Kelly-Anne started her events career more than 20 years ago, in Townsville, working for local government in Protocol and Special Events. This diverse role was an excellent opportunity to explore a wide variety of events, including travelling overseas to manage international delegations, and hosting high-level security events for dignitaries such as the US Ambassador and the US Joint Chiefs of Staff. During this time, Kelly-Anne also worked on large-scale community projects with crowds in excess of 150,000 attendees, in conjunction with multiple agencies such as the Department of Defence and the Department of Immigration.
Moving to Brisbane in 2012, Kelly-Anne continued to work for not-for-profit organisations managing markets, art exhibitions, festivals, workshops, and corporate events, collaborating with organisations such as Etsy, Westfield, the Queensland Government, and various local councils.
Kelly-Anne has spent the past 7+ years working in events and sponsorship roles, travelling extensively throughout Queensland, and wider Australia, to deliver corporate events. Kelly-Anne works with more than 90 sponsors, including Lion, Carlton & United Breweries, Tabcorp, AustralianSuper, Keno, IGT, Aristocrat, Westpac and ALM to strategically value-add to their sponsorship of the organisation with tailored events and campaigns that mutually benefit both parties.
Leading a small team, Kelly-Anne still enjoys a hands-on approach to all facets of event management whilst collaborating with local event producers and suppliers to bring her ideas to life.