I’m a multi-disciplinary communications and design professional with a Bachelor of Mass Communications and a Diploma in Design and Media. I bring solid experience in graphic design, copywriting, video editing, and photography, with a hands-on approach to managing branding, campaigns, and content across tourism, NGO, and corporate sectors. I thrive under pressure, love turning briefs into engaging visuals and stories, and I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering on-brand, audience-focused content that supports business objectives.

Samirah Taher

I’m a multi-disciplinary communications and design professional with a Bachelor of Mass Communications and a Diploma in Design and Media. I bring solid experience in graphic design, copywriting, video editing, and photography, with a hands-on approach to managing branding, campaigns, and content across tourism, NGO, and corporate sectors. I thrive under pressure, love turning briefs into engaging visuals and stories, and I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering on-brand, audience-focused content that supports business objectives.

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I’m a multi-disciplinary communications and design professional with a Bachelor of Mass Communications and a Diploma in Design and Media. I bring solid experience in graphic design, copywriting, video editing, and photography, with a hands-on approach to managing branding, campaigns, and content across tourism, NGO, and corporate sectors.

I thrive under pressure, love turning briefs into engaging visuals and stories, and I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering on-brand, audience-focused content that supports business objectives.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Communications Officer at Mackay Isaac Tourism
December 1, 2022 - November 2, 2025
Lead the continuing implementation of the Mackay Region brand, develop strategy and communication plans, deliver public relations and corporate communications, manage media relationships, design artwork for social media campaigns and brochures, create and edit video/animation, implement social media strategies, collaborate with government agencies, and track/report communication activities to ensure alignment with brand promises.
Communications Officer at Mackay Isaac Tourism
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Implemented the Mackay Region brand, developed strategy and communication plans, delivered PR activities, managed relationships with media and stakeholders, designed artwork for social campaigns and brochures, produced video/animation content, and represented Mackay Tourism at events.
Advertising Accounts Manager at Oz Seals Australia
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Created press releases, press kits, newsletters; developed and implemented communication strategies to build customer loyalty, brand awareness, and satisfaction; prepared detailed media activity reports; planned and managed the design, content, and production of marketing materials; supervised publication-ready outputs and led PR/marketing staff; addressed communication issues promptly.
Graphic Designer at Oz Seals Australia
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Designed web pages, brochures, logos, signs, books, magazine covers, annual reports, advertisements, and other communications; produced materials using Adobe Creative Suite; met with clients to understand needs; selected typography; prepared drafts and revisions; ensured final prints met client specifications.
Campaign Marketing Designer at World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Singapore
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Developed design concepts for campaigns; managed workload and timelines; ensured accessibility and brand compliance; created campaign-related website pages, emails, and social media assets; oversaw print production and liaised with printers.
News Editorial Assistant at Consumer News and Business Channel Asia Pacific (CNBC), Singapore
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Collaborated with the editor-in-chief on content ideas, assigned articles, oversaw writing projects, reviewed for accuracy and readability, selected graphs/images, conducted research and interviews, proofread, and supported SEO and social media integration.
Team Leader & Assistant Marketing Officer at GymKidz Singapore
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Monitored active marketing programmes, proposed improvements, collaborated with brand ambassadors, and supported senior marketing professionals on large projects.

Education

Bachelor of Mass Communications at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Diploma of Design and Media at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Cambridge O Level at Teck Whye Secondary School, Singapore
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

Cambridge O Level
January 1, 2007 - November 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services