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ClimatebaseClimatebase Fellow
May. 2023 - Aug. 2023Participating in Cohort 3 of the Climatebase Fellowship
Stanford UniversityAssociate Director, Co-Curricular Ecopreneurship Programs
Jan. 2023Palo Alto, California, United StatesPreparing the next generation of sustainability entrepreneurs (aka ecopreneurs). Building on Stanford’s strengths in both sustainability and entrepreneurship, Stanford Ecopreneurship Programs take aspiring sustainability entrepreneurs (or “ecopreneurs”) from idea to launch. Lots of exciting programs in the pipeline!
Jonas SoftwareMergers and Acquisitions Relationship Manager
Jan. 2022 - Jan. 2023Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaCultivate and nurture acquisition leads while managing complex end-to-end acquisition discussions with key stakeholders.
Notable Contributions & Accomplishments:
- Identify new, strategically aligned vertical business acquisition targets within the software market by conducting thorough industry and competitive research.
- Collaborate with business owners, shareholders, and senior executives throughout the acquisition process to streamline activities and address potential roadblocks.
- Build deal pipelines, leveraging prospecting efforts from email, phone, LinkedIn, conferences, trade shows, and professional contacts alongside existing database targets.
- Update and manage a database of new, current, and stale prospects, conducting a regular review of activity and driving re-engagement through reporting and pipeline management techniques.
Growth Education InstituteBoosting Female Founders Mentor
May. 2021 - Jun. 2022Boosting Female Founders Initiative Program Mentor with Growth Education Institute courtesy of funding from the Australian Government. The program aims to provide targeted support to female founders of startup businesses (startups) to scale into domestic and global markets. The program aims to provide expert mentoring and advice to meritorious applicants.
ENTAGHead of Business Integration
Apr. 2021 - Oct. 2021Sunshine Coast, Queensland, AustraliaReporting directly to the CEO, facilitated seamless portfolio acquisitions by assisting partners with tactical processes and timelines to accelerate merger completion. Serving as a trusted executive partner, offered advice on efficient deal completion.
Notable Contributions & Accomplishments:
- Mobilized 200 staff across multiple locations to successfully complete acquisition in 150 days.
- Shadowed various business units to identify “best of the best” business practice and map existing business functions and requirements to create structure and processes to support ongoing operations.
- Created a forward-thinking 1,600-line-item project plan and future-use blueprint for integrating corporate processes across finance, HR, sales, operations, and other functions.
- Deconstructed complex research into high-quality executive reports, briefing papers, presentations, and technical guidance regarding integrating technology into business operations.
- Built and maintained organizational partnerships, facilitating collaborative cooperations enabling successful integration of business functions and post-sale integration within the first 100 days.
- Join forces with the People & Culture team to streamline the integration of organizational culture, mission, vision, and values among the acquired organization, while enhancing the value proposition and objectives of targeted deals.
University of the Sunshine CoastAssociate Lecturer, School of Business and Creative Industries
Feb. 2021 - Nov. 2021Sunshine Coast, Queensland, AustraliaDelivered engaging, thoughtful co-curricular content focused on cultivating leadership skills and broad knowledge of entrepreneurship topics. Designed, developed, and evaluated curriculum effectiveness by observing student engagement and analyzing individual student outcomes for courses including Venture Growth and Innovation (ENT221), while serving as Course Coordinator for the Startup LaunchLab (ENT 311).
Notable Contributions & Accomplishments:
- Commended by Deputy Vice Chancellor for the achievement of excellent overall results and ratings based on student response surveys (ENT311).
- Harnessed appropriate and relevant technology and media to enhance learning, teaching, assessment, and evaluation.
- Involved students in learning via face-to-face teaching via lecturing, tutoring, and specialty workshops, while also applying supportive, online learning techniques and tools that enhance knowledge construction, collaboration, communication, and engagement.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with outside organizations to enhance the quality of teaching and learning within university areas of influence.
