I am a self-motivated, passionate communications and content professional with extensive experience across genres in communication and marketing, editorial quality assurance, writing and policy communication, and social media management. I’ve led multi-channel marketing campaigns, managed outreach and storytelling initiatives, and collaborated across teams to drive impact. I thrive on turning research and student stories into compelling narratives, and I’m adept at building brand guidelines and marketing strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. I have led marketing and outreach initiatives at ANU, Diabetes Australia, and Skoolbo, driving storytelling, brand consistency, strategy, event management, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration. My strengths lie in content development, stakeholder liaison, process improvement, and team leadership, with a track record of delivering high-quality communications across education, government, and professional services sectors.

Gouri Banerji

I am a self-motivated, passionate communications and content professional with extensive experience across genres in communication and marketing, editorial quality assurance, writing and policy communication, and social media management. I’ve led multi-channel marketing campaigns, managed outreach and storytelling initiatives, and collaborated across teams to drive impact. I thrive on turning research and student stories into compelling narratives, and I’m adept at building brand guidelines and marketing strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. I have led marketing and outreach initiatives at ANU, Diabetes Australia, and Skoolbo, driving storytelling, brand consistency, strategy, event management, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration. My strengths lie in content development, stakeholder liaison, process improvement, and team leadership, with a track record of delivering high-quality communications across education, government, and professional services sectors.

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I am a self-motivated, passionate communications and content professional with extensive experience across genres in communication and marketing, editorial quality assurance, writing and policy communication, and social media management. I’ve led multi-channel marketing campaigns, managed outreach and storytelling initiatives, and collaborated across teams to drive impact. I thrive on turning research and student stories into compelling narratives, and I’m adept at building brand guidelines and marketing strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.

I have led marketing and outreach initiatives at ANU, Diabetes Australia, and Skoolbo, driving storytelling, brand consistency, strategy, event management, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration. My strengths lie in content development, stakeholder liaison, process improvement, and team leadership, with a track record of delivering high-quality communications across education, government, and professional services sectors.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Communications and Outreach Coordinator at Australian National University
July 1, 2019 - Present
Leading the marketing, communications and outreach function for the ANU School of Culture, History & Language; responsibilities include storytelling for the School, managing its marketing and communications agenda through reporting and writing on research and student stories in newsletters and annual reports; social media management, event management; process improvement documentation, vendor management, project coordination; other administrative and team-handling duties.
NDSS Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Diabetes Australia
June 30, 2019 - October 25, 2025
Managed and executed the marketing and communication strategy for Australia’s National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS), including social media marketing, event management; policy report writing; vendor management, contract management; project coordination.
Content Creator & School Implementation Manager at Skoolbo
September 30, 2018 - October 25, 2025
Managed creative children's content; copyright and legal quality assurance; video and audio production assistance; communications, social media marketing, other administrative and team-handling duties.
Researcher & Ghost Writer at Trusted Writer
August 31, 2018 - October 25, 2025
Independent research writer for Trusted Writer/Health Psychology Consultancy; responsibilities include Research, Writing, Article Pitches, Editing, Referencing per APA and Harvard styles.
Communications and Editorial Manager at KPMG
February 29, 2016 - October 25, 2025
Editorial management, branding, quality assurance of firm-wide content, including thought leadership reports, whitepapers, newsletters, marketing collateral (brochures & go-to-market documents) and websites; responsibilities include Editorial Demand generation,Recruitment, team building, and management; Marketing Communications; CSR campaigns and strategies.
Assistant Manager at Ernst & Young
November 30, 2011 - October 25, 2025
Research editor and content quality lead for firm-wide publications, including internal communications; wrote and edited firm-wide content under tight deadlines; trained teams on style guidelines; managed daily workload and briefs.
Project Editor at Dorling Kindersley (Penguin Publishing)
August 31, 2008 - October 25, 2025
Website and book editing and compilation/production for DK Travel Guides; ensured adherence to in-house style; contributed to visual planning for travel guides; managed deadlines.
Senior Content Writer at Q2A Creative Media
December 31, 2004 - October 25, 2025
Conceptualized, researched, authored and managed 300+ children's reference books; visual ideation for children’s books; coordination for book production and printing.

Education

Masters in Sociology at Annamalai University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Distance Learning Graduate in Journalism at Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
A’ Levels at Cator Park School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
O’ Levels/GCSEs at Sydenham Girls’ School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP)
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization