Katie Bridges
Payneham
Summary
I have had extensive people management experience having lead and coached teams for the past 25 years.
Having held two board positions with Childhood cancer association ( 4 years) and Brand SA (18months) I have experience with broader strategic work outside of the Media industry where i have spent the majority of my career to date.
I have recently consulted to independent family owned businesses on People and Culture initiatives, Leadership and Sales operations. This was in the retail food industry and software industry.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Director and Market Lead
NOVA Entertainment
01.2014 - Current
Develop and lead the strategic commercial plan for the Adelaide commercial team as well as contribute to the national commercial strategy.
Develop and lead the strategic plan, with the local executive team to achieve required staff engagement goals and profitability of the broader Adelaide market.
CEO
Little Heroes Foundation
04.2012 - 12.2013
Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
Commercial Director
Southern Cross Austereo
05.1998 - 03.2012
Commenced with SCA as Account Manager for 3 years
Group Sales Manager for 4 years
Commercial Director for 7 years
Learning and Development Manager
Telstra
02.1994 - 04.1998
- Collaborated with department heads to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training solutions.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments for individual departments to tailor training solutions accordingly.
- Delivered and Facilitated inductions for all Call centre staff
- Recruited Call Centre staff
- Managed annual training budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources for maximum impact on employee development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA10.1993
Skills
- Performance Management
- Training and mentoring
- Recruitment, onboarding and coaching
- Sales operations
- Conference project management and facilitation
- People and Culture management
- Marketing
- Stakeholder management
- Mental health first aid ( St Johns Qualified)
Timeline
Commercial Director and Market Lead
NOVA Entertainment
01.2014 - Current
CEO
Little Heroes Foundation
04.2012 - 12.2013
Commercial Director
Southern Cross Austereo
05.1998 - 03.2012
Learning and Development Manager
Telstra
02.1994 - 04.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Australia
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