Vaidhi is a dedicated multimedia professional and instructional designer who combines a Master of Digital Media with a current Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning to create high-impact educational content. With deep expertise across the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, Vaidhi specializes in producing professional video and motion graphics using After Effects and Premiere Pro, while leveraging Adobe Captivate to design interactive learning modules. Her professional background spans diverse sectors, including serving as an Engagement Officer within the Australian Public Service and a Volunteer Learning Designer for the Rumie Initiative, where she develops engaging microlearning "Bytes" for global audiences. Beyond instructional design, she is a proficient digital marketer skilled in social media strategy, SEO, and web development using WordPress, SharePoint and HTML5. Whether she is building a "Digital Deceptions" prototype or managing multi-platform campaigns, Vaidhi integrates technical precision with creative expression to solve complex communication challenges. She is a hardworking and adaptable lifelong learner committed to technical excellence and the ethical implementation of digital learning strategies. projects.

Vaidhi Kohout

Vaidhi is a dedicated multimedia professional and instructional designer who combines a Master of Digital Media with a current Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning to create high-impact educational content. With deep expertise across the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, Vaidhi specializes in producing professional video and motion graphics using After Effects and Premiere Pro, while leveraging Adobe Captivate to design interactive learning modules. Her professional background spans diverse sectors, including serving as an Engagement Officer within the Australian Public Service and a Volunteer Learning Designer for the Rumie Initiative, where she develops engaging microlearning "Bytes" for global audiences. Beyond instructional design, she is a proficient digital marketer skilled in social media strategy, SEO, and web development using WordPress, SharePoint and HTML5. Whether she is building a "Digital Deceptions" prototype or managing multi-platform campaigns, Vaidhi integrates technical precision with creative expression to solve complex communication challenges. She is a hardworking and adaptable lifelong learner committed to technical excellence and the ethical implementation of digital learning strategies. projects.

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Vaidhi is a dedicated multimedia professional and instructional designer who combines a Master of Digital Media with a current Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning to create high-impact educational content. With deep expertise across the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, Vaidhi specializes in producing professional video and motion graphics using After Effects and Premiere Pro, while leveraging Adobe Captivate to design interactive learning modules.
Her professional background spans diverse sectors, including serving as an Engagement Officer within the Australian Public Service and a Volunteer Learning Designer for the Rumie Initiative, where she develops engaging microlearning “Bytes” for global audiences. Beyond instructional design, she is a proficient digital marketer skilled in social media strategy, SEO, and web development using WordPress, SharePoint and HTML5. Whether she is building a “Digital Deceptions” prototype or managing multi-platform campaigns, Vaidhi integrates technical precision with creative expression to solve complex communication challenges. She is a hardworking and adaptable lifelong learner committed to technical excellence and the ethical implementation of digital learning strategies.
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer Learning Designer at Rumie Initiative
January 1, 2026 - Present
Working in monthly sprints to write, proofread and publish microlearning Bytes for a young audience, aligned to existing learning objectives. Responsibilities include writing conversational microlearning articles, proofreading and editing image and content selection, and publication.
Engagement Officer at The Department of Health and Aged Care
February 1, 2024 - Present
Role spans the Sector Engagement Office and Sector Partners. Duties include monitoring webinar inquiries and production tasks, website maintenance, writing standard operating procedures, reviewing media accessibility, inbox management, and recordkeeping in Content Manager. In Sector Partners, responsibilities include video production (writing, creating and editing video), graphic design, webinar event support for fortnightly Sector Partner meetings, reviewing and creating SharePoint pages, content, and administrative tasks such as compiling and updating guest lists.
Public Engagement at The Department of Health and Aged Care
February 1, 2024 - Present
Preparing content for regular Tech Talk webinars, including promotional materials, editing and reviewing talking points, maintaining post-event records, and content creation for guest speaker events and awards (video, talking points, risk assessments, event concierge, and media monitoring using Isentia).
Customer Service Officer at Serco
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Handling phone enquiries in Serco's outsource call centre using Sibel and Genesys. Tasks include establishing proof of record ownership, validating identities through document verifications (DVS) and SMS, assisting with enquiries on individuals' tax returns and amendments, updating personal details, transferring calls, and registering business clients for MyGov and business services.
Social Media Advisor at AHPRA
August 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Creating and publishing social media posts using video, audio and graphic content. Monitoring and responding to direct messages and comments, analyzing campaigns, and performing social listening with Meltwater. Producing weekly, monthly and topic-based reporting and building internal and external relationships; developing campaign ideas and keeping up with trends.
Customer Success Specialist at Localsearch
November 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Building relationships and supporting digital clients on paid social campaigns, SEO, Google Ads and websites. Tools used include Salesforce CRM, Nucleus Analytics, Loom, Dropbox, Tiger Pistol and more.
Social Media Manager at Oigetit Fake News Filter
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Interned remotely as a social media intern before promotion to team leader and manager. Responsibilities included daily posting (Instagram stories, reels, posts), Facebook video content, Canva design, and Adobe After Effects for content creation; led weekly online meetings and produced weekly analytics reports. Recruited and supervised eight team members across two teams via WeChat, Zoom and Google Drive.
Marketing Team Leader at GAOTEK
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Promoted to team leader focusing on RFID-based search marketing and SEO. Managed a team of 11, tracked daily reports, chaired weekly online meetings, created and published meeting minutes, maintained LinkedIn connections, and managed client relations.
Communications Assistant at Gecko Environment Council
March 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Graphic design for social media using Canva, Illustrator and Photoshop; researched environmental issues for Gold Coast Green Week and integrated into social media planning.
Sound And Lighting Manager at Lismore Theatre Company
December 1, 2011 - February 1, 2015
Programming and operations of Sound Cue software and sound desk for live theatre productions; arrangement and operation of lighting desk with 15+ lights; produced live theatre soundtracks and sound effects.
Receptionist at Lismore Regional Gallery
November 1, 2011 - July 1, 2013
Answered calls and fielded inquiries; managed mail; supported internal staff with clerical tasks; directed gallery patrons; compiled and distributed newsletters and mailouts.
Receptionist at Sportscolour
November 1, 2007 - March 1, 2009
Reception and administration duties for a horse racing video production company, including customer service, phone handling and video order processing.
Administration Assistant at Lismore Unlimited Opportunities
October 1, 2005 - June 1, 2006
Administration duties including telephone communications, email, filing, meeting minutes, proofreading materials, and document preparation; created documents and graphic design.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning at University of New England
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Master of Digital Media at University Of Newcastle
May 1, 2021 - April 23, 2026
Diploma in Business Administration at Northcoast Institute of Tafe
January 1, 2016 - April 23, 2026
Bachelor of Media at Southern Cross University
January 1, 2015 - April 23, 2026
Certificate IV in Screen and Media at TAFE Northern Rivers - Lismore
January 1, 2010 - April 23, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Government, Professional Services