Visual Arts & Drama Support Officer

• Jan 2022 - Present

Associate | Marketing and Communications

• Apr 2018 - Jan 2022

Communications Manager

• Dec 2016 - Jan 2022

Grieve Gillett Andersen is a leading architecture, interior design, heritage and urban design practice in Adelaide, South Australia with extensive experience in a wide range of projects including public buildings and spaces, transport and civic infrastructure, performing and visual arts venues, education and health facilities, commercial, hospitality and retail developments, conservation and adaptive reuse, and residential projects, including new buildings, alterations & additions, infill and multiple residential projects.Major Achievements:• Development and delivery of temporary installation for the JamFactory’s Drink Dine Design Emerging Designer Award, as part of the annual Hot 100 SA Wines event, leading to a three year partnership between JamFactory and Grieve Gillett Andersen to design and build temporary installations that raise the profile of the Award and emerging design talent• Creation of an annual integrated content marketing strategy to build brand awareness, nurture relationships and communicate our expertise and experience across multiple channels including publications, media, public relations, events, digital marketing, awards and partnerships. Show less

Programs Coordinator, Strategic Engagement

• Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

The South Australian Government is committed to supporting a culture of effective stakeholder and community engagement to enhance decision-making processes and to embed the practice as an integral part of the way Government operates. The Better Together program enables Government to make better decisions by bringing the voices of citizens and stakeholders into the issues that are relevant to them. There are a number of initiatives run by the Strategic Engagement team that engages with the community, including YourSAy online engagement, Citizens' Juries, Country Cabinet, Fund My Community, Better Together Showcase and the Adelaide to Zero Carbon Challenge. Major Achievements: • Coordination and implementation of innovative citizen and stakeholder engagement programs, including the whole-of-government online consultation hub YourSAy (http://yoursay.sa.gov.au/) and South Australia’s Low Carbon Entrepreneur Prize, the first initiative of the Adelaide to Zero Carbon Challenge. • Project management of the inaugural South Australia’s Low Carbon Entrepreneur Prize, including coordinating a three month incubation program, developing all exhibition and marketing collateral, producing website, video and social media content, and designing a series of events for eleven local, interstate and international finalist teams in Adelaide during Open State from 17-21 October, which culminated in the Premier announcing winners of a $150,000 prize pool. • Curating event content and event management for the Better Together Showcase on ‘Future Democracy - Reforming in the Digital Age’, featuring international keynote speakers Pia Mancini (Argentina) and Shari Davis (USA) to explore the benefits of engaging online, and how we build online communities to participate in and reignite democracy. Show less

Communications and Project Officer

• Feb 2013 - Jul 2016

The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak membership body for the architectural profession in Australia, and works to advance the professional capability of members, and advocate the value of architecture and architects. Major Achievements: • Developed and implemented strategic communications plans and marketing campaigns to establish consistent messages about the value of architecture and design, increase the understanding of the value of membership and promote the wide range of programs delivered by the organisation. • Increasing the organisation's profile as a professional body and the South Australian architecture profession in the media through developing strong partnerships and public relations campaigns to raise awareness on the value of architecture and design to our community. • Improved the quality of all marketing materials, including the production of digital and print collateral, content management of websites and email marketing, and built a strong social media presence across all platforms • Management of the annual State Architecture Awards program, including a review of judging processes and implementing change to create a respected, merit-based industry awards program, and increasing awareness of award-winning architecture through a program of public talks, events and temporary student installation projects • Developed and delivered two Festival of Architecture & Design programs in Adelaide within a 15 month period, including implementing a successful Communications Plan, overseeing the program, marketing, sponsorship, and supporting the Creative Directors and Festival Organising Committee. • Established the Design Conversations series with The Adelaide Review, a new popular public talk program that encourage local architects to talk more openly about their role and their work with the community Show less

Visual Artist & Curator

• Jan 2008 - Jan 2014

• Working in contemporary sculpture and site-specific installations, and utilising primarily hand-made & recycled papers and textiles. • Exhibited locally in group and solo exhibitions, as well as developed independent projects, including co-curating the exhibition ‘ORNATE: South Australian Emerging Textiles’ and establishing Red Thread Collective, a network for emerging textile artists in South Australia. • Awarded two Carclew Project & Development grants to co-curate the ‘ORNATE: South Australian Emerging Textiles’ exhibition and attend the 30th Handmade Papermaking Workshop at Awagami Factory, Tokushima, Japan in 2012. Show less

Design Support Officer, Integrated Design Commission SA

• Oct 2011 - Feb 2013

The IDCSA, now known as the Office for Design and Architecture SA is a government body providing strategic advice on design, planning and development of major projects, policy and processes and supporting the Government Architect’s role in promoting the value of excellent and effective design to ensure quality built and sustainable environments for South Australians. Major Achievements: • Support online engagement strategy, content management of online assets including websites and social media applications for the Integrated Design Commission SA and 5000+ An Integrated Design Strategy for Inner Adelaide, including analysis and reporting on user analytics • Production of the ‘Design South Australia’ publication, published by Wakefield Press by managing a cross-disciplinary advisory group, engaging the services of graphic designers, collating written and visual content for production and organising an industry launch event • Project and design support for the delivery of the 5000+ Collaborative City exhibition and events program, and series of industry forums on the future development of the City. • Graphic design and production support on a wide range of projects, including producing finished print/digital artwork for reports, brochures and website graphics, and copywriting and editing. Show less

Exhibitions Assistant

• Feb 2009 - Apr 2011

JamFactory supports and promotes outstanding design and craftsmanship through its widely acclaimed studios, galleries and shops. For over 40 years JamFactory has been presenting outstanding exhibitions and public programs and nurturing the careers of talented artists, craftspeople and designers. Major Achievements: • Provided high level curatorial and administration support in the delivery of an annual monthly program of exhibitions, events and activities • Coordinated a rewarding volunteer program that effectively supported the organisation objectives, whilst provided recognition for volunteers involved. Developed strategies to retain and recruit new volunteers and expanded volunteer roles across the organisation. • Assisted with the preparation, drafting, compilation and dissemination of written correspondence to artists, sponsors, guest speakers; media releases, publications and grant acquittals. • Assisted with generating exhibition marketing materials including producing media kits, editing and proofing exhibition catalogues, and producing content for exhibition signage and websites, as well as social media management Show less