Experience

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  The australian national university

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Program officer, australia-japan research centre (ajrc)

  I managed the files for each researcher's project which included preparing budgets, financial reports, journal entries and looking into legal matters regarding grants and other sources of funding. I was also the international secretariat for the PAFTAD conference series.

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  Shusaku·yamamoto

  Apr 2003 - Feb 2004

  Trademark paralegal

  April 2003 to February 2004. Applied Japanese Trademark Law to respond to international law firms with inquiries and lodgements of trademarks in Japan. I was responsible for responding to assigned correspondence in an accurate and timely fashion, working in a bilingual environment.

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  Telfort education group

  Jul 2004 - Dec 2005

  English teacher

  English teacher at a tertiary bridging school for local and inter provincial Chinese students. Developed class plans, delivered classes and assessed proficiency in English. Works in collaboration with teachers from many different countries.

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  Red gate gallery

  Dec 2005 - Apr 2006

  Office manager

  Working as an office manager for high profile contemporary Chinese art gallery.

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  Oxford english

  Apr 2006 - Sept 2006

  English teacher

  English teacher to adult students in Beijing teaching in classrooms and within companies.

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  Australian and new zealand college of anaesthetists

  Dec 2006 - Jan 2008

  Education and training officer

  Working in the Examinations & Training department, I assisted the Training Committee and Trainee Committee by organising meetings and preparing agendas and minutes. I also worked on data entry and data quality assurance and also assisted with the delivery of the Primary and Final examinations for anaesthetic trainees.

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  University of melbourne

  Jan 2008 - May 2013

  I worked on all elements of the University's Annual Giving program including the delivery of direct mail and electronic appeals for donor renewal and donor acquisition as well as telephone campaigns. I oversee the delivery of two student volunteer programs; the student giving program and Thank-a-thon. In addition to facilitating the Annual Giving Manager and Deputy Director of Development with the running of the Annual Giving appeals, managed student volunteers for the Student Appeal (student giving) program and Thank-a-Thon. I also assisted the Bequest Manager with her program including the stewardship of bequestors. Managed the international applications for students seeking to enter the Bachelor of Commerce at the University. Involved liaison with student applicants and international agencies.

  • Annual Giving Coordinator

    Jul 2011 - May 2013

  • Annual Giving Officer

    Mar 2009 - Jun 2011

  • International Admissions Officer

    Jan 2008 - Mar 2009
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  Australian theatre for young people (atyp)

  May 2013 - Dec 2018

  Development manager

  Responsible for developing and implementing a program of fundraising events and engagement activities in consultation with stakeholders that inform and involve the wider ATYP community in what ATYP does that makes young people thrive. The program objectives are to build the number of ATYP advocates and donors essential to ensuring ATYP's evolution and survival.

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  Andrew deane marriage celebrant

  Feb 2018 - now

  Commonwealth registered marriage celebrant

  Registered to solemnise marriages in Australia.

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  Lord mayor's charitable foundation

  Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

  Donor development manager
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  Asia society australia

  Jan 2020 - May 2023

  Associate director, development & partnerships
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  Aardvark music

  Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

  Non executive director

  Volunteer board position

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  Geelong gallery

  Jun 2023 - now

  Deputy director and chief operating officer