OLIVIA STRATTON MA, Dip(SHA), Dip(LCB), Dip(Ling)
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AMBASSADORIAL POSITIONS
- Internationally renowned Australian icon & Former Miss World People's Choice
- Ambassador for Australian Food, Wine & Tourism - Sauchin, Asia
- Ambassador for Education - AUIC, Hong Kong
- Ambassador for Variety International in 2004
- Miss World Australia 2003 & Year of Service in 2004
- State Ambassador for South Australia - SA Great, Young Professionals 2002/05
- Young Member of the Australian Tourism Export Council (YATEC) 2002/03
| Hottest on TV | Hottest on TV Website | Australia | 2006 |
| *Miss World People's Choice | Miss World Pageant | China | 2003 |
| Miss World Australia | Miss World Australia Pageant | Australia | 2003 |
| Scholarship Winner | The Peninsula Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 2002 |
| Silver Medal Graduate | ICHM Swiss Hotel Association | Australia | 2001 |
| Certificate of Merit | ICHM Swiss Hotel Association | Australia | 2001 |
| Scholarship Winner | ICHM Swiss Hotel Association | Australia | 1999 |
| National Champion | Equestrian (AHAA) | Australia | 1995 |
| National Champion Role of Merit | Equestrian (AHAA) | Australia | 1995 |
| State Champion | Equestrian (AHAA) | SA | 1994 & 1995 |
| Annual High Point Winner | Side Saddle Association | SA | 1995 |
* 2.8 billion hits on the Miss World website throughout the 4 week competition (recorded by Microsoft) determined Olivia Stratton the winner of 'Miss World 2003 - People's Choice'.
Miss World is the biggest annual TV event internationally; watched in 120 countries by over 2.8 billion viewers.
TELEVISION
| 2007 Australian Fashion Week | Television Presenter | Nine MSN & Fox 8 | 2007 |
| 'Sumptuous' Food & Wine TV Show | Television Presenter | Channel 7, SA | 2006 |
| Antz Pantz w Nicky Hilton & Kimberley Stewart (TVC) | Channel 7 Australia | 2006 | |
| News & 'Sports Tonight' | Experience | Ten Network Australia | 2005 |
| 'Beat the Chef' Cooking Show | Special Guest | ABC | 2005 |
| Nexus: International News Show - Asia | Guest Interview | ABC Asia Pacific | 2005 |
| The Today Show | Guest Interview | Nine Network Australia | 2005 |
| Today Tonight | Feature Interview | Channel 7 Australia | 2005 |
| 'Bon Voyage' Travel Show - Asia | Segment Presenter | China, HK, Singapore | 2004 |
| The Comedy Channel - Japan | Guest Interview | Channel 5 Japan | 2004 |
| Pet Tales | Guest Interview | Channel 31 Australia | 2004 |
| 'Down Time' Lifestyle Weekend Show | Guest Interview | Channel 7 Australia | 2004 |
| Next Generation (TVC) | Actor | Networks Nine & Ten | 2004 |
| The Sports Show | Guest Interview | Channel 31 Australia | 2004 |
| Pet Tales | Guest Interview | Channel 31 Australia | 2004 |
| A Current Affair | Feature Interview | Nine Network Australia | 2004 |
| Evening News: Adelaide Cup Day | On-Track Interview | ABC, CH7, CH9 & CH10 | 2004 |
| Evening News: Racing Carnival Event | Interview | Nine Network Australia | 2004 |
| News & 'What's On' Segment | Training | Nine Network Australia | 2004 |
| Evening News: Variety Launch | Interview | Network Ten Australia | 2004 |
| Evening News: Celebrity Tennis | Interview | Channel 7 Australia | 2004 |
| Evening News: W&CH Xmas Day | Interview | Networks Nine & Ten | 2003 |
| Evening News: Olivia returns to Aust. | Interview | Channel 7 Australia | 2003 |
| Hong Kong Tourism (TVC) - Asia | Actor | China, HK, Singapore | 2003 |
| Evening News: Olivia's win at Miss World | Interview | Channel 7 Australia | 2003 |
| Miss World Pageant - 120 countries | Segment Presenter | International Telecast | 2003 |
| Miss World 'You Decide' - 120 countries | Interview | International Telecast | 2003 |
