Reporting to the GM Marketing & Communications, I support our enterprise functions with their internal engagement needs, with a focus on developing and delivering communication campaigns with clear objectives and cut through.

Focussed on the development of our brand through marketing collateral and content, to showcase the capabilities of the organisation. Working with leaders to develop thought leadership content aligned with their brand and that of the organisation. Supporting our D&SI sector to build their brand with our customers, current and potential employees, and the community. Driving our sustainability messaging through case studies and good news stories. Supporting P&C to deliver engaging campaigns to build capability and drive performance.

Reporting to the Group Executive Brand Marketing and Communications, my role supports the Group functions in their marketing and communication needs. Encompassing P&C, Digital Services, Legal, Financial, and Commercial functions, there is a particular focus on Sustainability and how that applies right across our business.

Managing communications for the VBA JV in Sydney’s south.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager, Infrastructure Services, this role sees me manage the brand for a division of 2,500 employees across Australia and New Zealand and covering around 75 projects in three lines of business. Working as part of the executive leadership team, I develop and deliver strategies and initiatives to help the division achieve its goals. Managing internal and external communications for the broader division via channels including website, LinkedIn, email, Yammer, Sharepoint and hard copy collateral. I also support the HR team with issues management, developing and delivering key messages in support of the overall strategy.

I provide communications and marketing consultation to small to medium business without in-house resources or to those organisations that need someone with my particular expertise for a specific project. Specialities include:- research and copywriting (newsletter, websites, tenders, EOIs, award applications)- strategic planning and advice, particularly around small business marketing and internal communications- event planning and advice

I lead a team of marketing, communication and community engagement professionals to build and positively frame the Gateway Lifestyle brand across Australia. With over 50 communities in Victoria, NSW and Queensland, Gateway Lifestyle provides smart living choices for thousands of Australians over 55. Dealing with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, employees, residents, local and state government and communities along the east coast, my team delivers on the mission, vision and values of this ASX 200 listed company.

I manage marketing and events for a dynamic international organization turning over several million in product sales a month in the Australia/New Zealand/Fiji region. Key events to coordinate throughout the year include an annual conference (approx. 2000 pax), University/training event (approx. 1000-1250 pax), several smaller "discovery" events throughout the year (200-300 pax at each) and a leadership retreat (350 pax). I also manage registration and local coordination for an incentive trip and the global conference. From a marketing perspective, I manage our social media presence, direct communication with around 50,000 distributors in the region and work with the General Manager to coordinate PR campaigns. Managing a geographically dispersed client group, working with a head office in the US (and therefore the time zone challenges that arise) and working within a very small team all provide challenges that I am really enjoying.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer I am responsible for the marketing and communications activities for the PresCare Group across Queensland, with both internal and external audiences. PresCare's portfolio encompasses several brands; PresCare, the Contented Chef, Mamma Marilena, Kingsford Terrace, Walk on Wheels and Surecom. As each brand's target market varies, this requires me to be across the requirements of different audiences.In managing the marketing, communications and community engagement for PresCare's major new project, the Kingsford Terrace retirement village at Corinda, I work with internal and external experts to deliver sales leads to the sales team on site.The promotion and marketing of the Contented Chef brand is still evolving, but my campaigns in the Redlands region are already producing a fourfold increase in sales of frozen packaged meals. Expanding the presence of Mamma Marilena's gourmet cookies has drawn on my B2B marketing skills. After working with key business leaders to launch PresCare's social media presence, I continue to develop strategies to improve our presence and increase exposure to a wider audience. Our new corporate website was launched after a few months working with a design agency, managing the design and content changes and coordinating the review and approvals process. I also work with leaders across the business to develop their communication strategies and deliver marketing campaigns, communication collateral and events in areas such as IT project delivery and community services. Last year, I took on the management of our fundraising campaigns and events, which I am finding challenging and a great learning experience. I have managed three successful golf fundraising events, introduced the first charity dinner in Rockhampton which is now in its second year, and our first fundraising ball in May was a great success.

Assisting the NiUGAP committee with coordination and management of events, particularly the annual Discovery Conference and User Group sessions throughout the year.

As a senior member of the Corporate Affairs and Communications team, I worked to develop communication strategies and deliver internal communications initiatives across the organisation. I provided communication and stakeholder engagement advice to senior management at a global and regional level, utilising internal and external channels for communication. I delivered communication strategies and their associated plans, using channels such as social media, intranet, newsletters, email, posters, TV screens and video. At the conclusion of each campaign, I measured the success of campaigns using various methods and tools. I coordinated the communication component of a number of multi-million dollar bids and proposals, including developing templates, proofing content, designing graphics and images and providing content advice. I managed the Stewardship Program for the region, developing communication tactics, managing relationships with stakeholders and organising events. I also supervised a small team, managing the schedule of activities, providing support and advice, and ensuring we met our deliverables. Our team recently won a Gold Quill award through the IABC for the Sign up for Safety campaign.

QR National Coal has undergone a significant amount of change over the past three years, and continues to work towards a more private industry mindset, in line with the privatisation of QR National last year. The Strategic Communications team works with units across the business to develop and fine tune their communication programs, and also works on change programs across the Coal business.

This role involved the development of a communications strategy and a communication plan for each phase of the CASCaDE Program - a program of work delivering an end to end supply chain solution across the Origin business. Working closely with the program management team, and the change analysts, to develop communications plans with a strong change management focus for each of the streams of work. This role enabled me to fine tune my strategic skills, build a brand from the bottom up, and work closely with key stakeholders across the organisation.

As part of the project team rolling out their electronic document management system, TRIM, across the council, I am filling a 10 month contract for Brisbane City Council's CityDocs Division.

Plan, develop and deliver communication initiatives for the Free-Flow Tolling Project including events, presentations, workshops, information sessions, newsletters, intranet updates, emails and external communications. Work with the project management team to deliver communication solutions to the various risks and issues associated with the program of work. Assist the Project Director with leadership communication, including presentations and reports.

Research, write and distribute the weekly newsletter to 2000 employees across Queensland in the Passenger Services division; assist with PR and event management; assist with internal projects where required.

Provide end to end services for corporate and private events, manage clients, create and distribute marketing collateral for a boutique event management company in Brisbane

Working with the management team to deliver internal and external communication and marketing advice for the Australia/New Zealand branch of a large multi-national consumer goods company. With several thousand distributors across Australia and New Zealand, I managed a communication team which developed materials, reviewed and approved distributor created collateral, managed events across the region, coordinated the registration and labelling of new products and looked after the internal communications for the office.