagesDevelop new and innovative programs/activities/events to encourage participation

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  Clarence Valley Council

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2014

  Hosted more than 100 events from intimate to nationally recognisedImproved the volunteer numbers while creating a sense of ownership for eachGrew customer base by 15% in just 2 years through improved marketing, customer service and facility optionsRedesigned & implemented more 50% more effective accounting procedures by automating the excel inputting processTrained 5 new employees, ensuring that each was well settle and prepared for their roles and supported as they grew into the positionsUnited multiple centre users after a uncomfortable management reshuffle transitionIntroduced the Community Centre a range of new customers through direct marketingPiloted the Homework Club for underprivileged children with a 75 % participant completion rate Show less Managed public funds with an annual budget of $1 million, aimed at getting the community involved in healthy pursuitsDeveloped and delivered a Marketing and Communications Plan in conjunction with Southern Cross UniversityDirected a disparate group to achieve public outcomes by coordinating the Healthy Communities NetworkDevelop new and innovative programs/activities/events to encourage participationManaged a project spanning more than 20 organisations helping to attain a common goalBuilt a new Healthy Activities framework for the community Supervised a project in attaining Federally outlined goals, as overseen by KPMGHigh-level communication skills in explaining complex concepts, negotiation, facilitation, deliveringpresentations and preparing comprehensive reports in various formatsPresented at the Healthy Communities seminar Show less Responsible for the development of cultural projects within a regional area of Australia. This was a very open role that involved working with; galleries, theatre productions, local indigenous communities and a whole host of other entities.Worked with a team that grew grant income to $12 million over 4 years by developing innovative and clear project proposalsStayed within budget for all Cultural projects while enhancing the outcomes across cultural activities in the communityLaunched 10 new webpages to support various council departmentsStreamlined a team that operates across a large area through the use of modern technologyHosted the National forum for Aboriginal OrganisationsWas promoted to an event management after volunteering at a youth event after helping to improve several aspects of the projectMet deadlines consistently on 18 different project elements while satisfying all internal and external partnersEstablished the event proposal procedure that is now the standard process within council Show less

  • Community Centre Manager

    Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Healthy Communities Project Manager

    Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Community Projects Officer - Cultural

    Jan 2007 - Jun 2011
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  Man Meets Magpie

  Jan 2009 - May 2014

  Writer/Creative

  Anything to do with creative writing! For 5 years Man Meets Magpie have been scoping opportunities and writing output to fill these voids.

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  Kloster Kappel

  Aug 2014 - now

  Technical Staff

  Prepared and presented more than 15 rooms, daily, at one of Switzerland's top seminar centresMaintained all elements of the 90+ hotel rooms in an 800 year old facilityWork with international staff