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Application for OGAE International Bureau Positions – Board Member

Hello

My name is Marcus Davey. I am from , and I believe that I would be a valuable asset to the OGAE International Board if I was elected.

I have been interested in for many years. I would call up my best friend during the competition and we would talk about the show whilst it was on Television. One year I went to his house (in another state of Australia) and spent the weekend at his house watching the Competition. We watched the competition on the SBS broadcast over the three nights. It was amazing. We vowed at that point we would go to the competition live.

In 2013 I was lucky enough to be able to go to my first ever in Malmo, . It was an experience that I will never forget. I was able to connect like-minded fans that loved the competition like I did. It was unfortunate that year, my best friend, wasn’t able to come. When Emmelie won with her fantastic song, I messaged my friend back in Australia (at that time it was very early in the morning) and said we were going to . That year I became part of OGAE ROW (the Facebook page) and really got involved in the Fan experience. Through Roy, I was able to really feel like a real part of the Eurovision Experience.

During the next year we planned our trip and when we all finally arrived in it was a truly amazing experience. To share the competition with my friends and other fans was a great experience. Towards the end of the competition week I asked Roy if I could become “more involved” in the Facebook page and OGAE ROW. I really enjoyed being able to deal directly with Roy and assist the management of the club. My role has been administrator. When ESCcovers was launched last year I was one of the first to be a editor / fan relations. Today I still enjoy working on both the Facebook page and ESCcovers Website.

In the lead up to the Eurovision Song Contest in (that I will attending), I am very excited to have been assisting the fans of OGAE ROW though both the Facebook page and the ESCcovers Website. I am working hard now to ensure that our paid members will be able to collect their OGAE Cards and Stickers when they arrive. I am also working on anther article for the website about

In my job, communication is very important and I have seen that most discussions that have required my input, on the OGAE ROW Facebook page, have come about due to miscommunication. I have dealt personally with some of our members and sorted out their issues. I have found that if people know there is a point of contact that they can discuss and listen to their issues personally (and privately) then there is more likely to be a successful result.

I have truly appreciated Roy’s input and also I have enjoyed putting my skill set of people management to good use (dealing with our fans and their issues that they have had).

I believe that I would be a valuable part of OGAE International team if elected to the board as a BOARD MEMBER. Over the next few 2 years, I would like to continue to evaluate the communication between the different OGAE Clubs and OGAE International and ensure that they feel informed enough. I would like to continue the relationship between all the individual OGAE Branches and ensure that if there are any questions that they feel they have a good communication line with OGAE International. I have an Associate Degree (like a Masters Degree) in Management and also have run many companies with many staff and believe that I have good communication skills and can be a valuable asset to OGAE International. I would also like to look at the expansion of the presence on social media of OGAE International, like on twitter, Instagram etc. etc.

I have attached a copy of my Resume of my experience. I am an airline Pilot but I also have a lot of Management Experience in both starting up and running companies.

Please feel free to contact me at any stage and I look forward to seeing you in Vienna for the 60th Anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Kind Regards

Marcus Davey [email protected] +61407094963

Unit 1 17-19 Henry Kendall Avenue PADSTOW HEIGHTS, NSW, 2211

+61407 094 963 (Mob) [email protected]

Marcus Davey

Flight Qualifications FLIGHT TIME (Hours as at 20 April 2015)

TOTAL FLIGHT HOURS FLOWN AS PILOT 9000 Employment History November 2011 to Present

F JETSTAR AIRWAYS Sydney, New South Wales

AIRBUS A320 / A321 FIRST OFFICER Jetstar is a very dynamic company to work for. There is a great degree of variety in both flying domestically and Internationally. Working in an environment that is as dynamic as a Jetstar has really highlighted to me the importance of communication and standardisation. I continually ensure that I maintain my knowledge and skills to a high standard. I look forward to moving into a role as a Captain and also working towards management and training.

May 2007 to November 2011

F REGIONAL EXPRESS AIRLINES Sydney, New South Wales

CAPTAIN SAAB 340 / FIRST OFFICER SAAB 340 The progression from First Officer to Captain, through my experiences with Regional Express Airlines, has been very diverse. Through the training and checking program and my dedication I have seen further development of my skills and management of both the crew and myself. I have become more aware of the safety culture and day to day threats and errors that are encountered. Flying the SAAB has allowed refining my flying skills so as to deliver a safe and efficient service to the passengers.

February 2008 to April 2009

F AUSTRALIAN AIRLINE PILOT ACADEMY - REGIONAL EXPRESS AIRLINES Mangalore , Mangalore,

CHIEF PILOT / CHIEF FLYING INSTRUCTOR Having flown as a First Officer at Regional Express Airlines as well as my back ground as a Chief Pilot and Chief Flying Instructor, I was chosen to start up and run the Australian Airline Pilot Academy at Mangalore in Victoria. Recruiting and training the instructors, implementing standards in line with those similar to REX, Managing the business and reporting to the board of directors were all areas of my responsibility. As a Captain, having flown with some of the cadets, I can see that the training that was delivered enabled a solid foundation for their progression to the Airline. I am currently assisting with the recruitment of future cadet courses for Regional Express.

