Experience

Juntos Marketing

• Australia
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Creator

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Sydney, New South Wales, Australia



Lovatts Media

• Australia
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Contributor

  • Mar 2020 - May 2022

  Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia o Pitch current, relevant and inspiring story ideas to the magazine editor that support what it means to be a mindful parent. o Source story leads that meet the brief outlined and agreed upon with the magazine editor o Interview key individuals, groups and organisations to find stories which reflect the magazine’s ethos, which is centred on nurturing the nurturer o Write stories that are insightful and revelatory for the magazine’s readership, meet the nurturing and conversational tone… Show more o Pitch current, relevant and inspiring story ideas to the magazine editor that support what it means to be a mindful parent. o Source story leads that meet the brief outlined and agreed upon with the magazine editor o Interview key individuals, groups and organisations to find stories which reflect the magazine’s ethos, which is centred on nurturing the nurturer o Write stories that are insightful and revelatory for the magazine’s readership, meet the nurturing and conversational tone of the Mindful Parenting brand and deliver the finalised story by the agreed due date. Show less



Women on Boards

• Australia
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Consultant

  • Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

  Gosford, New South Wales, Australia Researched, interviewed and wrote the compelling stories of countless members who have achieved remarkable success as directors and leaders across a range of sectors because of the WOB professional network. This saw growth in new member interest. I also strategically designed the summaries of each episode of the WOB podcast, which were published and promoted across al social platforms, broadening the podcasts reach.



The Yoga Collective Terrigal

• Owner

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2020

  Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia o Recruit, train and manage a team of qualified and experienced teachers to meet and serve the needs of our yoga community, ensuring consistency, quality and accessibility in all classes and upholding of our collective ethos o Responsible for the communication, marketing, technological design and messaging of the studio across a variety of platforms, including our website, booking system, newsletters, surveys, email, social media handles and flyers. o Coordinate, promote and mobilise… Show more o Recruit, train and manage a team of qualified and experienced teachers to meet and serve the needs of our yoga community, ensuring consistency, quality and accessibility in all classes and upholding of our collective ethos o Responsible for the communication, marketing, technological design and messaging of the studio across a variety of platforms, including our website, booking system, newsletters, surveys, email, social media handles and flyers. o Coordinate, promote and mobilise community participation in yoga workshops and social events and gatherings. o Strategise and build relationships with aligned businesses and initiatives. o Fundraise and rally to support social, cultural and environmental causes that are close to our hearts. o Provide opportunities for continued learning and education for both our teacher and student community. o Support, inform and respond to all student questions and queries efficiently and effectively. o Maintain a clean, functioning and well-stocked studio that serves as a sanctuary for our student and teacher community. Show less



Carrying Everest

• Documentary Storyteller

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2020

  Nepal o Research and understand the history, context and struggles of the hidden and marginalised indigenous group known as the Kulung people from the eastern Himalayas of Nepal o Create relevant, educational and empowering content for the website and social media in the lead up to, during and following the filming of Carrying Everest — a documentary about the stories of the people who support the Everest trekking industry in Nepal. o Interview 25 individuals in their homes, schools… Show more o Research and understand the history, context and struggles of the hidden and marginalised indigenous group known as the Kulung people from the eastern Himalayas of Nepal o Create relevant, educational and empowering content for the website and social media in the lead up to, during and following the filming of Carrying Everest — a documentary about the stories of the people who support the Everest trekking industry in Nepal. o Interview 25 individuals in their homes, schools, workplaces and health centres in the Mahakulung region. o Support the collection, collation and storyboarding of the interviews to create the narrative for the documentary. o Support the director to edit and finesse the production of Carrying Everest. o Support the sharing, promotion and viewing of the completed documentary locally and globally. Show less



Freethinker Co.

