Denise Rodrigues has over 15 years of experience working for Cancer Council Tasmania in various roles of increasing responsibility. She has strong skills in administration, fundraising, volunteer coordination, and developing community and corporate partnerships. Her current role is Senior Relationships Officer, where she manages Cancer Council Tasmania's bequest, in memoriam, corporate, and workplace giving programs.

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DENISE RODRIGUES
10 Cedar Street
LINDISFARNE TAS 7015
Home: 03 6243 9975 Email: drodrigues@cancertas.org.au Mobile: 0407 57 1504
Qualified, professional, team member with broad experience across programs run by Cancer Council
Tasmania. Proven leader, strong public relations, fundraising, communication and hospitality skills.
 Accounts/Crediting Experience
 Fundraising
 Administration
 Volunteer & program Coordinator
 Hospitality
 Interpersonal Skills
 Training Skills
 Current Drivers License
OTHER TRAINING:
 Diploma in Community Service Coordination (completing)
 Cancer Council Tasmania - internal training in Coordinating
Support Groups, Cancer Connect program, Speakers program
 Skillpath – Excelling as a Manager or Supervisor, First time Managers
& Supervisors, Managing Multiple Projects
 Advanced Diploma in Business Management & Business Human
Resources 2007-08
 Diploma in Business 2007
 Media Training – Beyond PR 2006
 Public Speaking Course (Private) 2006
 Excel & Publisher NIDA 2006
 BA Media & Journalism University of Tasmania
(deferred due to work commitments)
 Event Coordinating Workshop ABAF 2004
 Training Small Groups Cert (TAFE) 2000
 Public Relations Cert (TAFE) 1995
 Improving Services Series
 Positive Thinking – Kerry Riley
 Intermediate Word Perfect 5.1
 Time Management
 Introduction to Computer Literacy
 Pitman’s Dictaphone
 Reception Skills
 Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
PERSONAL SKILLS: Intelligence: Ability to think clearly, generate new ideas
and a willingness and readiness to develop effective solutions.
Initiative: The skill of identifying purposeful work and doing it.
Self-Motivation: The competence to work unsupervised and
contributes effectively within a team environment.
Organisation: The ability to priories and meet deadlines.
Competence: Both written and oral ability.

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WORK HISTORY:
Cancer Council Tasmania,(CCT) Hobart July 2005 - Present
Current: Senior Relationships Officer, Community & Bequests in Business Development
July 2012 - present
Full time
 Management and development of the following:
- Bequest Program (Wills)
- In Memoriam Program (Funerals)
- Corporate Partnerships
- Corporate Sponsorships
- Workplace Giving
- Events (both national and state)
- other as deemed necessary
Manager, Cancer Support Services (statewide role) November 2010 - June 2012
Full time
 Management of statewide support services - offices in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie & Devonport
 Implementation of CCT strategic plans
 Budget management
 Management of 6 paid staff
 Supervision of approx 100 volunteer staff in the support program
 Provide support and information to cancer patients and their community
 Present support service promotion talks to corporate/community/school groups
 Liaison with organisers in the health sector for corporate & public events
 Attend events/workshops as a representative of CCT
 Clerical & administration duties
 Partake in fundraising events in support of our mission
 Research into best practices throughout support programs
 Management of a variety of databases
 Time Management
 Develop ongoing relationships with volunteers, community & corporate supporters for continued support
Senior Support Officer (South) June 2009 - November 2010
Full time
 Provide support to those affected by cancer through our programs
 Represent CCT at events/seminars in health and support programs
 Supervision, train and coordinator volunteers across support and fundraising programs
 Develop and implement health related events with external organisations
 Retail and stock control in our retail 'SunSmart' centre
 Clerical and administration duties
Regional Support Services Coordinator (South) - May 2008 - June 2009
Part time
 Provide support to those affected by cancer through our programs
 Represent CCT at events/seminars in health and support programs
 Supervision, train and coordinator volunteers across support and fundraising programs
 Develop and implement health related events with external organisations
 Retail and stock control in our retail 'SunSmart' centre
 Clerical and administration duties
Community Fundraising Officer (South)- January 2006 - May 2008
Part-time
 Coordinate, support and attendance of all Community Fundraisers
 Coordinate fundraising stalls for all national events
 Administration duties
Events Assistant (South) March 2005 - January 2006
Part-time (3 days per week)
 Support of national and statewide fundraising events
 Administration duties

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Andrew & Charlotte Gilbertson (owner of four McDonald Restaurants) 2006 - 2009
Personal Assistant – on call
 Administration & personal duties
 Coordination of ticketing and processes for Ronald McDonalds Gala Ball (560 people attended.)
Field Reps Australia P/L, November 2005 – October 2006
Distributor Support Representative for Alstom Industrial Products
 Distribution Sales Representative
 Sales & promotion of stock and literature
 Administration
 Stocktake, orders
Barilla Bay Tasmania, Hobart, January 2004 – March 2005
Event Coordinator – 22.5 hours per week
 Coordinate functions
 Preparation and budgeting
 Updating database
 Administration
 Liaising with staff and management in running events
 Support in reception, retail and restaurant
University of Tasmania, Conservatorium of Music, March 2004 – November 2004
Sponsorship Coordinator – 8 hours per week
 Sponsorship
 Obtaining Product
 Developing business proposals
 Administration ie emails, telephone
Moved to Tasmania from Sydney NSW
Volunteer Work
Cancer Council Tasmania
Ronald McDonald House (Hobart)
Royal Hobart Hospital
PERSONAL GOALS:
I am an ambitious, resourceful and loyal person who has developed through practical experience a strong skill set that
enables me to multitask and achieve goals. I feel confident in working within any environment where a hands on
attitude is required.
REFEREES:
Elizabeth Rayment
Business Development Manager (Present)
Cancer Council Tasmania
T: +61 3 6233 2172
F: +61 3 6233 3042
E: erayment@cancertas.org.au
Cathie Goss
State Manager
Tasmania
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE of COMPANY DIRECTORS
T: +61 3 6224 0559
F: +61 3 6223 1468
E: cgoss@companydirectors.com.au
Relationship: Past Cancer Council Tasmania Deputy CEO