Experience

The Public Good (NZ)

• New Zealand
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Company Director

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Media and entertainment communications, including: - PR & communications strategy, management and execution - social media strategy and management - full scope film and television unit publicity services - EPK & creative video content production - copywriting (press releases, press kits and digital content) - media liaison - talent liaison - mainstream and social media training for on and off-screen talent - event planning and management - crisis/issues management - merchandising and licensing Show less



South Pacific Pictures Ltd

• New Zealand
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Communications

  • Feb 2005 - Feb 2016

  As the Head of Communications, I managed the publicity department of New Zealand's largest film and television production company, South Pacific Pictures, and was responsible for the publicity and promotion of the company and its productions. This included working with New Zealand and international broadcasters, film and television distributors, on-screen talent and production crew, as well as key local and international media to maximise exposure for the company, its productions and other related projects. I also co-ordinated transmedia projects and integration campaigns for South Pacific Pictures' productions; developed corporate and production websites and branding; and worked with the development and management teams in making strategic decisions for the company and its current and future productions. Major projects included: 800 Words (2015/16), Westside (2015/2016), The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014/2015), Forensics (2016), Outrageous Fortune (2005-2010), Sione's Wedding (2006) & Sione's 2 (2012), The Almighty Johnsons (2011-2013), Maddigan's Quest (2005), NZ Idol (2005 & 2006), Go Girls (2009-2013), My Wedding & Other Secrets (2011), Nothing Trivial (2011-2013), The Blue Rose (2013), White Lies (2013) and the oversight of publicity for the top-rating serial drama Shortland Street. www.southpacificpictures.com Show less



Seven Network

• Australia
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Publicist

  • Feb 2002 - Feb 2005

  - Network/national publicity for all international (US & UK) programming. - Unit and network publicist for 'Stiff' and 'The Brush Off' (aka the 'Murray Whelan' telemovies), written and directed by John Clarke and Sam Neill, starring David Wenham, 'Greeks on the Roof' and drama series 'Last Man Standing'. - Melbourne publicist for 'Through My Eyes' (miniseries based on Lindy Chamberlain's book of the same name) Network publicity highlights for all programming. - Network/national publicity for all international (US & UK) programming. - Unit and network publicist for 'Stiff' and 'The Brush Off' (aka the 'Murray Whelan' telemovies), written and directed by John Clarke and Sam Neill, starring David Wenham, 'Greeks on the Roof' and drama series 'Last Man Standing'. - Melbourne publicist for 'Through My Eyes' (miniseries based on Lindy Chamberlain's book of the same name) Network publicity highlights for all programming.



South Pacific Pictures Ltd

• New Zealand
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Publicist (contract)

  • Aug 2000 - Feb 2002

  - Unit publicity for 'Being Eve 1', 'Mercy Peak 1', 'Mataku 1'.- Company Publicist for South Pacific Pictures.- Unit Publicity Assistant for 'Lawless: Dead Evidence', 'Lawless: Beyond Justice', 'Jacksons Wharf 1 & 2', 'Jubilee'

• Art Department Co-ordinator

  • Apr 2000 - Aug 2000

  Art department co-ordinator for Jacksons Wharf 2.



Auckland Theatre Company

• Publicist (contract)

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2001

  Publicist for ATC 2001 season Publicist for ATC 2001 season



Theatre Stampede

• Publicist (contract)

  • Aug 2001 - Sep 2001

  Publicist for 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame' Publicist for 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame'



TV2 International Laugh! Festival

• Publicist (contract)

  • Mar 2001 - May 2001

  Assisted with publicity for New Zealand's annual international comedy festival Assisted with publicity for New Zealand's annual international comedy festival



ATC 2econd Unit

• Publicist (contract)

  • 2001 - 2001

  Publicity for launch of 2econd Unit and the company's inaugural production, 'The Atrocity'. Publicity for launch of 2econd Unit and the company's inaugural production, 'The Atrocity'.



Auckland Council

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher (contract)

  • 2001 - 2001

  Researched and wrote the Events Facilitation presentation for a Planning hearing regarding proposed changes to the temporary activities provision in the Auckland City District Plan. Researched and wrote the Events Facilitation presentation for a Planning hearing regarding proposed changes to the temporary activities provision in the Auckland City District Plan.



