Our Team

It’s all in the little things!

Here at Sponsorship Ready, we believe that it’s all of the little things that enable BIG things to happen.

We create individual experiences and personal touches where our clients feel listened to with great interest and curiosity while working as a collaborative, close-knit and creative team!

TERRY

Director

Working across renowned brands including Lion (XXXX) in Senior Sales and as General Manager for North Queensland Cowboys, Terry has spent over 25 years leveraging many national and state sponsorships. He notably sits on the panel of consultants to Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), and is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Read more.

KRISTINE

Kristine Arellano Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant & School Support

Kristine provides dedicated executive and business development support to Terry and the Sponsorship Ready team. She plays a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of client and partner initiatives keeping proposals moving, and opportunities on track.

Working closely with Terry, Kristine manages schedules, coordinates meetings and travel, and supports the preparation of presentations and proposals. She also contributes to business development activities, maintaining contact lists and managing Terry’s inbox.

Kristine brings structure, consistency, to a fast-paced environment – anticipating needs, following through on details, and helping the team stay focused on growth and client success.

JO

joe collins

Administration & School Support

With a history in business management and administration roles across a range of complex and varied environments and industries, Jo brings her knowledge of business administration, communication, training and assessment, customer service, marketing, business development and operations, as well as project management.

KIRRA

Kira Smith Photographer

Photography

Kirra has over 15 years’ experience in the media industry including the journalism, PR and marketing sectors. She has been a commercial photographer for the past five years working with both local and national businesses like Tourism Australia, Broadsheet Media and Destination Gold Coast to showcase their stories through bold, eye-catching imagery.

KANDICE

Graphic Design

A highly creative, authentic and multi-talented designer and editor, with over 18 years’ experience in video and commercial production for broadcast, online digital content creation, marketing, design and print, Kandice is an exceptional collaborator and a dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities.

AMANDA

Amanda graphic and web designer

Graphic & Web Design

With a background in print and website design and development, Amanda has over 25 years of experience as an in-house graphic designer and freelancer. Amanda’s goal is to convey the best of your business to your core audience. She loves working to elevate your brand image in both print and web, and always goes above and beyond.

DONNA

Donna Leen Mingo Project Co-odinator  & digital design

Project Coordinator / Digital Design

Donna brings creativity, precision, and versatility to the Sponsorship Ready team. With seven years of experience delivering creative and technical solutions across diverse industries, she has developed a strong foundation in graphic design, website development, and social media strategy.

Starting her career as a freelancer, Donna has since collaborated with global clients, managing end-to-end digital projects from concept and design through to implementation and optimization. She combines creative insight with strong organizational and leadership skills to ensure every project is executed efficiently and to the highest standard.

GEORGIA

Georgia-Benn-Social-Media-Strategist

Social Media Coach/Mentor

Georgia shines as an exceptional marketer and social media strategist. Only two years into her career and yet she has already led and managed the digital presence of blue chip brands including, CityCave and Anytime Fitness.  With experience in agency and consulting, she has a versatile toolkit and is highly motivated to grow her knowledge, skills and abilities in the education sector.  Georgia looks forward to bringing youth, diversity and a fresh perspective and approach to the Sponsorship Ready team, affording a contemporary edge to school marketing strategies, ensuring relevance and resonance with today’s digital-savvy audience.

STEPHEN

Stephen Lean

Meta Ads Specialist

Stephen is a Meta Ads specialist. He started his marketing journey at just 17, landing him on the biggest stage in the Country, the Voice Australia. From there, he has focused on helping business owners sky-rocket their sales through Paid Ads on Social Media. He now joins Sponsorship Ready’s team of social media strategists to apply his skills in the education vertical.

WE HAVE HELPED

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