| Evening News: Ready for Miss World | Interview | Nine Network Australia | 2003 |
| Evening News: MWA off to China | Interview | Channel 7 Australia | 2003 |
| Evening News: Crowned MWA | Interview | Network Ten Australia | 2003 |
| Miss World Australia Pageant | Winning Contestant | Channel 7 Australia | 2003 |
| 'Sunrise' Breakfast Show | Guest Interview | Channel 7 Australia | 2003 |
PUBLIC SPEAKING
| 2007 Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Launch | Keynote Speaker | 2007 |
| 'Save the Children' Annual Gala Event | Keynote Speaker | 2006 |
| Bedford Industries: Training & Education for the Disabled | Co-host for Luncheon | 2005 |
| Chinese Chamber of Commerce 'Chinese New Year' | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2005 |
| Ocean View College: Careers Guidance | Motivational Speaker | 2005 |
| Aust. Universities Int. Alumni Convention - Hong Kong | Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Scotch College | Motivational Speaker | 2004 |
| Australia China Business Council & Deloitte | Guest Presenter | 2004 |
| Australian Consulate Sauchin Gala Dinner - China | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Australian Rules Football Grand Final Ceremony - China | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Australian Embassy 'Japan Night' - Japan | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| The Rotary Club of Adelaide | Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Westminster Annual Dinner | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| 'SA Great' Annual Dinner | Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| The Royal Society for the Blind 11th Golden Gavel Awards | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| International Variety Convention | Motivational Speaker | 2004 |
| 'v' Young Variety Welcome to Sydney Cocktail Party | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Adelaide Cup Racing Carnival Day | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Chairman's Luncheon for Adelaide Cup | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Barrier Draw Breakfast for Adelaide Cup | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Women's & Children's Hospital: National Smile Day | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| The Arthritis Foundation 'Ab Fab' Luncheon | Motivational Speaker | 2004 |
| Girl Guides Australia | Motivational Speaker | 2004 |
| Women's & Children's Hospital 'Taking it to the Streets' | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Magic Millions Racing Carnival | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| 'The Face' of Adelaide Cup Racing Carnival: Launch | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Ocean View College: Careers Guidance | Motivational Speaker | 2004 |
| IT Careers Week Seminar with EDS & Rotary | Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Western Regions Enterprise Day (WRED) | Motivational Speaker | 2003 |
| Economic Development Board | Discussion Panellist | 2003 |
| Bedford Industries: Training & Education for the Disabled | Guest Speaker | 2002 |
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
| Aust. Universities Int. Alumni Conv. Gala Dinner - Hong Kong | Co-host w. Bob Hawke | 2004 |
| National Day Ceremony - China | Host & Public Relations | 2004 |
| Aust. Israel Chamber of Commerce Food & Wine Showcase | Master of Ceremonies | 2004 |
| Variety 'The Children's Charity' Special 21st Birthday Dinner | Master of Ceremonies | 2004 |
| Schweppes Oaks Day for Adelaide Cup Racing Carnival | Master of Ceremonies | 2004 |
| Variety International Humanitarian Award Dinner | Awards Presentation | 2004 |
| Grand Cru Horse Trials | Awards Presentation | 2004 |
| Clipsal 500 State Dinner | Co-host w. Bill Woods | 2004 |
