I'm Josie Makayla, a creative and energetic content creator who loves turning school life and community moments into engaging stories. I excel at collaborating with teachers and students to craft authentic social media content, videos, and photos that reflect a school's values and events. I manage content calendars, design visuals with Canva, monitor post performance, and develop campaigns that strengthen community connections. I'm comfortable working independently or with a team, staying organized under tight deadlines, and always prioritizing student privacy and respectful engagement online.…

Josie Makayla

I'm Josie Makayla, a creative and energetic content creator who loves turning school life and community moments into engaging stories. I excel at collaborating with teachers and students to craft authentic social media content, videos, and photos that reflect a school's values and events. I manage content calendars, design visuals with Canva, monitor post performance, and develop campaigns that strengthen community connections. I'm comfortable working independently or with a team, staying organized under tight deadlines, and always prioritizing student privacy and respectful engagement online.…

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I’m Josie Makayla, a creative and energetic content creator who loves turning school life and community moments into engaging stories. I excel at collaborating with teachers and students to craft authentic social media content, videos, and photos that reflect a school’s values and events.

I manage content calendars, design visuals with Canva, monitor post performance, and develop campaigns that strengthen community connections. I’m comfortable working independently or with a team, staying organized under tight deadlines, and always prioritizing student privacy and respectful engagement online.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Manager at Crystal Creek Public School
January 1, 2025 - Present
Manage social media presence to promote school events, student life, and values. Plan, film, and direct content shoots showcasing school life. Capture and edit photos and videos of school events and classroom activities. Create and schedule content for Facebook, Instagram, and the school website to reflect school life and values. Design visually appealing graphics using Canva. Develop campaigns to strengthen community connection and engagement. Monitor post performance and engagement to inform future strategies. Write clear and informative captions aligned with school communication guidelines. Ensure all content complies with student privacy and school media policies.
Administration Officer at Crystal Creek Public School
February 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Organised problem-solving, prioritized tasks, and supported daily operations; managed communications with parents; maintained digital filing systems; supported school events and administrative workflows; assisted with content creation and social media updates to reflect school life.
Freelance Content Creator at Self-employed / Freelance
February 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and executed creative social media content strategies for schools, producing videos and photos for campaigns and events; collaborated with teachers to ensure content aligned with school objectives; managed content calendars; designed visuals with Canva and edited captions for engagement; supported school-wide communications and promotional campaigns.
Freelance Content Creator
February 1, 2023 - Present
Develop creative social media concepts and campaigns to promote school enrolments and highlight school values and offerings. Edit and produce short-form videos for digital platforms using tools like drones and DJI mic. Capture and edit photos and videos of classroom activities, staff, and school events. Create and schedule engaging content across Facebook, Instagram, and the school website. Design consistent graphic materials for school notes and promotions using Canva. Manage content calendar aligned with school terms and major events. Monitor post performance to inform content strategies and ensure compliance with student privacy and media policies. Collaborate with brands to create high-quality social media ads, incorporating SEO techniques and aligning content strategy with client goals.
Learning Support Officer at Terranora Public School
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024
Provided learning support to students; collaborated with teachers to create inclusive learning plans; monitored student progress and maintained records; supported classroom interventions and ensured an inclusive learning environment.
Pharmacy Assistant at United Chemist, Banora Shopping Village
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Educated patients on medication usage and interactions; answered phones; processed prescription orders; maintained pharmacy area and inventory; trained new staff; supported daily pharmacy operations.

Education

Higher School Certificate & ATAR at Banora Point High School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
High School Certificate & ATAR at Banora Point High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Education at Southern Cross University, Gold Coast
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027

Qualifications

Advanced Resuscitation CPR certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025
ASCIA Anaphylaxis Training certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025
Current NSW Working With Children Check
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025
Current QLD Blue Card
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Other, Travel & Hospitality
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    Content Creation for Crockd Studio
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    Content For Mala Wellness
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    UGC Ad for Creator Flow
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