Freeing up business from social media duties to focus on growth and management.

Patexia is an online platform that connects corporations to subject matter experts to bring efficiency and transparency to intellectual property (IP). This crowdfunding community can help diverse organisations create, assess, manage and monetize their IP and technology portfolios.Organisations can utilise Patexia to tailor solutions to reduce litigation costs, analyse validity and value of IP assets, gain industry insights, or generate innovative new ideas and business solutions.There are more than 100 countries in this global community of subject matter experts that bring in-depth knowledge of digital media, SaaS, medicine, health, software engineering, biology, electrical engineering, telecommunications, energy technologies, chemical engineering and much more.The experts help promote efficiency and drive innovation through the creation of new ideas and solutions for global issues and businesses.

Porter Novelli is a global public relations agency that is part of the Omnicom Group. The collaborative approach with the Clemenger Group has been integral in the communications strategy for global brands.The agency manages, builds and amplifies the brand and reputation through innovation and collaboration. It’s the identification and targeting of the client’s most valued and influential audience that enables Porter Novelli to drive conversation about the brands story.My responsibilities and duties involved:• Radian 6 used to develop profiles and monitor client and competitor products• Compiling monthly client media coverage reports• Developing and maintaining media lists for campaigns• Reducing time spent on assembling marketing kits to targeted audiences and influencers• Researching key influencers, stakeholders and corporate partners for campaigns• Collaborating on client campaigns through brainstorming sessions• Producing a transcript of a client Q & A session to prepare for journalist interview• Assisting in the development of brand advocates to drive conversation by growing the client’s social media followers by targeting influencers and specialists• Researching social media influencers and stakeholders• Creating PowerPoint presentation analysis of competitor’s social media strategy involving keyword structure, promotions and social media channels

My internship involved working in the areas of Technology and social media. Working with social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Youtube, Instagram, and Pinterest. Posting to these platforms using Buffer and Hootsuite.My responsibilities and duties included the following:* Streamlining efficiencies, software applications and developing social media structure at limited costs* Developing and planning analytic tools and systems to attain social media goals through freemium software* Developing social media goals, community engagement and content curation* Reviewing analytic reports to grow community engagement and develop content* Briefing management of updates and contributing ideas to WIPs* Writing and editing briefs, reports and internal policy and procedures* Communicating with designers about briefs* Project management and training of other interns

Momentum Worldwide is part of The Interpublic Group (IPG) and is one of the big global advertising and marketing agencies. It is one of the world's biggest Below-The-Line marketing group that connects brands with real life experience.The company works on campaigns that span experiential, events, PR, promotions, shopper, sponsorship activation, digital, social and branded content. Some of these brands often ask the company to integrate some or all of these disciplines so that people can interact with their brand.I completed a one month full time internship, working 40 hrs per week. I worked in the areas of Consumer, Lifestyle and Corporate.I worked on the following campaigns:*American Express - 'Shop Small' *Aerogard [Reckitt Becker] - 'Gran & Grampout'*Budweiser - 'People's Choice Award For Rising Australian Producer/DJ'*American Express - 'Masterchef Pop Up Restaurant'*Heineken - 'TBA in 2014' (Name withheld)My responsibilities and duties included:*Reduced campaign problems by providing solutions to minimize the impact on the campaign *Continued the Master Media list by researching, developing and maintaining media contacts *Pitched stories to journalists and editors; while building the relationship and trust*Corresponded with media to provide relevant information and digital images for media deadlines*Phone calls and email pitches to journalists, councils, bloggers and celebrity talent agencies*Coordinated the delivery and pick up of campaign items*Using Medianet to build media databases*Researched campaigns, bloggers, companies, councils and contacts*Monitoring media coverage for client campaigns*Created Powerpoint presentation coverage of campaign phases*Participated in WIP's and liaise with team members about campaign status and developments*Adapted to changing environment and worked autonomously to tight deadlines

Weber Shandwick is a global public relations agency network. Its business is to identify and create advocates for the clients' products, services, brands and manage issues around the world. It is a unit of The Interpublic Group (IPG) which is one ot the 'big four' global advertising and marketing agencies.Weber Shandwick was first in The Holmes Report's first-ever Creative Index for agencies in 2012. It also produced the most interesting piece of thought leadership with its Science of Engagement Report.My Public Relations Internship involved working 3 days a week for 6 weeks.I worked in the areas of Consumer and Lifestyle; Health and Wellness; and Technology. My responsibilities and duties included the following:* Planning and content creation of monthly timelines for several client social media sites* Researching industries, events, contracts, businesses, news and content ideas, background research for campaigns and new business opportunities* Writing and analysis of research content for current campaigns/clients and new business opportunities* Media monitoring/tracking of clients and industries* Using Factiva* Assisting in Media Kits - writing client biographies* Attended meeting* Producing reports for new business opportunities, media monitoring, compiling media clippings for clients and Client demo stock* Assisting in event promotion for clients* Updating media contact lists* Assisting with client project deadlines* General administration i.e. filing photocopying and phone calls (cold calling)

Franklins (Chatswood) was the store that I started my retail career in. It allowed me to develop and broaden my skills in retail operation.Franklins was one of the most dominate supermarkets brand in the 80's & 90's. It catered its brand to the consumer as "Franklins No Frills" and launched its successfull "No Frills" generic range of products. It was also one of the first companies in retail to develop Autostocker (computer ordering system for products at checkouts) in Australia.Then in 2001, Woolworths Ltd eventually took over several of the stores in the Franklins chain with the approval and conditions set by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC).Woolworths Ltd is one of the most successful national retailer in Australia, within the FMCG industry. This company's recognised brand "The Fresh Food People" was the driving force behind it's market leadership. The company strives towards improving and increasing customer satisfaction through service, quality and in stock position. The company help develop and refine my management skills. (managed 45+ staff) Please note that I use % as I do not want to divulge the amount.* Increased sales by 5% for the last 3 years* Exceeded profit targets by 8% for the last 3 years* Improved customer service satisfaction by 25% to 97%Core skills: Analytical, Reviewing & forecasting scanned data, Trend analysis, Leadership, Teamwork, Management of P&L, Sales, Communication, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Negotiation, Recruitment, Training & Coaching.

CMS Enhancements in the early 90's was a leader in 3rd party add-on storage devices for computers. The team culture and people in this company left a lasting impression.Starting as a Accounts Clerk. The company allowed me to develope my interest in learning new skills and overcoming challenges through initiative.* Increased skills & knowledge to assist other departments* Teamwork * Liaised between Suppliers and Customers* Worked with the Financial Controller in producing month end reports before the deadline