Nov 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site

• Client Portfolio Management
• End-to-end Recruitment
• Strategic Expert Advisory
• Leading a team of Senior Advisers
• Innovation & Process Improvement
• Promoting the revision of existing practices with a focus on diversity and inclusion

Jan 2020 – Nov 2024 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Melbourne, Australia · Hybrid

• Hychill is an Australian company that manufactures and supplies hydrocarbon refrigerants to the Australian, EU, South-East Asian and South Pacific markets.
• Strategic Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment, providing expert guidance on complex hiring needs.
• Marketing and Communications: Oversee marketing activities, developing strategies to enhance brand awareness.

Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr · Melbourne, Australia · On-site

• Linktree is Australia’s fastest-growing startup and a global leader in linking platforms, serves over 30 million users worldwide, with nearly 40,000 new signups daily.
• Strategic Executive Recruitment: Reported directly to founders and directors, leading early-stage executive search and end-to-end recruitment to secure top talent across critical functions, including technology, development, design, DevOps, product, marketing, and growth.

Aug 2017 – Sep 2023 · 6 yrs 1 mo · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid

• Tech startup developing trusted recommendations’ platform for SMEs.
• As the Founder of ZippyCrowd, I drove both business growth and talent acquisition strategy to build and expand recommendations’ platform.
• Talent Acquisition: Provided end-to-end recruitment services for both local and international clients, with a focus on executive, technical, and engineering roles.
• Operational Leadership: Successfully recruited key leadership positions (CPO, CTO, and CMO) to drive growth and innovation.
• Product Development: Led an agile team of 8-11 in strategy, product development, and market research, including customer interviews, content creation, and marketing and PR.
• Commercial Strategy: Led business development efforts, including pitching to investors, raising capital, and building strategic partnerships to expand market reach.

Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 · 2 yrs · Melbourne, Australia · On-site

• Leading recruitment agency specialising in Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Communication Industries.
• Specialised Recruitment Management: Managed end-to-end recruitment for specialised positions, including Project Engineers and Site Supervisors.
• Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement: Led BD initiatives, strengthening stakeholder relationships with key clients such as Melbourne Airport Authority and Orica.

Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs · Melbourne, VIC · On-site

• UK-based multinational recruitment firm focused on the oil and gas sector with significant APAC operations.
• Operations & Leadership: Established the Melbourne office, leading talent acquisition efforts and client relationship management across the APAC region.
• Strategic Recruitment & Business Growth: Delivered tailored recruitment solutions that drove business growth. Managed contract renewals and SLAs for major oil and gas clients.

Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 · 2 yrs · Melbourne, Australia · On-site

• Global engineering leader with $10 billion in revenue, operating in 60 countries with over 55,000 employees.
• Recruitment Team Leadership: Managed a team of eight in directing recruitment for large-scale engineering and energy projects, overseeing SLAs for ExxonMobil and BP.
• Client Relationship Management: Cultivated key client relationships, facilitating both project and executive recruitment.

Jan 2005 – Jan 2011 · 6 yrs · Melbourne · On-site

• Fortune 500 engineering and professional services firm with $15 billion in revenue across National Security, Digital Solutions, and Infrastructure.
• Client Partnerships: Cultivated strong relationships with project leaders and HR to understand recruitment needs, ensuring tailored talent acquisition strategies.
• Strategic Recruitment: Delivered comprehensive recruitment solutions for senior and executive roles across engineering, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

Jan 2000 – Jan 2005 · 5 yrs · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site

• Specialised recruitment agency in the Oil, Gas, and Energy sectors, partnering with major clients like ExxonMobil, BP, Santos, and Origin Energy.
• Client Partnerships: Managed client engagement and expectations to ensure alignment with strategic hiring needs.
• Strategic Recruitment: Directed executive recruitment and contract administration, driving initiatives for hard-to-fill positions within the energy sector.

Jan 1998 – Jan 2000 · 2 yrs · Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid

• Established and managed a private migration firm providing visa, migration and translation services.

Jan 1996 – Nov 2024 · 28 yrs 10 mos · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site

• Contracted by TIS National to provide interpreting for NDIS agencies, Centrelink, Police, Courts, Community Health and more.

Jan 1996 – Jan 1997 · 1 yr · Tokyo, Japan · On-site

• As the senior member of the founding team, I led the establishment of an international college in Tokyo and was responsible for curriculum, major recruitment campaigns, and hiring and managing a team of ~20.