Experience

Brigidine College St Ives

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Publications Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Present

  PUBLICATIONS Provide strategic recommendations regarding development, style and content of publications informed by the College Strategic Plan and marketing focus. Create & ensure quality control of all College publications. Gather content & images for publications. Carry out & oversee the editing process, proofreading & writing of articles. Obtain quotes from designers, printers & make recommendations. Manage print production to meet timelines. Compile mailing lists & disseminate publications in print & online. Design & arrange printing & dissemination of invitations, posters & programs for events. Design & produce College publications & marketing collateral (eg e-newsletter, magazine, yearbook, handbooks, brochures). DIGITAL MEDIA Design & recommend appropriate digital communication tools. Content manage News & Events section of Portal including Principal’s blog. Redesign banners & edit hero images for College website. Prepare images for online ticketing. Assist with social networking tools. COMMUNICATIONS Manage communications in conjunction with the Director of Development & Community Relations. Assist in the development of communications strategies & policies. Develop good relationships with College staff to ensure their work is promoted in College publications. Bulk email communication. BRAND CUSTODIAN Update & promote the use of College Style Guide with staff. Ensure suppliers use correct visual branding, supply digital files. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Provide assistance to College support groups regarding print & online material. Conduct interviews for publications. MARKETING SUPPORT Design & oversee press advertisements. Advise, collaborate & provide support regarding College website. Design & print posters & digital signage for internal marketing. PHOTOGRAPHY Manage College photography needs including images for publications, media releases, marketing, digital media & presentations. Take photos at key College events, edit and retouch for publications.



Allie & Ivy

• Singer-Songwriter

  • Feb 2011 - Present

  Involves: • Song composition and promotion including booking gigs • Managing band members and the Allie & Ivy brand • Managing Allie & Ivy social media, website and online platforms including YouTube, SoundCloud, BandCamp, ReverbNation • Writing press releases and managing PR. Liaising with blogs, radio stations, newspapers and other media to gain exposure • Liaising with labels, producers, sound engineers, managers, venues and other industry personnel • Designing song release artwork • Arranging music videos, sourcing props and extras • Overseeing all administration duties. Achievements: • Currently signed with U.S. indie label, I Can’t Wait For Summer • Coverage on national and international radio and blogs • International Songwriting Competition (2016) Finalist for "Best Friends" (Pop/Top 40 category) • Unsigned Only Music Competition (2015) 2nd Place Winner for "Cowboys and Indians" (Adult Album Alternative [AAA] category) • Unsigned Only Music Competition (2016) Finalist for "Get Hi" (Pop/Top 40 category) • International Songwriting Competition (2014) Semi-Finalist for "Paradisium" (Adult Album Alternative [AAA], Performance, Unsigned Only categories) and "Cowboys and Indians" (Music Video category) • Completed Band Boot Camp songwriting course with LA-based producer/A&R executive Loren Israel (Neon Trees, Plain White Tees, Jimmy Eat World) which led to securing a U.S. record deal • Completed 2 x intensive songwriting and performance workshops with Erana Clark, vocal coach for X Factor, Australian Idol and Australia’s Got Talent • Selected as one of ReverbNation’s CONNECT artists (top 1% of artists on international music platform ReverbNation) • "Cowboys and Indians" ranked as #31 in Bearly A Sound’s Top 100 Songs for 2013.



Australian Youth Orchestra

• Australia
• Music
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator & Office Administrator

  • Mar 2011 - 2013

  Responsibilities included: • Website and social media management • Coordinate and write content for the quarterly AYO newsletter and EDMs • Coordinate marketing campaigns, including booking and creating ads, designing, producing and distributing marketing collateral, sourcing and coordinating cross collaboration promotional activities • Liaise with music teachers, other music and arts organisations, AYO participants, AYO alumni, designers, printers, media, distributors, government, board members, donors, sponsors and other key stakeholders • Extensive use of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, some use of Illustrator • Provide administrative and office support • Maintain the AYO contacts database and respond to requests from new contacts • Act as the main point of contact for incoming calls to the AYO office • General administrative duties.



Momentum Promotions Australia

• Australia
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Promotions Model

  • Jun 2009 - 2012

  This role involved promoting various products at events and venues across NSW, including MTV events, music festivals, exhibitions, trade shows, corporate functions, pubs and clubs. • Liaising with management, clients, bar staff, security and patrons • Tray and table service • Provide feedback to clients • Setting up POS • Supervising other team members • Hostess duties; meet and greets. This role involved promoting various products at events and venues across NSW, including MTV events, music festivals, exhibitions, trade shows, corporate functions, pubs and clubs. • Liaising with management, clients, bar staff, security and patrons • Tray and table service • Provide feedback to clients • Setting up POS • Supervising other team members • Hostess duties; meet and greets.



Universal Music Group

• United States
• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Receptionist

  • Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

  • Answering incoming calls using a computerised phone console• Directing enquiries to the relevant department and staff member• Meet and greet all visitors arriving for meetings or interviews• Taking conference room bookings• Attending to couriers and maintenance personnel• Internal communications with all Universal Music and Universal Pictures staff.

• Marketing And Promotions Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  This position involved assisting the Marketing and Promotions departments with album releases and entailed the following:• Compiling Media Presenters and Sales & Marketing Presenters for each release• Researching artists• Data entry• Liaising with the media; updating promo media contacts list and assist with mail outs• Sourcing artwork• Fulfilling media and affiliate requests for images & album/artist information• Overall support to the Marketing and Promotions teams.



Travelodge Hotels

• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Duty Manager

  • Mar 2007 - Oct 2009

  Travelodge Hotel Manly-Warringah (TOGA Hospitality Group)My main duties were to provide all aspects of customer service and carry out general office administration tasks along with:• Coordinating and liaising with other staff from multiple departments to maintain a well run and pleasant work environment• Answering a high volume of calls using a multiple-line switchboard and directing them accordingly• Providing face to face, telephone and email service to guests• Receiving and processing accommodation reservations• Extensive use of computers, data entry and maintaining the database• Managing and updating Hotel websites, checking in-house accounts and following up payments• Managing bookings and the setting up of the conference room• Filing, document archiving and data entry along with other general administration duties• Supervising Guest Servers and checking their work along with training new employees• Dealing with and following up any guest complaints• Overseeing the property in general.

• Guest Server

  • Mar 2006 - Mar 2007



CBAR Media & Public Relations

• Personal Assistant & Office Manager

  • Jun 2005 - Dec 2005

  Band management and PR for independent artists. My role involved: • Liaising and corresponding with personnel from television and radio along with entertainment writers and musicians face to face, over the phone and via email • Data entry: Researching publicity avenues through Print Media and Radio and compiling gathered information onto a spreadsheet using Microsoft Office Excel • Putting together band promotion packages for mail out • Assisting in the set up of live gigs and selling band merchandise during the performance • General office administration duties such as answering the telephone, replying to emails and maintaining the presentation of the workplace.