| International Scout Jamboree w. Sophie Monk & Guy Sebastian | Master of Ceremonies | 2004 |
| The Australian Newspaper | News Article | National Publication | 2006 |
| The Sunday Mail | News Article | South Australia | 2006 |
| The Australian Newspaper | News Article | National Publication | 2005 |
| SA Life Magazine | Children of the World | South Australia | 2005 |
| The Sunday Mail | News Article | South Australia | 2005 |
| Sunday Telegraph | News Article | New South Wales | 2005 |
| Food Companion Magazine | Feature Interview | International Publication | 2005 |
| On Course Magazine | Feature Article | International Publication | 2005 |
| The Adelaidean (Article written by Olivia) | Feature Article | International Publication | 2005 |
| Sunday Telegraph | News Article | New South Wales | 2005 |
| Sunshine Coast Daily | News Article | Queensland | 2005 |
| The Sunday Mail | 'Features' Section | South Australia | 2005 |
| The Australian | Newspaper Interview | National Publication | 2004 |
| The Sunday Mail | 'Features' Lift-Out | South Australia | 2004 |
| Property Lifestyle | Magazine Interview | South East South Aust. | 2004 |
| Box Magazine | 'Variety' | Western Australia | 2004 |
| The Australian | Newspaper Interview | National Publication | 2004 |
| The Courier | Feature Article | South Australia | 2004 |
| Stock Journal 'Town & Country' | Interview | National Publication | 2004 |
| The Border Watch | Interview | South East South Aust. | 2004 |
| The Weekender | Front Page Article | South Australia | 2004 |
| SA Life Magazine | Adelaide Cup | South Australia | 2004 |
| Billboard Promotion: Adelaide Cup | Billboard Feature | South Australia | 2004 |
| Port Lincoln Times | Clipsal 500 | South Australia | 2004 |
| Sunshine Coast Daily | News Article | Queensland | 2004 |
| The Advertiser | 'Fashion' Section | South Australia | 2004 |
| SA Life Magazine | David Jones Parade | South Australia | 2004 |
| Box Magazine | Feature Interview | Western Australia | 2004 |
| The Scholastic | Feature Interview | National Publication | 2004 |
| Barrier Daily Truth | Front Page Article | Broken Hill | 2004 |
| The Advertiser | 'You' Feature Section | South Australia | 2004 |
| Fifth Avenue Jewellery Magazine | Front Cover | International Publication | 2004 |
| On Course Magazine | Front Page Article | International Publication | 2004 |
| The Sunday Mail | News Article | South Australia | 2004 |
| Jam Newspaper | Celebrity Interview | International Publication | 2004 |
| The Advertiser | 'Feature' Lift-Out | South Australia | 2004 |
| The Bulletin: 'Variety' | Ambassador Launch | South Australia | 2004 |
| The Courier | Front Page Article | South Australia | 2004 |
| The Advertiser | News Article | South Australia | 2004 |
| The Sunday Mail | 'Extra' Feature Story | South Australia | 2003 |
| 'Fresh' Magazine | Feature Interview | National Publication | 2003 |
| South China Morning Post | Feature Article | China | 2003 |
| Xi'an Evening News | Feature Article | China | 2003 |
| Sanqin Dushibao | Feature Article | China | 2003 |
| Xi'an Evening News | Feature Article | China | 2003 |
| Chinese Business View | Feature Article | China | 2003 |
| The Herald Sun | World News | Victoria | 2003 |
| Hainan Daily | Feature Article | China | 2003 |
| Sanya Morning Post | Front Page Article | China | 2003 |
| Hainan Daily | Special Interview | China | 2003 |
| Sanya Morning Post | Feature Article | China | 2003 |
| Hainan Daily | Feature Article | China | 2003 |
| Hainan Daily | Front Page Article | China | 2003 |
| Sanya Morning | Post Feature Article | China | 2003 |
| Hainan Daily | Front Page Article | China | 2003 |
| Sanya Morning | Post Front Page Article | China | 2003 |
| Hainan Daily | Feature Article | China | 2003 |
