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Luke McAlpine

Bendigo,VIC

Summary

Motivated and adaptable events and sports management professional with experience across dynamic environments, including elite-level sporting operations and community engagement. Known for delivering high-quality event execution, building strong stakeholder relationships, and consistently meeting internal and external expectations. A proactive communicator with a hands-on approach, combining operational diligence with a strong customer and community focus, to contribute positively to any team or organization.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sports & Events Manager

Bendigo Stadium Limited
Bendigo, VIC
04.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw game day operations for NBL1 Bendigo Braves, managing live stream coordination and entertainment scheduling.
  • Delivered engaging fan experiences by ensuring seamless alignment with club standards and sponsor expectations.
  • Supported community engagement initiatives through reading programs and active sports sessions at local schools.
  • Assisted in planning and executing key events, including McKean McGregor Excellence Awards, focusing on logistics and coordination.
  • Provided operational support for Foot Locker U16 National Basketball Championships, handling logistics and ticketing.
  • Fostered partnerships with families and local organizations to enhance community visibility of Bendigo Braves and Bendigo Stadium.

General Manager

Cumberlane Group
Bendigo, VIC
01.2023 - 11.2025
  • Oversaw all restaurant operations, focusing on staff recruitment, training, and performance management.
  • Developed budgets and resource allocations to enhance profitability and financial efficiency.
  • Successfully launched venue, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and high-quality customer service.
  • Led team in achieving business goals, elevating service standards, and promoting positive work culture.

Events Director

Anchor Events
Bendigo, VIC
01.2013 - 07.2025
  • Managed all facets of event delivery from concept development to on-site execution.
  • Practiced strong project management while effectively communicating challenges to diverse stakeholders.
  • Supervised coordination of venue logistics and event operations for seamless execution.
  • Produced and managed live streaming services to enhance event reach and engagement.

Operations Manager

The Lethlean Group
02.2007 - 02.2021
  • My role with The Lethlean Group focused on developing revenues and profits by developing, marketing, financing, and providing appealing food & beverage service and managing staff
  • Key to the role was exercising sound business judgement, identifying, investigating and analyzing development opportunities, including innovative solutions
  • Some of my duties included managing the daily operations of 4 venues - bar and restaurants, recruiting, coaching and developing staff, maintaining budgets, inventory and cost controls, fostering positive relationship with suppliers and trade partners, implementing marketing and promotional strategies, assisting in the launching of new products, managing venue rebranding, working on company online presence through social media marketing, providing financial management and strategic planning and determining and implementing system improvements for productivity, quality, and customer service
  • Events: 3 Day event street closures and successfully booked 80+ quality artists during peak periods for promotional events, including The Living End, The Rubens, Flume, Peking Duck, Violent Soho, Alison Wonderland, and Evermore, as well as US Grammy award winning artist T-Pain

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Building Rapport
  • Critical Thinking
  • People Management
  • Team Mentorship

Certification

  • Working with Children Check
  • Current First Aid – St Johns
  • RSA
  • Cert II Hospitality Operations
  • Cert III Food & Beverage
  • Food Safety Supervisor
  • Cert II Aus Land Conservation
  • Cert III Civil Construction
  • VIC White Card
  • VIC Blue Card
  • VIC Drivers License

References

Michael McIvor 

Territory sales manager - Evolve Outdoors - 0437643661

Travis Windridge

Director - Windridge Finance - 0419110417

Timeline

Sports & Events Manager

Bendigo Stadium Limited
04.2025 - Current

General Manager

Cumberlane Group
01.2023 - 11.2025

Events Director

Anchor Events
01.2013 - 07.2025

Operations Manager

The Lethlean Group
02.2007 - 02.2021

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