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Louise Dowbiggin

Newport,NSW

Summary

A dynamic and results-oriented sales and events professional with a proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding targets.An astute and analytical manager with excellent team-building skills. I am an extremely reliable, organised, enthusiastic, and thorough individual who thrives on success.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Membership Development Manager

Consult Australia
CBD (Hybrid), NSW
11.2024 - Current
  • Lead strategic initiatives to grow and retain a national membership base across engineering, design and advisory consultancy organisations.
  • Develop and execute targeted campaigns to increase membership numbers.
  • Represent Consult Australia at industry events, forums, and networking functions to increase visibility and attract new members.

Business Development & Event Manager, APAC

Events Raccoon, UK
Remote, APAC
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • 10-month contract - Organised and helped manage 18 high-impact conferences across APAC for Access Group.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, local partners, and venues across multiple time zones to deliver flawless conferences within budget.
  • Reconciled each event budget across multiple APAC markets in various currencies, ensuring financial accuracy and consistent reporting.

Senior Account Manager

Willow Sage Events
(Hybrid), NSW
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Managed all inbound wedding and events enquiries, providing personalised support and tailored proposals based on budget.
  • Worked closely with clients, primarily couples to understand their vision, budget, and priorities. Offering creative solutions to deliver memorable and stress-fee experiences.
  • Oversee the full event planning lifecycle, from initial consultation to day-of coordination, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.

Membership Director

The CEO Institute
Neutral Bay, NSW
04.2014 - 05.2016
  • Drive membership growth and retention strategies targeting CEOs across NSW through lead generation.
  • Represented CEO Institute at networking events and corporate functions to promote membership advantages.
  • Collaborated with marketing and communications teams to develop targeted campaigns aligning member interests with business objectives.
  • Partnered with facilitators and chairs to ensure successful delivery of leadership programs and monthly Boardroom meetings.

Commercial Operations Director

Active International
North Sydney, NSW
09.2011 - 04.2014
  • Lead the commercial and strategic growth of Active International's Australian operation, overseeing client partnerships, revenue generation, and business development.
  • Drive strategic negotiations and commercial deals with media partners, suppliers, and clients to optimise trade performance and margin delivery.
  • Identify new market opportunities and design go-to-market strategies to expand Active's presence and service offering in Australia.
  • Mentor and lead a high-performing commercial team, fostering a collaborative, result orientated culture.

Account Sales Manager

AB Hotels
London, United Kingdom
11.2009 - 07.2011
  • Regularly exceeded sales targets and contributed to the hotels strategic commercial growth through pipeline management and client retention initiatives.
  • Created and develop seasonal offers and promotions to drive sales in historically quieter periods to increase revenue.
  • Organised and attended sales trips around the Uk and USA promoting the small luxury hotel chain.
  • Proactively sourced and developed new business development opportunities across corporate events
  • Regularly exceeded sales targets and contributed to the hotels strategic commercial growth through pipeline management and client retention initiatives.

Business Development Manager

Active International UK
London, United Kingdom
04.2001 - 04.2008
  • Identified, engaged, and secured new business opportunities with blue-chip organisations across the UK, introducing them to Active's corporate trade model.
  • Developed tailored commercial solutions to help clients unlock value from underperforming assets while meeting media and procurement objectives.
  • Led and managed the UK prospecting team, providing coaching, setting performance targets, and overseeing daily activity to ensure a consistent pipeline of qualified leads was generated.

Education

BTEC National Diploma Business & Finance - Business & Finance

Wrexham University
Wrexham, North Wales, UK

Skills

  • Lead generation
  • Campaign development
  • Event management
  • Networking strategies
  • Team management
  • Membership management
  • Salesforce management

Affiliations

Outside of work, I love spending quality time with my family and exploring new countries along with their local cuisine. I am passionate about fine dining and discovering unique food experiences. I thoroughly enjoy the great outdoors - whether its spending time at the beach and swimming in the ocean or heading off on big bush walks to unwind and recharge.

Timeline

Membership Development Manager

Consult Australia
11.2024 - Current

Business Development & Event Manager, APAC

Events Raccoon, UK
04.2023 - 02.2024

Senior Account Manager

Willow Sage Events
11.2021 - 04.2023

Membership Director

The CEO Institute
04.2014 - 05.2016

Commercial Operations Director

Active International
09.2011 - 04.2014

Account Sales Manager

AB Hotels
11.2009 - 07.2011

Business Development Manager

Active International UK
04.2001 - 04.2008

BTEC National Diploma Business & Finance - Business & Finance

Wrexham University

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