 What did you want to be when you grew up: In marketing for a hospitality/service or tourism product – and I’ve been fortunate in achieving some fantastic employers, including the AJC. Your first job: Selling orange juice door-to-door at 13. Your first pay packet: $1.00 for a two litre orange/mango juice. Your first break: A two-year hotel management scholarship but had to sit out on all beverage-related classes as I was 16 years old. Describe your current role: My main responsibilities are to manage a team, generate business and to achieve budget and profits for a landmark iconic destination. The best part of your job: Showcasing a portfolio of 14 flexible event areas (indoor and outdoor), which allows us to host exciting and special events. The worst: I enjoy all aspects of my job, although checking my ‘inbox’ can be undesirable. Who has inspired you: My mum – a single mother with five kids who was always able to feed the family, earn an income and provide a disciplined upbringing in a rough neighbourhood. Your best quality: My experiences with the hotel, tourism and retail industries has given me sound training and knowledge in customer service and maximising opportunities. Your worst quality: Being diplomatic when I know I am right. Your best achievement: Finalist for the American Express Junior Businessman of the Year in 1994. Where do you want to be in 10 years’ time: Fit, healthy, employed and well travelled.
RICHARD BUSSIERE
GENERAL MANAGER
WESTIN MELBOURNE
Richard Bussiere has been appointed general manager of The Westin Melbourne following Rudy Markl’s retirement. Bussiere has had a distinguished 27 year career with Starwood across the Westin, Sheraton, St Regis and Luxury Collection brands working throughout the US, China, Thailand, New Zealand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
SHARI CARR
NATIONAL BDM, BUSINESS EVENTS
FOSTER’S GROUP VENUES
Shari Carr has been appointed national business development manager, business events, of Foster’s Group Venues. She joins the Foster’s team with more than 11 years’ experience in business development and event management roles at some of Sydney’s unique venues, event management companies and national associations.
KATE BROWN
ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
NOOSA NORTH SHORE RESORT
Kate Brown has been appointed activities coordinator of the Noosa North Shore Resort. With more than seven years of varied experience working in activities, and a Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology/Zoology), Ms Brown is able to bring a fresh approach to the activities offered at Noosa North Shore Resort.
LEANNE HALL
SALES MANAGER
SUCCESS MATRIX
Leanne Hall has been appointed sales manager of Success Matrix, which specialises in sales and marketing solutions within the tourism and leisure industry. She brings to the position a wealth of knowledge, including experience in her most recent role as sales and marketing manager at Orpheus Island Resort.
NICOLE GRUVER
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
TERRACES ON WICKHAM
Nicole Gruver has been appointed business development executive of Terraces on Wickham in Spring Hill. She joins the property with a diversity of experience from her previous roles as event co-ordinator of Diabetes Australia, conference co-ordinator with LexisNexis and professional development/marketing and membership coordinator for the National Institute of Accountants.
ANDREAS TRAUTTMANSDORFF
GENERAL MANAGER
LE MERIDIEN NIRWANA GOLF AND SPA RESORT BALI
Andreas Trauttmansdorff joins Le Meridien Nirwana Golf and Spa Resort Bali as general manager from Sheraton Perth Hotel, Australia. His dedication to the hospitality industry spans more than 25 years, beginning with Sheraton Perth Hotel as director of food and beverage and continuing to the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas as resident manager.
MARK MCINNES
EXECUTIVE CHEF
MECC
Mark McInnes has been appointed executive chef of one of Melbourne’s culinary leaders – the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. Mr McInnes takes over from Frank Burger who was appointed food and beverage manager last month.
LEEANN COLE
GENERAL MANAGER SALES
AND MARKETING
DIRECTIONS
Leeann Cole has been appointed general manager sales and marketing for Directions. Ms Cole was previously the director of meeting and events for Hayman and has built a solid network amongst the domestic and international business events and MICE markets. Leeann brings a depth of experience to one of Australia’s leading event, conference, incentive and destination management companies.
JEFFREY BRANCH
GENERAL MANAGER
THE SEBEL VANUATU
Jeffrey Branch has been appointed general manager of The Sebel Vanuatu. The property opened in May 2007 and is Mirvac’s first hotel in the South Pacific. Mr Branch will be responsible for overseeing all pre-opening activities including staff recruitment and training, promoting the hotel throughout the region, ensuring quality assurance of the property and integrating a culturally diverse team from across the Pacific.
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