I am a tech-savvy marketer with more than 10 years in integrated marketing, digital marketing, campaign integration, audience testing, search engine optimization, and social media marketing and management. Currently, I am stretching myself in a few directions I work full time as a Marketing Manager for Arcus Wire Group, my first job on Australian Soil, and a great introduction to the corporate world here. I am very thankful to my employers here, they have become great mentors and I see them as my Australian family. Prior to the move, I was serving NZ as a soldier for 9 years. In May 2016 whilst still serving, I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science majoring in Information Technology. Part of this degree was New Zealand’s first tertiary paper dedicated to social media, I took this paper in 2014 and immediately fell in love with the capabilities of social media. I studied for this degree while working full time. In June 2014, my study was highlighted in the New Zealand Army by the Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) and I was asked to join his command team as both his and the Chief of the New Zealand Army (CA) social media/communications advisor. My last role in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) was the Virtual Recruiting Officer / Social Media Manager for the New Zealand Defence Force Recruiting Organisation. Responsible for the development and core training of the 11 Virtual Recruiters in our Social Media team. I had the sole role of writing and implementing the NZDF Social Media Strategy and Communication Plan, Social Media Policy and Processes. The NZ Army has taught me the importance of being dedicated, responsible and time orientated to any task put in front of me. This has moulded my work ethic to their mission “Comradeship, Commitment, Courage and Integrity” – in everything I do.