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With considerable communications experience and a Graduate Diploma in Communication and Public Relations, I believe I have the skills and attributes you are looking for. I have excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information into engaging and clear copy. My knowledge of and experience with communication tools such as e-newsletters, articles for print and online media, press releases, websites, social media, reports, advertising collateral, and official correspondence is well established. My communication and marketing planning skills are well developed, and I have created and implemented plans targeted to build relationships and engage with key stakeholders and audiences for the organisations I have worked for. I am self-motivated and able to work independently and I have extremely high standards that I take pride in achieving.…With considerable communications experience and a Graduate Diploma in Communication and Public Relations, I believe I have the skills and attributes you are looking for. I have excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information into engaging and clear copy. My knowledge of and experience with communication tools such as e-newsletters, articles for print and online media, press releases, websites, social media, reports, advertising collateral, and official correspondence is well established. My communication and marketing planning skills are well developed, and I have created and implemented plans targeted to build relationships and engage with key stakeholders and audiences for the organisations I have worked for. I am self-motivated and able to work independently and I have extremely high standards that I take pride in achieving.

Karen Brake

Content Creator, Copywriter, Content Designer, +2

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With considerable communications experience and a Graduate Diploma in Communication and Public Relations, I believe I have the skills and attributes you are looking for. I have excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information into engaging and clear copy. My knowledge of and experience with communication tools such as e-newsletters, articles for print and online media, press releases, websites, social media, reports, advertising collateral, and official correspondence is well established. My communication and marketing planning skills are well developed, and I have created and implemented plans targeted to build relationships and engage with key stakeholders and audiences for the organisations I have worked for. I am self-motivated and able to work independently and I have extremely high standards that I take pride in achieving.…With considerable communications experience and a Graduate Diploma in Communication and Public Relations, I believe I have the skills and attributes you are looking for. I have excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information into engaging and clear copy. My knowledge of and experience with communication tools such as e-newsletters, articles for print and online media, press releases, websites, social media, reports, advertising collateral, and official correspondence is well established. My communication and marketing planning skills are well developed, and I have created and implemented plans targeted to build relationships and engage with key stakeholders and audiences for the organisations I have worked for. I am self-motivated and able to work independently and I have extremely high standards that I take pride in achieving.

Available to hire

With considerable communications experience and a Graduate Diploma in Communication and Public Relations, I believe I have the skills and attributes you are looking for.

I have excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information into engaging and clear copy. My knowledge of and experience with communication tools such as e-newsletters, articles for print and online media, press releases, websites, social media, reports, advertising collateral, and official correspondence is well established.

My communication and marketing planning skills are well developed, and I have created and implemented plans targeted to build relationships and engage with key stakeholders and audiences for the organisations I have worked for.

I am self-motivated and able to work independently and I have extremely high standards that I take pride in achieving.

Skills

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Web Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Citizenship Officer at Tertiary Institutions Allied Staff Association

January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997

Interviewed citizenship applicants, wrote submissions, presented seminars and officiated at citizenship ceremonies.

Communications Officer at Tertiary Institutions Allied Staff Association

January 1, 1998 - February 28, 2001

Wrote newsletters, media releases, articles and pamphlets; press releases; managed website; developed a communications plan; created the Writers Award strategy; liaised with entrants and judges.

Communications Advisor at Diversity Works

February 1, 2001 - January 31, 2002

Produced newsletters, media releases and articles; edited materials; supported communications across programs; liaised with media and stakeholders.

Communications Officer at Copyright Licensing Ltd

January 1, 2002 - September 1, 2003

Wrote newsletters, media releases, articles and pamphlets; press releases; managed website; developed a communications plan; crafted award strategies and liaised with entrants and judges.

Freelance Communications at Self-employed

March 1, 2004 - February 28, 2005

Co-ordinated the development of new websites and trained staff to use CMS; website management; stakeholder, client and media liaison; communications plans; press releases; newsletters; attended CANZ regional council meetings and recorded minutes.

Communications at KAURI COMMUNICATIONS

February 1, 2005 - August 1, 2014

Co-ordinated development of new websites; trained staff to use CMS; website management; stakeholder and media liaison; communications plans; press releases; newsletters; supported funding applications.

Senior Communications Advisor at Ōtorohanga District Council

December 1, 2021 - November 30, 2023

Event creation and promotion; media management; press releases and newspaper editorials; communications plans for projects; social media management and planning; website updates; newsletter creation; content editing; Canva-based marketing collateral; stakeholder engagement and governance support.

Communications, Research and Policy Advisor at New Zealand Parliament Service

September 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020

Developed and implemented communications plans; monthly e-newsletter; website content; quarterly reports; social media; annual reports; press releases; articles, speeches and correspondence; monitored media for issues; prepared background information for media interviews; maintained in-depth knowledge of current and future developments in areas of interest.

Communications, Research and Policy Advisor to Louisa Wall, MP at New Zealand Parliament Service

September 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020

Provided communications, research and policy advisory support to a Member of Parliament; produced newsletters, reports, press releases and managed stakeholder engagement.

Senior Communications Advisor

September 1, 2021 - November 30, 2023

Event creation and promotion; media management; press releases and newspaper editorials; development of communications plans; social media management and planning; website updates; newsletters; content editing; Canva-based marketing collateral.

Marketing Executive at Kauri Communications

September 1, 2003 - March 31, 2004

Liaised with clients, assisted with proposal development, managed clients’ websites, newsletters and press releases; developed communications plans.

Communications Coordinator at Kauri Communications

February 1, 2005 - August 31, 2014

Freelance/contract role developing websites and CMS training; website management; stakeholder, client and media liaison; campaigns and newsletters; managed volunteers and membership data; coordinated board meetings and minutes; funded project applications.

Communications Coordinator at Freelance / Independent

January 1, 2004 - February 1, 2005

Developed and managed newsletters, press releases, and social media; built communications plans and client engagement; managed a small team of volunteers and vendor relationships.

Research Officer at Department of Internal Affairs

January 1, 1998 - February 28, 2001

Research, data analysis and report writing; created flyers and pamphlets and newsletters.

Citizenship Officer at Citizenship Office

January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997

Administered citizenship-related processes, liaised with applicants and supported processing workflows.