NZ Actors Company

• Publicist (contract)

  • 2000 - 2001

  - Managing publicity for 'A Way of Life' (2001, North Island tour) - Assisting with publicity, promotion and administrative work for the company's inaugural production, A Midsummer Night's Dream (2000 North Island tour) - Managing publicity for 'A Way of Life' (2001, North Island tour) - Assisting with publicity, promotion and administrative work for the company's inaugural production, A Midsummer Night's Dream (2000 North Island tour)



Auckland Council

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Events & Film Facilitator

  • Jun 1998 - Apr 2000

  - Film facilitator for all filmshoots in Auckland City, including features, television series, commercials and photoshoots. - Developed the Auckland City Council film and events facilitation website content. - Event facilitator for numerous city events, including: Auckland Millennium celebrations and broadcasts, Hero Parade 1999, Pasifika Festival 1999 and 2000, America's Cup Ball 2000, Halberg Trust Sports Awards 2000 and the America's Cup Celebration Parade 2000. - Film facilitator for all filmshoots in Auckland City, including features, television series, commercials and photoshoots. - Developed the Auckland City Council film and events facilitation website content. - Event facilitator for numerous city events, including: Auckland Millennium celebrations and broadcasts, Hero Parade 1999, Pasifika Festival 1999 and 2000, America's Cup Ball 2000, Halberg Trust Sports Awards 2000 and the America's Cup Celebration Parade 2000.



John Swimmer Productions

• Publicist (contract)

  • 2000 - 2000

  Assisted with publicity for New Zealand feature film 'The Price of Milk', starring Karl Urban and Danielle Cormack and directed by Harry Sinclair. Assisted with publicity for New Zealand feature film 'The Price of Milk', starring Karl Urban and Danielle Cormack and directed by Harry Sinclair.



James Wallace Charitable Trust

• Publicist (contract)

  • 2000 - 2000

  Publicist for the 2000 Ninth Annual Wallace Art Awards. Publicist for the 2000 Ninth Annual Wallace Art Awards.



NZ Academy of the Film and Television Arts

• Publicist (contract)

  • 2000 - 2000

  Assisted with publicity and general administration for the TV Guide New Zealand Film and Television Awards 2000. Assisted with publicity and general administration for the TV Guide New Zealand Film and Television Awards 2000.



South Pacific Pictures Ltd

• New Zealand
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Publicist (contract)

  • Mar 1998 - Jun 1998

  Unit publicity for 'Market Forces' Unit publicity for 'Market Forces'



Metropolitan Theatre

• Publicist (contract)

  • Mar 1998 - Jun 1998

  Publicity for Auckland theatre show 'No Exit' Publicity for Auckland theatre show 'No Exit'



Raynish & Partners Public Relations Consultants

• Account Executive

  • Nov 1997 - Mar 1998

  Clients included: Ellerslie Flower Show, Griffins Foods, Lion Foundation. Clients included: Ellerslie Flower Show, Griffins Foods, Lion Foundation.



TVNZ

• New Zealand
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• MTV Publicist

  • Jul 1997 - Nov 1997

  Co-ordinated publicity for New Zealand's first MTV station. Local shows included Havoc with Mikey Havoc and Jeremy 'Newsboy' Wells and Wrekognise, a hip-hop show hosted by DLT and DJ Sir-Vere.

• Media Kit Editor

  • Mar 1997 - Nov 1997

  Wrote and distributed the media kits for all TVNZ channels, including One, 2 and HPTV/MTV

• Children's Show Publicist

  • May 1996 - Nov 1997

  Co-ordinated publicity for all children's programming, including What Now?, Mai Time and more.

• HPTV Publicist

  • Mar 1997 - Aug 1997

  Co-ordinated publicity for regional television channel Horizon Pacific Television

• Publicity Librarian

  • Aug 1996 - Mar 1997

  Sourcing, distribution and filing of all network publicity materials

• Publicity and Public Affairs Assistant

  • May 1996 - Aug 1996

  Administrative support for the Publicity team and the Public Affairs department.



South Pacific Pictures Ltd

• Shortland Street Publicity Assistant

  • Nov 1994 - May 1996

  Assisted the Shortland Street Publicist with day-to-day tasks Responsible for the delivery and administration of all publicity materials Assisted the Shortland Street Publicist with day-to-day tasks Responsible for the delivery and administration of all publicity materials