Jon Guarna
Communications Manager at Local Government Association of Queensland- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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Local Government Association of Queensland
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Australia
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Manager
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May 2020 - Present
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Communications adviser
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Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
Provide communications advice and support to the LGAQ and Queensland Councils across digital and traditional media platforms.
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Acting Communications Manager
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Apr 2019 - May 2020
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NBL Courtside Reporter
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Jan 2021 - Present
Conduct live and pre-recorded interviews with players and coaches and provide live in-game analysis for the Hungry Jack's NBL on SBS, SBS On-Demand, Twitch and ESPN. Conduct live and pre-recorded interviews with players and coaches and provide live in-game analysis for the Hungry Jack's NBL on SBS, SBS On-Demand, Twitch and ESPN.
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Broadcaster / Producer
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May 2014 - Present
Live broadcast play-by-play for local, grassroots basketball competitions including the Queensland Basketball League (QBL) and South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL), pre and post production of interviews with local, national and international athletes, live game production using Livestream web application of Intrust Super Cup and Brisbane Rugby League Live broadcast play-by-play for local, grassroots basketball competitions including the Queensland Basketball League (QBL) and South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL), pre and post production of interviews with local, national and international athletes, live game production using Livestream web application of Intrust Super Cup and Brisbane Rugby League
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Redland City Council
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Australia
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Digital Communications Advisor
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Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
Digital communications, multimedia production, social media, website management, WordPress Digital communications, multimedia production, social media, website management, WordPress
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Radio Presenter, Bay FM Sport Show
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Oct 2013 - Jan 2017
Presenter / co-host of the Bay FM Sport Show. We talk local, national and international sport. I schedule guests, conduct live and prerecorded interviews with sports personalities, and operate the sound board. Presenter / co-host of the Bay FM Sport Show. We talk local, national and international sport. I schedule guests, conduct live and prerecorded interviews with sports personalities, and operate the sound board.
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Origin Energy
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Australia
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Land Transport Coordinator
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Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
Administer and coordinate the on-going improvement of the Origin LNG In-Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS) by liaising with internal and external stakeholders and developing/maintaining land transport system documentation. Administer and coordinate the on-going improvement of the Origin LNG In-Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS) by liaising with internal and external stakeholders and developing/maintaining land transport system documentation.
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Assistant Basketball Coach
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Jun 2009 - Sep 2014
Develop training schedule for Firsts basketball, coordinate game day travel and pre- and post-game routines, coordinate the bi-annual Churchie basketball tour of the United States, Director of the annual Churchie Big 8 Invitational basketball tournament. Develop training schedule for Firsts basketball, coordinate game day travel and pre- and post-game routines, coordinate the bi-annual Churchie basketball tour of the United States, Director of the annual Churchie Big 8 Invitational basketball tournament.
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Site Supervisor
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Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
National Broadband Network - Coffs Harbour, Armidale and Brisbane Leading multiple teams on the delivery of the National Broadband Network with a strong focus on workplace health and safety, quality control and client relationship management. • Schedule work (manpower), resources and equipment as required to manage worksites • Conduct regular site safety and vehicle checks on all work sites • Co-ordinate the delivery of specialist training for staff via delivering daily and weekly toolbox talks on topical / relevant safe work practices • Conduct internal audits and hazard / risk assessments • Assist OH&S manager with incident investigations • Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders including subcontractors • Verify daily subcontractor claims and resolve queries from the client regarding variations • Provide coaching to subcontractors on desired practices and influencing them to ensure compliance • Conduct daily quality checks on all works
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Account Manager, Web Project Officer, Senior Content Producer
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Feb 2011 - Jun 2012
Websites for Schools Project - SharePoint 2010 Corporate client relationship manager with a focus on web content creation/management, information management and categorization, business analysis, quality assurance and training development and delivery. • Project managed a variety of simultaneous web related projects • Provide leadership and guidance to internal government clients on web-related issues, particularly Internet and intranet development • Development of well structured, accurate and styled content that adheres to approved guidelines • Analyse web metrics and develop monthly client reports • Liaise with technical leads, developers, and clients to outline objectives, business requirements and milestones, and set mutual responsibilities • Develop and facilitate associated training and coaching throughout Qld including multiple field sites
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Web Content Writer
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Aug 2010 - Feb 2011
Queensland Rail Separation Enterprise Portal Platform - SharePoint 2010 Corporate client relationship manager with a focus on web content creation/management, information management and categorization, business analysis, quality assurance and training development and delivery. • Establish content authorship governance framework inclusive of quality assurance to ensure work prioritization, quality review and sign off • Liaise with subject matter experts across the business to edit/rewrite content • Work with Information Architect team to ensure all QLD Rail content is mapped to the new architecture and ensure compliance to existing governance • Support the web team in the identification, development of deployment for archiving content into the appropriate information management repositories • Deliver training packages to 30 identified Microsoft SharePoint authors across 8 sessions
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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Australia
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Sports Reporter
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Aug 2010 - Sep 2010
Prepare and produce QRL highlights for television news bulletin, research and prepare story material to support the output of other reporters. Prepare and produce QRL highlights for television news bulletin, research and prepare story material to support the output of other reporters.
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Content Developer
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Mar 2008 - Aug 2010
OnePortal Project - SharePoint 2007 Provide advisory services in amalgamating the Education and Training portfolios into 1 intranet site. Focus on content development, information management, corporate client consultation and engagement, facilitating organisational change process, training development and delivery. • Accountable for providing advisory services in the amalgamation of the Education and Training portfolios into 1 intranet., including extensive consultation and engagement with various units- HR, Governance, Strategy and Planning, Finance, Corporate Communications and Marketing • Coach and facilitate the organisational change process for teams – familiarisation sessions, communications, training and re-embedding / support to over 80 000 + users across Qld. • Maintain a registry of stakeholders for more than 10 websites, including thousands of web pages • Provide resolutions to teams as required with either technical or training problems • Delivered structured training ensuring quality and consistency over 2 weekly training / familiarisation sessions held across QLD
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Dialect Coach / Voiceover Talent
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Mar 2009 - Mar 2009
• Coach actors and actresses on using a neutral American accent • Read through script with actors and actresses using correct American pronunciations • Voiceover talent for Pepsi Maxx pitch • Coach actors and actresses on using a neutral American accent • Read through script with actors and actresses using correct American pronunciations • Voiceover talent for Pepsi Maxx pitch
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CBS Collegiate Sports Properties
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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On Air Graphics Coordinator / Production Assistant
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Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
• Coordinate the creation and implementation of graphics for live and taped sports programming • Supervision and scheduling of 6 member graphics production team • Produce video and sound packages (highlights, press conferences, etc.) • Liaison between researchers, producers and creative services • Write copy for talent voiceovers • Coordinate the creation and implementation of graphics for live and taped sports programming • Supervision and scheduling of 6 member graphics production team • Produce video and sound packages (highlights, press conferences, etc.) • Liaison between researchers, producers and creative services • Write copy for talent voiceovers
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NBC News
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern / Runner
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2004 - 2004
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Education
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Monmouth University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications, Radio and Television -
Thames Valley University