Experience

Thirrili - Indigenous Suicide Postvention Service

• Australia
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Communications Coordinator

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Cox Inall Ridgeway

• Australia
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Consultant

  • Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

  Cox Inall Ridgeway is a Social Change Agency based on Gadigal Country that collaborates with governments, corporates, and the community to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices in their work. My role was to support the implementation of integrated campaigns (advocacy, media, digital). Provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on how to deliver key organisational objectives, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health promotion.Lead all brand, marketing and strategic communications strategy and implementation – including end-to-end design and delivery of ‘Our Kids Count’ campaign to increase the rate of registrations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.



Welcome to Country Limited

• Marketing Assistant

  • Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  - Supported the Marketing team to plan the National Launch Campaign, to prepare and assist media releases, radio interviews, articles, advertising, video production, editing and web and social media content- Supported the Marketing team to plan, execute and optimise all marketing and communications strategies - Supported the Marketing team to plan the National Launch Campaign, to prepare and assist media releases, radio interviews, articles, advertising, video production, editing and web and social media content- Supported the Marketing team to plan, execute and optimise all marketing and communications strategies



Women's Health and Equality Queensland

• Australia
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health Promotion and Partnerships Specialist

  • Apr 2020 - Sep 2020

  I built and maintain trusting and respectful relationships with key stakeholders including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQ+ and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.I engaged with all to build on existing community governance to ensure that it strengthens the community and its assets rather than on deficits and gaps, in an empowering process, with small achievements along the way to mutually agreed longer-term goals. I built and maintain trusting and respectful relationships with key stakeholders including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQ+ and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.I engaged with all to build on existing community governance to ensure that it strengthens the community and its assets rather than on deficits and gaps, in an empowering process, with small achievements along the way to mutually agreed longer-term goals.



Brisbane Indigenous Media Association Ltd

• Digital Media & Strategic Partnerships Coordinator

  • Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

  My role was to engage, foster and sustain current and new partnerships with industry and community organisations and increase their social media presents on Instagram and Facebook to help further attract new listerns and achieve BIMA Strategic Objectives.Key Responsibilities• Recreated and maintained the organisational branding and digital identity• Managed 98.9FM social media channelso Created online content including relevant photography or other multimedia by collaborating with radio content makers.o Provided monthly social reports, including competitor analysis to Office Managero Utilised Hootsuite to organise social media content calendar• Engaged, develop and implemented with all staff to create content develop, promotional campaigns and implement social media publications in accordance with the digital media strategy. • Supported the managers to achieve the strategic business objective while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement• Collaborated with the managers, broadcaster and Elders on content relating to Indigenous affairs in the community. Key Achievements• Fostered a partnership with QUT Creative Industries Faculty within the first month of employment at 98.9FM.• Increased 989FM Instagram & Facebook followers by 5.5% within 4 months.• Successfully spearheaded The Original 100 campaigns on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and website. • Featured article “The Original 100 countdown prepares to change the record on 26 January” in the Koori Mail



Cre8veunltd

• Associate Producer

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2019

  • Contribute to the development of the Arts Ablaze event.• Provided support to the Executive Producer, Musical Director, Dance Director and Lead Choreographer/Emerging Producer to administer, deliver and evaluate the First Nations component of Arts Ablaze event. • Coordinate logistics and administrative aspects for the dancers and Elders. • Engage with all stakeholders (Mununjali housing, Jymbilung house, Scenic Rim Regional Council, Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley resort and indigenous community) to help create an event that the community can be proud of.



Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Officer

  • May 2019 - Jun 2019

  Support fellow staff in a team environment to build collegiality and a sense of belongingness within the team and ATSICHS family.• Supports the Director, New Business & Implementation. Primarily through data manipulation including, data entry, report generations and consolidation. The role will also assist in drafting, editing and reviewing relevant documents.• Supports the Director, Corporate Services. Effectively administer and coordinate the Corporate Services teams and assist with any operational function as requested by the teams.



Enero Group

• Australia
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

  I had 5 different rotations during my internship Rotation 1: Naked Communications (Advertising)– Projects I worked on & completed; Social media audit Amcal, Social competitor review for Amcal, Proof read and edit Bindaree Beef brand guidelines, attended new business pitch presentation for Deakion University, attended edited review for Walkley foundation. Rotation 2: Frank PR – Projects I worked on; Cover report for Osmo Pocket, filtering the news for TFE Hotels for monthly report & Market analysis research for Air New Zealand & compiled social clippings for the monthly campaign reports for Gelatissimo Vegan Flavour and Kraken Ceramic to show the client the results of the campaign.Rotation 3: Hotwire (Public Relations) – Tasks completed; Weekly digest brief for AppDynamics, Market Research for Room Orders & attendance and of a media interview for Dunnhumby Jason Nathan, Group Managing Director and Patrick Hatch, General News Reporter, Sydney Morning Herald/The AgeTraining Completed: Media interview – The training prepared me with the best practices to complete each phase of process for a media interview successfully.Rotation 4: BMF (Advertising) – Projects I worked on and completed; Darren Special Buys song/video which was inspired by customer experience in Aldi song/video, Voice over record/mix for Tasmania tourism pitch, complete website audit for Aldi and provide feedback, Seasonal campaigns competitive review, Attend a colour grading for television commercials, catalogue photoshoots and catalogue internal meetings.Rotation 5: Orchard (Marketing) – Completed a website audit for Hyundai & provide feedback to increase customer engagement to the website. Completed an in-depth research into Taubmans paint companies through their own social channels, their competitor’s activities how each one relates it back to their messaging and website. Presenting my findings and recommendations to the strategic team.



QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Widening Participation officer

  • Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

  I was solely responsible for administration, recruitment, training, budget, booking, rostering and logistics for delivering any activities associated with the operation and delivery of the Creative Industries Faculty Widening Participation Program. • Coordinated the day-to-day operational aspects of the Creative Industries Faculty component of the QUT Widening Participation Program. • Coordinated and implemented of curriculum-aligned workshops and presentations relevant to Creative Industries courses, Explore Uni and other initiatives• Developed and maintained effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including extensive liaison with Widening Participation schools and QUT student ambassadors• Maintained necessary equipment and materials (including Widening Participation vehicle) used for workshops and activities as required• Created budgets and associated financial reconciliations• Provided supervisory and workshop training to all Creative Industries student ambassadors• Delivered presentations to prospective students and facilitated meetings• Develop evaluation protocols for Creative Industries Widening Participation activities, including the establishment of feedback collection, data entry, analysis and reporting systems.• Develop and implement health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices for off-campus school visits.

• Administrative Officer

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  I was responsible for the assessment and processing of applications and the provision of course advising and the ongoing support to inbound/ outbound Study Aboard and Exchange student. I also provided advice to QUT students on their own international study options. For both short term and long-term programs, it required me to have extensive liaison with Business School academics, school staff, partner universities, and other stakeholders to facilitate unit approvals and increase the number of students undertaking overseas studies.Key Responsibilities• Represented QUT at prospective student events such as Open Day and student exchange presentations• Provided a comprehensive level of understanding of QUT entry requirements and pathways into Business subject/courses for international and domestic students in response to academics and school staff, partner universities, and other stakeholders.• Assisted students with course variations, enrolment approvals and advice on course options relating to exchange unit approvals• Liaise with academic and school staff, partner universities, and other stakeholders to facilitate unit approvals and increase the number of students undertaking overseas studies• Contributed to onshore recruitment events, scholarship activities and other events as required• Responded to student enquiries and provided advice and information on all matters related to international studies, using face-to-face, telephone, email, and online methods• Responded to staff and student enquiries related to International Recruitment and Engagement, international scholarships and study abroad with a focus on providing a quality stakeholder experience. • Promoted language studies to enhance relationships between language and overseas study options.

• Administrative Assistant (Reception/Administration)

  • Nov 2011 - Jul 2017

  As part of my role was to communicate effectively with international students from non-English speaking backgrounds, by providing a friendly service at reception to assist staff and students with enquiries, booking rooms, appointments, laboratory access, hire of equipment/lockers/gowns and handling of assignments. This position also was responsible for the examination papers for Foundation programs and liaising with academic staff to ensure their timely preparation, printing, and secure storage. For both required me to extensive liaison with Division of International and Development, Student Business Services, academics and administrative staff in a range of administrative support to staff and students, under the direction of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act).Key Responsibilities• Provide course and study plans guidance to students as required. This required me to have an in-depth knowledge of the all the difference courses offered at QUT and the English and Academic requirements to be eligible for entry to assist with their concerns• Deliver a high level of administration support: answer incoming calls, emails, coordinate meetings & manage the calendars, order catering/stationary, scanning, filing, creating files, coordinating meetings and managing meeting rooms• Completed a high volume of exam typing, printing, and storage with accuracy and high attention to detail for all Foundation programs for every semester• Prepared class rolls for the English Language Programs and ensured teaching staff are aware of the attendance marking requirements, which are govern by the ESOS Act• Collated students’ attendance statistics; arranged student interviews and prepared consultation folders: prepared correspondences, and produced reports to assist with Department for Immigration and Citizenship compliance requirements• Assisted with orientation, graduation and other student functions.

• Widening Participation Support Officer

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

  In this role I supported the Widening Participation Explore Uni program, it aims were to provide a range of on-campus and off-campus activities for prospective students including residential camps, school visits and presentations.Key Responsibilities• Creating, updating and editing printed publications and promotional merchandise and materials• Overseeing and managing the Explore Uni social media sites and content creation• Represented QUT at prospective student events such as QUT Open Day, Real Decisions and Tertiary Studies Expo.• Supervise Student Ambassadors by allocating shifts, overseeing sign on and sign off procedures, and providing feedback for performance reviews• Maintained the Microsoft Access database by recording event figures, updating contacts, reporting on events and analysing survey data• Collaborated with faculty Widening Participation staff on the development and organisation of equity programs such as awareness-raising activities for current students, education visits, seminars and promotion events.

• Support Officer

  • Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

  • Administrative support for all school engagement activities on and off campus school visits, correspondence with schools regarding visits, maintenance of school engagement database.• Preparing guest list and name tags, preparing maps, PowerPoint slides, budgets and run sheets • Liaising with other staff to plan staff rosters for student recruitment events.• Providing general support including sorting and distributing mail, arranging taxis and courier pick up, cab vouchers, room bookings, and photocopier assistance.

• Personal Assistant to Director

  • Nov 2009 - Nov 2010

  • Provide secretarial services and general administrative support including preparation and distribution of daily mail/emails, room bookings, loans of equipment, meeting organisation and documentation, filing, plan and deliver orientation for all new staff/ visitors and events for CCDAMC.• Generated the contract for new PhD research students, visiting academics and professional staff• Managed the financial accounts for contracts, travel including (payment of invoices, and preparing and reconciling a budget).