Experience

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  Abacus dx

  Nov 2003 - Jun 2005

  Account manager (nsw, act & qld) & product specialist luminex and lincoplex anz

  Technical Sales for Life Sciences and Diagnostics;Molecular genetics, Antibodies, Environmental, ELISA, RIA, Luminex/ Lincoplex, Veterinary Science and Diagnostic products.

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  Pall corporation

  Jun 2005 - Jun 2010

  Protein purification specialist apac

  * Worked across the Life Science, Pharma and Food and Beverage Industries throughout APAC* Advised clients how best to scale up protein purifications from the lab bench to larger scale.* Assisted researchers with protein purification techniques and recommending the best option for them to use* Travelled to APAC to assist with the above when required* Trained the direct sales team, resellers and distributors locally and within APAC on Protein purification techniques and products across the portfolio Show less

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  Leica microsystems

  Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Managed P&L for sales and marketing across Oceania for life science, nanotechnology and industry divisions• Engaged and led a team of 16 staff across direct sales, applications and external ANZ distributors and agents• Implemented a growth strategy to add value for existing customers and introduce new customer campaigns• Developed engaging marketing campaigns to target new industry and nanotechnology customers• Delivered 1:1 staff meetings and led monthly “Town Hall” meetings to support staff collaboration• Led the implementation of new social media marketing campaigns to target key markets• Facilitated organisational-wide change to a distribution model, assisting direct sales and application staff• Managed training for SFDC, blue sheet management and Danaher Business Systems across ANZ and JPAC• Maintained responsibility as Global Account Manager for Cochlear• Increased sales from USD $4,230M to USD $10.540M in one division in 12 months (2017)• Overachieved sales targets for all divisions by 50% or more year-on-year (2012 to 2018)• Boosted staff engagement from 35% to 100% engagement within six months of appointment and maintained this level of engagement• Introduced a distribution model to transform organisation structure in underperforming sectors across Oceania• Implemented strategy for all divisions within ANZ for one-year, three-year and five-year periods, resulting in a 150% –180% increase in budgeted revenue across each business division (Life Sciences, Nanotechnology and Industry) Show less

  • Sales and Marketing Manager - Oceania (LS, LNT & IND Divisions)

    Jun 2010 - Jun 2019

  • Acting General Manager

    Feb 2018 - May 2018
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  Garvan institute of medical research

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2023

  • Managed P&L for 8 facilities, ensuring cost recovery and future growth through effective change management• Provided operational and strategic leadership to 8 staff with a team of 35 FTE within the Core Facilities Team• Worked collaboratively across the business to mitigate risks and develop new policies to enhance compliance• Facilitated the centralisation of siloed facilities and financial and laboratory processes to deliver results• Planned and strategised to ensure the future financial position of facilities aligned with the organisation’s direction• Implemented sales and marketing plans and promote the possible workflows offered across multiple facilities• Directed stakeholder engagement projects for facilities across Garvan to support business model transformation• Led the marketing and promotion campaigns of Core Facilities by implementing software and new business practices• Facilitated the review of management processes to maximise commercial, financial and governance oversight• Implemented a transformation of Garvan Core Scientific Facilities to a commercial business model• Implemented Salesforce, resulting in an increase of 25% in new customer creation within six months Show less • Led the COO team consisting of P&C, WHS, building ops, finance, IT, BDI, risk and legal departments• Oversaw operational functions, ensuring efficiency across divisions to reach forecasted targets and other KPIs• Scheduled and delivered monthly Board and FRAC meetings, attending to all operational changes and news• Established and maintained strong partnerships with stakeholders across the Garvan and SVH Precinct• Liaised with COOs from each organisation on precinct matters and resolved outstanding historic matters Show less

  • Facilities Business Manager - Scientific Facilities Operations

    Jun 2019 - Dec 2023

  • Interim Chief Operations Officer

    Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
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  Promega corporation

  Sept 2024 - now

  General manager