Michelle Keyes Stacpoole
Head of Communications, Projects & Events - Adopt Change incl. My Forever Family NSW program at Adopt Change- Claim this Profile
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Daniella (Boutros) Park
It is a pleasure to write because Working alongside Michelle in my role as an Ambassador for Adopt Change, her passion and dedication to improving the lives of children and young people in Australia is inspiring. Having been involved in several nation-wide awareness-raising campaigns headed up by Michelle, her professionalism and expertise in communications and media are evident, along with her skills in creating outstanding events and driving innovative projects. It’s an honour to work with Michelle towards all children having safe, nurturing and stable homes.
Clinton Hoffmann
I have worked with Michelle in a variety of capacities. Firstly, as an author of a number or articles and then as part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing the amazing digitally enabled IFGuide - a very important EdTech piece of the IFProject - founded to enable men to access much needed well being resources. She is a great go to and very supportive peer when it comes to spiritually and emotionally intelligent support, encouragement and advice. She reads the room well I am so very grateful for all that we have produced together.
Daniella (Boutros) Park
It is a pleasure to write because Working alongside Michelle in my role as an Ambassador for Adopt Change, her passion and dedication to improving the lives of children and young people in Australia is inspiring. Having been involved in several nation-wide awareness-raising campaigns headed up by Michelle, her professionalism and expertise in communications and media are evident, along with her skills in creating outstanding events and driving innovative projects. It’s an honour to work with Michelle towards all children having safe, nurturing and stable homes.
Clinton Hoffmann
I have worked with Michelle in a variety of capacities. Firstly, as an author of a number or articles and then as part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing the amazing digitally enabled IFGuide - a very important EdTech piece of the IFProject - founded to enable men to access much needed well being resources. She is a great go to and very supportive peer when it comes to spiritually and emotionally intelligent support, encouragement and advice. She reads the room well I am so very grateful for all that we have produced together.
Daniella (Boutros) Park
It is a pleasure to write because Working alongside Michelle in my role as an Ambassador for Adopt Change, her passion and dedication to improving the lives of children and young people in Australia is inspiring. Having been involved in several nation-wide awareness-raising campaigns headed up by Michelle, her professionalism and expertise in communications and media are evident, along with her skills in creating outstanding events and driving innovative projects. It’s an honour to work with Michelle towards all children having safe, nurturing and stable homes.
Clinton Hoffmann
I have worked with Michelle in a variety of capacities. Firstly, as an author of a number or articles and then as part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing the amazing digitally enabled IFGuide - a very important EdTech piece of the IFProject - founded to enable men to access much needed well being resources. She is a great go to and very supportive peer when it comes to spiritually and emotionally intelligent support, encouragement and advice. She reads the room well I am so very grateful for all that we have produced together.
Daniella (Boutros) Park
It is a pleasure to write because Working alongside Michelle in my role as an Ambassador for Adopt Change, her passion and dedication to improving the lives of children and young people in Australia is inspiring. Having been involved in several nation-wide awareness-raising campaigns headed up by Michelle, her professionalism and expertise in communications and media are evident, along with her skills in creating outstanding events and driving innovative projects. It’s an honour to work with Michelle towards all children having safe, nurturing and stable homes.
Clinton Hoffmann
I have worked with Michelle in a variety of capacities. Firstly, as an author of a number or articles and then as part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing the amazing digitally enabled IFGuide - a very important EdTech piece of the IFProject - founded to enable men to access much needed well being resources. She is a great go to and very supportive peer when it comes to spiritually and emotionally intelligent support, encouragement and advice. She reads the room well I am so very grateful for all that we have produced together.
