Victoria Armstrong
Glenormiston South ,Vic
Summary
Adept at spearheading equine welfare initiatives and strategic planning, my tenure at Racing Victoria Limited showcased my ability to lead policy reform and engage stakeholders effectively. Leveraging skills in policy writing and public speaking, I've driven significant advocacy projects, ensuring compliance and enhancing organizational reputation through dynamic leadership and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RVL Equine Welfare Advocate
Racing Victoria Limited
Melbourne , Vic
10.2013 - Current
- Equine Welfare advocate , initiating the process of identifying vulnerable thoroughbreds in saleyards destined to be slaughtered.
- Participated in panels and conferences and advocating for policy reform and sharing best practices.
- Led public awareness campaigns, utilizing media and public speaking engagements to highlight issues and mobilize support.
- Completed reports, paperwork and documentation for traceability of thoroughbreds .
- Maintained detailed records of all advocacy activities, evaluations, and outcomes for reporting .
- Coordinated volunteer efforts, leveraging community support to enhance advocacy projects.
- Facilitated better outcomes for retired thoroughbreds since 2013.
Country Racing Director
Country Racing Victoria
Melbourne, Vic
11.2011 - Current
- Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and public meetings.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with laws and standards.
- Analyzed data to inform decision-making and strategic direction.
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Podiatry
Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences
Melbourne, VIC11-1986
Skills
- Equine traceability
- Policy writing
- Public speaking
- Volunteer coordination
- Media engagement
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Policy development
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- President of the Terang Adult Riders
- Owner / Breeder of Thoroughbreds
- Farmer
Accomplishments
- 1999 Lady of Racing Award
Certification
- CRV Leadership and Governance Subcommittee 2021 -
- RVL/CRV Steering Committee 2017-
Websites
Referees:
Jamie Stier : RVL Executive General Manager Integrity
Melissa Ware : RVL General Manager Equine Welfare
In my opinion they are of great interest to this position .
Timeline
RVL Equine Welfare Advocate
Racing Victoria Limited
10.2013 - Current
Country Racing Director
Country Racing Victoria
11.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Podiatry
Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences
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