• Founder and Director

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  www.freethinkerco.com o Provide expert communication advice through workshop facilitation, strategising sessions and capacity building circles to amplify the way small and established businesses, charities, NGOs, learning institutions, innovators, social enterprises and entrepreneurships communicate to make a difference o Provide copyediting and copywriting services focused on leveraging my client’s voice in their field of expertise, which is centred on creating social good. My role is to optimise their… Show more o Provide expert communication advice through workshop facilitation, strategising sessions and capacity building circles to amplify the way small and established businesses, charities, NGOs, learning institutions, innovators, social enterprises and entrepreneurships communicate to make a difference o Provide copyediting and copywriting services focused on leveraging my client’s voice in their field of expertise, which is centred on creating social good. My role is to optimise their communication on websites, programs, courses, events, books, media and marketing packages, and much more o Coaching and mentorship for writers and budding wordsmiths via a 6 week and 12 week one-to-one program designed to improve the way clients communicate, connect and have an impact on their audience o Coordinate both small and large writing workshops at events, markets, schools, creative gatherings and project meetings o Freelance story postings in aligned media spaces, including magazines, charity websites, small business blogs and education forums o Maintain an active and engaged social media presence to broaden reach and grow the Freethinker Co. community Show less



Nature Conservation Council NSW

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Officer

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2016

  Sydney, New South Wales, Australia o Develop and implement a digital strategy to meet our campaign and fundraising objectives, including the rapid growth and increased engagement of supporter and donor lists. o Develop compelling digital content to engage new audiences, share with our network and motivate people to act. o Help maintain websites and social media accounts. o Produce short videos for use on social media. o Help manage our online communications calendar and coordinate supporter, member group and donor… Show more o Develop and implement a digital strategy to meet our campaign and fundraising objectives, including the rapid growth and increased engagement of supporter and donor lists. o Develop compelling digital content to engage new audiences, share with our network and motivate people to act. o Help maintain websites and social media accounts. o Produce short videos for use on social media. o Help manage our online communications calendar and coordinate supporter, member group and donor engagement strategies. o Develop and manage user journeys for online and email actions that maximise user engagement. o Monitor, test and analyse recruitment and engagement response rates, and adapt tools and techniques to increase audience participation rates. Show less



Early Years Alliance

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Website Editor

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  London, United Kingdom o Led on planning (sourcing content from contributors and choosing approved images), edited and managed web and intranet communication on behalf of the charity o Identified gaps and built content to ensure web and intranet communication met the needs of its key audiences and was clear, consistent, relevant and dynamic o Ensured all online content included SEO o Worked closely with IT and Communications colleagues to increase active participation and engagement with web and intranet… Show more o Led on planning (sourcing content from contributors and choosing approved images), edited and managed web and intranet communication on behalf of the charity o Identified gaps and built content to ensure web and intranet communication met the needs of its key audiences and was clear, consistent, relevant and dynamic o Ensured all online content included SEO o Worked closely with IT and Communications colleagues to increase active participation and engagement with web and intranet audiences using tools such as polls/surveys, discussion forums, blog posts, webinars, videos, news stories, practice and policy areas Show less



The Storytellers, Collective Hub and Alternative London

• Freelance Writer

  • Feb 2013 - Dec 2014

  London, United Kingdom o Source story leads among individuals, organisations and businesses which are innovative and demonstrate their purpose, aim and key values o Interview key persons to find stories which reflect community, consultation and collaboration o Make informed decisions on which stories best reflect the work and mission of the organisation and/or business and write to inspire and engage various stakeholders for use in internal and external communications, reporting and research, online, public… Show more o Source story leads among individuals, organisations and businesses which are innovative and demonstrate their purpose, aim and key values o Interview key persons to find stories which reflect community, consultation and collaboration o Make informed decisions on which stories best reflect the work and mission of the organisation and/or business and write to inspire and engage various stakeholders for use in internal and external communications, reporting and research, online, public relations and strategy Show less



