Olivia Stratton

OLIVIA STRATTON MA, Dip(SHA), Dip(LCB), Dip(Ling)

F O O D, W I N E, T O U R I S M, F A S H I O N & E D U C A T I O N

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OVERVIEW: KEY AREAS 1999 - Present

Media: TV presenter, production, radio & print
Business: Consulting, development, marketing & sponsorship
Public Relations: Representative, event management, speech writer & MC
Ambassador for Australia: Food, wine, tourism, fashion & education
Ambassador for numerous youth, community & charity organisations

EMPLOYMENT

December 2007 - Present
News Limited, Channel 7 & various ambassadorial roles

NEWS LIMITED: Sunday Mail Social Editor & Host of The O List web TV series

Principal responsibilities

Journalism & photo journalism
Solely responsible for 2 double page spreads - 750,000 readership weekly
Selected & attended Adelaide’s 15 premier events each week
Research, write-ups, photo shoot styling & page layout design
Extensive personal contacts across all industries in South Australia
The O List: apart from hosting the MTV style show, Olivia was also heavily involved in production & branding the ongoing top rating web series; featuring red carpet events, international festivals & interviews with celebrities

CHANNEL 7: TV Presenter for the lifestyle series Discover

Principal responsibilities

The show's food & wine presenter, as well as co-host for cooking segments
Involved in research, selection of topics, content & interviewing

HONARARY ROLES: ambassadorial & charity positions during 2008

Hutt Street Centre homeless project with UK wine guru Matthew Dukes
WINGS Royal Flying Doctor Service
Salvos Red Shield Appeal
Reach Out youth help group
United Nations youth food program campaign
Judge: SA Great Young South Australian Of The Year, AFL Footy Hunk, Nuovogue & Ralph modelling competitions

October 2003 - December 2007

Management of own business 'Olivia Stratton'

Key Achievements:

2007 Rosemount Australian Fashion Week - International Event

HOSTEC Hospitality Management Group - Australia

Sumptuous - Lifestyle Television Program
TV Presenter, 2006 host of the program featured on Channel 7
Focus: South Australia's finest food, wine, festivals & travel experiences
Australian Universities International Alumni Convention - Hong Kong
Guest Speaker & Master of Ceremonies with Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke
Topic: 'Image: is it everything' - the importance of branding
Chinese Chamber of Commerce - Australia
Guest Speaker
Event focus: Cultural fusion
Australia China Business Council & Deloitte - Australia & China
Guest Speaker aligned with Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Topic: 'Conducting Business in China' - foreign trade & investment advice
Sauchin 'Australian Food, Wine & Tourism Exposition' - Asia
International Representative for Australia
Role focus: PR management & liaising with international media
Australian Embassy - China
International Representative for Australia
Event focus: Australian food & wine showcase
Bon Voyage: International Travel Television Show - Asia
Special Guest Television Presenter - televised in over 25 countries
Segment focus: Australian food, wine & culture
Australian Embassy - Japan
International Representative for Australia
Role focus: International Relations & Representative for Australia
International Variety Convention - Australia
Guest Speaker & MC with International President Ory Slonim
Role focus: Official 2004 Ambassador for Variety
Clipsal 500 State Dinner - Australia
MC with Channel 10 Motor Sports Presenter Bill Woods
Role focus: Landmark State Dinner
Economic Development Board - Australia
South Australian Youth Representative
Role focus: Discussion Panellist
Miss Australia: Year of Service - Australia & Overseas
Full-time honorary position as Miss Australia for 12 months
Role: Ambassador, sponsorships, contractual agreements & event scheduling

August 2002 - March 2005

SA Great - State Business Development Organisation

STATE AMBASSADOR FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Involvement:

Selected from over 700 candidates to represent & promote South Australia in alliance with SA Great, the State Government & Adelaide City Council
Extensive networking & community involvement
Public Relations, guest speaker & MC
Honorary position & one of the longest serving team members

September 2002 - January 2003

Australian Radio Network

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Principal Responsibilities:

Acquiring new clients & building customer relations
Business development & management of client accounts
Involved in the creation & structuring of advertising campaigns
Successfully achieved & often surpassed sales quota every month
(NB: Resigned from role as accepted into Masters Degree at Adelaide University)

July 2002 - August 2002

The Peninsula 'Leading Hotel of the World' - Hong Kong

UPPER LEVEL MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship Winner:

