Our people
Maria Sanciolo-Bell Director
- Based in Melbourne - Australia
- Sicilian Born
- Lived in Sicily for 15 years
- Expert in Strategic Educational Frameworks
- Expert in Leadership and Management Development
- Lecturer in Italian, Interpreting and Translating (Italian English), Human Resources, Learning and Development at Universities and TAFE Colleges in South Australia and Victoria
- Member of Australian Human Resources Institute (Master Practitioner)
- Has served as a Board Member of Multicultural Arts Victoria and assessor for Community, Literature and Music Boards of the Australia Council.
- Resident Theatre Director of the Italo-Australian Theatre Company
- Vice- President - Federazione Dei Sicilian D’Australia (Federation of Sicilians in Australia)
- Singer and Performer
Suzanne Thomas Director
- Based in Melbourne - Australia
- Australian Born
- Expert in Strategic Human Resources
- Expert in Instructional Design, Productivity Deployment and People Processes
- Member of Australian Human Resources Institute (Master Practitioner)
- Expert Program Facilitator
- Experienced Traveller
Gaetano Failla Manager Logistics - Tours and Events
- Based in Sicily
- 22 years experience in the Travel Industry as Tour Operator Tour Designer and Tour Guide
- Expert knowledge of Sicily as a tourist destination
- Extensive knowledge of Sicilian culture and events
- Events Promoter
- Published Photographer
- Bilingual (English/Italian)
Anna Thompson Administration
- 16 years experience across the Recruitment, Event & Hospitality Industries
- Has been involved in events such as The Melbourne Cup Carnival, AFL Grand Final Series, FIFA Swimming Championships, Spring Fashion Festival, Melbourne Flower Show
Our philosophy
Our operational philosophy is simple...
Create the best environments and ways for our clients to fully enjoy the precious things in life.
Whatever that is for you...travel, art, education, culture, celebrations of important life milestones, food, wine, special time with friends and family. Things to remember, things to cherish for ever...echoes that come back with joy to our mind.
We at Echoes Events think this is very important because in a world where standardisation is the norm and where personal quality time is compromised by the demands of fast living, the things that really matter are often neglected or forgotten.
We feel that we can help our clients orchestrate these special times and happenings in their lives. We know that we can offer creativity and flexibility to help our clients realise their dreams.