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I am a communications specialist with twelve years’ experience across media intelligence, policy development and advocacy, education, and the arts. I excel at turning complex topics into clear, compelling stories and developing strategic messaging that resonates with diverse audiences. I also thrive on building strong relationships with stakeholders and delivering high-quality content on tight deadlines.
Throughout my career I have cultivated a robust network of media contacts, ministers, ambassadors and editors, and I enjoy pitching stories, preparing speeches, and shaping narratives that support business objectives. I balance competing priorities, collaborate across teams, and continually seek ways to improve engagement and impact through thoughtful content and targeted outreach.
Experience Level
Language
Croatian
Beginner
German
Beginner
Bosnian
Fluent
Work Experience
Communications Specialist at NHMRC National Institute for Dementia Research
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020Coordinate the Institute's communications strategy; provide high-level communications and media advice to Executive staff; coordinate media events with Ministers, advocates and Institutes spokespeople; brief and prepare key spokespeople for appearances across print, television and radio; proactively pitch stories to media contacts; prepare speeches, addresses, speaking points and briefings.
Senior Content Producer at RE.Group Pty Ltd
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021Oversee written content and design for Future Women's newsletter; manage multi-arm content production; launch member dashboards; script, present and edit social media video and written content; contribute to major growth in brand social channels.
Pursuits Writer and Editor at Future Women’s Network / Nine Network
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Pursuits writer and editor; develop narrative components of pursuits including executive summaries, cover letters, CVs and case studies; collaborate with creative lead to integrate graphics and narrative; lead value proposition workshops where appropriate.
Content and Narrative Producer at Deloitte
April 1, 2023 - October 27, 2025Develop narrative components of pursuits including executive summaries, cover letters, CVs and case studies; collaborate with the creative lead to integrate graphics and narrative; lead workshops; ensure messaging aligns with brand and client needs.
Radio Presenter at ArtSOUND FM, Canberra
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020On-air radio presenter; hosted and contributed to Arts and community music programs.
Marketing Assistant at Outward Bound Australia
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014Maintenance of professional and engaging social media presence; drafting and editing written content and various materials.
Communications Specialist at NHMRC National Institute for Dementia Research
February 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020Led the development and implementation of the institute's communications strategy across multiple channels; coordinated media events with ministers, ambassadors and institute spokespeople; briefed and prepared key spokespeople for appearances across print, television and radio; proactively pitched stories to a network of media contacts; prepared speeches, addresses, speaking points and briefs.
Radio Presenter at Artsound FM, Canberra
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Hosted on-air programs, produced social media content, and supported program development; crafted on-air scripts and coordinated with the production team to ensure engaging, timely broadcasts.
Senior Content Producer at Re.Group Pty Ltd
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021Overseas written content for Future Women’s subscriber newsletter; boosted open rates to 34%, significantly exceeding industry benchmarks (23%); led the development of editorial content and aligned with marketing campaigns.
Pursuit Writer and Editor at Future Women, Nine Network
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Wrote and edited Pursuit newsletters and related content; produced executive summaries, CVs and case studies; collaborated with creative leads to integrate graphics and narrative; contributed to strong social growth metrics (122% YoY Instagram growth, 146% LinkedIn growth) and 147% membership growth.
Pursuit Writer and Editor at Deloitte
April 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025Developed narrative components of pursuits including executive summaries, cover letters, CVs and case studies; collaborated with the creative lead to integrate graphics and narrative; led value proposition workshops where appropriate, and contributed to proposal materials.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at University of Technology Sydney
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at University of Technology Sydney
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Healthcare
Experience Level
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