A rare opportunity to shadow one of the world's top upper level management teams in Sales & Marketing, Business Development & Customer Relations
Olivia independently researched, collated & presented to the Peninsula Executive Board, a thorough competitor analysis report featuring The Peninsula's top five competitor luxury hotels' suites in Hong Kong - she received a standing ovation
Olivia oversaw special event marketing, campaign implementation & visual design

August 2001 - July 2002

The National Wine Centre of Australia

EVENTS MANAGER (national opening team)

Principal Responsibilities:

Managed both corporate & private events for 2-1000 people
Researched, planned & oversaw management of events
Co-ordinated all catering, A/V, entertainment, design layout & decorations
Contributed to the development & implementation of the company's marketing plan
Managed all associated budgeting, administration & accounts

Major Events:

Jarvis Ford Clipsal 500 Race Day Breakfast Launch
Foxtel Footy Channel Gala Dinner
Vimpac International Riesling Tasting

SWISS COLLEGE INTERNSHIPS

July 2000 - January 2001

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide - The Westin Sydney

GUEST RELATIONS

Management of the VIP Club Lounge throughout the 2000 Olympic Games
Developed Front Office training manual procedures & trained new employees
Important role in customer relations with VIP clientele & tour groups
Rooms Division procedures - guest loyalty program, reservations & accounts

July 1999 - January 2000

The Park Hyatt Melbourne - Award Winning Restaurant 'Radii'

OPENING TEAM

Established & managed superior Hyatt Food & Beverage Control Systems
Specialised knowledge in fine dining & opening of Cuba (luxurious cigar lounge)
Product education with top industry experts such as cheese guru Will Studd

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

January 2002 - February 2007

The University of Adelaide & Le Cordon Bleu

MASTERS DEGREE IN GASTRONOMY

Gastronomic tourism & food technology
The history & culture of food & drink from ancient times to present
Thesis topic chosen: 'Organic Food & Agriculture in Contemporary Australia'

July 2001 - December 2001

Vocational Language Learning Centre

DIPLOMA IN LINGUISTICS - GERMAN

Fluent - Euro Centre Level 6 Certification

January 1999 - July 2000

Le Cordon Bleu Ecole de Cuisine Paris

DIPLÔME CULINAIRE D'HÔTELIER

World class practical & theoretical French culinary schooling

January 1999 - July 2001

International College of Hotel Management

SWISS HOTEL ASSOC. DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MGMT.

Awarded: ICHM Scholarship Winner, SHA Silver Medal Graduate & SHA Certificate of Merit for outstanding achievement & for attaining the highest examination grade
Predominantly international students; excellent networking & discussion components
Extensive training at CEO level to meet Swiss standards - constructing business & marketing plans, management systems, operating manuals in addition to a vast array of subjects including; Human Resource Management, Marketing & Communications, Accounting, Legal Studies, Total Quality Management, Information Technology, Engineering, Event Management, International & Australian Wine, F&B Operations, Food Safety, Nutrition, Hygiene Systems, Interior Design & Tourism

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Equestrian - National Champion & several State Championship titles
SKAL Scholarship Winner - The Peninsula Hong Kong, upper level management
SHA Scholarship Winner - International Hotel Management & Le Cordon Bleu
Masters Degree in Gastronomy - The only programme of its kind worldwide
National Languages Champion - Australian Schools & Universities Program
Foreign Languages - German, phonetic alphabet & sign language
Miss Australia & international title holder of Miss World People’s Choice
Miss World is the biggest annual television event in the world, watched in more than 120 countries by over 2 billion viewers

INTERESTS

Food & wine appreciation
Generally keeping fit & healthy
Meeting new people & sharing experiences
Travel - Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States, England, Scotland, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Monaco, Portugal, Switzerland, China, Hong Kong & Japan... & many more on my list yet to explore...

LEARN MORE ABOUT OLIVIA STRATTON

INTERNET LINKS FOR OLIVIA STRATTON

Olivia's official website
http://www.oliviastratton.com/

Google "olivia stratton"

Read an article Olivia Stratton wrote on her 'Year of Service' as Miss World Australia
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/adelaidean/issues/3741/news3772.html

ICHM - Olivia Stratton 'Hot Property'
http://www.ichm.edu.au/newsletters/OnCourse_Sem1_2007_p08.pdf

Rosemount Australian Fashion Week - Presenter for 2007
http://www.afw.com.au/

'SUMPTUOUS' Lifestyle Television Series - Host for 2006
http://www.sumptuous.com.au

IMG proudly represent Olivia for TV, acting, ambassadorial roles & public speaking
Chris Giannopoulos T: 61 (0) 416 217 543 E: chris.giannopoulos@imgworld.com

[Revised: March 2009]