About

I am a multidisciplinary arts professional experienced in the delivery of projects in the cultural sector.

With a background in Production, Project Management, Exhibition Design, Architecture and Humanities my cross-disciplinary experience culminates in a creative, technical, and project-management skillset which find a perfect outlet in audience-focused experiences that bring story and space together.

I lead, coordinate, design, develop, and document arts projects both locally and internationally, from conceptual strategy through to construction. I can work at various scales, from overall project planning down to technical details of projects both small and large.

I am fascinated by the ways in which story and discourse can be embedded in space. I see my role as that of spatial communicator, and strive to enter into a stimulating conversation with the visitor through a crafted, evocative, informative and immersive experience.

Experience

Senior Advisor / Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation (Map Co) / 2023 - Present

Advising on the delivery of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation, with a focus on the NGV Contemporary and Precinct Services.
Reviewing, revising and responding to project needs as part of the client delivery interface between MAP Co and project partners including Development Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, National Gallery of Victoria and Creative Victoria.
Maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and providing relevant information and advice about any issues, identified risks and requirements to ensure appropriate project information flow.
Providing project advice via executive, board and government briefings as well as reports, discussion papers, and documentation for a range of internal and external stakeholders
Providing feedback on a range of documentation including architectural drawings, planning submissions, heritage applications, traffic management plans and more.
Ensuring business continuity within a live operating environment.
Liaising with authorities including bodies such at Department of Transport and Planning, Department of Treasury and Finance, City of Melbourne, Heritage Victoria.

Producer / Museums Victoria / 2022 - 2023

Planning, developing and delivering exhibition projects and other audience experiences from creative conception through to completion, including artworks, sculpture, collection display, written content, immersive installations, interactive experiences, digital platforms, and audio-visual content.
Project management including establishment and tracking of complex budgets, managing and monitoring timeframes, resourcing and contract administration.
Leading and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to implement interpretive projects in a museum context, providing high-level creative, practical and technical advice across projects
Relationship development and management of internal and external stakeholders across various levels, including partners, consultants, designers, artists, contractors and suppliers.
Coordinating and liaising with staff across multiple organisation departments including First Peoples, Education, Marketing, Facilities, Development, Digital and more.
Risk management, problem solving and strategising in relation to design projects.
Sourcing, commissioning and managing creatives, consultants and contractors across interpretive projects.
Developing and responding to project briefs.
Reporting and presenting design progress to Working & Steering Groups.
Developing and partaking in audience testing processes and evaluating audience responses in summative and formative evaluations for exhibitions.

Exhibition Designer / Melbourne Museum / 2021 - 2022

Conceptualising, designing and documenting elements for exhibitions and audience experiences incorporating a variety of media, from Concept Design through to Construction Documentation and installation oversight.
Designing for permanent exhibitions, temporary displays, events, programs and other interpretive installations.
Coordinating and collaborating with a major team including both internal and external designers, producers, project managers, fabricators, suppliers, engineers, lighting designers, sound designers, digital developers, multimedia artists, architects, landscape architects and mechanical consultants.
Researching materials, experimenting with processes and testing methodologies through iterative design processes.
Working closely with fabricators, workshopping designs in through design sessions and onsite meetings.
Developing and delivering public presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Ensuring exhibition designs respond to safety, accessibility and building code standards.

Production Coordinator & Exhibition Designer / Arterial / 2018 - 2021

Full scope development of exhibition content (Concept Design through to Construction Documentation).
Researching, collecting, developing and writing exhibition content.
Project coordination including the tracking of deadlines and deliverables of the design team across the duration of a project.
Liaising with lead consultants, subconsultants, suppliers, fabricators & installers.
Developing and executing project briefs, or interpreting and executing client briefs detailing exhibition approach and methodology.
Spatial design including the development of complex 3-dimensional spaces, fine detailing of exhibition joinery, bespoke multimedia housings and other custom interpretive designs.
Graphic design including both illustrative and text-based design for environmental graphics, signage and wayfinding.
Presentations and tender packages for clients and internal reviews including written and visual content.
Ensuring exhibition designs respond to safety, accessibility and building code standards.

Designer / Altereco / 2017 - 2018

Design & documentation of architectural projects and interiors from Concept Design through to Technical Documentation.
Sketch design concepts and illustrations.
Development of written and visual presentation packages for clients and councils.
Specification of materials, furnishings, fixtures and lighting.
Business development including blog posts, website development, magazine contributions and marketing material.