Early Years Alliance

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Content Producer

  • Dec 2013 - Jun 2014

  London, United Kingdom o Researched, interviewed and produced stories on a range of early years education settings including pre-schools, child care centres and school clubs for the magazine called Under 5 distributed to the Alliance’s 1400 members o Liaised and networked with the Department of Education, Ofsted and education experts for features and comments to support stories and media releases o Reported on the latest news regarding education and children’s welfare by producing press releases for the website… Show more o Researched, interviewed and produced stories on a range of early years education settings including pre-schools, child care centres and school clubs for the magazine called Under 5 distributed to the Alliance’s 1400 members o Liaised and networked with the Department of Education, Ofsted and education experts for features and comments to support stories and media releases o Reported on the latest news regarding education and children’s welfare by producing press releases for the website as well as plugging new bites across the social media channels while meeting tight deadlines o Copy edited a selection of reports and quality control manuals to ensure the most suitable language was used and checked for grammatical errors o Researched, compiled and sent out a weekly newsletter to Alliance members with updates of media news Show less



Oxfam Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Program Officer

  • Apr 2011 - Jun 2013

  Sydney, Australia o Produced and distributed the Voice monthly newsletter, a publication received by over 6,000 subscribers, which involved sourcing contributions, providing writing mentorship, research, compilation and production through the Campaign Master program. o Designed, coordinated and implemented a Communications Strategy encompassing the OIYP network, Oxfam Australia and Oxfam youth websites, utilising various online platforms and social media technologies, and implemented new initiatives in line… Show more o Produced and distributed the Voice monthly newsletter, a publication received by over 6,000 subscribers, which involved sourcing contributions, providing writing mentorship, research, compilation and production through the Campaign Master program. o Designed, coordinated and implemented a Communications Strategy encompassing the OIYP network, Oxfam Australia and Oxfam youth websites, utilising various online platforms and social media technologies, and implemented new initiatives in line with the evolving program focus and needs o Managed and updated the OIYP website and database system o Led the administration and communications of all OIYP key activities including online forums, research projects, face to face programs and learning and development initiatives o Coordinated the OIYP Internship and Volunteer Program to support the OIYP program, specifically to meet the communications, language and learning and development needs of the network o Coordinated translations of OIYP materials into English and Spanish by working with a team of 40 plus language volunteers globally o Acted as a key liaison for OIYP ensuring that our young leader’s requests were dealt with in a timely manner

• Gender Justice Project - Communications Coordinator

  • Mar 2013 - Mar 2013

  Tunis Tunisia o Captured stories of youth’s participation in the international space through written word, photography and video diaries, and shared their experiences and lessons with Oxfam affiliates and youth organisations through the Monitoring and Evaluation of the project o Led the Monitoring and Evaluation of this project in the form of quantitative and qualitative research, final report and presentation to the Oxfam Australia team



Oxfam Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Food Justice Project - Communications Coordinator

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil o Reported on the event and shared the experiences of the youth through various communication channels o Supported the young leaders to develop and implement their own communication strategies to meet their individual strategic agendas for participating in the conference o Led the Monitoring and Evaluation of this project in the form of quantitative and qualitative research, final report and presentation to the Oxfam Australia team



Centre for Refugee Research

• Research Assistant

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2011

  University of New South Wales, Sydney o Helped co-ordinate human rights workshops, counselling sessions and program management classes with a group of refugee Chin women from Burma who has been resettled in Delhi, India o Researched, transcribed notes from the sessions and managed distribution of daily workshop activities through email and follow-up o Assisted with preparing for a Refugee Women Dialogue in Australia in preparation for the 60th anniversary of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees o Produced… Show more o Helped co-ordinate human rights workshops, counselling sessions and program management classes with a group of refugee Chin women from Burma who has been resettled in Delhi, India o Researched, transcribed notes from the sessions and managed distribution of daily workshop activities through email and follow-up o Assisted with preparing for a Refugee Women Dialogue in Australia in preparation for the 60th anniversary of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees o Produced content and edited information to be shared through various communication and promotional channels Show less



News Limited

• News Journalist

  • Mar 2008 - Jan 2010

  Gosford Australia o Initially I reported on education and youth related events and issues, as well as general current affair stories and then was delegated the lead reporter on topics relating to community development, human rights and advocacy o I researched current issues in the community and interviewed key people, groups and networks with an emphasis on engagement, consultation and a relationship of respect to ensure stories were accurate, current and represented the voice of the community