Experience

2011 - Current Director - Artefact Consulting Services Pty Ltd

Establishment of Artefact Consulting specialising in cultural facilities and programming development

2010 - 2011 Manager Arts and Culture - City of Boroondara

Leadership and development of a new Arts and Cultural Department. Functional and operational planning for the Hawthorn Town Hall Cultural precinct redevelopment and the Kew Court House Community Cultural Centre

1999 - 2010 Manager Arts and Culture - City of Moonee Valley

Leadership in the development of a new department amalgamating venues, events and cultural development. Arts and Cultural Plan implementation. Theatre Season development and programming. Staff development for award winning customer service. Fit-out and opening of the Clocktower Centre and the Incinerator Arts Complex. Formulating business plans and inaugural programs, box office operations, preparing policies and procedures and marketing plans

1996 - 1999 Director Illawarra Performing Arts Centre - Wollongong

Overseeing the re-structuring of the program and strategic planning. Development and maintenance of sponsorship programmes. Liaising with hirers, presenters, government bodies, unions, employer groups and professional associations

1994 - 1996 Manager Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre - City of Darebin

Fit out, opening and implementing all operational systems and programming events including, ticketing, venue booking systems, front of house procedures, catering contracts, marketing and sponsorship development.

Additional Experience