• Nov 2018 - Present

• Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

Corporate Affairs Manager

• Aug 2015 - Nov 2018

With experience in communications and marketing across a wide range of sectors and services including media, corporate, not-for-profit and membership bodies, I use the skills developed to fulfil the role of Corporate Affairs Manager at AEIOU Foundation for children with autism. This rewarding position, which contributes to delivering a life-changing early intervention and family support program, called for responsibility in: • Developing and implementing strategies to enhance the organisation's brand and reputation • Creating and overseeing a marketing and communications plan which promotes the foundation to a broad range of stakeholders including parents, staff, government, stakeholder groups, donors and supporters • Planning, managing and producing all flagship publications, regular newsletters, marketing collateral, digital content, business plans, case studies, annual reports and award submissions • Maintaining media, government, and industry stakeholder relationships • Supporting the CEO, Board and Executive Management Team with strategic advice and communications support, including complaints and crises management • Managing a team of marketing and communications specialists, and external contractors • Seeking, securing and managing digital, print, broadcast and other advertising opportunities • Liaising and working with key internal stakeholders within central office and remote centres, to develop a positive workplace culture and consistent service • Raising awareness of the importance of early intervention for children with autism, and their families • Ensuring enrolments are maintained in line with business requirements Show less

Marketing and Communications Executive (regional)

• Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

Editor, The Retiree and Australian Hospital and Healthcare Bulletin

• Apr 2013 - Apr 2015

Editor of two quarterly industry and consumer publications, The Retiree and Australian Hospital and Healthcare Bulletin. Responsible for all content, managing contributors, meeting deadlines, maintaining quality, working closely with the design and advertising teams to ensure market success. Also responsible for daily online news content, eNewsletters and social media platforms. Editor of two quarterly industry and consumer publications, The Retiree and Australian Hospital and Healthcare Bulletin. Responsible for all content, managing contributors, meeting deadlines, maintaining quality, working closely with the design and advertising teams to ensure market success. Also responsible for daily online news content, eNewsletters and social media platforms.

Events and Communications Coordinator

• Jun 2008 - Apr 2013

Organise Continuing Professional Development and networking events for Occupational Therapists throughout Queensland. Also produce monthly e-news and bi-monthly printed newsletters, as well as other forms of written communication to members. Organise Continuing Professional Development and networking events for Occupational Therapists throughout Queensland. Also produce monthly e-news and bi-monthly printed newsletters, as well as other forms of written communication to members.

Journalist

• Feb 2008 - Jun 2008

Writer and sub-editor on a variety of publications including travel, wellness and retirement Writer and sub-editor on a variety of publications including travel, wellness and retirement

Public Relations Officer

• 2007 - 2008

Researched, wrote and produced regular newsletters, press releases and member advertorials. Researched, wrote and produced regular newsletters, press releases and member advertorials.

Journalist

• May 1996 - Apr 1999

Sourcing, writing and editing local news items, feature articles and special publications for use in the Hunter Valley News, Muswellbrook Chronicle and Singleton Argus. Sourcing, writing and editing local news items, feature articles and special publications for use in the Hunter Valley News, Muswellbrook Chronicle and Singleton Argus.

Journalist/sub-editor/production editor

• Jul 1992 - Mar 1995

Writer, sub-editor and production editor of Panorama, an in-flight magazine. Special publications writer, sub-editor and production editor of special publications representing TV Week, New Idea, Your Garden and Home Beautiful. Writer, sub-editor and production editor of Panorama, an in-flight magazine. Special publications writer, sub-editor and production editor of special publications representing TV Week, New Idea, Your Garden and Home Beautiful.

Public Relations Officer

• Aug 1991 - Aug 1992

Producing and distributing industry-relevant press releases; writing and editing in-house magazine; building media contacts; arranging press conferences; assisting with functions and seminars; media monitoring; liaising with photographers and booking advertisements. Producing and distributing industry-relevant press releases; writing and editing in-house magazine; building media contacts; arranging press conferences; assisting with functions and seminars; media monitoring; liaising with photographers and booking advertisements.