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I’m a driven communications professional with an entrepreneurial mindset and a flair for creative, integrated marketing campaigns that deliver real results. Over the past five years, I’ve built and led strategic communications, media outreach, and learning-and-development initiatives across the Federal Government, higher education, and not-for-profit sectors. I excel at setting up functions and processes from scratch, engaging diverse stakeholders, crafting compelling content, and delivering multi-channel campaigns that educate, entertain, and empower audiences. I’m passionate about turning ideas into impactful campaigns that educate, entertain, and empower communities.…I’m a driven communications professional with an entrepreneurial mindset and a flair for creative, integrated marketing campaigns that deliver real results. Over the past five years, I’ve built and led strategic communications, media outreach, and learning-and-development initiatives across the Federal Government, higher education, and not-for-profit sectors. I excel at setting up functions and processes from scratch, engaging diverse stakeholders, crafting compelling content, and delivering multi-channel campaigns that educate, entertain, and empower audiences. I’m passionate about turning ideas into impactful campaigns that educate, entertain, and empower communities.

Vikas Sharma

Content Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Strategist, +4

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I’m a driven communications professional with an entrepreneurial mindset and a flair for creative, integrated marketing campaigns that deliver real results. Over the past five years, I’ve built and led strategic communications, media outreach, and learning-and-development initiatives across the Federal Government, higher education, and not-for-profit sectors. I excel at setting up functions and processes from scratch, engaging diverse stakeholders, crafting compelling content, and delivering multi-channel campaigns that educate, entertain, and empower audiences. I’m passionate about turning ideas into impactful campaigns that educate, entertain, and empower communities.…I’m a driven communications professional with an entrepreneurial mindset and a flair for creative, integrated marketing campaigns that deliver real results. Over the past five years, I’ve built and led strategic communications, media outreach, and learning-and-development initiatives across the Federal Government, higher education, and not-for-profit sectors. I excel at setting up functions and processes from scratch, engaging diverse stakeholders, crafting compelling content, and delivering multi-channel campaigns that educate, entertain, and empower audiences. I’m passionate about turning ideas into impactful campaigns that educate, entertain, and empower communities.

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I’m a driven communications professional with an entrepreneurial mindset and a flair for creative, integrated marketing campaigns that deliver real results. Over the past five years, I’ve built and led strategic communications, media outreach, and learning-and-development initiatives across the Federal Government, higher education, and not-for-profit sectors.
I excel at setting up functions and processes from scratch, engaging diverse stakeholders, crafting compelling content, and delivering multi-channel campaigns that educate, entertain, and empower audiences. I’m passionate about turning ideas into impactful campaigns that educate, entertain, and empower communities.

Skills

Copywriting

SEO

WordPress

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

SEO

Expert

WordPress

Expert

Work Experience

Media and Communication Officer (APS6) at Department of Defence

October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025

Design, develop, and implement strategic communication campaigns and support events within the professional military education and learning environment. Prepare diverse communication products, including media releases, talking points, internal communications, and post-event evaluations. Effectively manage the Australian Defence Force’s social media platforms for coherent content dissemination. Respond to proactive and reactive media inquiries. Engage proactively and manage integrated teams comprising the APS, ADF, university, and contracted staff. Achievements include leading three calendar event communications campaigns to support recruitment, enhance community engagement, and position ADFA as a globally recognised training institution; led a successful ADFA Open Day video campaign; achieved a substantial increase in audience reach and engagement compared to 2024, including over 1.5 million combined views on Instagram and Facebook, and enhanced media coverage that strengthened regio

Engagement and Impact Coordinator at Australian National University

May 1, 2022 - October 1, 2024

Drive digital and content marketing campaigns, support events and outreach to achieve strategic and promotional goals. Conduct website content audits and manage content with a focus on accessibility. Lead annual student recruitment campaigns through organic and paid digital channels. Provide reporting and analytics. Achievements include campaigns delivering over 300,000 impressions and 20,000 website visits in a single month; mentored team members to execute effective, timely campaigns; expanded reach through partnerships for shared advertising and events; managed a promotional campaign reaching an alumni network of over 134,000.

Learning and Development Officer at St. Vincent de Paul Society, Canberra/Goulburn

September 1, 2019 - April 1, 2022

Administer and maintain the Litmos Learning Management System (LMS); manage course allocation and learning calendars, ensuring compliance. Source external training and trainers, deliver face-to-face training, maintain training records and databases. Keep training materials up to date and support operational analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. Achievements include transitioning users and resources to Litmos within 60 days, creating mandatory training modules, supporting marketing with communication materials, identifying training needs and proposing solutions (e.g., mental health training during bushfire season), and creating surveys to capture engagement and skill gaps.

Producer and Host at ACT Desi Community Radio 2XX FM and Association

July 1, 2019 - Present

Create content and promote the radio show through events and social media campaigns. Manage a dedicated website and Facebook page. Achievements include delivering over 300 hours of curated content since 2019, organizing community events highlighting cultural diversity (e.g., 'A Glimpse of India'), coordinating National Science Day online activities, and an interview on ABC Radio Canberra.

Media and Communication Officer APS6 at Department of Defence

October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025

Provide specialised advice to stakeholders; design, develop, and implement strategic communications campaigns and support events within the professional military education and learning environment. Prepare diverse communication products including media releases, talking points, internal communications, and post-event evaluations; effectively manage the Australian Defence Force’s social media platforms; respond to proactive and reactive media inquiries; engage proactively and manage integrated teams comprising the APS, ADF, university staff, and contractors.