Marie Short is a seasoned professional with a vast background in various fields. An alumna of UNSW, Marie studied International Relations and Affairs and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Politics and International Relations. She also completed a Cambridge English Language Teaching Accreditation course in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. She is a former Small Business Owner at PAVAEA, where she gained experience in project management, staff organization, and investor relations.

Before owning her business, Marie worked for several reputable organizations including William Hill, Macquarie Group, Gulf Air, and PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand. At Macquarie Group, she held several positions such as Senior Executive Assistant, Office Manager and Executive Assistant, and Senior Associate. Her extensive skills in project management, executive assistance, office administration, and customer relations were gained from these roles. With almost five years at PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand, Marie was tasked with handling customer sales and coordinating support services.

As a freelancer, Marie offers her experience and expertise in these fields through FYXER - Executive Assistants. Marie is an individual with a high level of professionalism, strong communication skills, attention to detail, discretion, time management and prioritisation of tasks. Her passion for international affairs is also evident in her career journey.