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Singapore

Singapore

I consult and oversee multi-market accounts in the tech, government, and corporate services sectors.

Singapore

I was responsible for all operations within Portland's Singapore office. The team here advises global companies, governments, and NGOs on their pan-APAC communication strategies, blending international experience with local knowledge and insights.The team has worked at senior levels in government and the media, advising some of the region’s highest-profile businesses and leaders.SPECIALIST AREAS:GOVERNMENT ADVISORY | CORPORATE | TECH | ENGAGEMENT | PUBLIC AFFAIRS | LEADERSHIP | CAMPAIGNS | PHILANTHROPY | HEALTH | SPORT

Singapore

Trnr is a Singaporean-based start-up that aims to bring personal training to the masses through an online marketplace. Trnr is more...Convenient for both consumers and trainersFlexible - Anytime, anywhereCheaper - By conducting classes online, we can get the cost of classes down...Than the existing traditional gym business model

Singapore

I was a founding member of the global publishing team. We are responsible for all business operations for Destiny 2 outside of North America. My role entails:- Educating the business about APAC potential and building cases to justify strategies- Onboarding and managing PR/Social Media/influencer/Community, CS and marketing agencies across APAC to support Bungie in each market- Contributing to the global Go-To-Market strategy for Destiny 2- Develop global communication pillars for Destiny 2- Define best practices for global communications workflow- Feed into regional marketing and acquisition plans- Resident Asia Pacific market expert

Singapore

Responsible for day-to-today operations, as well as overall product strategy, for World of Tanks in South East Asia and Australia & New Zealand. Key areas of responsibility include:-Development and execution of product roadmaps for individual countries within my remit-Marketing strategy and implementation-PR oversight-Community management-Social Media -Operations

Sydney, Australia

I am responsible for all interactions between the player and our business. Key areas of responsibility include:-Content Creation-Community Management-Social Media Management/SM Marketing-Customer Service-Providing player feedback to developersKey projects worked on:-Managing the launch of the ANZ World of Tanks server-Conceptualising, managing and executing the World of Tanks ANZ launch party-Organising and executing WG's PAX Aus presence-World of Tanks 1.0 launch

Sydney

During my time at PPR, I was the gaming and tech group lead. I also worked on a few FMCG clients as well.-Key accounts included Wargaming, 2K, Dell EMC, Alienware, and Petbarn-I worked with WWE to help broaden their ANZ coverage and align the efforts of the game with their wider ambitions-Managed and ran key accounts

Canberra, Australia

Double Jump Communications is a games and technology specialist PR and marketing agency based in Australia. We are led by industry veterans and staffed exclusively by games and technology enthusiasts. At Double Jump Communications I was the Senior Account Manager responsible for:-Client relations and retention-Leading accounts and formulating strategy-Bringing in new business-Leading multiple teams-Running events and activations-Working from the ground up to ensure we hit client KPIs

Canberra, Australia

I joined the company in a dual role as account manager on the consultancy business, and head of communications for the publishing entity. During this time I:-Was the key contact for all clients-Working with the MD to seek out and win new business-Help identify good talent to onboard and grow our headcount-Execute PR and marketing campaigns for clients-Manage press lists

Canberra, Australia

Surprise Attack Games is an indie games label working with amazing creators to bring unique games to the world. We’re all about helping game devs get their games made and in the hands of players worldwide. We do the marketing, they do the creating.During my time at Surprise Attack Games I was responsible for:-Managing global press relations-Identifying global conferences we should attend and organizing our on-site presence-Organising marketing assets and building press kits-Working with developers throughout the development cycle to define and create the product's brand identity

North Sydney

At Mindscape Asia Pacific I wore a variety of hats within the business, working across a wide-spectrum of tech and gaming clients.PR responsibilities:Managing the PR budgetMaintaining excellent media relationsCreating and executing exciting PR strategiesOrganising preview and review events and sending out codeWriting internal and external communication documentsPost-campaign reporting and analysisForge relationships with new partners to help promote our gamesSocial media:Create and maintain a content calendar Build relations with other channels to cross-promote contentManage various social media channels like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and TwitchTVMarketing: Putting together marketing and advertising budgetsClassification assessments of upcoming video gamesOrganising and executing trade show plansEvaluating pitches and picking the best optionsMaintain and update the company websiteConsulting:By utilising my skills learnt as a journalist, I was able to offer clients extensive written feedback on their games, which helped them improve product development. On several occasions my assessments changed gameplay features which resulted in higher review scores.

Sydney, Australia

Community Management • I foster and have expanded the GameSpot AU community, both through the website and on external channels.• On the site, I have increased forum traffic over the past two years and built up a large community, which not only runs itself, but also fosters a sense of allegiance to the GameSpot AU brand.• Externally I manage GameSpot AU’s social media pages (Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter), as well as contacting various eSports and community groups to motivate them to cross-promote GameSpot AU content.• I work with external parties to organise competitions, live events, and other community activities to promote the GameSpot AU brand.Editorial• I have worked across all of the editorial offerings of GameSpot AU, creating content for the site.• I am an experienced news journalist, having covered some of the Australian game industry’s most controversial issues, such as the R18+ classification debate and studio closures.• I have a strong background in interviews, having attended various global conferences and interviewing the video games industry’s most dynamic personalities, such as Peter Molyneux and Tomonobu Itagaki.• I have also written numerous reviews and previews for both GameSpot AU and CNET Australia.• For the last five years, I have been responsible for maintaining GameSpot AU behind-the-scenes, ensuring release dates and packshots are up to date.• I work alongside the marking team to motivate them to ensure that they achieve their goals, alongside other teams at CBS.

Pitt Street Mall

During my time at Game Wizards (now GAME) I worked as a senior sales person. I was responsible for looking after the PC section of the store and advised on ordering.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

High School Education, It, English, Advanced English, Business Studies, Modern History, Legal Studies, 12

Activities and Societies: Swimming team, cross country running team, rugby team, CCNA