Environmental Programs Coordinator

• Aug 2022 - Present

Digital Marketing and Event Coordinator

• Oct 2020 - Aug 2022

Digital Content Producer

• Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

This grassroots NGO assists LGBTIQ refugees and single mothers in Greece, having fled persecution in their home country. As a digital content producer I: • Interview refugee community members and transform this raw material into videos, feature articles and infographics for social media, website and e-newsletters • Sub-edit news stories and edit photography produced by reporters based in the Lesvos and Lavrio refugee camps This grassroots NGO assists LGBTIQ refugees and single mothers in Greece, having fled persecution in their home country. As a digital content producer I: • Interview refugee community members and transform this raw material into videos, feature articles and infographics for social media, website and e-newsletters • Sub-edit news stories and edit photography produced by reporters based in the Lesvos and Lavrio refugee camps

Press Officer

• Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

Recruited by the London headquarters of this UK charity for an intensive three-month media campaign as a Press Officer where I: • Wrote, edited, proofread and distributed press releases and news advisories to major UK media for the Poppy Appeal, the charity’s largest annual 50 million+ pound fundraising campaign • Interviewed and briefed diverse beneficiaries for media • Organised logistics for national media launch events, live television, radio and online interviews • Assisted the National PR Director and team with whatever was needed during this incredibly busy time. Show less

Communications Officer

• Oct 2016 - Sep 2019

Worked as a Communications Officer in the University’s central marketing team as well as a Project Communications Officer for Multidisciplinary Research Initiative the Brain and Mind Centre where I: • Interviewed specialists from various disciplines to understand their work and synthesised this complex and highly technical information into concise, easily accessible web-ready content that was relevant to a wide audience. • Transitioned the Brain and Mind Centre (BMC) to a dynamic new website using Adobe Experience Manager. • Created and implemented the BMC’s social media strategy. Increased followers by 70% by creating engaging daily content. • Led the organisation’s involvement in the 'Vote Yes for Marriage Equality' campaign. • Joined the University’s central marketing team where I interviewed high profile stakeholders for a weekly publication; drafted and published engaging material for electronic direct mail outs, website and intranet content. Show less

Digital Communications Specialist

• Feb 2016 - May 2016

In this contract role at a digital marketing agency, I was the Editor of an online publication. I was also the primary copywriter and digital strategist for a range of communications materials under the Chilli Dee umbrella. My responsibilities included: • Writing, editing, proofing and publishing website content on a daily basis. (required attention to detail and writing skills to transform existing articles into concise, engaging web-ready content). • Creating brand guidelines to shape the publication's digital presence (new tone, look and feel for the online publication). • Restructuring the website and formatting the content in keeping with the new brand guidelines using Wordpress, Photoshop, HTML 5. • Populating each web page with SEO content to increase the web visibility of articles. • Writing and editing ad hoc communications materials including social media posts, brochures, letters, advertisements and market research collateral. Show less

Communications Consultant

• Feb 2012 - Sep 2015

Promoted from Communications Specialist to Communications Consultant. My responsibilities included: • Managing, implementing and measuring the effectiveness of a range of digital campaigns • Helped lead the launch of a new APRA AMCOS website and brand. • Project managed and edited the annual Year in Review • Writing, editing and proofreading a wide range of digital collateral including monthly e-newsletters, website news articles, social media, press releases, advertisements and ad-hoc communications materials • Liaising with a wide range of stakeholders to create relevant online and printed communications materials within tight deadlines and limited budgets • Collaborating with my team to solve a range of day-to-day problems Show less

Radio Producer

• Feb 2011 - Aug 2011

Worked as the Mornings Producer for ABC Local Radio Western Queensland. My responsibilities included: • Brainstorming, researching, recording and editing “stories” to engage, entertain and inform the local audience • Managing the Mornings Program’s online presence (integrating the radio show with Twitter, Facebook, blogging and ABC websites) • Sourcing and contacting appropriate “talent” for live-to-air interviews at short notice, including high-profile politicians and industry experts • Writing story introductions for on-air broadcast • Announcing the ABC news headlines live to air twice a day with minimal preparation Show less

Communications Coordinator

• Jun 2010 - Feb 2011

I was Editor of CBX Magazine, the quarterly publication of the CBAA that is distributed to community stations across Australia in-print and digital format. I was also responsible for the CBAA's fortnightly email newsletters and media releases. My responsibilities included: • Writing, editing and proofreading articles for CBX Magazine, the CBAA website and ad-hoc communications materials • Updating the CBAA website and contributing to the digital design and print of the quarterly magazine • Brainstorming content ideas and implementing them in communications campaigns • Sourcing and interviewing a diverse range of stakeholders for the magazine, website and digital newsletters Show less