OLIVIA STRATTON MA, Dip(SHA), Dip(LCB), Dip(Ling)
AMBASSADORIAL ROLES & ACCOLADES
- RSPCA Million Paws Walk Ambassador (2009)
- National Languages Champion (2008)
- Hottest on TV winner of website vote (2006)
- Ambassador for Australian Food, Wine & Tourism - Sauchin, Asia (2004-current)
- Ambassador for Education - AUIC, Hong Kong (2004)
- Ambassador for Variety International (2004)
- Face of Adelaide Cup Racing Carnival (2004)
- Miss Australia Year of Service - full time 12 month role (2004)
- Miss World: People’s Choice* (awarded international title December 2003)
- Miss World Australia (crowned October 2003)
- State Ambassador for South Australia - SA Great, Young Professionals (2002-05)
- The Peninsula Hong Kong - Upper Level Management Scholarship Winner (2002)
- ICHM Silver Medal Graduate (2001)
- ICHM Swiss Hotel Association Scholarship Winner (1999)
- National Champion in equestrian (1995)
- SA State Champion in equestrian (1994 & 1995)
- Side Saddle Association Annual High Point Winner (1995)
* 2.8 billion (not million) hits on the Miss World website throughout the 4 week competition (recorded by Microsoft) determined Olivia Stratton the winner of ‘Miss World 2003 - People’s Choice’.
Miss World is the biggest annual TV event internationally; watched in 120 countries by over 2.8 billion viewers.
TELEVISION
| Australian Poker Hero | TV Presenter - host | Channel 9 | Current |
| The O List (MTV style web TV series) | TV Presenter - host | News Limited | Current |
| Discover lifestyle TV series | TV Presenter | Channel 7 | Current |
| RSPCA Million Paws Walk on-line clip | TV Presenter - host | News Limited | 2009 |
| Fashion Avenue on-line clip | TV Presenter - host | Premiere in SA | 2009 |
| Dilmah Tea TV commercial | Lead Actor | International | 2009 |
| SA Lotto Second Chance campaign | TV Presenter - host | News Limited | 2008 |
| Sunday Mail City to Bay on-line clip | TV Presenter - host | News Limited | 2008 |
| Rosemount Australian Fashion Week | Television Presenter | Nine MSN & Fox 8 | 2007 |
| Sumptuous food & wine TV series | Television Presenter | Channel 7 | 2006 |
| Antz Pantz w Nicky Hilton & Kimberley Stewart Actor | Channel 7 Australia | 2006 | |
| News & Sports Tonight | Experience | Ten Network Australia | 2005 |
| Beat the Chef Cooking Show | Special Guest | ABC | 2005 |
| Nexus: International News Show - Asia | Guest Interview | ABC Asia Pacific | 2005 |
| The Today Show | Guest Interview | Nine Network Australia | 2005 |
| Today Tonight | Feature Interview | Channel 7 Australia | 2005 |
| Bon Voyage travel show - Asia | Segment Presenter | China, HK, Singapore | 2004 |
| The Comedy Channel - Japan | Guest Interview | Channel 5 Japan | 2004 |
| Pet Tales | Guest Interview | Channel 31 Australia | 2004 |
| Down Time lifestyle weekend show | Guest Interview | Channel 7 Australia | 2004 |
| Next Generation TV commercial | Actor | Networks Nine & Ten | 2004 |
| The Sports Show | Guest Interview | Channel 31 Australia | 2004 |
| Pet Tales | Guest Interview | Channel 31 Australia | 2004 |
| A Current Affair | Feature Interview | Nine Network Australia | 2004 |
| Evening News: Adelaide Cup Day | On-Track Interview | ABC, CH7, CH9 & CH10 | 2004 |
| Evening News: Racing Carnival Event | Interview | Nine Network Australia | 2004 |
| News & ’What’s On’ segment | Training | Nine Network Australia | 2004 |
| Evening News: Variety Launch | Interview | Network Ten Australia | 2004 |
| Evening News: Celebrity Tennis | Interview | Channel 7 Australia | 2004 |
| Evening News: W&CH Xmas Day | Interview | Networks Nine & Ten | 2003 |
