She started out as a PA/Production Co-ordinator with Broadcom, working on the live broadcast of the VFL. After almost 2 years at Broadcom, Jackie joined the freelance force in NSW, working on such projects as The Home Show, numerous corporate and commercial productions for companies including Film Australia, Broadcom, Carrier Air Conditioning, Wella, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Roche Pharmaceuticals, Digital, to name a few. After completing her Production Manager's course at the AFTRS in Sydney in 1990, Jackie moved into the production management of corporate documentaries, videos and commercials, as well as special events and conferences.

In 1992 Jackie relocated to Adelaide with her husband, working for almost 3 years with Kojo Productions as Production Manager and Producer before leaving to have her second child. After 12 months maternity leave - during which time Jackie started up SA’s premier autocue business - she re-joined the freelance force mid-1996.

In 1998 Jackie was approached by The Anti-Cancer Foundation SA (now The Cancer Council SA) to organise and run their annual Doorknock Campaign. This 5 month contract was the start of an on-going commitment to the not-for-profit sector that continues today.

Since then Jackie has:
Organised and run 2 Daffodil Day campaigns for The Cancer Council South Australia.
Launched and ran the Cancer Council’s inaugural “Relay for Life” event in South Australia at Santos Stadium – as well as the first regional Relay for Life in SA.
Served as Chief Executive Officer for Family Business Australia.

Jackie continues to volunteer and assist not-for-profit organisations where time permits, in between the challenges of running a business, a family and continuing to organise major events, as well as completing a postgraduate degree at UniSA.

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