Sutton Solutions is a communications based consultancy with a can do attitude. Sutton Solutions specialises in campaigning, research (focus groups / surveys with Indigenous people), social media management, publicity, media relations, website content management, content development including photos and blogs, reporting (government reports in Broome and Kimberley communities), event management, marketing & communications, community engagement and business support.Clients include: Saltwater Country Rodeo and Campdraft, Nyamba Buru Yawuru - Yawuru Native Title Organisation, Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation, Shinju Matsuri Broome Festival, GenerationOne, Volkswagen, Broome Senior High School, FAHCSIA, Department of Indigenous Affairs, Nyaarla Indigenous Training, Talent Development Programme with Mary Lopez and School Spectacular, Save the Kimberley Campaign, One Disease at a Time, Offshore Marine Services Alliance, Agunya Construction, Augusta Hotel, Blackwood River Houseboats, Margaret River Lifestyle Village, Brewhouse Margaret River, Morrgul.

Manage and implement social media for Marbella Recovery, an addiction rehabilitation house in Marbella, Spain through my communications consultancy, Sutton Solutions.

Managing and implementing Swolf Group Portugal's social media strategy through my Australian Media and Communications consultancy, Sutton Solutions.

I recently held a 4 month contract at Yawuru, developing, managing and implementing their new Communications and Engagement Strategy. Prior to this, I was contracted to run focus groups for NBY, to develop their new website, www.yawuru.com and train a local Yawuru Communications and Engagement Manager.

• Bi-monthly column for Deadly Vibe Magazine on Indigenous role models,• Contributing writer for National Indigenous Times Newspaper• GenerationOne website• International NGO, Beyond Profit• Yawuru Newsletter- Ghost Writing for Callum Laing with a weekly article/blog in Singapore Business Review on SME

Responsibilities included:-Successfully launched one of Australia’s largest campaigns •Create & disseminate content to community groups, government representatives, organisations and media to bring about attitudinal changes •Establish, coordinate and implement all communications and media channels •High level media advising and media risk management•Planned and implemented a media plan for national schools competition, 2 years running-Set up and managed social media campaign including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter•Source, develop and publish content including stories, images, video and briefing materials•Source and develop all media materials including press releases, call sheets, briefings•Publish opinion pieces for the movement including writing and co-ordinating all media•Employ, train and manage a media officer•Being aware of cultural sensitivities and partake in cultural awareness training•Keeping abreast and informed of current Indigenous issues and responding accordingly•Set up and run events for media, policy forums, community activations, announcements and fundraisers•Managed full marketing budget including remote, urban and regional development programs, campaign awareness building•Identifying strategic priorities & working with community members, organisations, government and media to implement education, training, mentoring and employment programs •Worked alongside Director of Policy to Develop and execute a 3 month community research and consultation project across remote, regional and urban Australia with the outcome of an approved policy on industry specific training for Indigenous Australians•Set up, executed and managed a volunteer program to build awareness of the movement, programs and to shift attitudes n Australia•Co-ordinate a team of volunteers for events and social media advocacy

• Oversee the planning, implementation, evaluation and development of the Indigenous community youth, sport and recreation programs through organised, structured, daily programs to empower youth to seek out an education• Provide positive experiences that promote personal development, self expression, confidence and pride in young people• Create partnerships with local youth workers, community radio, schools, TAFES, local employers and key contacts in the wider community to plan, deliver and evaluate activities • Refer young people at risk • Roster and support staff to ensure that programs can both achieve ideals and comply with OH&S expectations• Partake in cultural awareness training• Supervise, train and support youth development team • Maintain required records and implement appropriate policies and procedures for the effective delivery of Youth, Sport and Recreation services and funding

OMD Fuse is the strategic communications and content division of OMD; Media Communications Agency• Manage and direct a team of 5 to deliver strategic communication solutions to drive results – brand building and saleso Integral in the team’s training and development• Effective relationship management of external and internal partners• Specialise in the areas of media & marketing communications especially in the areas of branded content development, distribution and dissemination of content across all media channels• Media training for team of 5 including radio, print, TV and social media• Experience in all areas of media and communications including: public relations, events, brand strategy, media planning and buying, sponsorships, partnerships, cause-related marketing and digital communications• Develop and conduct in-depth interviews and targeted research groups