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I am a highly flexible and self-motivated communications professional with over ten years of senior experience in strategic communications, including corporate and external communications, public and stakeholder engagement, social and digital media strategy, traditional media relations, and issues and crisis management. I also bring strong administration, project management, grants management and member relations skills.
In recent years I have led and contributed to major government and council programs, including the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games transport communications, state government reform projects, and cross-border engagement. I have freelanced for local businesses, including Gold Coast Music and acts like Super Massive and Disco Disciples, delivering social media strategies, content and campaigns across multiple channels.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Convenor, retail store at WEARITTO
December 1, 2025 - PresentConvenor, retail store – Tallebudgera State School Uniform Shop. Managed operations and customer service; career break for health treatment Jan 2025 – Dec 2025.
Freelance PR / Publicist at GOLDEN WORDS PR
November 1, 2019 - January 31, 2025Delivering communications including copywriting, editing, PR strategic planning, publicity, web content, social media management and digital content creation for local small businesses.
Senior Project Officer – Strategic Communication & Engagement at Office of the NSW Cross-Border Commissioner, Department of Regional NSW
December 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023Strategic communication, engagement and media; ascertain public sentiment and advocate for cross-border issues affecting transport and infrastructure; led the Cross-Border Community Survey.
Corporate Communication Officer at Tweed Shire Council
July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Delivered communication for Council Corporate Services including copywriting, editing, PR planning, web content and digital materials; internal and external campaigns.
Principal Advisor – External Affairs at Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
October 1, 2016 - January 31, 2018Managing a team delivering public relations and government/partner relations for major infrastructure projects; mobilisation for 2018 Commonwealth Games; communications material for community consultation.
Senior Media Officer at NSW Department of Family and Community Services
June 1, 2010 - August 31, 2018Delivered media and communications strategies for housing and community services; managed ministerial events; produced policy publications and liaised with ministers.
A/ Senior Strategic Communications Officer – Corporate Communications at NSW Department of Family and Community Services
March 1, 2014 - November 30, 2014Led multi-channel public relations for Our People staff development program; internal communications and branding projects.
A/ Senior Media Advisor – Office of the Minister for Family and Community Services at NSW Department of Family and Community Services
September 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013Supported ministerial communications; prepared media responses and strategy.
A/ Senior Media Officer – Housing NSW & Women NSW at NSW Department of Family and Community Services
March 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013Managed media relations for housing initiatives and Women NSW programs; coordinated events and media responses.
Project Manager, Media & Communications Coordinator – NSW Women of the Year Awards at NSW Department of Family and Community Services
December 1, 2012 - March 1, 2013Project managed communications and events for 2013 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
A/ Media & Communications Coordinator – NSW Women of the Year Awards at NSW Department of Family and Community Services
May 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012Coordinated media and communications for 2012 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
A/ Senior Media Advisor – Housing NSW at NSW Department of Family and Community Services
July 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012Senior media advisory for housing projects.
Media & Public Relations Officer - Housing NSW at NSW Department of Family and Community Services
June 1, 2010 - November 30, 2012Public relations for Housing NSW initiatives; managed media inquiries.
Media Relations Officer / Assistant to Communications Director at Taronga Zoo
February 1, 2006 - October 1, 2008Handled highly sensitive issues to highlight conservation work; international press; contributed to TV documentaries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree at Macquarie University
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026Essentials of Engagement at IAP2
January 1, 2023 - May 26, 2026IAP2 Building Resilience for Managers at IAP2
January 1, 2017 - May 26, 2026Plain English (Optum) at Optum
January 1, 2015 - May 26, 2026Plain English Foundation - Critical Conversations at Plain English Foundation
January 1, 2015 - May 26, 2026Adobe Premiere Pro Course – Level 1 at Centre for Continuing Education / Adobe
January 1, 2014 - May 26, 2026Cut through the clutter with the right copy at Centre for Continuing Education, Sydney University
January 1, 2014 - May 26, 2026Disaster Welfare Services training at NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet / Ministry for Police and Emergency Services
January 1, 2014 - May 26, 2026Social Media – content and best practice at Ministry for Police and Emergency Services
January 1, 2014 - May 26, 2026Social Media Monitoring at Quiip
January 1, 2014 - May 26, 2026Social & Digital Media Seminar at Radian6
January 1, 2009 - May 26, 2026Developing, writing and implementing winning PR strategies at Ariel Hyatt & Cyber PR
January 1, 2007 - May 26, 2026Qualifications
Adobe Premiere Pro Course – Level 1
January 1, 2014 - May 26, 2026Essentials of Engagement
January 1, 2023 - May 26, 2026IAP2 Building Resilience for Managers
January 1, 2017 - May 26, 2026Plain English
January 1, 2015 - May 26, 2026Plain English Foundation - Critical Conversations
January 1, 2015 - May 26, 2026Disaster Welfare Services training
January 1, 2014 - May 26, 2026Social Media Monitoring
January 1, 2014 - May 26, 2026Social Media – content and best practice
January 1, 2014 - May 26, 2026Radian6 – Social & Digital Media Seminar
January 1, 2009 - May 26, 2026Developing, writing and implementing winning PR strategies
January 1, 2007 - May 26, 2026Industry Experience
Government, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Non-Profit Organization
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