Experience

Spotlight Communications

• Australia
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director and Founder

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Working with clients globally to bring their brands and stories to life through compelling storytelling, with a focus on sustainability communications. - Sustainability Communications - Crisis Communications - Case Studies - Feature Writing - Storytelling - Media Releases - Sustainability Report development - Annual Report development Working with clients globally to bring their brands and stories to life through compelling storytelling, with a focus on sustainability communications. - Sustainability Communications - Crisis Communications - Case Studies - Feature Writing - Storytelling - Media Releases - Sustainability Report development - Annual Report development



Allison+Partners

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• General Manager, Bangkok

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2018

  Based in Bangkok, I worked with a team of content creators and storytellers to develop effective words, visuals and videos for clients globally to connect with their audiences. The international and multicultural team provided Editorial services such as press kits, news releases, feature stories speeches, presentations and translation; Digital Imagery such as video, animation, graphics, photography, print, production and curation; and Social Media Management, SEO and analytics.

• Managing Editor

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2016

  Based in Bangkok, I helped launch the Asia-Pacific content development team for Allison+Partners, working with a team of content creators and storytellers to develop effective words, visuals and videos for clients globally to connect with their audiences. Our international and multicultural team works provides Editorial services such as press kits, news releases, feature stories speeches, presentations and translation; Digital Imagery such as video, animation, graphics, photography, print, production and curation; and Social Media Management, SEO and analytics. Show less



Prism Sport + Entertainment

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of PRISM Content Studio Asia Pacific

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  As part of PRISM's Global Content Network, I was responsible for developing content for a variety of clients at both a national and international level, including Nissan Motor Corporation and beyondblue.I was instrumental in launching the Ford Australia Content Factory, leading a team developing content – particularly videos – for the client’s communications and marketing needs.

• Managing Editor - Ford Asia Pacific Content Factory

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2013

  Managed a diverse team of communication specialists in Thailand, China and India, providing communications support for Ford Motor Company in 11 markets across Asia Pacific and Africa. Managed projects on a regional and global level. Also worked with Ford communication teams in North America, South America and Europe to ensure alignment on messaging and campaign plans globally.I worked with our team to develop creative ways to tell the Ford story in ways that could be used across multiple platforms -- text, social media, video, photos and graphics.My role also involved managing internal communications materials for Ford in Asia Pacific. Show less



Dow Jones Newswires

• Information Services

• Bureau Chief, Thailand & Vietnam

  • Feb 2009 - Sep 2011

  Managed a team of journalists in Thailand and Vietnam, while overseeing all economic and political news reporting in Thailand and Vietnam for Dow Jones Newswires in a high-pressure, real-time news environment.I also wrote for our sister publication, The Wall Street Journal. Managed a team of journalists in Thailand and Vietnam, while overseeing all economic and political news reporting in Thailand and Vietnam for Dow Jones Newswires in a high-pressure, real-time news environment.I also wrote for our sister publication, The Wall Street Journal.


The Age
• Newspaper Publishing
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Online Editor, BusinessDay

  • Feb 2008 - Feb 2009

Associated Press
• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• Editor

  • Aug 2003 - Jan 2008
• Reporter

  • Mar 2000 - Aug 2003

Australian Associated Press (AAP)
• Australia
• Media Production
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Reporter

  • Aug 1995 - Mar 2000

The Courier, Ballarat
• Reporter

  • Mar 1991 - Aug 1995