Experience

Naval Shipbuilding College

• Australia
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Corporate Responsibility Manager

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2022



BAE Systems Australia

• Australia
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Investment Advisor

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2020



The Smith Family

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Philanthropy Communications Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

• Media Advisor

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2017

  I manage media relations activity for The Smith Family across SA, WA, NT, TAS and all corporate partnerships. Through a range of strategies I achieve regular publicity for The Smith Family and its work, with coverage appearing across all media, print, broadcast, online and social media channels, to create increased awareness of the organisation and advocate on behalf of the young people it supports.Key responsibilities include:- Writing media releases, alerts, pitches, talking points and media briefings; coaching spokespersons for effective media engagement- Developing content for publication across internal and external channels including the annual report, intranet and newsletters. Examples of content include speeches, case studies, articles, web content, social media content and opinion pieces.- Building and maintaining close network of key media contacts at the state, regional and local level.- Working closely with key journalists, and maintain up-to-date media lists, to ensure accurate and regular messaging in the media-Interviewing and supporting families to be involved in media activities, and ensuring their story is told in a sensitive yet powerful way.- Monitoring of the news cycle looking for opportunities to comment.

• Events Coordinator

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2013



Minda Incorporated

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Media Relations Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011