Lorelei Van Dalen Email & Phone Number

Australia

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

BCE is the economic development agency for the Bowen/Collinsville region comprising government, industry, and business representatives. As Board member and representative of NQBP, I work closely with members to keep them informed of NQBP activities and contribute to the development of action plans that support regional growth.

Mackay, Australia

Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

- Managed the team of holiday accommodation specialists - Developed and managed the business development and marketing strategies- Reviewed and redeveloped guest communications - Established a new brand for the business- Reviewed and refined the business's website and social media channels - Developed and improved staff and guest procedures- Supported and coordinated staff training- Managed recruitment processes

Cannonvale, Queensland, Australia

- Developed and implemented communication and marketing strategies- Acted as spokesperson for all business events-related media enquiries - Exhibited at trade shows and other events- Managed major events including the 2016 Whitsunday Tourism Awards- Compiled funding acquittal reports- Provided marketing advice/assistance to various tourism operators- Developed event management resources- Developed and implemented an 'Event Support Program'- Provided event planning/management assistance to community event coordinators- Assisted in the development of domestic and international marketing campaigns- Co-hosted regular networking events- Provided MC services at events

Mackay, Australia

- Developed, recommended and led the implementation of communication strategies- Managed the company’s brand and ensured the principles were applied and implemented by all stakeholders- Managed community and stakeholder engagement activities - Produced the company’s annual reports (i.e. planning, compiling and managing the design and production process)- Managed the company’s Community Support Program- Was company spokesperson on community related matters and assisted other company spokespeople in preparing for media interviews- Conceptualised and coordinated major events – e.g. annual employee Family Fun Day and Classical in the Cane Fields (a community event)- Developed and managed budgets for both internal and external relations activities and monitored these to achieve “value for money” outcomes- Managed a small team of support staff/contractors, comprising a publications assistant, video cameraman, and photographer

Gladstone, Australia

Community Relations Coordinator (in absence of Corporate Relations General Manager); Apr 2008–Oct 2009- Developed, recommended and led the implementation of communication strategies- Developed the company’s brand (plus introduced the tagline - 'Growth, Prosperity, Community') and ensured the principles were applied and implemented by all stakeholders- Managed community and stakeholder engagement activities - Produced the company’s (award-winning) annual reports (i.e. planning, compiling and managing the design and production process)- Managed the company’s Community Support Program- Was company spokesperson on community related matters and assisted other company spokespeople in preparing for media interviews- Coordinated major events including the biennial Port Open Day (attended by more than 7,000 people)- Conceptualised, introduced and coordinated a 'Paint the Port' Art Competition (an acquisitive art competition for amateur and professional artists)- Conceptualised, introduced and managed a free annual community entertainment program at the Gladstone Marina - Sunday Sessions at the Marina, and a Family Fun Night (as part of the Gladstone Harbour Festival)- Conceptualised, introduced and coordinated an annual Employee Volunteer of the Year Program (an employee reward scheme) - Developed and managed budgets for both internal and external relations activities and monitored these to achieve “value for money” outcomes- Planned and coordinated corporate image studies- Managed the Community Relations department

Gladstone

Gladstone

Moranbah

Rockhampton, Australia

Rockhampton, Australia

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