Constanze Wobschal
Everton Park,Australia
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Seeking to re-enter Administration and Executive Assistant roles, foundational to initial career trajectory.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
Expert Events
Brisbane, QLD
10.2025 - Current
- Coordinating logistics for multiple large-scale events across diverse venues.
- Developing and managing event budgets to ensure financial compliance.
- Collaborating with vendors to secure services and negotiate contracts effectively.
- Planning event timelines and schedules to meet client expectations.
- Oversaw on-site event management, addressing issues as they arose promptly.
- Organising venues, budgets, guest lists, catering, and event timelines.
- Researching potential locations for upcoming events.
- Prepared post-event reports summarizing attendee feedback and other key metrics.
Event Planning Manager
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Brisbane, Australia
07.2018 - Current
- Contributed to Manager on Duty group and executed operational shifts.
- Momentus Representative for the Event Planning Team within BCEC, working on Momentus projects with the BCEC IT Administrator and collaborating with other operational departments to implement updates, changes and processes so the team can work more efficiently.
- Worked as the lead liaison for international conventions and high-level clients.
- Established and maintained relationships with all international, national and local clients and conference organisers to ensure repeat business.
- Converted repeat enquiries into confirmed bookings, consistently reaching individual contract targets per month.
- Prioritised and managed workload, being able to plan a variety of different events ranging from International and national Conventions, Conferences, Concerts, Gala Dinner and Exhibitions.
Events Sales Coordinator
Hilton Brisbane Hotel
Brisbane, Australia
06.2011 - 07.2018
- Personal revenue conversion of 78% for 2016 year to date; within Catering Sales Team of 10 team members, with a team conversion target of 34%.
- ‘Mystery Shopper’ enquiry handling performance grading - personal YTD score of 100% compared to team score of 95% with a target of 90%.
- Key member of the organisation of the Hilton’s involvement as a sole use hotel for the Brisbane G20 Summit including responsibility for all the accommodation and billing of a major delegation.
- Worked as the lead liaison for the Liverpool Football Club and all Super Rugby Clubs in the planning phase and during the 2015 season.
- Established and maintained relationships with all international and national sporting teams, associated agencies and top accounts, to ensure repeat business.
- Event client satisfaction and loyalty scores were sitting at 90 % with target of 67%.
- Individually organised a Sales Rally Call Morning to creatively inspire the team to contact current and past clients to initiate enquiries. Total calls made 160 and generated a number of new leads.
- Collaborated with catering teams to develop customised menu options for events.
- Organized site visits and walkthroughs to showcase venue features and amenities.
Event Sales Administrator
Hilton Brisbane Hotel
Brisbane, Australia
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Successful coordination of the biggest Hilton Kids Cooking class for 200 children.
- Team member of the Year 2010.
- Co-ordination, ticket sales and execution of all specialty in-house events.
- Liaison with suppliers and sponsors to book and host specialty in-house events (Melbourne Cup events, Fashion High Teas, Showcases).
- Co-ordination of all group bookings and special events in the restaurant.
- Assisted events team with contracts, deposits and proposals.
Executive Personal Assistant
Hilton Brisbane Hotel
Brisbane, Australia
10.2007 - 01.2009
Team Leader
U&A Cleaning Services
Brisbane, Australia
01.2007 - 10.2007
Factory Worker
Angelo’s Fresh Pasta Products
Brisbane, Australia
03.2006 - 12.2006
Education
Certificate III - Business
Sarina Russo Schools
01.2007
Masters - Business Management
University of Technology
01.2005
International English Teacher Licence -
Global TESOL College
01.2005
Skills
- Event management
- Venue coordination
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
- Client relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Calendar management
- Travel coordination and arrangements
- MS Office Suite, Momentus and EventsAir expertise
- Schedule management
- Email management
- Executive support
Administrative coordination
Stakeholder management
Project coordination
Vendor negotiation
Personal Information
Nationality: German (Australian Resident)
References
- Mr Aaron White, Event Planning Manager, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, AaronW@bcec.com.au, 07 3308 3071
- Mrs Barbara Lawless, Conference Manager, Expert Events, barbara@expertevents.com.au, 07 3848 2100
- Mrs Kathryn Silcox, Queensland Police, 0407 761 125
Training And Development
EventsAir Training
Momentus Training
Communicating effectively – ASM Global Training
Giving & Receiving Feedback - ASM Global Training
Effective Delegation – ASM Global Training
Be Assertive – the right way – ASM Global Training
MDP1 – Critical Skills for Managers, Mentoring and Supervision Skills – Tafe Course
The Counselor Salesperson Training – Hilton Worldwide Training
Problem Solving and Complaint Handling - Hilton Worldwide Training
International OnQ PM – Group Accommodation and Guest Services Agent module
Delphi Multi-Property Training
5 Choices Effective Time Management Skills
ENS Negotiation Training
Test Call Training Champion
Summary
Experienced event and administration professional with a proven track record in managing large-scale events and complex schedules. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on client satisfaction and team leadership. Seeking to leverage extensive experience in administration and executive support roles to drive operational success and efficiency.
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Event Manager
Expert Events
10.2025 - Current
Event Planning Manager
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
07.2018 - Current
Events Sales Coordinator
Hilton Brisbane Hotel
06.2011 - 07.2018
Event Sales Administrator
Hilton Brisbane Hotel
01.2009 - 06.2011
Executive Personal Assistant
Hilton Brisbane Hotel
10.2007 - 01.2009
Team Leader
U&A Cleaning Services
01.2007 - 10.2007
Factory Worker
Angelo’s Fresh Pasta Products
03.2006 - 12.2006
Certificate III - Business
Sarina Russo Schools
Masters - Business Management
University of Technology
International English Teacher Licence -
Global TESOL College