Jesse Hooper

• Developed and managed complex annual and long term budgets,
• Managed employment, professional development and work plans of 45 staff members
• Managed governance reporting for Government TEQSA requirements
• Responsible for reporting to and attending Corporate and Academic Boards
• Program Development - Led two course reaccreditations for Music Performance. Consulting with Industry and leading Course Advisory Committees to ensure relevant and future aligned outcome for graduates.
• Built relationships with key industry partners to create internship opportunities for students and expand job placement options upon graduation.
• Attended and presented at international conferences on Music Performance, industry trends and the diverse range of skills and opportunities needed by modern and emerging musicians.
• Established clear communication channels between faculty members, administration, and support staff for seamless collaboration.
• Maintained accurate records of faculty accomplishments, publications, and research activities to highlight departmental achievements during annual reviews.
• Was part of the COLLARTS strategic plan working group for 2015 and 2024 plans.

• Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships with a variety of local and international music stakeholders
• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth in touring, publishing and music licensing
• Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
• Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
• Secured financing for critical projects through negotiation of long term and short term arrangements
• Drove sustainable profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision making.
• Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
• Oversaw business-wide changes to adapt to newly emerging technologies and income streams

• Media and Spokesperson - Jesse has advanced media and communication skills having appeared on mainstream media in variety of contexts since the age 18. A veteran public speaker, Jesse is at home speaking to Eighty thousand people on stage as he is speaking to young emerging musician or those facing barriers to social inclusion in Youth Justice Detention.

• As a guitarist, he has performed in major music festivals in Australia and abroad including main stage Big Day Out, Falls Festival, and Livid to name a few. Jesse has toured with some of the biggest acts in the world including Fleetwood Mac, Counting Crows, INXS and Midnight Oil.

• In the studio, Jesse has collaborated and worked with iconic producers including Mark Opitz (INXS, AC/CD, The Divinyls), Mitchell Froom (Crowded House, The Pretenders) and John Travis (Kid Rock, Social Distortion, Buck Cherry.

• Jesse also led series of multicultural collaborations featuring refugee hip hop act FLYBZ, Paul Kelly, Waleed Aly, Pataphysics and First Nations artists Dan Sultan and Kutcha Edwards. This work partnered with key community arts organizations The Artful Dodgers Studios and Multicultural Arts Victoria.

• Led the development of the music faculty, managing 20 sessional teachers, and helping design curriculum.
• Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organised documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
• Gathered and organised materials to support operations.
• Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
• Played key role in rebranding efforts, coordinating between design teams and marketing to ensure cohesive and impactful launch.
• Prioritised and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all met their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality.

Established in 1996, Artful Dodgers Studios is one of Victoria’s longest-running community cultural development programs.

• Managed the music program working with a variety of young people facing disadvantage.
• Developed and facilitated music collaborations to help build confidence and pathways for musicians struggling to engage with traditional access.
• Secured Australia Council funding, Produced & Co-wrote "Child Soldier" by Flybz feat. Paul Kelly.
• Founded music social enterprise 'AMPLIFY', helping provide paid performance opportunities for Artful Dodgers participants, with all profits going to help fund the studios programs.
• Produced and promoted compilation of Artful Dodgers artists that recover national media and performance opportunities for artists facing barriers to social inclusion

• Designed and delivered songwriting and production program for young men in Parkville Youth Justice Centre as part of the Living Music Program.