Brett Frolley
Seaford,VIC
Summary
Experienced Operations and Facilities Manager with over 17 years of expertise in managing large teams, logistics, and infrastructure within the racing industry. Skilled in stakeholder communication, safety management, process improvement, and implementing innovative technology solutions. Proven leader in coordinating race day operations, infrastructure upgrades, and ensuring high standards of safety and quality across multiple facets of operations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations and Facilities Manager
TRP (Thoroughbred Racing Production)
01.2008 - Current
- Managed a team of approximately 70 direct reports, responsible for the broadcast of over 500 race meetings annually.
- Implemented and managed vision and uploads of approximately 160 Jumpouts across Victoria annually.
- Scheduled staff and equipment, and quality controls the broadcast of on-track race day requirements.
- Regularly liaised with RV operations on Race Day, Trials and Jump out logistics and amendments.
- Developed and maintained a “Level of Coverage” spreadsheet between RDC and TRP to ensure consistent service standards and budget compliance for the upcoming year.
- Provided advice to the industry on Broadcast and AV infrastructure upgrades.
- Member of the TRP Health and Safety Committee for 15+ years, overseeing safety management systems, incident investigations, and policy adherence.
- Contributing member of the RV Infrastructure Consultancy Committee, discussing and planning infrastructure upgrades across the RV group.
- Led the research, testing, and migration to a new rostering app, Connecteam which streamlines scheduling processes.
- Collaborated with RV People and Culture to digitize TRP onboarding processes via the RV Elmo system.
- Maintained extensive relationships with RDC Broadcast and Media teams, Club CEOs and Managers, Stewards and Country Racing regional managers.
- Facilitated the introduction of new crew members and managed ongoing training programs to improve operational practices.
- Maintained a spreadsheet between TRP, TAB, and RV Betting Services to align betting odds on Victorian tracks.
Owner/Manager
Jolt Health Bar
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Owned and managed a successful health bar, providing excellent customer service and operational management.
- Recognized as a Queensland State Finalist for Small Business of the Year.
- Managed daily operations, staff, inventory, and marketing efforts, focusing on cost-effective management and growth.
Senior Camera Operator
Sportscolour
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Covered Victorian horse racing, harness racing, and greyhound race meetings as part of a senior camera crew.
- Contributed to live broadcasts, ensuring high-quality visual coverage of races for television audiences.
- Responsible for training new staff in camera operations.
Freelance Camera Operator
South Queensland
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Worked on live outside broadcasts, including Big Brother, various sports, and all racing codes across South Queensland.
- Provided camera operations for several high-profile live television productions.
Camera Operator
Sportscolour
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Operated cameras for a variety of racing-related outside broadcasts, supporting coverage of racing events and other sports.
Skills
- Team Management
- Broadcast Operations
- Stakeholder Communication
- AV Infrastructure
- Safety Management
- Process Improvement
- Budget Compliance
- Digital Rostering Systems
- Onboarding Processes
- Camera Operations
Timeline
Operations and Facilities Manager
TRP (Thoroughbred Racing Production)
01.2008 - Current
Owner/Manager
Jolt Health Bar
01.2004 - 01.2008
Senior Camera Operator
Sportscolour
01.2000 - 01.2004
Freelance Camera Operator
South Queensland
01.1996 - 01.2000
Camera Operator
Sportscolour
01.1993 - 01.1997