Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
References
Timeline
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Chris Tippett

FORSTER

Summary

Experienced Venue Manager/Event Coordinator known for planning and executing an exciting season of events to entertain and inspire the community.

Diverse skill set that covers all aspects of Venue Management including, Program Curation, Sales, Marketing and Promotions, Customer Relationships, Liquor License, Building Operations, Maintenance and Capital Upgrades, Staff and Volunteer Management, WHS, Financial and Risk Management.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Venue Manager

Manning Entertainment Centre
02.2018 - 09.2024

Coordinating all aspects of the venues operation including program curation and execution, sales, marketing and promotions, staff and volunteer management, Work, Health and Safety, Financial and Risk Management.

Proprietor

Taree Pro Audio
01.2011 - Current

A Small business engaged to produce private and corporate events at venues on the MidCoast. PA Hire, Stage Lighting Design and Staging Systems Installation.

Production Manager

Manning Entertainment Centre
02.2012 - 02.2018

The position was responsible for the safe and effective delivery of productions at Manning Entertainment Centre including, account management, client liaison, staff rosters, technical production , ticket system, maintenance, risk management and work, health and safety.

Theatre Technician

Manning Entertainment Centre
02.2004 - 02.2012

The position was responsible for the operation, management and maintenance of technical systems at Manning Entertainment Centre.

Line Worker

Schefenaker Lighting Systems
11.2002 - 12.2003

Manufacturing work for the motor vehicle industry.

Supervisor/Demonstrator

Southern Cross University
02.2000 - 08.2001

Assisting with the delivery of practical and lecture materials to students for the Bachelor of Applied Science.

Research Scientist

NSW Fisheries
02.2000 - 08.2001

Scientific research project studying the range and distribution of Oxeleyan Pygmy Perches in freshwater coastal ecosystems.

Research Scientist

NSW National Parks and Wildlife
02.2000 - 08.2001

Scientific research project studying the range and distribution of Oxeleyan Pygmy Perches in freshwater coastal ecosystems.

Research Scientist

Murray Darling FRC
11.1998 - 02.2000

Scientific research project studying Blue-Green algal communities of the Murry-Darling River system.

Bank Officer

NAB
07.1994 - 01.1998

Branch Supervisor at various towns in far western NSW

Education

Bachelor of Science - Resource Management

Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW
01.2001

Diploma of Business Management with Distinction - Business Management

TAFE
01.2010

Licensee Training - Liquor Licensing

Urban E-Learning
01.2020

Certificate III Entertainment -

TAFE
01.2006

Certificate III Rigging - Rigging

TAFE
01.2007

Developing Future Leaders -

MidCoast Council
01.2018

Managing Psychosocial Hazards In the Workplace -

MCC Corporate Training
01.2024

Preventing and Responding to Workplace Aggression -

MCC Corporate Training
01.2024

Health, Safety and Wellbeing -

MCC Corporate Training
01.2024

Preventing Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace -

MCC Corporate Training
01.2023

Engagement Facilitation IAP2 -

MCC Corporate Training
01.2023

ChildSafe Training -

MCC Corporate Training
01.2023

Engagement Plus -

MCC Corporate Training
01.2022

Improving Report Writing -

LGNSW
01.2019

Make A Presentation -

Forsythes Training
01.2019

Consultative Committee Training -

Local Govt Training Institute
01.2013

Show Leadership in the Workforce -

NSW TAFE
01.2013

Appraise Capability and Provide Feedback in the Workplace -

Local Govt Training Institute
01.2012

Manual Handling Training -

Humanomics
01.2012

OHS Consultation -

Morgan Human Resources
01.2011

Fire Safety Awareness -

Wormald
01.2011

Dealing with Difficult Customers -

Central Human Resources
01.2011

Responsible Service of Alcohol -

Restaurant & Catering NSW
01.2007

OHS General Induction for Construction Sites -

WorkCover NSW
01.2007

Safety Checking Electrical Appliances -

NSW TAFE
01.2006

Triple Bottom Line -

Local Govt Learning Solutions
01.2005

Skills

  • Event Planning, Promotion and Management
  • Audio-Visual Management
  • Health and Safety compliance
  • Business Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Relations

Personal Information

Hobbies: Live music/performance and art, Bush Walking and Off Road Scooting, Paddle boarding and body surfing, Travelling, Keeping Fit & Well

References

  • Donna Ballard, Taree University Campus Director, 0417 570 359
  • Steve Atkins, Great Lakes Winery Proprietor , 0419618211
  • Bek Washington, Event Services Coordinator, 02 65818294

Timeline

Venue Manager

Manning Entertainment Centre
02.2018 - 09.2024

Production Manager

Manning Entertainment Centre
02.2012 - 02.2018

Proprietor

Taree Pro Audio
01.2011 - Current

Theatre Technician

Manning Entertainment Centre
02.2004 - 02.2012

Line Worker

Schefenaker Lighting Systems
11.2002 - 12.2003

Supervisor/Demonstrator

Southern Cross University
02.2000 - 08.2001

Research Scientist

NSW Fisheries
02.2000 - 08.2001

Research Scientist

NSW National Parks and Wildlife
02.2000 - 08.2001

Research Scientist

Murray Darling FRC
11.1998 - 02.2000

Bank Officer

NAB
07.1994 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Science - Resource Management

Southern Cross University

Diploma of Business Management with Distinction - Business Management

TAFE

Licensee Training - Liquor Licensing

Urban E-Learning

Certificate III Entertainment -

TAFE

Certificate III Rigging - Rigging

TAFE

Developing Future Leaders -

MidCoast Council

Managing Psychosocial Hazards In the Workplace -

MCC Corporate Training

Preventing and Responding to Workplace Aggression -

MCC Corporate Training

Health, Safety and Wellbeing -

MCC Corporate Training

Preventing Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace -

MCC Corporate Training

Engagement Facilitation IAP2 -

MCC Corporate Training

ChildSafe Training -

MCC Corporate Training

Engagement Plus -

MCC Corporate Training

Improving Report Writing -

LGNSW

Make A Presentation -

Forsythes Training

Consultative Committee Training -

Local Govt Training Institute

Show Leadership in the Workforce -

NSW TAFE

Appraise Capability and Provide Feedback in the Workplace -

Local Govt Training Institute

Manual Handling Training -

Humanomics

OHS Consultation -

Morgan Human Resources

Fire Safety Awareness -

Wormald

Dealing with Difficult Customers -

Central Human Resources

Responsible Service of Alcohol -

Restaurant & Catering NSW

OHS General Induction for Construction Sites -

WorkCover NSW

Safety Checking Electrical Appliances -

NSW TAFE

Triple Bottom Line -

Local Govt Learning Solutions
Chris Tippett