Introducing some of the wonderful talent we work with and their stories.At criterion a ‘Bell Ringer’ is an employee who consistently goes above and beyond to deliver wins and results that benefit the wider team or business as a whole. They understand the bigger picture and are working collaboratively to maximize their contribution and the success of others. Their enthusiasm and impact is so visible their peers and colleagues nominate them for our monthly recognition award.
Meet some of our amazing employees and Bell Ringers.
Brandon Churchward
Sales
I’d worked in sales for a few years, and wanted to work somewhere with a product I could be more passionate about, somewhere I would always be learning and where I could have a better earning potential. With the range of events in different sectors, paired with the comms structure, criterion ticked the boxes for me.
Lisa Nguyen
Marketing Intern
At the time, I was looking for opportunities to compliment my university education. Criterion Conferences had a vacant position and I thought it would be a great opportunity to find out more about the organisation. From the moment I stepped into the doors, I knew that Criterion would be a perfect fit!
Lauren Perry
Conference Producer
I’d just graduated from uni and was looking to jump into something new, challenging, exciting – and a little bit out of the box! I’d never heard of conference producing as a job before and it sounded like the perfect job for someone who loves exploring current issues and bringing people together.
Calum McNab
Delegate Sales Manager
I joined Criterion as I was influenced by Joal to try and get a job here, probably so he could get a referral bonus!
Ante Batistic
Accountant
I joined Criterion for a new challenge and a step up in my career.
Criterion Corporate Giving Committee
Annie, Rosie, Erika, Will, Nev, Laura & Ash
With the growth of our organisation and our core values of Quality, Energy, Leadership and Innovation, we aim to raise awareness and make a difference to causes close to our hearts through a series of events, with a major focus on having fun!
Jessica Farrelly
Content & Social Media Marketer
I joined Criterion shortly after moving to Australia earlier this year. I had never worked in events before and the buzz of being involved in 90 conferences a year across such a diverse range of topics and industries really appealed to me. I also heard great things about the company culture and the people I would be working with.
Marcela Yturria
Enquiries Manager
I joined Criterion because I saw a great opportunity to work for an organisation that provided opportunity for growth.
Laura Dunlop
Conference Producer
I joined Criterion because I had a research and events background and loved how Criterion aligned both of these elements to create evidenced, interactive and creative conferences. Plus in my interview I could tell I would get on well with the team as we had a few giggles.
My role as a conference producer means I get to conduct qualitative research on a wide variety of new topics which constantly change. I get to research with really interesting senior leaders in each sector to ascertain how the conference should be shaped and who should be in the room. Then comes the creative part – taking research findings and transforming them into an agenda. We must understand what needs to be achieved by the delegate on the day in terms of outcomes and structure the session format with this in mind. I completely LOVE being a producer!
OK so all my friends are really jealous of my work place because it is so FUN! We are all each other’s biggest fans, we are all really motivated and happy to motivate others. The whole Criterion team are on the same page…let’s do the best job we can and support each other to do it! Couldn’t ask for a better bunch of colleagues. Plus we play games like Charades and quizzes every Friday 
My proudest moment so far I would have to say was running my first event, Social Media in Tertiary Education. I think there is nothing better than seeing all your hard work come full circle. It was really nice to finally meet all the people I had spoken with in the production stage and see that what you have created can add so much value to a sector.
A few interesting facts about me
If I had a super power I would like the same ones as Raven from X-Men, shape shifting, self-healing and blue skin.
On the weekend I love to drink coffee, go for brunch, potter around Bondi Markets, hit the beach, swim, do the Bondi to Coogee walk and catch up with friends- life’s a beach after all!
Joal Duncan
Delegate Sales
I joined criterion a year ago to pursue a change in career direction – in sales. I was tired of working in my previous role and wanted to take on a new challenge where my earning potential was in my own hands.