| South China Morning Post | Feature Article | China | 2003 |
| Hainan Daily | Feature Article | China | 2003 |
| Haikou Evening News | Feature Article | China | 2003 |
| The Sun-Herald | World News | New South Wales | 2003 |
| Hong Kong Commercial Daily News | Front Page Article | China | 2003 |
| SA Great Publication | Youth Amb. Article | South Australia | 2003 |
| The Courier | Front Page Article | South Australia | 2003 |
| The Advertiser | News Article | South Australia | 2003 |
| SA Great Publication | Feature Article | South Australia | 2003 |
| The Adelaidean | Feature Article | International Publication | 2003 |
| The Courier | Front Page Article | South Australia | 2003 |
| The Advertiser | News Article | South Australia | 2003 |
| Sunshine Coast Daily | Feature Article | Queensland | 2003 |
| Sunshine Coast Daily | Front Page Article | Queensland | 2003 |
| Sunshine Coast Daily | Front Page Article | Queensland | 2003 |
| Sunshine Coast Daily | Feature Article | Queensland | 2003 |
| The Courier Mail | Feature Article | Queensland | 2003 |
| The Sunday Mail | 'Fashion' Feature | South Australia | 2003 |
RADIO
| The Morning Show with Ashley Walsh | Guest Interview | ABC 891 | 2004 |
| 'Morning Fresh' Breakfast Show | Guest Interview | Fresh FM | 2004 |
| Jeremy Cordeaux Special Finale Show | Guest Interview | 5DN | 2004 |
| 'On the Couch' with Dom Rinaldo | Guest Interview | 5DN | 2004 |
| 'Morning Fresh' Breakfast Show | Guest Interview | Fresh FM | 2004 |
| Adelaide Cup Racing Carnival (Ad) | Voice-Overs | Mix FM, SAFM & 5AA | 2004 |
| Jeremy Cordeaux Show | Guest Interview | 5DN | 2004 |
| Adelaide Cup Racing Carnival Day | On-Track Interview | ABC National | 2004 |
| Talk Back with Cam Young | Guest Interview | ABC Queensland | 2004 |
| 'Morning Fresh' with Bec Walters | Guest Interview | Fresh FM | 2004 |
| 'Dream Job' | Guest Interview | Mix FM | 2004 |
| St Pat's Races with Andrew Schmidt | On-Track Interview | ABC Regional | 2004 |
| The Breakfast Show with Kev Malkay | Guest Presenter | Mix FM | 2004 |
| International Scout Jamboree | Guest Interview | X-FM | 2004 |
| National Variety Gold Heart Launch | Guest Interview | Coast FM & 5DN | 2004 |
| 'Drive Time' with Phillip Clarke | Guest Interview | 2GB | 2004 |
| Talk Back with Ashley Walsh | Guest Interview | ABC 891 | 2003 |
| 'Morning Fresh' with Bec Walters | Guest Interview | Fresh FM | 2003 |
| 'Sunday Roast Show' | Guest Interview | 5AA | 2003 |
| Fresh FM Breakfast Show | Guest Interview | Fresh FM | 2003 |
| Live from 'Miss World' with Ashley Walsh | Foreign Corresp. | ABC 891 | 2003 |
| Live from 'MWA' with Jeremy Cordeaux | Special Interview | 5DN-From Queensland | 2003 |
| National News: 'MWA' Winner | Special Interview | ABC National | 2003 |
MISS WORLD AUSTRALIA - 'SPECIAL GUEST' ROLES
| 'Life Changing Experiences' | Fashion Parade (& Choreography) | Australia | 2005 |
| Chinese Chamber of Commerce | 2005 Chinese New Year | Australia | 2005 |
| Bedford Industries Big BBQ | Fundraiser Luncheon | Australia | 2005 |
| Nokia Yacht | Canon Big Boat Race | Australia | 2004 |
| Australian Symphony Orchestra | Concert | Australia | 2004 |
| Melbourne Cup | Racing Carnival | Australia | 2004 |
| Australian Embassy | Annual Ball | China | 2004 |
| Australian Embassy | Elton John Concert | China | 2004 |
| Citi Bank Group | Formula 1 GP | China | 2004 |
| Australian Embassy | Cultural Event | Japan | 2004 |
| Australian Embassy | John Olsen | USA | 2004 |
| Deloitte 'Pathfinder' Project | Luncheon | Australia | 2004 |
| Government House | Friends of Bedford | Australia | 2004 |
| SAFM Winter Blanket Appeal | Fundraiser | Australia | 2004 |
| Lord Mayoral Farewell for the Governor | 50th Anniversary | Australia | 2004 |
