Experience

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  University Of Waikato

  • Digital Content Manager
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  The University of Waikato

  • New Zealand
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Digital Content Manager

    • Oct 2023 - Present

  • Senior Web Content Manager

    • Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

    Leading the auditing and preparation of web content for the migration from Squiz Matrix CMS to Silverstripe. Actively participating as a member of the Web Programme to champion best content practice during development of templates and components for the new CMS. Working with stakeholders to ensure they understand the new landscape, trim-down and improve their content for migration, and ensure their feedback is shared with the Web Programme.Creating a monthly report on progress for the Steering Committee. Participating in team and project meetings. Contributing to the documentation, development of new processes, training, and supporting 0.5 contract writer.

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  The University of Auckland

  • New Zealand
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Web Publisher

    • Jan 2018 - Oct 2022

    Responsibilities include:● Supporting the Web Manager● Publishing to the University website● Publishing to the web via various other University sites● Supporting web editors and publishers● Training web editors and publishers to use Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)● Creating and maintaining support material● Co-convening Web Publishers Group● Managing University’s website homepage● Managing content calendar for homepage and news● Coordinating with the Communications Team● Coordinating with the Marketing Team● Coordinating with the Development and Testing teams● Member of the Strategic Response TeamAs a member of the Strategic Response Team, it’s my responsibility to update the websiteduring high-pressure, time-sensitive crisis events.The Web Team works in an Agile practice as we find this the best way to plan and execute in a sustainable way. One of the keys to making our team work so well is communication. Clear, concise, and often.

  • Content Producer

    • Feb 2016 - Feb 2018

    Seconded to the Web Presence Improvement Programme (or WebPIP to her friends) as content and authoring representative as we rebuild auckland.ac.nz.We are an island of agile development delivering an accessible, responsive, user-centric web solution within the complex University environment. Sponsors, Business Owners, Stakeholders - we've got them all!Changing the way the University does web is challenging and wonderful and exciting and daunting and scary and hard and I'm so fortunate to be working on this project with a team of self-directed experts.

  • Web Content Publisher

    • Feb 2014 - Jan 2016

    Assisting the University in the delivery of its communications and marketing strategy with particular emphasis on the development and maintenance of the University’s web content, and other digital channels. Not your Grandmother's approach to digital content.A member of the newly formed Web Team - everything's coming up Millhouse!

  • Web Content Coordinator

    • Jun 2012 - Jan 2014

    Assisting University of Auckland in the delivery of its communications strategy with particular emphasis on the development and maintenance of the University's web content.

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  White Labelled

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Project Manager

    • Nov 2011 - Apr 2012
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Retail eCommerce development (contract term)

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  Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria)

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Web and Communications Officer

    • Jul 2009 - Nov 2011
    • Melbourne, Australia

    I worked within the Public Affairs and Policy as the Stakeholder Communications Officer with a small team tasked to conceive, develop, produce and publish materials to help empower utility consumers handle their own electricity, gas and water issues. We worked to communicate in innovative ways wi...

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  University of Melbourne

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Multimedia Designer/Developer

    • May 2008 - Jun 2009
    • Melbourne, Australia

    The Biomedical Multimedia Unit (BMU) , was an educational technology research and development team within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne. The BMU supported the Faculty with the design, development, implementation and evaluation of technology...

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  Citrus

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Interface Developer

    • Aug 2007 - May 2008
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Citrus builds smart, beautiful websites for companies who want to make a strong, positive impression online. Their clients hired them because Citrus understand how to target audiences, know how to encourage customer participation and how to communicate the right message. My specific job while at...

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  Switchmedia Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Principal Graphic/Multimedia Designer

    • Aug 2003 - Mar 2008
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Running a successful business - working with clients and offering services to in design and preparation for print, elearning design and development, concept generation, presentation graphics and layout, graphic design, web design and development.

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  Telecom NZ Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Online Editor

    • Jul 2005 - Mar 2007
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Collaborated with stakeholders, administrators and subject matter experts, collated information and documentation and built an intranet hosted knowledge-base (Sherpa Broadband site) for Xtra Broadband. It's a great story - you should ask me about it.

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  Edgewater College

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Tutor

    • Feb 2005 - Mar 2007
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Designed and Delivered Community College (night school) courses:+ Introduction to Web Design+ Digital Photo Enhancement (Photoshop Elements)

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  The Learning Curve

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Principal Graphic Designer

    • Jun 2000 - Jul 2003
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Working as the creative lead on the majority of elearning projects moving through the Studio. Responsibilities included graphic design, concept generation, interface design, Flash development, solution and process development/implementation, recruitment. This was a client facing role. I learned a...

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  Aztec Productions

  • Multimedia Assistant

    • Jul 1999 - Jun 2000

    Digital design, content population, video and sound capture/editing/rendering, client facing, website design/maintenance, general office administration, Helping to grow the company and working directly with clients.

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  Tersell Architects Ltd

  • Draughtsman

    • 1996 - 1998
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  Natural Gas Corporation

  • Piping Design Draughtsman

    • 1980 - 1985

    I loved this job so much, I would cry when I had to take public holidays off from work. True Story. Awarded first in Taranaki region for results in Trade Certificate examination.