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Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

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Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Wrote the Council's Draft Ten Year Plan 2012 -2022 Summary Document; managed tender process for design, print and distribution to every household in Tauranga. Worked with a cross-council communications team to deliver the SmartGrowth Strategy Update including writing issues papers and scorecard material that supported community consultation to over 30 groups within the region

London, England Metropolitan Area

Became the sole dedicated internal communications resource to the SFO at a time of restructure resulting from an organisational review. Developed and managed the design and build as well as the successful launch of the SFO’s new intranet. This included working across the organisation to ensure sensitive and critical information was migrated simultaneously maintaining a number of IT operational platforms.

London, England Metropolitan Area

Initiated a pan-account stakeholder management project to create a real-time online tool containing accurate stakeholder information accessible to all BT staff working on the DWP Account. • Received an internal recognition reward for demonstrating the value of ‘Heart’.

London, England Metropolitan Area

Planned and delivered internal communications for the Group’s interim results which included; managing and arranging Chief Exec. Briefing events (4 x 400 staff), producing a 10 min. group-wide corporate video showcasing two business case studies, scripted on-camera pieces from the Chief Exec and Fin. Director, preparing results-based communications for the intranet e.g. a broadcast television piece from the Chief Exec. and an SMS text message to all 65,000 UK based staff.

London, England Metropolitan Area

Developed stakeholder communications plan aimed at changing behaviour of suppliers, operatives and senior management, included an aligned communications plan which focused on launching a trademark brand.

Auckland, New Zealand

Project managed the communications needs of a specific business unit, which incorporated management of internal and external communications around a significant business announcement. Developed a section of the company’s intranet site, drafted case studies and profiles to generate increased awareness of specific company initiatives.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Grew the communications recruitment business significantly within a year. Secured media placements for the business, positioned the business as a leader in its field which resulted in it becoming first port of call for media commentary on the recruitment sector in the country. Won two prestigious in-houses award in 2002.

Wellington Metropolitan Area

Managed an unprecedented media crisis in the lead up to the 1999 general election lasting 18 months, which generated international headlines and a deep division within the department’s staff of 5,000 plus. Acted as the key contact for all media enquiries and the liaison between the government, Prime Minister of the day, the department and its high profile Chief Executive. Developed and implemented a communications risk identification process, which was applied across the top layer of the department to cohesively manage risks as they developed. This incorporated all requests for information from the public, media and politicians and complied with the Official Information Act. Media trained the Chief Executive, senior management team and the Associate Minister

Wellington Metropolitan Area

Developed internal change communication programme as the Corporation prepared for migration from the north to the south of the country. Revamped existing internal communications channels and processes. Edited both the weekly and monthly internal staff communications. Provided media training and analysis and managed specific industry events.

Wellington Metropolitan Area

In this role I reported to the General Manager and prepared complex, multi-levelled communications strategies on council proposals. I also managed strategic issues relevant to the council and its reputation with key stakeholders in the face of a pending review of the local government function by central government.

London, England Metropolitan Area

Account Manager for; BT Global Satellite Services, BT Global Marketing, BT Services and SoftBank Forums. Project manager for Networld+Interop London’97, a significant internetworking exhibition within the IT industry held at Kensington Olympia Show Grounds. Project manager for press launches at the BT Tower and London’s Dungeon. Adapted existing media skills and successfully applied them to the UK and European media environment, resulting in a variety of media features in key trade press.

Wellington Metropolitan Area

Business unit Account Manager for; international network marketing, internet services and public community and education relations. Acted as company spokesperson and media trained company’s spokespeople. Project manager for media launch of Telecom’s subsidiary Internet Service Provider-Xtra (http://www.xtra.co.nz). Project managed production of video news releases for television news. Project managed and developed the media team’s web page.

Wellington Metropolitan Area

General communications duties such as compiling media analysis, writing, editing and managing the publication of the Department’s external flagship monthly newsletter and internal staff newsletter plus project management for the Annual Report publication.