Dean Shortland

Dean Shortland is a highly educated professional with a diverse academic background.

He holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Swinburne University of Technology Sydney, showcasing his expertise in business management.

Dean has also studied education at various institutions like Donvale Christian School, Ballarat University, Blackburn High School, Maroondah Secondary College, and Whitefriars College.

His educational journey includes a focus on psychology and theatre at Monash University, management at Olds College, and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from The University of Lethbridge.

Throughout his career, Dean Shortland has held key roles in different organizations, highlighting his versatile skill set.

He served as a Construction Superintendent at Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL), demonstrating his leadership capabilities in the construction industry.

Dean has prior experience as the Chief Technology Officer at Beam Mobile, showcasing his proficiency in technology management.

He has also excelled as the Director of Business to Business Product Development at Griffin Technology, emphasizing his strategic business development skills.

In addition, Dean Shortland co-founded Festivalus and has worked in roles such as HTML Designer at Campaign Monitor, Acting Festival Director at The Australian Festival, and Brand and Communications Manager at Gapbuster Worldwide, showcasing his creativity and marketing expertise.

His previous positions as the Senior Project Manager and Project Manager - Marketing at Gapbuster Worldwide further demonstrate his project management and marketing acumen.