| Evening News: Olivia returns to Aust. | Interview | Channel 7 Australia | 2003 |
| Hong Kong Tourism (TVC) - Asia | Actor | China, HK, Singapore | 2003 |
| Evening News: Olivia’s win at Miss World | Interview | Channel 7 Australia | 2003 |
| Miss World Pageant - 120 countries | Segment Presenter | International Telecast | 2003 |
| Miss World ‘You Decide’ - 120 countries | Interview | International Telecast | 2003 |
| Evening News: Ready for Miss World | Interview | Nine Network Australia | 2003 |
| Evening News: MWA off to China | Interview | Channel 7 Australia | 2003 |
| Evening News: Crowned MWA | Interview | Network Ten Australia | 2003 |
| Miss World Australia Pageant | Winning Contestant | Channel 7 Australia | 2003 |
| Sunrise breakfast show | Guest Interview | Channel 7 Australia | 2003 |
GUEST SPEAKER, MC & CHARITY
| CARA charity lipstick campaign launch | Profiled supporter | 2009 |
| Lillies for Leukaemia Search for a Model in SA | Judging panel | 2009 |
| Oakbank Racing Carnival Fashions on the Field | Judging panel | 2009 |
| Riding for the Disabled Annual Dinner | Master of Ceremonies | 2009 |
| Horse SA Annual Breakfast | Master of Ceremonies | 2009 |
| Mt Franklin’s Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer campaign | Profiled supporter | 2008 |
| Hutt Street Centre homeless program | Celebrity team member | 2008 |
| Salvos Red Shield Appeal | Celebrity team member | 2008 |
| Pheonix Society Lamington Drive | Profiled supporter | 2008 |
| Le Cordon Bleu tasting panel | Judging panel | 2008 |
| Angaston Agriculture Show | Keynote Speaker | 2008 |
| Reach Out youth help group | Profiled supporter | 2008 |
| United National youth food program campaign | Profiled supporter | 2008 |
| WINGS Royal Flying Doctor Service | Guest Speaker | 2008 |
| SA Great Young South Australian of the Year | Judging panel | 2008 |
| SA Hottest Footy Hunk modelling competition | Judging panel | 2008 |
| Nuovogue Covergirl competition | Judging panel | 2008 |
| 2007 Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Launch | Keynote Speaker | 2007 |
| Save the Children Annual Gala Event | Keynote Speaker | 2006 |
| Bedford Industries: Training & Education for the Disabled | Co-host for Luncheon | 2005 |
| Chinese Chamber of Commerce ‘Chinese New Year’ | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2005 |
| Ocean View College: Careers Guidance | Motivational Speaker | 2005 |
| Asahi Contest - Hong Kong | Celebrity Judge | 2004 |
| Adelaide Cup Racing Carnival Fashions on the Field | Celebrity Judge | 2004 |
| Golden Cup Racing Carnival ‘Face’ of Racing | Celebrity Judge | 2004 |
| St Patrick’s Day Racing Carnival | Celebrity Judge | 2004 |
| Variety V8 Superstars Clipsal Girl competition | Celebrity Judge | 2004 |
| Aust. Universities Int. Alumni Conv. Gala Dinner - HK | Co-host w. Bob Hawke | 2004 |
| National Day Ceremony - China | Host & Public Relations | 2004 |
| Aust. Israel Chamber of Commerce Food & Wine Showcase | Master of Ceremonies | 2004 |
| Variety ‘The Children’s Charity’ Special 21st Birthday Dinner | Master of Ceremonies | 2004 |
| Schweppes Oaks Day for Adelaide Cup Racing Carnival | Master of Ceremonies | 2004 |
| Variety International Humanitarian Award Dinner | Awards Presentation | 2004 |
| Grand Cru Horse Trials | Awards Presentation | 2004 |
| Clipsal 500 State Dinner w. Channel 10’s Bill Woods | Master of Ceremonies | 2004 |
| International Scout Jamboree w. Sophie Monk & Guy Sebastian | Master of Ceremonies | 2004 |
