Experience

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  BAL Lawyers

  • Australia
  • Legal Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Lawyer

    • Feb 2023 - Present

  • Law Graduate

    • Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Law Clerk

    • Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

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  ANU Journal of Law and Technology

  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

  • Editor

    • Nov 2020 - Dec 2021
    • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

    The ANU Journal of Law and Technology is an academic publication that covers pertinent issues at the intersection of law and technology. As part of the editorial board, and working in close partnership with a sub-editor, I have reviewed articles for style, grammar and referencing compliance, worked directly with manuscript authors throughout the editing process, and contributed to the overall timely production of biannual journal editions.

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  QualitySolicitors

  • Cambridge, United Kingdom

  • Communications Officer

    • Oct 2017 - Jan 2020
    • Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  Morris Walker Pty Ltd

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Public Relations Officer

    • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
    • Canberra, Australia

    Morris Walker is Canberra’s most established public relations and events agency.Key accountabilities:• Develop, pitch and implement PR and event strategies to meet client goals• Work closely with clients and maintain open lines of communication • Build and strengthen relationships with journalists and media outlets• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlinesAchievements:• Secured 10 positive media hits for Gift of Life’s DonateLife Walk campaign• Contributed to the organisation and management of Gift of Life’s DonateLife Walk, attended by 4,500 people and officially opened by Federal and Territory politicians• Supported event planning and logistics for the national commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Fall of Singapore• Provided editing and writing services for a government agency, which included the re-write of 1,300 web pages in 6 months to meet strict national readability targets

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  Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Australia

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Press and Cultural Affairs Officer

    • Sep 2016 - Nov 2016
    • Canberra, Australia

    This was a temporary and special contract to support the state visit of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to Australia.Key accountabilities:• Build strong relationships with government agencies, journalists and media professionals• Prepare and edit media releases, supporting materials, speeches and publications• Coach and guide press and cultural affairs interns• Social media account management• Handle sensitive and confidential informationAchievements:• Collaboratively developed and executed state visit social media strategy• Helped develop, monitor, track and report hundreds of media hits

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  New Horizons Enterprises Limited

  • Australia
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Communication Coordinator

    • Dec 2014 - May 2016

    New Horizons supports people to discover their potential and reach their goals by providing advice, connections and services that put individual's wellbeing at the heart of everything they do. Key accountabilities:* Contribute to the development of a strong brand by establishing trust and credibility through targeted, clear and consistent messaging* Contribute to the design and development of brand assets, promotional materials, supplies and resources that enhance brand identity* Develop internal and external communications that strategically position New Horizons, reach new audiences, and leverage media reach and impact* Identify, plan and coordinate public relations opportunities that effectively target potential customers, promote New Horizons brand, communicate value, and differentiate services* Enhance customer acquisition and retention through relevant communications* Build strong partnerships and relationships* Actively identify, evaluate and report risks or challenges that may impact the business or customersSkills:* Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously* Keen eye for design and meticulous attention to detail* Excellent written and oral communication skills* Exceptional copywriting skills, with proven ability to produce diverse and engaging content* Experience in website content management* Fluency in social media channels* Self-motivated, self-starter, team-player who takes responsibility for own actions* High level of personal leadership, including experience teleworking* Experience working in a small team environment, including providing communication advice and resourcing to senior and executive management teams* Competency using software such as Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), WordPress, MailChimp, SharePoint, Yammer, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), project management tools (Trello, RedBooth)

  • Public Relations Assistant

    • Oct 2012 - Dec 2014

    Reporting directly to the Head of Marketing & Communication, I built and maintained strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders and audiences to enhance brand identity, customer satisfaction and acquisition. Key accountabilities:* Develop communication strategies, plans and campaigns in line with New Horizons vision and values to enhance organisational profile, promote its services and engage stakeholders and communities* Assist to plan, coordinate and execute public relations, marketing and advertising plans, campaigns, events, functions and activities* Develop content for the company website and social media* Prepare and disseminate internal and external communications, ensuring consistency throughout the organisation, across all communication channels* Act as a point of contact for communication and brand related lines of enquiry* Monitor and record competitor's marketing activities to identify industry trends* Identify public relations opportunities and develop media communications, including monitoring and recording media activity* Maintain inventory of corporate communications, document templates* Review and analyse New Horizons' marketing and communication activities to prepare monthly reportsSkills:* Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills* Eye for design, attention to detail* Basic strategic communication planning and campaign management skills* Able to identify and create opportunities* Ability to collaborate and contribute to a team* Ability to work autonomously and self-motivated* Competency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite* Alignment with vision, purpose and values* Passion for the customer, the community, the business and the brand

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  2NURFM Radio

  • Newcastle NSW

  • Student Reporter

    • Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Newcastle NSW

    2NUR-FM is Newcastle's leading easy listening radio station. I worked directly with the News Editor to bring local stories to air. Key accountabilities:* Conduct and record short-form interviews to gather information and audio grabs for local news* Identify potential news stories and pitch to the News Editor* Competent use of writing and audio-editing software programs* Write and file news stories with a local focus* Co-present live-to-air news bulletins

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  1233 ABC Radio Newcastle

  • Newcastle NSW

  • Journalist (intern)

    • Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
    • Newcastle NSW

    Reporting directly to the Journalist-in-Charge, I helped keep communities informed and interested about what was happening around them.Key accountabilities:* Conduct short-form interviews and record audio for news grabs* Identify potential news stories and pitch to the Journalist In Charge* Write and file news stories with a local focus* Conduct field work to gather information, talk to sources, and record audio for local news* Competent use of software program iNews, which was used to write and file stories, as well as edit audio for news grabs

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  New Horizons Enterprises Limited

  • North Ryde NSW

  • Administration Officer

    • Apr 2009 - Feb 2011
    • North Ryde NSW

    Key accountabilities:* Reception* Executive assistance* Administrative support* File management and quality maintenance* Company-wide newsletter editorial and distribution