Experience

Smartapps | Seisma

• Australia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Oct 2019 - Present



Alius Communication Pty Ltd

• Communications Specialist & Salesforce training

  • Jun 2012 - Present



Train The Crowd

• Salesforce Training Consultant

  • May 2016 - Oct 2019



Pearson Trueman & Associates

• Contract Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2016

  Consulting and writing for Pearson Trueman & Associates' client Consulting and writing for Pearson Trueman & Associates' client



Alius Communication and Strategy

• Principal Consultant

  • Dec 2007 - Jul 2016

  Freelance public relations, communication, marketing and writing services for small business and corporate clients. Freelance public relations, communication, marketing and writing services for small business and corporate clients.



CitiPower and Powercor

• Australia
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Acting Corporate Affairs Advisor

  • Apr 2011 - Aug 2011



Aurora Marketing

• Tender Coach and Writer

  • Dec 2009 - Aug 2011



VicRoads

• Communications Manager

  • Apr 2010 - May 2010

  Short-term assignment managing a Customer Services communications team. Short-term assignment managing a Customer Services communications team.



Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Consultant

  • Jun 2009 - Sep 2009

  Development of a range of communication strategies and communication tools for a number of projects including: • Raising the profile of a business unit • Synthesising a Priorities Plan for a Division • Developing communication materials for a Business Intelligence (IT) Project to assist with engaging stakeholders and the Project Governance Board. Development of a range of communication strategies and communication tools for a number of projects including: • Raising the profile of a business unit • Synthesising a Priorities Plan for a Division • Developing communication materials for a Business Intelligence (IT) Project to assist with engaging stakeholders and the Project Governance Board.



Pearson Trueman & Associates

• Communication and Change Management Consultant

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  Responsible for the development of tender responses, business proposals, risk management strategies and supporting the development of the firm’s ISO 9001 quality management system. Developed communication strategies, and edited and reviewed business continuity plans, training materials, investigative guidelines, policies, process mapping documents and procedures for a number of clients. Provided consultancy services to clients including: • Business analysis and evaluation of processes and activities in a division of a major bank to identify future transformation opportunities • Evaluating process mapping and documentation consistency standards across a major transformation project in a major bank • Assisting IT executives and managers in a major business services consultancy to formulate and write job applications and CVs • Developing a communication plan and communication resources for the release of a new enterprise wide Service Oriented Architecture IT platform at a major telecommunications firm.



Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communication Consultant

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Provision of strategic communications advice and tactical execution services regarding the launch and implementation of a new directions project for the Magistrates’ Court Provision of strategic communications advice and tactical execution services regarding the launch and implementation of a new directions project for the Magistrates’ Court



Australian Institute of Sport

• Documentation Consultant

  • May 2008 - Jun 2008

  Provision of recruitment documentation advice and services Provision of recruitment documentation advice and services



Victorian Department of Health

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Leader, Strategic Projects and Program Review

  • Mar 2006 - Nov 2007

  Responsible for leading strategic organisational development projects across the Public Health Branch, including:• Branch-wide business planning and monitoring.• Capability building for Senior Managers in regards to communications, stakeholder engagement, issues management, risk management and influencing.• Branch-wide corporate risk framework, risk profiling, risk assessment investigations and reporting on the status of how delegated statutory powers are exercised across the Branch.• Branch-wide staff learning and development strategy.• Managing key Branch-wide communications functions whilst the Branch Communications Manager and Communications Officer positions were vacant.

• Program Manager, Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Relations

  • Jul 2003 - Feb 2006

  Responsible for leading:• Strategic and corporate planning for the Food Safety Unit, Drinking Water Regulation Unit and the Social and Environmental Health Branch• Evaluation of stakeholder strategies and activities• Strategic communications including the development and implementation of new communications plans and materials for the Food Safety Unit and the Drinking Water Regulation Unit• Customer and stakeholder services• Executive support to the Food Safety Council, a Ministerial advisory committee.



Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria

• Business Development Manager

  • Oct 2002 - Jul 2003

  Responsible for managing strategic projects including: • Business strategy and forward planning• Strategic communications and organisational positioning• Community, market intermediary and stakeholder market research• Assessing societal and industry trends influencing energy sustainability• Performance indicators & business reporting• Performance evaluation of Australian Sustainable Energy programs and the development of a national framework for Sustainable Energy programs.

• Acting Corporate Services Functional Leader

  • Jul 2002 - Oct 2002

  Accountable for the development, maintenance and delivery of financial, administrative and HR activities, including:• The delivery of the Annual Financial Report• The establishment of a new accounting & finance system, policies and procedures• Establishing a review of the Authority's corporate governance.

• Group Manager Marketing & Communications

  • Dec 2001 - Jul 2002

  Responsible for the Authority's Marketing & Communications Group including managing the production of publications and materials, advertising and communications projects, media activities, events, sponsorship & corporate relations, marketing strategies and the Authority's website.

• Communications Manager

  • Jul 1997 - Dec 2001

  Responsible for managing the development and integration of the Authority's major marketing plans, advertising campaigns, media activities and internet site.Management of major communications and marketing projects including:• The Authority's overall communications and media relations strategies• Media relations activities• The Communication & Marketing Group's annual business planning; monitoring and performance analysis• Consumer research and market analysis• The Authority's corporate newsletter and website• Identifying and targeting stakeholders and allies• Promotional events, launches and award presentations• The provision of communication and marketing advice to the Authority's various program groups.



Energy Efficiency Victoria

• Manager Strategic Marketing / Market Development Coordinator

  • Oct 1994 - Jul 1997

  Responsible for the development and delivery of information and promotional projects such as the organisation's internet site, direct marketing campaigns, joint promotions, contracted communications projects and media relations activities.

• Corporate Plan Facilitator / Special Projects Coordinator

  • Apr 1994 - Oct 1994

  Coordinated research and facilitated the development of a new Corporate Plan / Business Plan for the organisation at a time of structural and political change.

• Advisory Services Coordinator

  • Jul 1991 - Apr 1994

  Responsible for the day to day operations of the then Energy Information Centre including:• Supervision and training of advisory and customer services staff• Development and coordination of showroom and shop front information displays• Development and coordination of advisory/information products• Coordination and delivery of promotional activities and field displays• Managing relationships with sponsors, allies and product suppliers• Initial development of product and services databases• Coordination of customer research and evaluation of program performance.



Energy Victoria

• Senior Project Officer

  • Dec 1989 - Jul 1991

  Responsible for: - Researching and project managing the initial development of a House Energy Rating system for Victoria. - Provision of energy advisory services to house builders, designers and owners. - Development and coordination of advisory/information products. - Coordination and delivery of promotional activities & field displays. Responsible for: - Researching and project managing the initial development of a House Energy Rating system for Victoria. - Provision of energy advisory services to house builders, designers and owners. - Development and coordination of advisory/information products. - Coordination and delivery of promotional activities & field displays.



City of Brunswick

• Community Officer

  • Dec 1983 - Dec 1988

  Responsible for the development of information & advisory services including: • Energy policies and implementation plans for Council • Provision of energy advisory services to householders and business; • Community education programs for the Brunswick Energy Park and CERES / Low Energy House precinct • Management of employment projects to provide services to rate payers and low income households • Development of business plans for employment projects to become self-sustaining enterprises.



Various Architectural firms

• Architects Assistant

  • Dec 1978 - Dec 1983

  Pre-design research, developing project design briefs and design concepts. Pre-design research, developing project design briefs and design concepts.