Rebecca Watson

A proven and experienced performer in running large and complex events and business support. Committed to being held accountable for all aspects of the role. Building strong relationships and trust with senior executives and industry stakeholders. Well regarded in the industry with a reputation for expertise and integrity.

• Health and fitness
• Reading
• Cooking
• Wine appreciation
• Travel
• Spending time with the family

Referees are available upon request.

• Chefs Training – First Year
• Restaurant Hospitality and Wine Courses

• Ariel Investments, CLIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE (Part time), 02/01/18, 03/01/25, Provided pivotal support to the Senior Vice President, Asia, Pacific & MENA in ensuring strategic priorities and sales initiatives with key industry stakeholders was met to the highest level with discrete professionalism., Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Vice President, including calendar management, email coordination and document preparation., Ensured timely preparation and distribution of all prospect reporting materials., Planned and executed bi-annual round table meetings held across Australia, New Zealand and Asia., Oversaw financial management tasks including monthly expense reports., Booked events, travel and accommodation requirements., Detailed CRM management., Liaised with internal stakeholders within the Chicago head office and New York Portfolio Managers offices., Hosted senior industry figures at client entertainment events.
• Commonwealth Bank of Australia, SENIOR EVENT MANAGER, CEO COMMUNICATIONS, 06/01/08, 05/01/09, Supported the Executive Manager to deliver the CEO’s strategic business events, to three senior management tiers., Liaised with the CEO and senior leaders around event content and logistics., Managed internal relationships with the communications team and senior executives., Delivered events within structured budgets and timeframes., Venue and supplier selection and negotiations whilst enforcing the CEO’s need for business discretion., Developed content and speaker briefing, production of presentations including audio and visual., Staff registration and logistics, print material, accommodation requirements, debriefing and attendee feedback., Built internal networks to support the delivery of the CEO events., Attended industry functions to build and maintain relationships and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends., Maintained confidence and diplomacy in highly demanding situations.
• Australian & New Zealand Institute of Insurance & Finance, EVENT & BRANCH MANAGER NSW/ACT, 10/01/06, 06/01/08, Created, developed, produced and evaluated an annual calendar of over 100 events to meet the training needs of the members., Responsible for managing and reporting of the NSW and ACT Branch net profit and loss as a self-funded operating branch., Secured sponsorship from industry supporters., Developed new marketing materials to give events consistency on brand message for promotion to members., Managed two event assistants, overseeing workload, learning & training, professional development within their role and the industry and appraisals., Held a seat on approximately 8 committees both within ANZIIF and on the education committee for AILA.
• National Australia Bank, National Staff Association, EVENT & MEMBERSHIP MANAGER, NSW/ACT, 05/01/03, 10/01/06, Planned, budgeted, negotiated, facilitated and evaluated an annual event calendar including the NAB’s staff annual gala ball., Promoted the NSA through every channel made available by NAB to increase membership numbers and to advise of upcoming activities., Forecasted and managed an annual state budget., Monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting to a committee and the National Manager., Developed a strategy to achieve business objectives and generate additional revenue to expand event budgets., Built networks internally to gain support of the NSA’s activities.
• The Mode Group, Sydney, EVENTS EXECUTIVE, 07/01/02, 02/01/03
• Hotel InterContinental, Sydney, CORPORATE SALES EXECUTIVE, 01/01/02, 07/01/02
• Duxton Hotel, Wellington, EVENTS & CONVENTION MANAGER, 01/01/01, 10/01/01
• Duxton Hotel, Wellington, SALES ADMINISTRATOR – EVENTS, 01/01/00, 12/01/00

• Fitness
• Travel
• Reading
• Entertaining
• Cooking & wine appreciation
• Self taught knitter