Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Professional And Personal Attributes
Timeline
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David Gleeson

David Gleeson

Kalgoorlie,Australia

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in business development and marketing strategy, including leadership as CEO at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group. Demonstrated success in brand development and funding acquisition, leading to impactful project outcomes. Skilled in customer engagement and retail operations management, combining leadership with innovative horticulture design. Proven ability to plan and execute events and initiatives, consistently achieving high-quality results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Sole Trader

Innersanctum design and consultation
02.2013 - Current
  • Self Employed / Start-up & development
  • Horticulture / landscaping design
  • Graphic Design and business development
  • Publishing/Book development and design (flora of the Great Western Australian Woodlands)

Director – Sole Trader

ECOmaniac, Ethical – Fair trade – ECO Social Enterprise Store
Kalgoorlie, WA
10.2013 - 12.2024
  • Develop and implement business strategies
  • Marketing / Electronic and Social Media
  • Brand Development
  • Funding and Sponsorship
  • Retail store Management and development

Backstage Manager/ Director

Goldfields Arts Centre
Kalgoorlie, WA
01.2013 - 11.2015

Chief Executive Officer

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group (KBULG)
Kalgoorlie
07.2007 - 01.2013

Program Coordinator – Quality Assurance and Administration

Centercare Goldfields and Esperance
Kalgoorlie, WA
06.2005 - 07.2007

Cinema Manager

Ace Cinemas Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie
06.2004 - 06.2005

Head Beekeeper / Marketing / Tour Guide

Super Bee honey factory
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
01.2004 - 05.2004

CEO – Campaign/ Project Director

Wollumbin Conservation and Heritage Centre
Murwillumbah, NSW
05.1999 - 12.2003

Social Arts Teacher

DURUNA Catholic College
Ratchaburi, Thailand
03.1997 - 04.1999

Education

RIIWHS22E - Enter And Work in Confined Spaces

Riklan
Kalgoorlie, WA
01-2024

MSMPER205 - Enter Confined Spaces

Riklan
Kalgoorlie, WA
01-2024

MSMPER200 - Work in Accordance of An Issued Permit

Riklan
Kalgoorlie, WA
01-2024

MSMWHS217 - Gas Test Atmospheres

Riklan
Kalgoorlie, WA
01-2024

RIIWHS204E - WORK SAFELY AT HEIGHTS

Riklan
Kalgoorlie, WA
01-2024

TLIC3004 - DRIVE HEAVY RIGID VEHICLE

Riklan
Kalgoorlie, WA
06-2023

TLILIC0003 - LICENCE TO OPERATE A FORKLIFT TRUCK

Riklan
Kalgoorlie, WA
03-2023

AUSTSWIM – Swimming Instructor -

12.2017

HLTAID001 - PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

St John
Kalgoorlie, WA
08-2017

Certificate IV in Business -

Harlequin Training
12.2014

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

Curtin University
12.2014

Skills

  • Business development
  • Marketing strategy
  • Horticulture design
  • Project management
  • Graphic design
  • Brand development
  • Funding acquisition
  • Customer engagement
  • Retail management

References

  • Ms Lynn Lazer, Murwillumbah Community Support Centre, +61413 68 795
  • Ms Michelle Williams, +61427 197 100

Professional And Personal Attributes

  • Highly developed Communication, Marketing, Management and Community service skills.
  • Willingness to learn new skills whilst testing and embracing new ideas.
  • Ability to work independently and also participate as a constructive team player.
  • Appreciate and encourage lateral thinking, creativity and innovation.
  • Excellent IT, computer and design skills.
  • Continually strive to up-hold and promote the reputation of organizations in which work.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and achieve outcomes with Award winning results.
  • Strong ability to develop, create and implement innovative sustainable community projects and activities seeing them into fruition.
  • A strong commitment, passion and love for Environment and Community.

Timeline

Director – Sole Trader

ECOmaniac, Ethical – Fair trade – ECO Social Enterprise Store
10.2013 - 12.2024

Sole Trader

Innersanctum design and consultation
02.2013 - Current

Backstage Manager/ Director

Goldfields Arts Centre
01.2013 - 11.2015

Chief Executive Officer

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group (KBULG)
07.2007 - 01.2013

Program Coordinator – Quality Assurance and Administration

Centercare Goldfields and Esperance
06.2005 - 07.2007

Cinema Manager

Ace Cinemas Kalgoorlie
06.2004 - 06.2005

Head Beekeeper / Marketing / Tour Guide

Super Bee honey factory
01.2004 - 05.2004

CEO – Campaign/ Project Director

Wollumbin Conservation and Heritage Centre
05.1999 - 12.2003

Social Arts Teacher

DURUNA Catholic College
03.1997 - 04.1999

RIIWHS22E - Enter And Work in Confined Spaces

Riklan

MSMPER205 - Enter Confined Spaces

Riklan

MSMPER200 - Work in Accordance of An Issued Permit

Riklan

MSMWHS217 - Gas Test Atmospheres

Riklan

RIIWHS204E - WORK SAFELY AT HEIGHTS

Riklan

TLIC3004 - DRIVE HEAVY RIGID VEHICLE

Riklan

TLILIC0003 - LICENCE TO OPERATE A FORKLIFT TRUCK

Riklan

AUSTSWIM – Swimming Instructor -

HLTAID001 - PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

St John

Certificate IV in Business -

Harlequin Training

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

Curtin University
David Gleeson