Amber Atkinson Email & Phone Number

Perth, Wa, Au

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

As a seasoned Communications Manager specialising in the Grains portfolio at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, I demonstrate exceptional proficiency in devising and executing comprehensive communication strategies. With a track record of enhancing stakeholder engagement and managing diverse communication initiatives, I thrive on collaborating with senior leadership and staff to develop impactful plans.My expertise spans the production of high-level reports, electronic newsletters, and presentation materials, along with managing R&D project extensions and coordinating events such as DPIRD Grains Industry Day. Additionally, my role extends to overseeing the Grains Convo podcast, which I launched, coordinating sponsorship opportunities, and managing collateral to promote the DPIRD grains directorate.I've also spearheaded the creation of a monthly newsletter, also named Grains Convo, aimed at increasing the profile and coverage of grains projects in rural press, with grower groups, growers, consultants, and industry stakeholders. This initiative aims to improve the visibility of grains R&D projects, fields of research, and outcomes, demonstrating how these benefit the state’s growers.I am committed to driving effective communication within the Grains sector, fostering collaboration, and elevating the profile of initiatives. With a passion for leveraging communication to advance organisational objectives, I am dedicated to facilitating dialogue, sharing knowledge, and achieving impactful results in the agricultural industry.

Margaret River

Busselton

Margaret River

Maternity leave contract. Assisting with writing and publishing blogs, coordinating all e-newsletters and reconfiguration of corporate website.

Manjimup

Manage design and print of brochures and promotional material;Write and distribute Media Releases as required;Answer all media enquiries and facilitate interviews/tours;Electronic Direct Marketing campaigns;Social Media Management: coordinating Facebook, twitter, Instagram and Hootesuite posts;Graphic Design: all marketing material used to promote the business;Website Design of wireframes and website content in Photoshop, InDesign, Joomla and F2 CRM;Manage all staff applications for retail business: Interviewing and vetting new candidates;Research fair work and write up appropriate contracts;Write job descriptions and communicate with staff on a regular basis their roles and responsibilities;Write letters of offer; warning letters and letters of dismissal;Provide ongoing training to new staff;Wine Club Management: Develop and design sign up form, and supporting sign up documentation for staff;Management of Cellar Door and staff (including rostering);Management of kitchen and staff (including rostering);Management of Restaurant and staff (including rostering).

Burswood

Research and write agricultural related features and general news stories for Farm WeeklyWine writer for RIPE magazineConduct regular interviews with politicians, lobby groups, industry representatives and agricultural business ownersExtensive travel throughout state to research industry related stories

Perth Cbd

Research and write agricultural related featuresEdit news content for Farming Ahead onlineMonthly social media radio interview on Radio WestWrite and edit press releases Compile three weekly e-newsletters that are sent to more than 14,000 people Australia wideManage Social Media – Daily updates saw Kondinin Group acquire more than 2200 Twitter followers Provide Social Media training to Aspermont editors and staff. This included running social media campaigns and promotionsMedia contact for 2011/2012 Australian Farmer of the Year awards Weekly podcast interview. Record, edit and upload to websiteManage staff: senior journalist

Perth, Western Australia

Freelance writingGraphic DesignPrint ManagementProof Reading and editingTypesetting and paginatingCopyright servicesASX announcement writing

West Perth

Writing general news, feature articles, general interest articles such as travel and historical for The Australian Mining Review and The Education Reporter.Liaise with clients to write company profiles and advertising copy.

Osborne Park

Coordination of publications – Ray Jordan’s WA Wine Guide 2009, Margaret Johnson’s Christmas, Margaret Johnson’s Recipe of the Day Vol 3, Guide to Retirement Planning 2008Basic Photoshop and In Design skillsWeekly Sales Analysis / Monthly Stock ReportingMagazine Revenue and Expenses (Costing Sheets) – Perth VITA and Habitat & Lifestyle MagazineLegal DepositsStocktake and publication movement reportingPayroll coordinationDistribution coordination – Distributors, NDDCAB AuditFreelance writing for magazinesEvent management: Launch party Ray Jordan’s WA Wine Guide

Osborne Park

Diary/calendar managementBook orders and returnsScale out managementManage customer enquiries and complaintsManage magazine subscriptionsAssist on photo-shootsCAB Audit

Bachelor Of Communications, Journalism Major

Certified Tefl Teacher, English