February 2006 to May 2007

F KARRATHA FLYING SERVICES PTY LTD , Karratha, Western Australia

CHIEF PILOT / CHIEF FLYING INSTRUCTOR As Chief Pilot I ensured that flying standards and adherence to standard operating procedures were maintained through continued checking and training. I also ensured that all aircraft and pilots were rostered in accordance with relevant flight and duty limitations. I was responsible for initiating a new form of ground training for pilots progressing to new aircraft types at Karratha Flying Services. I ensured continued adherence to regulations and that safety was maintained. I implemented a new form of competency based training and experience for new pilots and pilots transitioning to new aircraft types within the company.

August 2002 to January 2006

F GENERAL FLYING SERVICES PTY LTD , Bankstown, New South Wales

OPERATIONS MANAGER / FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR GRADE I / CHARTER PILOT Expanding General Flying Services into Bankstown Airport I set up the flying school, co-ordinated and implemented all operational documentation and flight standards for the operation in NSW. I was responsible for procuring intakes of students and ensure training principles were adhered too through use of Company Standard Operating Procedures. In addition to overall management I instructed, lectured, co-ordinated and ensured that all courses and staff were scheduled and adequately resourced. January 2002 to August 2002

F GENERAL FLYING SERVICES PTY LTD Moorabbin Airport, Moorabbin, Victoria

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR GRADE I / CHARTER PILOT / SEARCH AND RESCUE PILOT Whilst at General Flying Services Moorabbin I learnt about management of the flying school to a greater extent, I was involved in training Qantas Cadets through to multi crew level; I trained students to be instructors and conducted Search and Rescue Training and Flying. I also chartered for the company to various locations through Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.

December 1997 to January 2002

F RMIT FLIGHT TRAINING RAAF Williams, Point Cook, Victoria

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR GRADE I I was employed by General Flying Services seconded to RMIT University to instruct and lecture Diploma and Degree students from BAK through to ATPL theory and instruct in flying up to Command Multi–Engine Instrument Rating Level. Other ancillary duties included refuelling, general administration, customer service and routine observations to the Bureau of Meteorology. I instigated the use of Microsoft PowerPoint presentation for lectures and flight briefings. Additional responsibilities included presenting talks to prospective students through use of this technology on career days. Organisation of industry tours for students to further broaden their view of the aviation industry, have also co coordinated international contracts procured for flight training at RMIT. This involved scheduling, instructing and reporting on progression.

1997 F KESTREL AVIATION COLLEGE Mangalore Airport, Victoria

CHARTER PILOT / FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR GRADE 3 / FIRE SPOTTING Duties consisted of CFA fire spotting training, charter work, support to International students, joy flights, customer service and administration.

Assisted Japanese pilots on a fly away from Mangalore to Cairns including organising accommodation, meals and transportation.

1997 and 1999 F AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW , Victoria

VOLUNTEER – AIRSHOW MANAGEMENT HEADOFFICE Included management assistance, customer service and assistance to all departments of the Airshow.

1994 F KING ISLAND AIRLINES Moorabbin Airport, Victoria

AVIATION INDUSTRY WORK EXPERIENCE Included clerical, administration and general airline duties.

1994 to 1997 F COLES / BI-LO SUPERMARKETS Frankston and Seymour, Victoria Grocery, Deli and Service Assistant, Night Service Manager

Education

2000 to 2009 F Graduate Diploma (Aviation Management) RMIT University , Victoria

1996 to 1997 F Diploma of Applied Science (Airline Pilot) RMIT University Point Cook, Victoria

1994 to 1995 F Victorian Certificate of Education John Paul College Frankston, Victoria

Sporting and Leadership Experience

1994 to 1995 F JOHN PAUL COLLEGE Social Services Leader for programs, eg. Osnam House

1990 to 1995 F 5th FRANKSTON SEA SCOUTS Scout Patrol Leader and Venturers Treasurer

1989 to 1994 F FRANKSTON TENNIS CLUB Team Captain for Juniors

Personal

Date of Birth 11 April 1978

Height 186cm

Weight 82kg

Marital Status Single

Citizenship Australian

Hobbies and Interests Gym, Fishing, Bike Riding, Tennis, Golf, Camping, Community Service

Referees

PROFESSIONAL

Roy Van de Merwe President OGAE ROW roy@esccovers email .com

Chris Hine Chief Operating Officer 0418 690 488 Mobile Regional Express Airlines

James Ryder First Officer 0403 313 387 Mobile Virgin Australia Lorelle Webb Previous Chief Pilot 0430 089 744 Mobile Karratha Flying Services Karratha WA 6714

Ross Carrington Chief Pilot / Managing Director (03) 9580 6566 Work General Flying Services Moorabbin VIC 3192 Phil Betts Previous Chief Flying Instructor 0409 413 184 Mobile General Flying Services Moorabbin VIC 3192