Our
Team

Our exceptional team of consultants work directly with you to ensure your event runs smoothly from beginning to end.

Cameron Armstrong

Cameron Armstrong
Director

Cameron brings more than 32 years of leadership experience within the Professional Conference Organisation (PCO) and events industry. As the company's lead client liaison, Cameron specialises in high-level strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, governance, quality assurance, and the management of complex multi-stakeholder projects. His extensive experience working with corporate, association, government, and not-for-profit organisations enables him to navigate intricate event environments while ensuring exceptional outcomes for clients and delegates alike. Cameron is passionate about building trusted, long-term partnerships and is committed to understanding each client's unique objectives, challenges, and vision. His collaborative leadership style and unwavering "client-first" philosophy underpin the culture of Essential Experiences, guiding the team to deliver tailored, innovative, and results-driven event solutions.
Cameron Karen

Karen Armstrong
Director

As Co-Founder and Director, Karen brings more than two decades of expertise delivering exceptional conferences, symposiums, corporate hospitality, incentives, and large-scale events and experiences across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Renowned for her strategic approach, operational excellence, and unwavering attention to detail, Karen has successfully designed and managed events ranging from intimate executive gatherings to complex, multi-day conferences and major public events. Her extensive experience spans end-to-end event delivery, including stakeholder engagement, venue and supplier management, delegate experience, logistics, risk management, and on-site operations. Karen's ability to seamlessly coordinate complex event programs while maintaining the highest standards of service has earned her a reputation for delivering memorable experiences that consistently exceed client expectations.

Kelsey Apps-Tulip
Event Coordinator

Kelsey has extensive experience delivering high-end corporate events across both national and international platforms. With a strong foundation in event logistics, coordination, and delivery, Kelsey plays a key role in ensuring every event is executed seamlessly, efficiently, and to an exceptional standard. She has a particular strength in emerging event technologies and is highly proficient in EventsAir software, with more than five years of hands-on experience managing registration systems, event data, and digital event workflows. Known for her exceptional attention to detail and proactive approach, Kelsey is committed to producing innovative and memorable event experiences. Her ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining precision and consistency ensures clients receive reliable, high-quality outcomes every time. Her collaborative mindset and dedication to excellence make her an integral member of the Essential Experiences team.
Tia Bayer

Tia Bayer
Events and Business Development Manager

Tia leads the development of our client relations, working closely to ensure clients expectations are exceeded year on year. Having previous experience in the Government and Community Sectors, Tia’s ability to manage events and clientele across multiple platforms plays to her strengths. Tia thrives on assisting clients turn their ideas into memorable events, by creating engaging and unique experiences for guests.

Neville Jounquay
Production & Technical Director

Neville brings an exceptional ability to create, produce, and stage manage high-quality events with a strong focus on technical precision and creative execution. He oversees all stages of technical event delivery, including client liaison, entertainment and speaker management, event design and planning, budgeting, set design and construction, contractor negotiations, procurement, and staffing. With extensive experience across small to large-scale conferences and events, Neville ensures every production is delivered seamlessly, with a high degree of professionalism, creativity, and technical finesse.

ADAM ATKINSON
graphic designer

Neville brings an exceptional ability to create, produce, and stage manage high-quality events with a strong focus on technical precision and creative execution. He oversees all stages of technical event delivery, including client liaison, entertainment and speaker management, event design and planning, budgeting, set design and construction, contractor negotiations, procurement, and staffing. With extensive experience across small to large-scale conferences and events, Neville ensures every production is delivered seamlessly, with a high degree of professionalism, creativity, and technical finesse.

Queenie Toledo
Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

Queenie shapes and delivers engaging digital content and marketing communications across the company’s events and corporate portfolio, creating a consistent and compelling brand presence across all marketing and social media channels. With a strong understanding of digital marketing and audience engagement, Queenie supports the planning, creation, and execution of social media campaigns, event promotion, and branded content. She works closely with the wider team to translate event stories, client outcomes, and key messaging into clear, visually engaging content that enhances visibility and audience connection. Her proactive approach and ability to manage multiple digital platforms make her an integral part of the marketing function at Essential Experiences, helping to elevate both brand awareness and event engagement.

Sophie Chant
Event Assistant

Sophie provides valuable support across the planning, coordination, and delivery of a diverse range of corporate and professional events. She plays an important role in assisting the team with both pre-event preparation and on-site execution, helping to ensure each event runs smoothly and efficiently. Sophie is known for her positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to contribute wherever needed.

DANIEL TURNER
photographer & videographer

Thanks to Cameron, Alanna and the EEE Team, our event ran smoothly and was a huge success with positive feedback received from guests and senior management. We look forward to working with them again on the next event!

Nancy Ly
Former Senior Marketing and Events Officer
Trade and Investment Queensland

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Essential Experiences Pty Ltd
32/138 Juliette Street, Greenslopes, Brisbane, Australia
Phone: +61 7 3217 5353
Email: info@essentialexperiences.com.au

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