What can Jessica do?
Give a quick overview of your work experience (jobs, internships, volunteering)?
Last year, through my dual diploma course at Collingwood did a VFL Operations and Property internship, and then, through one of the people working there also worked in AFLW and got to continue in that program doing the same, but mostly Property. I also got experience within membership, activation, community and events at the club. This year I'm at Sandringham Football Club with a Social Media Assistant internship, as well as being offered an Operations Assistant role and helping with property tasks as well. Currently have a casual role at ASICS at the DFO South Wharf store as well.
Do you have a track record of delivering measurable outcomes or KPIs?
In my casual role, we normally have KPI's for the day as a team, what we need to achieve, and personal KPI's they just encourage us to do better every day and sometimes have challenges
What technical or industry-specific skills do you bring?
Sports Operations, Stakeholder Management, Event Coordination, Customer service, Match Day Operations, Social Media Management, Venue and Property Operations, Content Creation, Community Engagement, Microsoft Office Suite, Time Management, Canva and Capcut, Communication and Team Collaboration
What tools/platforms/software are they proficient in?
Microsoft programs, PlayerHQ, Canva, CapCut
What qualifications, certifications, or degrees do you hold?
Dual Diploma in Business and Sport, Sports Trainer Level 1, First Aid, Working with Children Check, as well as currently studying Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
I'm an open, honest and reliable worker who has an eye for detail with every task I complete and is always keen to learn more
What steps has Jessica taken to break into the sports industry?
Right now I have been proactive with internship experiences, networking with those getting opportunities and posting on LinkedIn a bit as well
Jessica's interest in sport all started from attending sporting events from a young age
Since I went to my first AFL/Suncorp Super Netball game as someone from the country, I was amazed and knew that this is something I wanted to be a part of in some way in sport and from there I want to experience every aspect to decide what career pathway.
Where does Jessica want to go?
Next 6 - 12 months | Next 5 - 10 years |
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I'd love to have a part-time/full-time role at an AFL club, preferably Collingwood or a netball team, even the Australian Diamonds, in an Operations or Property role (even Community, Membership or Activations) | I'm thinking big, but I'd love to work at events like the Australian Open, Olympic/Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games or even move somewhere interstate or a different country and continue to learn and experience more within my role |
What sporting problem keeps Jessica up at night, and how would you solve it?
It's gotten a bit better over the years, but more opportunities and resources for women and girls in sports such as AFL
What is Jessica like?
What kind of environment do you thrive in?
A supportive, fun team that works well with each other and is always open to advice or help to better you and your career
When have you had to show resilience in your life or career?
In a event we planned in the Dual Diploma last year my team made and run a AFLW Meet and Greet event where we had a psecial guest as MC unfortunately because of family reasons didnt show up so 5 minutes before our event we had to think proactively to sort the situation and myself and another member took over and the even still run well even with the stress that it was at the start.
What about Jessica interests outside of work?
What are your interests outside of work?
Love hiking, running, gym, colouring in, reading, netball
What is your favourite sporting moment?
Probably watching the 2023 Grand Final when Collingwood won with my family and having a nice dinner to celebrate
What’s your ideal holiday?
Spain is my number one destination to go to when visiting Europe
If you had 30 minutes to pick the brain of anyone, who would it be and why?
Abbey Holmes, because I find her so inspiring not only as the athlete she was in her football career but also as one of the best commentators/broadcast people. I personally think just a woman doing well in the sports industry is so great to see
What’s one book or podcast that’s helped your career you recommend?
Besides SportsGrad, probably the Diary of a CEO podcast and I also recently read the book, which was a great read, more personally but also reflects on my professional life as well
Additional details
Where in the world are you located, and where are you open to work?
Living in Melbourne, just looking for a job in Melbourne now, possibly anywhere depending on the role
What is the most important consideration for you in your next role?
Development opportunities
What others say about Jessica
Reliable, willing to learn, attention to detail, always positive, takes initiative
What questions does Jessica have for employers?
What opportunities are there for professional development and growth?
What does success look like in this role after the first six months?
What are the biggest challenges the successful candidate will face?
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