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Francis Dewens

WOODCROFT,SA

Work History

Committee Member

Billiards & Snooker Association of South Australia(BSASA)
Adelaide, South Australia
1962 - 2005
  • Attended meetings, listened to presentations and discussed various topics with other committee members.
  • Served as a liaison between committees and other organizations working towards similar goals.
  • Organize various event including State Championships
  • Elected Vice Patron 1974
  • Acquired poker machines for the BSASA
  • Acted as Treasurer /Secretary from 1980 to 1988

Executive Board Member

Australian Billiards & Snooker Council (ABSC)
Sydney, NSW
1988 - 2023
  • Provided mentorship and coaching opportunities for junior board members in order to foster professional growth.
  • Provided leadership in developing policies that guide the organization's operations.
  • 1995/2006 Elected to the position of Treasurer ABSC
  • 2003 Elected to the position of Vice President ABSC
  • 2013 Elected as President ABSC
  • Negotiate sponsorship in clubs.
  • Network with potential sponsors
  • Participated in fundraising activities to support the organization's initiatives.
  • Worked collaboratively with other board members to develop shared visions for future growth.
  • Approved annual operating budgets for submission to the full Board of Directors for consideration.
  • Identified areas where operational efficiency could be improved in order to reduce costs or increase revenue generation opportunities.
  • Served as a representative at conferences or other events aimed at promoting awareness about the organization's work.
  • Coordinated meetings of the Executive Board, including agenda setting, scheduling, documentation preparation and follow-up tasks.

Executive Board Member

Oceania Billiards & Snooker Federation
Sydney, Australia
2013 - 2023
  • Promote the game of billiards and snooker throughout the Oceania region
  • Liaise with other Oceania countries. ie FIJI NZ, PNG,SOLOMON ISLANDS & PNG.
  • Organise regional championships.
  • Arrange test matches between NZ and Australia.
  • Provided leadership in developing policies that guide the organization's operations.
  • Approved annual operating budgets for submission to the full Board of Directors for consideration.
  • Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.
  • Participated in various committees to meet specialized goals.
  • Acted as ambassador for organization and routinely arranged meetings with stakeholders.

Board Member

International Billiards & Snooker Federation
Doha, Qatar
2013 - 2021
  • Represent the Oceania Region and Australia in all matters within the region.
  • Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.
  • Engaged in public relations activities to promote company mission, vision, values, products, services, and brand image.
  • Provided guidance on ethical considerations related to business decisions or activities.
  • Facilitated communication between board members during decision-making processes.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry developments through research or attendance at conferences or seminars.
  • Monitored financial affairs of organization and fulfilled fiduciary responsibilities.
  • Maintained confidentiality in regard to internal organizational affairs and information.
  • Identified areas of improvement in business operations and provided solutions to maximize efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma -

Norwood High SChool
Kensington And Norwood, SA
11-1964

Skills

  • Policy Improvements
  • Policy Development
  • Event Coordination
  • Fundraising
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Operational Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Profit and Loss Management
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Administration
  • Annual Planning
  • Solution Innovation
  • Operations Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Professionalism
  • Self Motivation

Affiliations

I have been involved in the administration of billiards & snooker since 1963.

I am a previous South Australian snooker champion winning on two occasions. I have a high break in snooker of 142 and billiards 328.

I am a Level 1 Referee Examiner

I am a Class 2 Coach Examiner

I arranged two world Billiards championships and recently 2023 a World Snooker Federation snooker championship in Sydney.

I handed back the poker machine licence to the South Australian Government for $300,000, which set the BSASA up financially for life.

Successfully negotiated numerous sponsorship packages.

Timeline

Committee Member

Billiards & Snooker Association of South Australia(BSASA)
1962 - 2005

Executive Board Member

Australian Billiards & Snooker Council (ABSC)
1988 - 2023

Executive Board Member

Oceania Billiards & Snooker Federation
2013 - 2023

Board Member

International Billiards & Snooker Federation
2013 - 2021

High School Diploma -

Norwood High SChool

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