| South Aust. Tourism Commission | State Campaign Launch | Australia | 2004 |
| Bastille Day with Ann Oliver | Culinary Celebration | Australia | 2004 |
| Camp Quality | Fundraiser Dinner | Australia | 2004 |
| ASM Foundation | Adelaide Cup Luncheon | Australia | 2004 |
| Bedford Industries | Achievement Awards | Australia | 2004 |
| Golden Cup | Racing Carnival | Australia | 2004 |
| Oakbank Cup | Racing Carnival | Australia | 2004 |
| UNESCO Asia Pacific | Heritage Award | Australia | 2004 |
| Adelaide Cup Racing Carnival | The 2004 'Face' | Australia | 2004 |
| Grand Cru Horse Trials | Cocktail Party | Australia | 2004 |
| Variety Children's Charity | Site Unveiling | Australia | 2004 |
| International Variety Convention | Ambassador | Australia | 2004 |
| 'We Serve the Children' Variety Day | Fundraiser | Australia | 2004 |
| Parliament House Tourism | Luncheon | Australia | 2004 |
| Clipsal 500 South Australia Suite | Premier's Guest | Australia | 2004 |
| Broken Hill Community Hospital | Charity Visit | Australia | 2004 |
| Royal Flying Doctor Service | Charity Visit | Australia | 2004 |
| International Media Dinner | Ghan Journey | Australia | 2004 |
| Australian Symphony Orchestra | Concert | Australia | 2004 |
| Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office | Chinese New Year | Australia | 2004 |
| Bedford Industries Big BBQ | Fundraiser Lunch | Australia | 2004 |
| Bone Growth Foundation | Celebrity Tennis w Sir Cliff Richard | Australia | 2004 |
| International Scout Jamboree | Troop 918 Dinner | Australia | 2004 |
| Australia Day | Citizenship Ceremony | Australia | 2004 |
| Women's & Children's Hospital | Christmas Day | Australia | 2003 |
| Gold Coast Community Hospital | Celebrity Visit | Australia | 2003 |
| Variety Club | Children's Day | Australia | 2003 |
| Australia Zoo | Steve Irwin's Guest | Australia | 2003 |
JUDGING ROLES
| Asahi Contest Celebrity Judge | HKFC - Hong Kong | 2004 |
| Fashions on the Field Celebrity Judge | Honda Fashion Stakes Day - Adelaide Cup | 2004 |
| 2004 'Face' of Racing Celebrity Judge | Golden Cup Racing Carnival - Mt Gambier | 2004 |
| Fashions on the Field Celebrity Judge | St Patrick's Day Racing Carnival - Broken Hill | 2004 |
| Celebrity Judge for 2004 Clipsal Girl | Variety V8 Superstars Clipsal 500 Dinner | 2004 |
ADVENTURE & SPORTS
TRAVEL:
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States, England, Scotland, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Monaco, Portugal, Switzerland, China, Hong Kong & Japan.
HORSE RIDING:
| Adventure Tourism Small Business | 'Monserrat' School of Equestrian | 1990 - 1998 |
| Australian Stock Horse | Associate Member | 1994 - 1996 |
| Side Saddle | Advanced Level | 1993 onwards |
| Dressage | Trained to Grand Prix Level | 1989 onwards |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Masters Degree in Gastronomy | The University of Adelaide & Le Cordon Bleu | 2006 |
| [Offer of Acceptance: Masters Degree] | Oxford Brookes University - United Kingdom | 2002 |
| Diploma in International Hotel Mgmt. | Swiss Hotel Association | 2002 |
| Diploma in Linguistics - German | Vocational Language Learning Centre | 2001 |
| Diplôme Culinaire d'Hôtelier | Le Cordon Bleu | 2000 |
SPECIALISED COURSES
| Private Tuition - Television Presenting | Helen O'Connor | 2007 |
| Actors Centre - Acting Skills Course | Andrew Lloyde | 2007 |
| Private Tuition - Voice Coaching | Juliet Jordon | 2006 |
| Private Tuition - Television Presenting | Lochie Daddo | 2005 |
| Advanced Television Presenting | Sandra Lee Patterson - On Camera Studio | 2005 |
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 & public speaking
Chris Giannopoulos T: (61 3) 9864 1111 E: cgiannopoulos@imgworld.com
[Revised: May 2007]