Executive Management | Consultancy expertise

I have a diverse background with executive director and management positions within heritage, tourism, arts, festival and land management sectors.

Particular strengths include:

• Developing and implementing innovative and annual programming with a focus on community engagement, local partnerships and fundraising under cohesive branding and marketing frameworks;
• Building and expanding audiences and visitation through programming, marketing and partnerships;
• Collaborating with, and reporting to, constituent groups including boards, staff teams, volunteers, committees and external stakeholders;
• Retaining and building strong teams within staffing and volunteering structures to create environments conducive to safe work practices;
• Management and delivery of budgets;
• Successfully write applications, implement & acquit funding sourced from a broad range of bodies including local, state & federal governments, philanthropic organisations, and trusts & charities, as well as use various crowdfunding platforms; and
• Creation and implementation of forecast business and strategic plans.

In 2017, I became extremely ill and was subsequently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after many months of investigations and hospitalisations. This journey has given me more, in so many ways, to contribute & give back to my community:

• gaining new perspectives & understanding chronic illness and pain;
• knowing the range of support networks available to people with illnesses and disabilities; &
• the hardship that many people face when they are unexpectedly & quickly struck with an illness and/or disability.

This is not an easy path, but I am looking forward, giving myself more room for change, and seeing a future full of rewarding possibilities. Please read my biography here. I am currently undertaking a Juris Doctor at the University of Southern Queensland to enhance my skillset with a law degree. While this may take some years to complete, it will allow me to provide advice around governance and legal frameworks that artists and arts & cultural organisations must work within in Australia.

I am available for management & policy development consultation, as well as half day arts education seminars using my well-received 3-part course smART Moves, Making & Shows. During 2022, I am also available through Flying Arts’ By Request program to deliver customised workshops across a range of creative and professional development topics. If you are interested please contact me using the contact form below.

Please note that all views expressed on this website are my own and do not necessarily reflect associated organisations and institutions.