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Work History
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References
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Susie O'Shea

Spring Gully

Summary

A solutions-driven business professional with a solid background in high-level administration excellence, corporate governance, project management, communications and marketing across a diverse range of industries.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to Managing Director

APIAM Animal Health Limited
04.2016 - Current

Providing high-level organisational and administrative support to the Managing Director, senior executive team, board of directors and company secretary.


Key responsibilities:

  • Maintain and coordinate the annual board schedule, and arrange key events and governance activities
  • Coordinate the timely completion and dispatch of board and committee meeting packs and circular resolutions via the electronic board portal
  • Ensure all ASX announcements, corporate governance policies, investor presentations and other shareholder communications are maintained on the company’s website and staff intranet in line with ASX Listing Rules.
  • Oversee business names, company statements and all other ASIC matters
  • Assist with shareholder enquiries
  • Develop and maintain the company’s travel guidelines and oversee the company’s travel account and bookings
  • Plan, manage and execute the delivery of company conferences, training and other events and/or projects from start to end, in consultation with relevant teams and employees
  • Manage executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Assist with the preparation and execution of contractual and other legal documents

Business Development Manager

Bendigo Jockey Club
07.2013 - 02.2016

Responsible for acquiring, negotiating and managing sponsorships.


Key responsibilities:

  • Managing stakeholder relationships
  • Negotiating sponsorship agreements and ensuring delivery of all sponsor contractual obligations and benefits
  • End-to-end event management from planning through to delivery
  • Marketing of club collateral across all digital platforms and print media including copy and design
  • Identifying opportunities to further develop networks, creating opportunities for ongoing strategic alliances with new and existing partnerships
  • Developing new race day initiatives and entertainment packages

Career Break

Held Various Casual & Contract Positions
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • In-store Merchandiser, Simson Cards
  • Research Interviewer, I-View Pty Ltd
  • Census Collector, ABS Census

Previous Roles

Various
  • Event Management Trainer, Gordon Institute of TAFE
  • Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer, Linking Melbourne Authority (formerly known as the Southern & Eastern Integrated Transport Authority)


SPOTLESS SERVICES

  • Venue Manager – State Netball Hockey Centre
  • Project Manager (pre-opening) – State Netball Hockey Centre
  • Corporate Sales Manager – Victorian Special Events Team
  • Pre-Opening Corporate Sales Executive – Colonial Stadium (now Marvel Stadium)
  • Corporate Operations Manager – Optus Oval (now Ikon Park)

Education

Graduate Certificate - Applied Corporate Governance & Risk Management -

Governance Institute of Australia
12.2023

Governance Standards - Certificate of Achievement -

Australian Charities And Not-for-profits Commission
10.2023

Advanced Diploma of Business -

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • An ability to engage and interact confidently with internal and external stakeholders of all levels and backgrounds
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with a team to achieve organisational objectives
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Strength of character, integrity and professionalism
  • Discretion when handling confidential information
  • A keen eye for detail and good knowledge of the Corporations Act
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Proven strategic planning and project management skills
  • Outstanding time management, organisational and administration skills

Affiliations

  • Affiliate Member of Governance Institute of Australia
  • Member of Institute of Community Directors Australia

References

Provided on request

Hobbies

I have three teenagers and an overly spoilt Poodle!  They keep me busy and sometimes a little crazy.  But when I get a chance to sneak away from the business of life, you’ll find me catching up with friends or family, doing pilates or enjoying a local bush walk 

Timeline

Executive Assistant to Managing Director

APIAM Animal Health Limited
04.2016 - Current

Business Development Manager

Bendigo Jockey Club
07.2013 - 02.2016

Career Break

Held Various Casual & Contract Positions
01.2008 - 01.2013

Previous Roles

Various

Graduate Certificate - Applied Corporate Governance & Risk Management -

Governance Institute of Australia

Governance Standards - Certificate of Achievement -

Australian Charities And Not-for-profits Commission

Advanced Diploma of Business -

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Susie O'Shea