I am a marketing and events professional with 6+ years of experience delivering large-scale sporting, community, corporate and cultural events across hospitality, tourism, technology and construction sectors. I’ve led multi-channel campaigns, built strong partnerships, and delivered high-quality brand experiences that engage audiences and drive results. I work with businesses across marketing, events and operations to deliver organised, high-impact projects and experiences. I excel at stakeholder engagement, end-to-end event planning, data-driven reporting, and cross-functional collaboration, always focusing on practical, scalable solutions and measurable impact.

Christie Higgins

I am a marketing and events professional with 6+ years of experience delivering large-scale sporting, community, corporate and cultural events across hospitality, tourism, technology and construction sectors. I’ve led multi-channel campaigns, built strong partnerships, and delivered high-quality brand experiences that engage audiences and drive results. I work with businesses across marketing, events and operations to deliver organised, high-impact projects and experiences. I excel at stakeholder engagement, end-to-end event planning, data-driven reporting, and cross-functional collaboration, always focusing on practical, scalable solutions and measurable impact.

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I am a marketing and events professional with 6+ years of experience delivering large-scale sporting, community, corporate and cultural events across hospitality, tourism, technology and construction sectors. I’ve led multi-channel campaigns, built strong partnerships, and delivered high-quality brand experiences that engage audiences and drive results. I work with businesses across marketing, events and operations to deliver organised, high-impact projects and experiences.

I excel at stakeholder engagement, end-to-end event planning, data-driven reporting, and cross-functional collaboration, always focusing on practical, scalable solutions and measurable impact.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

PR, Marketing and Events Manager at Harrup Park
August 1, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Oversaw end-to-end marketing, PR and event operations including staffing, compliance, budgeting, recruitment and operational planning. Launched integrated digital and traditional marketing campaigns, increasing attendance, engagement and brand reach. Managed relationships with key stakeholders including sporting organisations, media outlets, government representatives, commercial partners and local businesses. Led cross-functional teams across marketing, operations, bars, events and administration to deliver seamless, high-quality event experiences. Maintained website content, campaign calendars, CRM data, event materials and brand assets. Oversaw a large-scale renovation, budgeting, layout planning, equipment procurement and vendor engagement, and introduced new procedures and workflows to support improved operational efficiency.
Marketing Officer at Mackay Tourism
August 2, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Education

Bachelor of Business Governance, Business and Society at James Cook University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Diploma of Project Management at Australian Institute of Management
February 16, 2026 - November 2, 2026

Qualifications

RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol)
January 11, 2030 - June 21, 2026
RSG (Responsible Service of Gaming)
January 11, 2030 - June 21, 2026
Forklift Licence
January 11, 2030 - June 21, 2026
First Aid & CPR
January 11, 2030 - June 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Other