I have managed my Sydney consulting and training business since 2000, delivering significant communication outcomes and organisational results for selected clients (examples below). Key responsibilities include: o Acquiring and managing clients: Marketing; networking; developing and presenting proposals; fostering strong relationships with clients, staff, boards, subject matter experts, stakeholders; building trust and influence to achieve collaborative partnerships and deliver results; researching, crafting and implementing communication strategies and plans; providing advice; making recommendations; managing budgets; measuring and evaluating results o Business administration: Ensuring efficient operations and quality control; managing freelance consultants; accounting; time management; overseeing suppliers; managing contracts, licences, insurances, memberships; handling technology issueso Writing, editing, proofreading: Communication frameworks, processes, plans; internal communication materials; issues/crisis management guidelines and protocols; position statements; key messages; presentations; interview briefs; media pitches, releases, fact sheets, backgrounders; case studies; annual reports; websites; social media content; expert reports; feature articles/storytelling; speeches; newsletters; scripts; training materialso Media relations: Planning strategy; fostering media relationships; pitching stories; arranging interviews, educationals, photo opps, media conferences; coaching clients, experts, lay people e.g. staff, patients, consumerso Clients have included:Affordable Community HousingAndrew Johns Walk for Black Dog InstituteAustralasian Professional Society on Alcohol & other DrugsGarvan Research FoundationGood BeginningsIAGMito FoundationMulticultural CareNational Business Travel AssociationNSW Premier’s Public Sector AwardsOdyssey House NSWOnetestPharmaxisServices AustraliaSirtex MedicalTechtronic IndustriesUniting World