Experienced stakeholder and partnerships manager with proven public relations and communications skills and the ability to build positive relationships. I enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life and relish the challenge of bringing people together to make things happen. I am an innovative, creative thinker, problem solver, and unafraid of a challenge. I have skills and experience in designing, implementing and evaluating engagement programs using IAP2 methodologies.I have over 15 years of experience working in the public sector and regularly undertake professional development through formal tertiary education and other training. I received a Commonwealth Scholarship towards my tertiary education, participated in Coffs Harbour City Council's Emerging Leaders Program and was chosen to represent my organisation in the LGMA Management Challenge.I am articulate and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic. I have the ability to navigate complex information and distil it into language to suit specific audiences.I enjoy volunteering and have worked as a mentor with programs such as the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation and LGNSW International Mentoring Programs. I have also volunteered on a number of committees and am a volunteer Lifeguard. I like getting outdoors, running, hiking, and ocean swimming in my spare time at beautiful locations across Australia.