| Scotch College | Motivational Speaker | 2004 |
| Australia China Business Council & Deloitte | Guest Presenter | 2004 |
| Australian Consulate Sauchin Gala Dinner - China | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Australian Rules Football Grand Final Ceremony - China | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Australian Embassy ‘Japan Night’ - Japan | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| The Rotary Club of Adelaide | Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Westminster Annual Dinner | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| ‘SA Great’ Annual Dinner | Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| The Royal Society for the Blind 11th Golden Gavel Awards | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| International Variety Convention | Motivational Speaker | 2004 |
| ‘v’ Young Variety Welcome to Sydney Cocktail Party | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Adelaide Cup Racing Carnival Day | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Chairman’s Luncheon for Adelaide Cup | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Barrier Draw Breakfast for Adelaide Cup | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Women’s & Children’s Hospital: National Smile Day | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| The Arthritis Foundation ‘Ab Fab’ Luncheon | Motivational Speaker | 2004 |
| Girl Guides Australia | Motivational Speaker | 2004 |
| Women’s & Children’s Hospital ‘Taking it to the Streets’ | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Magic Millions Racing Carnival | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| ‘The Face’ of Adelaide Cup Racing Carnival | Celebrity Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Ocean View College: Careers Guidance | Motivational Speaker | 2004 |
| IT Careers Week Seminar with EDS & Rotary | Guest Speaker | 2004 |
| Western Regions Enterprise Day (WRED) | Motivational Speaker | 2003 |
| Economic Development Board | Discussion Panellist | 2003 |
| Bedford Industries: Training & Education for the Disabled | Guest Speaker | 2002 |
MISS WORLD AUSTRALIA - SPECIAL GUEST ROLES
| Life Changing Experiences | Fashion Parade (& Choreography) | Australia | 2005 |
| Chinese Chamber of Commerce | 2005 Chinese New Year | Australia | 2005 |
| Bedford Industries Big BBQ | Fundraiser Luncheon | Australia | 2005 |
| Nokia Yacht | Canon Big Boat Race | Australia | 2004 |
| Australian Symphony Orchestra | Concert | Australia | 2004 |
| Melbourne Cup | Racing Carnival | Australia | 2004 |
| Australian Embassy | Annual Ball | China | 2004 |
| Australian Embassy | Elton John Concert | China | 2004 |
| Citi Bank Group | Formula 1 GP | China | 2004 |
| Australian Embassy | Cultural Event | Japan | 2004 |
| Australian Embassy | John Olsen | USA | 2004 |
| Deloitte Pathfinder Project | Luncheon | Australia | 2004 |
| Government House | Friends of Bedford | Australia | 2004 |
| SAFM Winter Blanket Appeal | Fundraiser | Australia | 2004 |
| Lord Mayoral Farewell for the Governor | 50th Anniversary | Australia | 2004 |
| South Aust. Tourism Commission | State Campaign Launch | Australia | 2004 |
| Bastille Day with Ann Oliver | Culinary Celebration | Australia | 2004 |
| Camp Quality | Fundraiser Dinner | Australia | 2004 |
| ASM Foundation | Adelaide Cup Luncheon | Australia | 2004 |
| Bedford Industries | Achievement Awards | Australia | 2004 |
| Golden Cup | Racing Carnival | Australia | 2004 |
| Oakbank Cup | Racing Carnival | Australia | 2004 |
| UNESCO Asia Pacific | Heritage Award | Australia | 2004 |
