Drew Campbell

Experience

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  Chartered Accounting

  Nov 2000 - Apr 2003

  Chartered Accounting

  Trainee and intermediate accountant for chartered firms. Included business services, taxation and audit work, including hotel and gaming audits.

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  Philip Morris International

  May 2003 - Jun 2003

  Public Relations Intern

  Undergrad placement in communications division during university study.

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  Citi

  Jul 2003 - Sept 2003

  Marketing & Brand Program

  Internship placement within marketing team working for Brand Manager, Citibank Group

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  Peach Advertising Pty Limited

  Sept 2003 - Sept 2003

  Marketing Analyst (Intern)

  Advertising and promotions undergrad program placement, print and electronic media

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  Newcastle Entertainment Centre (ASM Global)

  Sept 2003 - Dec 2006

  Assistant Accountant

  ASM Global venue. 6,500 seat arena and surrounding showground. Wide variety of events including concerts, exhibitions, sport, conferences and banquets. Supervision of all day-to-day and event accounting requirements, including management reporting, full payroll processing, statutory accounting and taxation requirements. Event operational responsibility of cashroom and all tour merchandise operations, including recruitment, training and supervision of casual staff teams. Supervision of Accounts Officer, Payroll Officer and Receptionist. IT administrator for site.Significant involvement in ticketing with an on-site Ticketek call centre and Ticketek agency, plus involvement in ticketing with the Newcastle Knights and McDonald Jones Stadium. Show less

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  Brisbane Entertainment Centre

  Jan 2007 - May 2022

  Financial Controller

  ASM Global venue, owned by Stadiums Queensland. Corporate services and CFO role overseeing finance, human resources, quality assurance, marketing & promotion and IT business systems. CFO role for Brisbane Entertainment Centre from 2011 to 2022. Part of senior management team since 2007. Led a team of 6 to 7 dedicated permanent team members across day-to-day accounting, full end-to-end payroll for 500 staff, oversaw all people and culture / human resources / EBA issues, implementation of business systems (including rostering, inductions, payroll and point of sale / EFTPOS), all event accounting, monthly reporting to government, business planning, budgeting, capital expenditure submissions, quality assurance (ISO9001:2015) and general contract management / business advice. Also included was a full cage / treasury / cashroom function with around 15 to 20 casual staff. Show less

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  RAC Arena

  Nov 2012 - May 2013

  Interim Business Manager

  Seconded to the role by ASM Global following an extremely busy opening to the venue and initial reporting deadlines. Role was to assist the team with the set up and mentor team members new to the industry, plus assist with the set up of the marketing, corporate sales and commercial analysis functions. Set up of various financial systems (including Dynamics GP, NCR POS, Micropay Meridian payroll, budgeting and management reporting templates). Assisted with settlements, reporting and ticketing reconciliations for the first Hopman Cup (now ATP Cup) held at the venue.Completed review and benchmarking of all food and beverage margins, retail per-capita and corporate suite spends. Acted as interim Business Manager during the recruitment and transition to new team members. Show less

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  Qudos Bank Arena

  Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

  Interim Director of Finance and Administration

  Seconded to the role by ASM Global to assist venue with transition to a new CFO. Assisted with business plans, budgeting, financial modeling and a variety of reports to the owner of the venue, TEG Live.

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  Brisbane Powerhouse

  Oct 2022 - Jun 2024

  Director of Finance & Company Secretary

  Reporting to the CEO. Not-for-profit group, including a foundation / trust. Brisbane City Council entity. Responsibility for all financial matters and manage a team of 7.Attendance and reporting on all matters at board and finance committee meetings, including Company Secretary duties. Handled ASIC, ACNC, Queensland Audit Office and Brisbane City Council requirements. Led the FP&A and budget process for the venue and oversight of capital expenditure.Key part of the leadership team during the launch of Powerhouse Store retail store, Dendy Powerhouse Cinema, Night Feast, OHM festival and Vertigo adventure attraction. Show less

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  AVADA Group Limited

  Nov 2024 - now

  Business Analyst (Contract) - Group ERP Project

  Temp contract role whilst completing an MBA. Dynamics Business Central and Definitiv payroll projects.