Experience

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  Smiley Communications

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Principal Consultant

    • Jan 1999 - Present
    • Melbourne, Australia

    I write, edit and communicate for a range of publications, including content writing for the web. Hundreds of my articles have appeared in magazines, newspapers and specialist media, some from investigating and reporting on a range of topics for media, commercial B2B, government and not-for-profi...

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  Long-term Media

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Editor and Contributor

    • 1999 - Present
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Editing, writing, and overseeing of design and production of magazines specializing in travel, dining, lifestyle, adventure, fashion, agriculture, entertainment, celeb promotions, and special events, engineering, all-rounder.

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  Treasury, State of Victoria

  • Victoria, Australia

  • Public Affairs Manager, Energy Reform and Privatisation

    • Sep 1993 - Apr 1999
    • Victoria, Australia

    Developing key strategies and managing public affairs for the State Government of Victoria for the reform of the monolithic electricity and gas utilities, that were first corporatised and then split into many parts in Australia's largest privatisation, in an issues-rich environment. Conceived...

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  National Multiple Sclerosis Research and Nat&#3...

  • Communications Manager

    • Jan 1987 - Jan 1993

    Managing and devising marketing communication strategies and public relations for the national medical research program, enhancing development and community relations, for the State of Victoria and National Society.

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  Humes Ltd

  • Corporate Affairs Manager

    • Jan 1985 - Jan 1987

    Publicly listed concrete, steel, plastics, multinational. Devised national corporate communications programs, and established Australian and international advertising policies and their implementation. Conducted vigorous stakeholder relations, and developed a grassroots community program, whilst ...

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  Fairfax - Rural Press

  • Editor and Journalist

    • 1980 - 1985

    Editing and journalist for various newsstand publications; business, engineering, farming, health, investment, leisure, multicultural, turf industry, variety.