{"id":3039,"date":"2024-10-31T11:10:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T00:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/?post_type=transit_post&#038;p=3039"},"modified":"2025-06-19T09:56:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T23:56:32","slug":"staff-spotlight-series-meet-pat","status":"publish","type":"transit_post","link":"https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/?transit_post=staff-spotlight-series-meet-pat","title":{"rendered":"Staff Spotlight Series: Meet Pat!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve got bus, taxi, and light rail assets, but our biggest asset? Our team! To bring you closer to the incredible people behind each campaign, we\u2019re excited to launch our&nbsp;<strong>GT Staff Spotlight Series<\/strong>!&nbsp;This series offers a little insight into their world and the passion that drives GoTransit forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pat-tas-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pat-tas-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pat-tas-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pat-tas-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pat-tas-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pat-tas.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/patrick-waters-24b0a284\/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BxyHi35EITUqnJwHNdys20Q%3D%3D\">Patrick Waters<\/a>, General Manager &#8211; Tasmania<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember406\"><strong>Give us a brief summary of your career journey with GT so far!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember407\">I commenced at GoTransit in June 2021 as General Manager in Tasmania, managing both local direct and agency campaigns. Over the past three years, I\u2019ve focused on building a strong foundation for growth not only within Tasmania but also extending into other markets across Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember409\"><strong>What\u2019s a project or achievement at GoTransit that you\u2019re really proud of?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember410\">One of the achievements I\u2019m particularly proud of is the continued year-on-year growth with a number of clients. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justbettercare.com\/\">Just Better Care<\/a> comes to mind &#8211; they started in Hobart three years ago, and their campaigns have grown significantly each year, moving from full backs to megasides. Now, they\u2019re set to kick off their first campaign on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/79759-Just-Better-Care-Megaide-Driver-Hobart-SSI-HOB-P13-1024x605.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3041\" style=\"width:525px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/79759-Just-Better-Care-Megaide-Driver-Hobart-SSI-HOB-P13-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/79759-Just-Better-Care-Megaide-Driver-Hobart-SSI-HOB-P13-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/79759-Just-Better-Care-Megaide-Driver-Hobart-SSI-HOB-P13-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/79759-Just-Better-Care-Megaide-Driver-Hobart-SSI-HOB-P13-1536x908.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/79759-Just-Better-Care-Megaide-Driver-Hobart-SSI-HOB-P13-2048x1211.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember412\"><strong>What\u2019s a fun fact about you that most people wouldn\u2019t know?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember413\">Outside of work, friends, family, and our kids all call me &#8216;Papi.&#8217; I\u2019m not quite sure how it started, but it\u2019s stuck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember414\"><strong>How do you like to unwind after a busy week?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember415\">I love relaxing with a beer with friends or clients at my favourite Hobart pub, <em>The Whaler<\/em> down at Salamanca. Or, sometimes, it\u2019s a wine at home with my wife, enjoying the view of the Derwent River. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/View-from-my-loungeroom-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3042\" style=\"width:567px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/View-from-my-loungeroom-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/View-from-my-loungeroom-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/View-from-my-loungeroom-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/View-from-my-loungeroom-1536x995.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/View-from-my-loungeroom-2048x1327.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember418\"><strong>If you could describe yourself in 3 words, what would they be?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember419\">Personable, dedicated &amp; Loose (just a little \ud83d\ude09). <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1629-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3046\" style=\"width:412px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1629-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1629-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1629-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1629-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1629-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember421\"><strong>What\u2019s your favourite GT campaign to date, and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember422\">That\u2019s a tough one to pick, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/callington-mill-distillery\/\">Callington Mill Distillery<\/a> campaign stands out. I\u2019m a big whisky fan, so seeing this campaign roam around Tasmania was a highlight. Plus, it was my first large-scale, large-panel campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Callington-Mill-Distillery-Megaside-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3043\" style=\"width:582px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Callington-Mill-Distillery-Megaside-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Callington-Mill-Distillery-Megaside-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Callington-Mill-Distillery-Megaside-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Callington-Mill-Distillery-Megaside-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Callington-Mill-Distillery-Megaside-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember426\"><strong>What do you think is the coolest thing about OOH?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember427\">I love the creativity that out-of-home advertising allows. You can make a real impact with vibrant, eye-catching designs that resonate within the community. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/St-Lukes-1024x539.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3044\" style=\"width:587px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/St-Lukes-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/St-Lukes-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/St-Lukes-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/St-Lukes-1536x808.png 1536w, https:\/\/gotransit.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/St-Lukes-2048x1078.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks for sharing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/patrick-waters-24b0a284\/\">Patrick Waters<\/a>! His dedication to clients, love for Tasmania, and passion for impactful advertising are just a few of the reasons we\u2019re lucky to have him at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/gotransitmediagroup\/\">GoTransit Media Group<\/a>. Keep an eye out for the next feature in our <strong>GT Staff Spotlight Series<\/strong> to meet more of the people who keep us rolling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real People. 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