Kara Smith

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Creating change through well-told stories. @ Uniting Communities
adelaide, south australia, australia
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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, Australia
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About Kara Smith

I am a communications and marketing specialist who finds the heart in every story. My experience is focused largely on the non-profit sector, with social inclusion, lived experience storytelling and advocacy among my areas of expertise. By blending the technical and creative aspects of marketing, I design purpose-driven communications strategy and compelling content to achieve positive outcomes for charities and businesses.

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Uniting Communities

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Creating change through well-told stories.
adelaide, south australia, australia
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Kara Smith Work Experience Details
  • Uniting Communities
    Senior Communications Advisor
    Uniting Communities Sep 2023 - Present
    South Australia
  • Lifeline Adelaide
    Senior Communications Advisor
    Lifeline Adelaide Sep 2023 - Present
  • Hutt St Centre
    Team Leader, Communications
    Hutt St Centre Jul 2022 - Aug 2023
    Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
  • Hutt St Centre
    Communications Specialist
    Hutt St Centre Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
    Australia
    𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:- Fundraising copywriting- Strategic communications- Corporate communications- Internal communications- Speech writing- Proof-reading and editing- Communications coaching𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆:- Liaising with subject matter experts on key advocacy issues- Researching and synthesising complex information- Communicating policy- Interviewing people with lived experiences - Developing advocacy messaging- Continued… Show more 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:- Fundraising copywriting- Strategic communications- Corporate communications- Internal communications- Speech writing- Proof-reading and editing- Communications coaching𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆:- Liaising with subject matter experts on key advocacy issues- Researching and synthesising complex information- Communicating policy- Interviewing people with lived experiences - Developing advocacy messaging- Continued stakeholder engagement𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:- Content strategy development- Content writing and editing- Social media content creation- Graphic design- Photography & videography- Video production & editing- Liaising with corporate partners on content collaborations𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮:- Media liaison- Developing proactive media pitches- Responding to media enquiries- Developing briefing notes and key messages𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:- Implementing brand refresh- Brand guidance and coaching- Rolling out brand voice across website and socials𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:- Website content management- Community management𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁:- Project management- Stakeholder engagement Show less
  • Pets Of The Homeless Australia
    Content Strategist & Writer
    Pets Of The Homeless Australia Jun 2016 - May 2022
    Online
    𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:- Content strategy development - Content writing and editing- Content coaching- Social media content development𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:- Fundraising copywriting and editing- Communications consulting and coaching- Corporate communications𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:- eDM template development- eDM production and design- eDM review and reporting
  • Guide Dogs Sa/Nt
    Marketing & Communications Coordinator
    Guide Dogs Sa/Nt Mar 2018 - Nov 2020
    Adelaide, Australia
    𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:- Implementing brand refresh- Brand guidance and coaching𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:- Website content management- Facebook ad strategy and management- Google ad strategy and management- Community management𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:- Content strategy development - Content writing and editing- Social media content creation- Graphic design- Photography & videography- Video… Show more 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:- Implementing brand refresh- Brand guidance and coaching𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:- Website content management- Facebook ad strategy and management- Google ad strategy and management- Community management𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:- Content strategy development - Content writing and editing- Social media content creation- Graphic design- Photography & videography- Video production𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:- Corporate communications- Strategic communications- Internal communications- Speech writing𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁:- Project management- Stakeholder engagement- Communications coaching- Media liaison Show less
  • That Wordy Smith
    Marketing And Communications Consultant
    That Wordy Smith Jan 2012 - Jun 2018
    Adelaide, Australia
    𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:- Strategic communications- Corporate communications- Researching and synthesising complex information- Copywriting and editing𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:- Content strategy- Content writing and editing- Sourcing and developing evergreen content- Graphic design- Photography & videography- Video scripting, production & editing𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:- Web content management- eDM copywriting… Show more 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:- Strategic communications- Corporate communications- Researching and synthesising complex information- Copywriting and editing𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:- Content strategy- Content writing and editing- Sourcing and developing evergreen content- Graphic design- Photography & videography- Video scripting, production & editing𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:- Web content management- eDM copywriting and production- Facebook ad strategy- Google ads strategy𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:- Developing brand voice - B2B and B2C marketing strategy- Collateral development𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:- Leading membership drives- Community management𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁:- Event coordination- Project management- Managing briefs, budgets and deadlines- Stakeholder engagement𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:- YWCA Australia- Mental Health Coalition of South Australia- Adelaide Festival of Ideas- OzAsia Festival- Outspoken Women- BPPR- POP Pictures- Rundle Mall Management Authority- Link Disability Magazine- AQ Magazine- CerealReaders.com Show less
  • Imprints Booksellers
    Digital Marketing & Community Engagement
    Imprints Booksellers Nov 2013 - Apr 2018
    Adelaide, Australia
    𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:- Content writing and editing- Social media content strategy- Graphic design- Photography & videography- Video production & editing𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:- eDM content writing and production- eDM review and reporting- Facebook ads strategy- Google ads strategy- Web content management𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:- Social media community management- Issues… Show more 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:- Content writing and editing- Social media content strategy- Graphic design- Photography & videography- Video production & editing𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:- eDM content writing and production- eDM review and reporting- Facebook ads strategy- Google ads strategy- Web content management𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:- Social media community management- Issues resolution𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁:- Bookselling- Event coordination Show less
  • Ywca Australia
    Communications Officer
    Ywca Australia Sep 2016 - Aug 2017
    Adelaide, Australia
    Key Outcomes:▪ Used demographic analysis to develop a strategy for engaging young members via Instagram, improving Under 18's membership in line with YWCA's strategic vision▪ Designed and published the 2016 Annual Report among other material for print▪ Led a crowdfunding campaign to raise $1.5K in support of street safety initiatives▪ Administered a successful membership renewal drive via outbound telemarketing
  • Adelaide Festival Of Ideas Inc.
    Digital Marketing & Social Media Consultant
    Adelaide Festival Of Ideas Inc. Sep 2015 - Nov 2016
    Adelaide
    Key Outcomes:▪ Achieved an organic total reach of more than 100,000 over the Festival weekend, and improved engagement by 310% on the previous year▪ Managed content schedule and all social channels in the lead up to the Festival▪ Analysed campaign data, prepared reports and recommendations for key stakeholders, including partners, sponsors and the Festival Board
  • Dymocks Books
    Assistant Manager, Bookseller
    Dymocks Books Apr 2008 - Oct 2013
    Bendigo, Victoria
    ▪ Customer relations, recommendations and research▪ Managed social media presence, competitions and campaigns▪ Liaised with publishers & authors to organise & promote events, including the Bendigo Writers Festival• Opening and closing procedures, cash handling & banking

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Social Media Marketing Professional Writing Web Content Management Copywriting Customer Service Creative Writing Social Media Copy Editing Speech Writing Digital Media Structural Editing Digital Marketing Bookselling Blogging Facebook Marketing Research Fact Checking Project Management Writing Editing Press Releases Content Writing

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Kara Smith works for Uniting Communities

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Kara Smith's current role is Creating change through well-told stories..

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Kara Smith attended Curtin University, La Trobe University.

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