| Adelaide Cup Racing Carnival | The 2004 ‘Face’ | Australia | 2004 |
| Grand Cru Horse Trials | Cocktail Party | Australia | 2004 |
| Variety Children’s Charity | Site Unveiling | Australia | 2004 |
| International Variety Convention | Ambassador | Australia | 2004 |
| ‘We Serve the Children’ Variety Day | Fundraiser | Australia | 2004 |
| Parliament House Tourism | Luncheon | Australia | 2004 |
| Clipsal 500 South Australia Suite | Premier’s Guest | Australia | 2004 |
| Broken Hill Community Hospital | Charity Visit | Australia | 2004 |
| Royal Flying Doctor Service | Charity Visit | Australia | 2004 |
| International Media Dinner | Ghan Journey | Australia | 2004 |
| Australian Symphony Orchestra | Concert | Australia | 2004 |
| Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office | Chinese New Year | Australia | 2004 |
| Bedford Industries Big BBQ | Fundraiser Lunch | Australia | 2004 |
| Bone Growth Foundation | Celebrity Tennis w. Sir Cliff Richard | Australia | 2004 |
| International Scout Jamboree | Troop 918 Dinner | Australia | 2004 |
| Australia Day | Citizenship Ceremony | Australia | 2004 |
| Women’s & Children’s Hospital | Christmas Day | Australia | 2003 |
| Gold Coast Community Hospital | Celebrity Visit | Australia | 2003 |
| Variety Club | Children’s Day | Australia | 2003 |
| Australia Zoo | Steve Irwin’s Guest | Australia | 2003 |
SPECIALISED COURSES
| TAFTA National Intensive | Advance Acting Course | 2007 |
| Coaches included: Bill Hughes (All Saints), Cameron Welsh & Sam Atwell (Home & Away), David Cameron, Jan Russ (Neighbours), Lou Mitchell (City Homicide), John Orcsik, David Man, Faith Martin (Sea Patrol), Tom McSweeney, Jodie Brearley, Barbara Leane, Melissa Agnew (international voice coach). | ||
| Private Tuition - Television Presenting | Helen O’Connor | 2007 |
| Actors Centre - Acting Skills Course | Andrew Lloyde | 2007 |
| Private Tuition - Voice Coaching | Juliet Jordon | 2006 |
| Private Tuition - Television Presenting | Lochie Daddo | 2005 |
| Advanced Television Presenting | Sandra Lee Patterson - On Camera Studio | 2005 |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Masters Degree in Gastronomy | The University of Adelaide & Le Cordon Bleu | 2006 |
| [Offer of Acceptance: Masters Degree] | Oxford Brookes University - United Kingdom | 2002 |
| Diploma in International Hotel Mgmt. | Swiss Hotel Association | 2002 |
| Diploma in Linguistics - German | Vocational Language Learning Centre | 2001 |
| Diplôme Culinaire d’Hôtelier | Le Cordon Bleu | 2000 |
ADVENTURE & SPORTS
TRAVEL:
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States, England, Scotland, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Monaco, Portugal, Switzerland, China, Hong Kong & Japan.
HORSE RIDING:
| Adventure Tourism Small Business | ‘Monserrat’ School of Equestrian | 1990 - 1998 |
| Australian Stock Horse | Associate Member | 1994 - 1996 |
| Side Saddle | Advanced Level | 1993 onwards |
| Dressage | Trained to Grand Prix Level | 1989 onwards |
LEARN MORE ABOUT OLIVIA STRATTON…
INTERNET LINKS FOR OLIVIA STRATTON
Olivia’s official website
http://www.oliviastratton.com/
Google ‘olivia stratton’
Read an article Olivia Stratton wrote on her ‘Year of Service’ as Miss World Australia
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/adelaidean/issues/3741/news3772.html
ICHM - Olivia Stratton ‘Hot Property’
http://www.ichm.edu.au/newsletters/OnCourse_Sem1_2007_p08.pdf
‘SUMPTUOUS’ Lifestyle Television Series - Host for 2006
http://www.sumptuous.com.au
[Revised: November 2009]