Experience

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  Jane West Communications

  • Retired

    • Jan 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Director

    • Nov 2012 - Nov 2019

    Communication counsel, reviews and strategies. Plain English editing and proofing.

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  Sydney Water

  • Communications & Marketing Manager

    • Mar 2004 - Apr 2012

    Developed and drove a proactive and strategic approach to internal and external communications and marketing to strengthen Sydney Water’s positioning and support the delivery of corporate objectives. Areas of responsibility included Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Marketing, Community Relations, Media & Government Relations and Education.Chaired the NSW Government’s Metropolitan Water Plan Education Group – an across government agency communications working group on water issues.

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  Jane West Communications

  • Principal

    • Jan 2001 - Feb 2004

    Undertook feasibility studies, developed business plans, and communication and marketing plans for both small and large organisations as well as project managed key events.

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  Sydney Paralympic Organising Committee

  • General Manager Communications

    • Feb 1996 - Dec 2000

    Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer I was responsible for a national and international communications strategy to create awareness, involvement in and attendance at the Games. The Games attracted 4,000 athletes from 122 countries and 2,500 international media. Ticket sales broke all previous Games records with 1.16 million spectators - double the target.

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  Turnbull Fox Phillips (now Phillips Group)

  • General Manager

    • Feb 1989 - Feb 1996

    Reporting to the Managing Director I was responsible for the day-to-day management of the Queensland office, the generation of new business, management of associated consultancies and servicing of key clients. Turnbull Fox Phillips specialised in corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, investor relations and government relations.

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  World Expo 88 Authority

  • Deputy Director Communications

    • Dec 1987 - Dec 1988

    Reporting to the Director of Communications I managed five direct reports with 70 staff and 30+ volunteers across media relations, media centre operations, entertainment publicity, publications, community relations and promotions

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  Barry White Public Relations

  • Consultant

    • Apr 1985 - Sep 1986

    Consultant

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  Newton Media

  • Consultant

    • Jan 1985 - Mar 1985

    Consultant

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  Newton Media

  • Consultant

    • Sep 1981 - Feb 1984

    Consultant

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  Gold Coast Bulletin

  • Journalist

    • Dec 1979 - Sep 1981

    Journalist