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Penelope Stephens

Penelope Stephens

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Head of Operations l Right Lane Consulting I Executive MBA Candidate

  • Education

    • Swinburne University of Technology

      2019 - 2021
      Graduate Certificate of Social Impact

      Awarded a 50% scholarship.Subjects & grades:a) Social Investment & Philanthropy - high distinctionb) Measurement & Evaluation - distinctionc) Corporate Responsibility & Accountability - distinctiond) Opportunity Discovery, Creativity & Design - distinction

    • Monash University

      1995 - 2000
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Major in French, Minor in Politics

      Grade average: Distinction

    • RMIT University

      2021 -
      Executive MBA

      Awarded The Emily McPherson Scholarship (full scholarship). Subjects include:Design thinking, accounting, marketing, leadership and ethics, financial management, managing technology and innovation strategy, managing business operations, creating business strategies,business research design, executive consulting.

    • Monash University

      1995 - 2000
      Bachelor of Business Management Majors in Management and Business Administration.

      Grade average: Distinction

    • University of Melbourne

      2007 - 2008
      Master of International Business

      Subjects relevant to management and strategic thinking in international and global markets, an understanding of how operating across borders impacts functional areas and the policies governing world trade and investment systems. Grade average: 79.2%

  • Experience

    • Jones Lang Lasalle

      Jan 2001 - Sept 2001
      Marketing

      Competitor analysis, showroom sales, marketing strategy support. This role was so long ago, competitor analysis was done by pasting newspaper cuttings into a scrapbook!

    • Cap Gemini Ernst & Young

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2005
      Marketing Manager

      Website development, collateral production and distribution, internal and external communications, event management, corporate hospitality. First with the Global Life Sciences team, then The UK Technology, Media and Entertainment team.This role taught me core consulting skills and was my first experience working with teams across the globe.

    • Aconex

      Feb 2006 - Jul 2008
      Marketing - Business Development

      Develop and execute marketing strategies for new and existing markets both in Australia and internationally.In this role I worked with teams across the globe. It was fast, growth was exponential and I was the link between the sales teams and the marketing team.

    • Green Energy Trading

      Oct 2008 - Sept 2010
      Sales & Marketing Manager

      Create and execute the full strategic marketing plan; from market analysis, competitor monitoring and segmentation, through to campaign reviews and management reports.I learnt a considerable amount about sustainability, government initiatives and working in small business in this role.

    • World Vision Australia

      Oct 2010 - Sept 2015

      Work across segments, departments and geographies to develop and execute insights-based programs to grow Child Sponsorship acquisition and retention. Grow the Child Sponsorship product through programs of work enabling marketing and operations to deliver increased value to our customer base.

      • Engagement Manager

        Nov 2011 - Sept 2015

      • Program Manager

        Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

    • Computershare

      Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
      Marketing Manager

      An ASX50 Company providing consulting and outsourcing services in over 20 countries. Here I created the utility services business' first strategic marketing plan and developed and executed a complete rebrand (from Serviceworks to Computershare Utility Services).

    • A Little Good

      Sept 2016 - May 2019
      Founder

      A fair trade/ ethically made kids' gift shop. A channel to market for small business and entrepreneurs in the developing world. As the founder I worked across all aspects of the business from strategy through to execution and everything in between.More than any role in my career, this one helped expand the borders of my comfort zone. And my empathy for business owners and leaders grew exponentially.

    • Habitech Systems Pty Ltd

      May 2017 - Jan 2018
      Business Manager

      An eco-friendly architectural firm using innovative technologies to design sustainable, energy efficient homes.

    • Good Business Matters

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

      A cause marketing and brand development agency based in Melbourne.Included Goodsmiths, a platform connecting ethical consumers with purpose-led businesses. 200 members included social enterprises, not-for-profits and other purpose-driven organisations.

      • General Manager

        Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

      • Project Delivery Manager

        Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

    • BetterEvaluation

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
      Operations Manager

      A knowledge platform and global consulting organisation to improve the theory and practice of monitoring and evaluation. Clients included The World Bank, The UN and international government agencies.In this role I learnt how to work with a Board, manage the global operations of a NFP and work directly with international government agencies. I also facilitated the voluntary solvent liquidation.

    • Isgood.ai

      Feb 2020 - Feb 2021
      Operations Manager

      A data and AI platform providing for-purpose organisations with information they need to improve the lives of people across the world.

    • Solutions for Humanity Inc

      Jul 2020 - Jun 2021
      Non Executive Director

      A 'tech for good' organisation focused on emerging technologies to enable people, planet & prosperity to thrive in balance.

    • KPMG Australia

      May 2022 - Oct 2024

      I provide our Senior Leadership team with the business insights and processes to grow our team of 200+ ESG specialists. We work in climate change, sustainability, human rights, social impact and safeguarding of vulnerable people.

      • Head of Operations ESG

        Jul 2023 - Oct 2024

      • Head of Operations - Sustainability & Climate Change

        May 2022 - Jun 2023

    • Right Lane Consulting

      Sept 2024 - now
      Head of Operations

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Agile Project Management Fundamentals

    • Facilitation Fundamentals

      Groupwork Centre
      Feb 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Penelope Stephens
      Executive MBA Emily McPherson Scholarship 2021 RMIT Jul 2021 Full scholarship awarded for academic excellence, commitment to social impact and leadership outcomes.
    • Awarded to Penelope Stephens
      Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurs | Centre for Social Impact Scholarship 2019 Centre for Social Impact Aug 2019 Scholarship awarded to a student deemed most likely to emerge as a change agent and innovator creating social value across sector and/ or regions.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Marketing, copywriting, mentoring

      Issued by Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
      Asylum Seeker Resource CentreAssociated with Penelope Stephens

    • Tree grower

      Issued by TreeProject
      TreeProjectAssociated with Penelope Stephens

    • Site organiser in West Melbourne and Yambuk Lake. Participant at other sites.

      Issued by Clean Up Australia Ltd
      Clean Up Australia LtdAssociated with Penelope Stephens

    • Mentor to a young girl

      Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia Ltd
      Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia LtdAssociated with Penelope Stephens