An experienced and qualified professional, I hold the position of Head of Marketing, Media, Communication & Publications at the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC), Victoria's peek automotive industry employer association. I am responsible for building the VACC brand and sharing its story, with accountabilities for marketing strategy, advertising, and public and media relations, and events. I also lead a creative team and publish VACC’s communications, including a national magazine. Previously, I worked as Manager External Affairs at VACC, which included government and community engagement, and responsibility for education programs. I was a staff motoring journalist for Australian Consolidated Press prior to this. In a freelance capacity I have contributed to Australia’s best automotive magazines and websites, as well as leading overseas titles and journals. Before that I worked for 10 years as a secondary school teacher and department coordinator. I have qualifications in marketing, education, assessment and training, and am the best-selling author of six books.