Real Food FestivalsOwner / Director
Jan. 2011 - Aug. 2016AustraliaKey Responsibilities
• Delivering annual event bringing together all elements of Sunshine Coast food in a weekend of learning and celebration
• Creative direction and visioning
• Business planning, budgeting, logistics and risk management, sponsor relationship management
• Marketing, PR, advertising, media liaison
• Managing administrative / sales staff, 150 volunteers
• Managing relationships with industry stakeholders incl local and state government, exhibitors, and sponsors
Notable Achievements
• Founded and established company, brand creation
• Successfully ran five festivals with 5FTE year-round staff
• Engaged/oversaw 8 contractors, and 150 volunteers per festival
• Grew to each festival having eight sponsored venues, each with own curated and managed program
• Attracted 35,000+ visitors to region with 98% desire to return
• Co-founded Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN)