External relations | Skill Level: | Contributor |
| I demonstrate strong external relations through a strategic, values led approach to engagement that builds trust, credibility, and long-term impact. I have represented organisations in diverse and often complex stakeholder environments, working constructively with governments, international bodies, communities, and businesses to advance shared objectives while safeguarding organisational integrity. | ||
Influencing, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement | Skill Level: | Expert |
| As Policy and Research Manager for the peak body for tourism in Queensland I was responsible for leading the advocacy efforts including engagement with stakeholders (public and private), writing formal submissions and appearing at public commissions. | ||
Human resources management (staff and/or volunteers) | Skill Level: | Contributor |
| As Assistant State Commissioner, I have supported HR management of volunteers. EarthCheck is a relatively small organisation and as such I have been involved in a number of the HR processes including recruitment and performance management. As part of my Board role at GGA I was involved in both CEO and Chair recruitment processes. | ||
Crisis management | Skill Level: | Expert |
| One of the key streams of delivery within my consultancy work has been crisis management and disaster risk reduction (both natural and manmade, including reputational). This includes training for micro and small businesses in building resilience and disaster preparedness, developing a micro credential on disaster preparedness, creation of the Don’t Risk It Guide to support tourism businesses and a research report for the Asia Pacific Economic Corporation on the use of ICT in disaster management. | ||