Bio

PROFILE
A successful Events and Production Manager with twenty years experience across multiple and varied national and international events. Proven ability to create and manage schedules and budgets, consistently bring projects in on time and on budget, lead and develop a team, solve problems and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Strong analytical skill and attention to detail. Effective communication and negotiation skills with a proven ability to work with all levels of government, clients and team. Basic knowledge of audio, lighting, vision, sets, staging & special effects. High level computer skills including MS Office, MS Access and MS Project.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Event Planning
• Timeline, Schedule & Program Development
• Budget Development and Management
• Production Management
• Client Relations & Negotiations
• People Management & Leadership Skills

EDUCATION
University of Technology, Sydney, NSW
Master of Project Management, 2009-2011 (expected completion date, 3 years part-time)

Australian Red Cross, Sydney, NSW
Red Cross International Humanitarian Action Training Course, 2009

State & Regional Development NSW, Sydney, NSW
Art Start Business Mentor Program, 1996-1997

TAFE NSW, Crows Nest, NSW
Advanced Certificate in Computer Based Courseware Development (Distinction), 1994-1996

Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW
BA, Mathematics, 1977-1980

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