I’m a creative and people-focused professional with over 30 years of experience spanning community engagement, program development, marketing, operations, and franchise management. I’ve led across both corporate and grassroots environments, always focused on cultural education, inclusion, and making a real impact in the community. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, shaping brand strategy, and delivering engaging presentations and events. As someone proudly rooted in Aboriginal heritage, I strive to foster meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders and build opportunities for young people and communities to thrive. I’m adaptable, a clear communicator, and collaborative in my approach, always seeking positive outcomes through teamwork and storytelling.

Clayton Williamson

I’m a creative and people-focused professional with over 30 years of experience spanning community engagement, program development, marketing, operations, and franchise management. I’ve led across both corporate and grassroots environments, always focused on cultural education, inclusion, and making a real impact in the community. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, shaping brand strategy, and delivering engaging presentations and events. As someone proudly rooted in Aboriginal heritage, I strive to foster meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders and build opportunities for young people and communities to thrive. I’m adaptable, a clear communicator, and collaborative in my approach, always seeking positive outcomes through teamwork and storytelling.

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I’m a creative and people-focused professional with over 30 years of experience spanning community engagement, program development, marketing, operations, and franchise management. I’ve led across both corporate and grassroots environments, always focused on cultural education, inclusion, and making a real impact in the community. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, shaping brand strategy, and delivering engaging presentations and events.

As someone proudly rooted in Aboriginal heritage, I strive to foster meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders and build opportunities for young people and communities to thrive. I’m adaptable, a clear communicator, and collaborative in my approach, always seeking positive outcomes through teamwork and storytelling.

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Work Experience

Founder and Creative Director at Centre Stage Creative
January 1, 2020 - November 26, 2025
Provide branding, marketing, advertising, and promotional support to community projects and small businesses. Services include signage design, menus, flyers, catalogues, and banners, as well as updating website content and managing social media pages. Develop creative content across digital, social, and print media, including video ads, website copy, and event facilitation. Host and produce the YARN ABOUT YOU podcast, engaging with audiences on a range of topics.
Facilitation Coordinator at Bara Barang Aboriginal Corporation
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Deliver specialised support services to empower Aboriginal young people, including programs focused on driver licence access, employment and training pathways, and cultural engagement. Plan and implement a range of cultural programs and initiatives tailored for schools, businesses, and community groups. Build and maintain strong stakeholder connections to promote cultural understanding, boost participant confidence, and support long-term community outcomes.
National Marketing and Operations Manager at Rent The Roo Pty Ltd
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Managed national branding and marketing for 60+ franchise territories. Delivered integrated campaigns across TV, print, digital, and social media. Produced catalogs, flyers, vehicle wraps, and newsletters, while overseeing website content and brand consistency across all platforms. Collaborated with franchisees on Local Area Marketing campaigns including paid social media, print media and signage.
State Business Development Manager at Clark Rubber
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
NSW State Business Development Manager overseeing Clark Rubber franchise operations. Led state-wide sales, store design, visual merchandising, and franchisee support, including coordination of state meetings and performance initiatives.
Franchise Operations Manager ANZ at Waterco
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Managed Swimart franchisee communications, including weekly newsletters, brand compliance, and ongoing support. Provided advertising and promotional guidance, website updates, signage concepts, graphic design, and coordinated regional meetings to drive engagement and consistency.
National Store Development Manager and National Marketing Manager at Carpet Court Australia Ltd
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
National franchisee management and support for 200+ stores. Led a team of four, ensuring brand compliance, supplier coordination, promotional execution, and store design project management. Developed and implemented an internal intranet platform. Delivered regular public speaking and corporate presentations to drive engagement and alignment.

Education

Diploma of Management & Leadership at TAFE NSW
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Diploma of Retail Management at National Retail Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Diploma of Management & Leadership
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Diploma of Retail Management
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Non-Profit Organization