Desliens Conference & Event Management is a division of Catalyst Consulting International Pty Ltd which is a company that was set up in 1988 and specialises in organisational development and improvement.

Desliens bring a well qualified and experienced management team to meet the requirements of our clients:

Our key staff are:
 

Treasure Gordon  amiaa

Treasure is responsible for the conference and event side of the business and is actively involved in the day to day management of conferences and events that the company is involved with.  As Director of Desliens Conference & Event Management, Treasure was the first professional conference organiser in the NT to become an accredited member of the “Meetings Industry Association of Australia” (MIAA) (AMIAA). She has participated in their Management Training Program-Module I and II in 1994 and 1995 to obtain accreditation to the Association in November 1995.

Treasure has strong organisational abilities, attention to detail and the ability to co-ordinate event programs.  Prior to establishing Desliens in 1993, Treasure worked for the Northern Territory Government (12 years).  During the last five years of working with the NT Government Treasure was involved in organising trade displays, business seminars held locally and interstate, co-ordination and planning assistance for the large contingent of overseas government visitors to NT Expo in 1993 and compiling visit programs for overseas potential investors to the Northern Territory.

Treasure is a member of the Meetings Industry Association of Australia since 1995 and is currently a Committee member of the NT Branch of the Meetings Industry Association of Australia with the specific responsibility of overseeing the Professional Development courses hosted by the local branch.  Treasure is also an Associate member of Tourism Top End and a member of the Darwin Entertainment Centre.
 

Adam Gordon B Ag Econ, MBA

Adam is the Managing Director of Catalyst Consulting International Pty Ltd and has extensive experience at a senior level in government and industry and has been a consultant and trainer for many years.

Adam provides:

• A supervisory role for ALL conferences and events organised by the company since it commenced operations in 1993. 

• Guidance to the Conference Committee in the development of their conference program, marketing and publicity.  It is Adam’s involvement that has been the major force in turning around those conferences the company has worked on that have had problems with decreasing numbers of delegates

• Assistance in sourcing speakers and sponsors from his network of business contacts, if required.

• Risk assessment and management plan

•   Development of the Quality Plan and overall responsibility for Quality

His community involvement includes being Chairman of the Darwin Entertainment Centre and Member of the Australian Industry Defence Network (AIDN) and of the Top End Region Committee of the NT Chamber of Commerce (Past Chairman).
 

Marissa Francis

As Conference Coordinator, Marissa joined Desliens in January 2003 and is involved in the day to day activities of organisation and coordination of conferences and events.  Marissa has excellent ‘people’ skills, uses her own initiative and effectively liaises with delegates and suppliers.  She has a background in hospitality and has recently completed her Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality Management).

This team has the necessary conference and event, marketing and finance skills to meet and exceed contractual requirements.
 

Support Staff

To meet the requirements for support, which typically arises as the events get closer, Desliens have a team of regular casuals we are able to call on to meet the needs for hands-on people.

Sub-Contractors

Sub-contractors are sourced following liaison with clients.  We have a good working relationship with a range of sub-contractors including caterers suitable for indoor and outdoor events, coach companies, tour providers, venues, audio-visual suppliers, accommodation and travel providers, stationary and printing suppliers etc.