TechstarsStartup Weekend Facilitator
Nov. 2018 - Oct. 2021As a steward of the Startup Weekend mission my role as a facilitator is to ensure every community has an amazing experience! Living and breathing the Techstars ethos of giving first I keep myself accountable to 7 Core Values: 1. Community! Community! Community! 2. Stewards of the Startup Weekend Brand & Experience 3. Sorcerers of Energy! 4. Flexibility 5. Connector 6. Humility 7. Empathy
TechstarsLead Organiser - Startup Week Sunshine Coast
Nov. 2017 - Nov. 2017Sunshine CoastWorking with local stakeholders to deliver 32 events in one week, building a startup culture and create impact across the Sunshine Coast region.
University of the Sunshine CoastPartnerships and Marketing Manager (Office of Research & Innovation)
Oct. 2017 - Dec. 2020Sippy DownsA strategic thought partner and consultant to leadership team members and IC Board contributed to the initial development of organizational strategy, roadmap, and future planning for the Innovation Centre IC). Worked with 300+ emerging ventures while overseeing the allocation of $350K in grant funding. Managed program delivery, budget, and operational strategies supporting 25 residential companies.
Notable Contributions & Accomplishments:
- Designed, planned, and executed internship programs for IC startups, skill development courses for students/startup founders and programs to promote awareness, education, and appreciation of diversity across the IC community.
- Managed program budgets and established priorities and delivery timelines for multiple competing interests, while overseeing the execution of all contracts and consultant agreements.
- Assisted with student placements into Work Integrated Learning opportunities (internships) across 30+ early-stage businesses.
- Effectively and efficiently transitioned IC operations to the University of the Sunshine Coast’s remote-based operations model in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
University of the Sunshine CoastResearch Assistant
May. 2017 - Dec. 2018Sippy Downs
Sunshine Coast CouncilProject Officer (Contract)
Mar. 2017 - Jun. 2021Sunshine Coast, Queensland, AustraliaManaged various initiatives that supported the continued growth of the Sunshine Coast economy, including strategy development and program implementation. Worked closely with internal council units, business and industry leaders, and community partners to build the Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS) to deliver economic, social, and environmental benefits. Notable Contributions & Accomplishments:
- Championed the launch of “Export Readiness” with 15 Sunshine Coast businesses offering opportunities to work with Trade Investment Australia (a federal government agency) to explore pathways and processes required for Australian businesses to export to the United States.
- Defined program scope, goals, and deliverables and managed allocation of resources to support program execution.
- Performed market research, created project schedules and timelines, and defined priority tasks. - Served as Program Manager for Innovation Day.
TechstarsOrganiser (Startup Weekend Sunshine Coast)
Feb. 2017 - Jan. 2023Sunshine CoastIn 2016 I participated in my first Techstars Startup Weekend, and it CHANGED MY LIFE! Inspired to provide others with the same experience, I put my hand up to join the organising team in 2017, setting into the role as an Lead Organiser in 2018. As a Happy Warrior, one who remains stalwart and un-discouraged in the face of adversity, I, along with an amazing team, am helping bring all the moving pieces of organising Startup Weekend together. Working with volunteers, mentors, sponsors, and key influencers to deliver the Sunshine Coast Startup Weekend.
The Social AdviserSorceress of Strategy
Jul. 2016 - Dec. 2016Brisbane, Australia
Presh PrintsPhotographer
Aug. 2012 - Dec. 2015Sunshine Coast
Australia Zoo Pty LtdPhotography Supervisor
Nov. 2010 - Jun. 2013
TelstraLearning and Development Facilitator / Project Coordinator
Mar. 2007 - Jun. 2009
TelstraRegional Sales Coach
Sep. 2006 - Feb. 2007Sunshine Coast
TelstraInbound Call Consultant & Retail Sales Consultant
Nov. 2005 - Sep. 2006Maroochydore
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