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Hi, I’m Mark Fraser. I’m an experienced entrepreneur and leader with a track record spanning education technology, industry advocacy, and live entertainment venues. I’ve built and led multiple businesses and associations, from independent record labels to national bodies, focusing on strategy, people, and community engagement.
I thrive on turning ideas into practical programs, growing memberships, delivering education, and producing engaging experiences. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to create tangible outcomes for the industries I care about.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Venue Manager at Blockntackle Brewery
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Management of the taproom, band bookings, event management, stock and staff management, and marketing/promotion.
Owner and Manager at Vi-Nil Records
January 1, 2021 - October 29, 2025Independent record label operations: sourcing bands, label management, production of albums, launch tours, PR/marketing, merchandise design and production, and sponsorship.
Owner and Manager at Link & Pin café/bar/live venue
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023Day-to-day venue management, band bookings, stock ordering, staff management and recruiting, budgeting, social media promotion, customer liaison.
Chief Executive Officer at Pet Industry Association Australia (PIAA)
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019Overall management and day-to-day running of the association; strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting, staff management, educational events, membership growth, advocacy, sponsorship, and stakeholder engagement.
Executive Officer and National Education Manager at Australian Veterinary Association (AVA)
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015Development and management of continuing education programs; planning regional conferences, seminars, webinars; management of NSW Division and education groups; budgeting, membership, sponsorship, fundraising and advocacy.
Chief Executive Officer / General Manager at Red Apple Education
May 1, 2009 - May 1, 2009Senior management of a $6.5m company; managed up to 35 staff; product development; multimedia assets; partnerships and taking products to market (Skwirk portal); leadership of content and marketing teams.
Proprietor and Outlet Manager at Redback Surf & Snow
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Founder of the surf/snow retail/outlet; screenprinting operations; management of a fashion label.
Music Channel Manager at Rush TV
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Oversight of music channel programming and operations; partner relations and channel management.
Teacher at Maria Regina Primary School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Primary school teaching responsibilities.
Casual Teacher at Various Schools
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Casual teaching across multiple schools.
Proprietor and Outlet Manager at Redback Surf & Snow
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991Proprietor and outlet manager; screenprinter.
Snowboard Instructor at Perisher Valley & Thredbo Ski School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989Snowboard instruction across ski schools.
Bar Manager at Valley Inn / Sundeck Hotel Perisher Valley
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1987Bar management duties.
Teacher at Marist Brothers Mosman
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985Teaching role at Marist Brothers Mosman.
Freelance Music and X Sports Journalist
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Freelance journalism and copywriting focusing on music and action sports.
Venue Manager at Blockntackle Brewery
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025Responsible for taproom management, band bookings, event planning, stock control, staff management and marketing/promotion to enhance visitor experience.
Owner/Manager at Vi-Nil Records
January 1, 2021 - October 29, 2025Owner and manager of an independent record label; sourcing bands, label management, album production, launch tours, PR/marketing, merchandise design and sponsorship.
Owner/Manager at Link & Pin café/bar/live venue
November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2023Transformed a café into a bar/beer garden and live music venue; day-to-day management, band bookings, stock, staff, budgeting and social media promotion, customer liaison.
CEO at Pet Industry Association Australia (PIAA)
March 31, 2019 - March 31, 2019Led the national association; strategic planning, budgeting, staff management, member services, advocacy, sponsorship, and industry standards; grew membership and industry visibility.
Executive Officer and National Education Manager at Australian Veterinary Association (AVA)
July 31, 2015 - July 31, 2015Managed continuing education programs, planned conferences, managed NSW division and special interest groups, budget oversight, stakeholder engagement and fundraising.
CEO/GM at Red Apple Education
May 31, 2009 - May 31, 2009Senior management of a $6.5m company; led Skwirk.com.au platform, web content, staff of up to 35; product development and partnerships; delivered profitable education offering.
Proprietor and Outlet Manager at Redback Surf & Snow
December 31, 2003 - December 31, 2003Proprietor and outlet manager for a surf and snow lifestyle brand; retail and product management.
Music Channel Manager at Rush TV
December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001Managed music channel operations including content strategy and programming.
Teacher at Maria Regina Primary School
December 31, 1999 - December 31, 1999Primary school teacher.
Casual Teacher at Various schools
December 31, 1993 - December 31, 1993Casual teaching across multiple schools.
Proprietor and Outlet Manager at Redback Surf & Snow
December 31, 1991 - December 31, 1991Proprietor and outlet manager for surf and snow fashion label.
Snowboard Instructor at Perisher Valley & Thredbo Ski School
December 31, 1989 - December 31, 1989Snowboard instructor at Perisher Valley and Thredbo ski schools.
Bar Manager at Valley Inn/Sundeck Hotel Perisher Valley
December 31, 1987 - December 31, 1987Bar manager at Valley Inn/Sundeck Hotel, Perisher Valley.
Teacher at Marist Brothers Mosman
December 31, 1985 - December 31, 1985Teacher at Marist Brothers Mosman.
Freelance Music and X sports Journalist
December 31, 1999 - December 31, 1999Freelance music and X sports journalist.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Management at AIMGuild Teachers College Sydney
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Diploma of Teaching at AIMGuild Teachers College Sydney
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Higher School Certificate at Marist North Shore College
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Advanced Diploma of Management at AIM
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Diploma of Teaching at Guild Teachers College Sydney
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Higher School Certificate at Marist North Shore College
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Qualifications
Bachelor of Education upgrade
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Pet First Aid
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Bachelor of Education upgrade
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Pet First Aid
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Healthcare
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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