Credentials
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Dean's Medal | Bachelor of Communication | School of Humanities and Communication Arts | Awarded to the top 1-2 students in recognition of their outstanding academic performance
Western Sydney UniversityJul, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Durham Family Prize in Communication | Awarded to the most outstanding graduate in the Bachelor of Communication | GPA 6.9/7
Western Sydney UniversityJul, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
SMSA Award in Professional Writing | Awarded to the student with the highest mark in COMM 2032 Professional Writing and Editing
Western Sydney UniversityDec, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Lifetime Member
Golden Key International Honour SocietyMar, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Dean's Merit List | Recognises students from the School of Humanities and Communication Arts for their outstanding academic achievement over the calendar year of study
Western Sydney UniversityJan, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
CMPS Sound Vocational EducationJan, 2008- Oct, 2024 -
Diploma - CRS and Ticketing (Airlines)
Amadeus ESS TrainingJan, 2008- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Adopt Change
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Communications, Projects & Events - Adopt Change incl. My Forever Family NSW program
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Head of Communications & Projects - Adopt Change incl. My Forever Family NSW program
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Feb 2020 - Jul 2022
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Communications & Projects Manager
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Jun 2018 - Feb 2020
Adopt Change is a not-for-profit organisation which believes every child deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing and permanent family home.Adopt Change works toward raising community awareness, encourages reform and empowers Australians to work towards all children having permanency and positive life outcomes. Adopt Change supports capacity building of families to ensure vulnerable children are able to remain within their birth family where possible. When this option is not possible, Adopt Change advocate for other permanent options. Show less
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The If Project, Men's Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Sydney, Australia
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Project Leader
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
The If Project aims to de-mystify and de-stigmatize men's mental health issues. Using the words of Rudyard Kipling's poem If as a framework, The If Project is developing an App to enable all men everywhere to access the help they need via their smart phones. It's not just about getting the conversation started - it's also about providing the tools to keep the support going around the clock. Working as Project Leader overseeing: The creation and roll out of the IF Guide, a digital e-book; The development of the IF App and associated animation with the South African based developers; Media liaison; External stakeholder management; Digital media content creation. Show less
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CairnsLife Magazine (now CityLife)
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Cairns, Australia
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Senior Writer & Sub-editor
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May 2015 - Jan 2017
Responsible for all editorial content of the publication. Oversee layout of magazine and provide editorial copy for all sections, including business, entertainment, opinion, lifestyle, food, and fashion. Provide copywriting for advertisers, and deliver monthly cover story. Produce feature profile articles on a range of well known public figures, from the Screaming Jets to the Hon. Curtis Pitt MP, Treasurer of Queensland. Responsible for creation of six month editorial plan, commissioning contributors and freelancers, and updating social media platforms. Show less
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Stage Left Theatre Troupe Inc.
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Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
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Theatre Director and Production Manager
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
Vice President of award winning regional theatre troupe. Production Manager - The Wizard of Oz 2014 Director - Ledge, Ledger and the Legend (by Paul Elliott) 2015 Vice President of award winning regional theatre troupe. Production Manager - The Wizard of Oz 2014 Director - Ledge, Ledger and the Legend (by Paul Elliott) 2015
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Virgin Australia
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Australia
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager
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2004 - 2010
Business Service Centre Manager, overseeing set up, roll out and management of premium service centre catering to top corporate clients. Responsible for management, training and development of team members in a call centre environment, and industry marketing and promotion of centre services. Travel to Amadeus Asia Pacific Headquarters in Bangkok to review and adapt reservations system to Virgin Australia requirements, and create and deliver training packages to Virgin Australia employees nationwide. Work on business projects within Virgin Australia in both lead and oversight capacity, from customer service initiatives to new aircraft seating plans. Key member of logistics team working with Flight Operations and Crewing to bring new Embraer E-jets from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Boeing 737 and 747's from Seattle, USA. Show less
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Trabolgan Holiday Village Cork
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Ireland
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager
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2003 - 2004
Guest Care Manager of leading holiday village in Ireland. Direct and indirect supervision of a shift rostered workforce of over 200 staff to ensure an exceptional holiday experience was provided for all guests. Guest Care Manager of leading holiday village in Ireland. Direct and indirect supervision of a shift rostered workforce of over 200 staff to ensure an exceptional holiday experience was provided for all guests.
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Education
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Western Sydney University
Bachelor's degree with Distinction Honours, Communication and Media; Major in Public Relations -
New York Film Academy
Filmmaking, Diploma -
Australian Film Television and Radio School
Filmmaking & Production -
The University of Western Australia
Screenwriting -
Australian Writers' Centre
Magazine and Newspaper Writing; Travel Writing; Copywriting -
CMPS Sound Vocational Education
Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Training -
Amadeus ESS, Bangkok
Diploma, Central Reservations Systems and Airline Ticketing