I am a passionate communications specialist with over fifteen years of experience working in the US, UK, and Australia. Communication is at the heart of every successful relationship, in business and everyday life. Whether leading a team or handling conflict, communicating effectively with clients, colleagues, media, key stakeholders and spokespeople is vital to ensure exceptional outcomes.Experienced in strategic PR, Marketing Communications, Reputation and Issues Management for managing stakeholder risk, driving consistency of communications and engagement practice, advocating for communications and engagement excellence to support delivery of projects. Ability to build quality authentic relationships across all levels of staff, clients, stakeholders, spokespeople, influencers, brand ambassadors, and champions. Experience in media management, marketing, community consultation, event management, and digital communications.With a solid background in devising and executing innovative, experiential and creative digital/traditional communications strategy for brands including McDonald's, Diageo (Johnnie Walker, Slate, Guinness and Bundaberg Rum), Glaxo Smith Kline (OTC), Buckingham Palace, The British Home Office, The British National Lottery, Vodafone, Virgin Money, MasterCard, BUPA, Coca Cola, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, New South Wales Rugby (Waratahs), Proctor and Gamble (Braun, Metamucil), Goodman Fielder, Bunnings, The Australian Small Animal and Veterinary Association (ASAVA), Tourism NSW (Press office for Minister Jodi Mackay), Northern Rivers and Lord Howe Island Tourism.Solid media contacts in news, editorial, sport, FMCG niche industry media, business, finance, healthcare, corporate, beauty, fashion, marketing, entertainment, and lifestyle across print, digital, and broadcast mediums.As an honest, confident, and decisive team leader, I thrive on problem-solving and focusing on the solution, rather than the problem or issue. It is important to recognise individual and team achievements ensuring each success is highlighted to both clients and senior staff. I enjoy mentoring junior colleagues and love watching them grow, develop and succeed as they progress as they learn new skills, reach individual goals, gain further experience and progress in their careers.