I am an energetic, self-motivated and creative person with a strong and experienced background in all facets of event production. I pride myself on my communication skills, strategic thinking, ability to build long standing relationships, competency under pressure and ability to add value to all my client experiences. I'm a passionate advocate of the value of meetings and events as means to drive business growth and profit for my clients and believe the pageantry associated with a great meeting or event inspires people to achieve goals, aspirations and dreams.

Along with my exceptional event organisational skills, I offer an abundance of customer service and sales and marketing experience, a flexible and proactive working initiative and a commitment to providing excellent results whilst maintaining a positive down to earth attitude and friendly nature. These attributes have been recognised by both my promotions throughout my career and the written and verbal feedback received from Guests and Colleagues alike.

Events and Engagement Officer at Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) (project contract)and Director at Cherry Soda Events

Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) William Blue College, Sydney

I am also the founder of Cherry Soda Events holding the role of Events Manager and Creative Stylist.

Cherry Soda Events is a creative event management, consulting and design studio with a creative bunch of event managers, event stylists and graphic designers to boot.

I bring fresh ideas and a high level of skill and ideas for your event management and styling needs. I am available on a consulting/contract basis for any event based project.

Originally from the land of the long white cloud (New Zealand!) I'm madly in love with Melbourne, hence why I keep finding myself back here!

I have 10 years experience across all aspects of hospitality from operations and management right through to sales, functions and marketing.

Training in all areas of dance and performance for 20 years I have learnt a number of skills that have made me the dedicated, hard worker I am today and wouldn't change a single career move I have made to get me to where I am now.

A well-presented, highly personable and efficient events organiser with an ability to work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with numerous and competing deadlines. Having a strong customer service orientation and delivery focus and an active commitment to continuous improvement and quality standards. Excellent communication skills and comfortable working in a fast paced, hands-on, growth orientated work environment.

A very experienced, qualified and successful Event / Communications Manager who is particularly well suited to planning and managing large scale events, conferences and any type of function.

Highly organized; builds & leads strong service teams; manages pressure situations extremely well and combines these skills with an ability to identify and act on opportunities to improve work practices, increase revenues and stakeholder satisfaction levels.

Chic Petite Events University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

Considering a career in Events maybe be seen as a couragous choice not everyone wants a lifetime of stress and countless sleepless nights. I have realised that in order for me to follow my desired dream and passion I must take this leap in becoming an Event Manger.

Andrea Wicking is Darwin's most experienced event strategist and manager, delivering premium event management and experiences for Darwin.

A long-term Territorian, Andrea has in excess of 25 years of award winning event management experience, looking after Government, corporate and not for profit sector clients - locally, nationally and internationally.