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Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Led the development and execution of communications materials and activities for Kinetic’s internal and external audiences. Progressed into this national role with greater oversight and responsibilities after initially serving in a region-specific role. Key achievements:- Managed the development and distribution of company-wide internal communications including CEO updates and major strategic initiatives, working with key senior stakeholders across the business. - Managed Kinetic’s external communication channels through the development and publication of website articles and social media content.- Developed and executed strategic communication plans for a range of organisational initiatives including employee engagement events and the launch of a new Employee Assistance Program. - Managed the content and production of a monthly employee newsletter delivered to more than 7,500 employees across Australia.- Project managed the communication for Project Kinection, a complex IT tenancy migration project across the business. - Led the re-launch of an employee app and achieved increased engagement (around 20 per cent) through the development of activities on the platform.- Managed the development of national content across all internal channels including employee app, email and intranet.- Developed speech notes and briefing materials for CEOs and senior executives for key announcements, stakeholder engagement activities and speaking engagements.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Key achievements:- Managed the development and distribution of internal communications for the Melbourne team including the launch of an employee recognition program.- Developed media and ministerial briefing materials for government transport announcements including the opening of Kinetic's first electric depot. - Supported the establishment of Kinetic Melbourne’s Accessibility Reference Group and the development of Kinetic's Accessibility Action Plan 2024-2026. - Developed creative briefs for suppliers including videographers and graphic designers to produce key communication materials.

Melbourne, Australia

Served as senior reporter covering the social sector, including charities, philanthropy, the NDIS and welfare. Developed skills in interviewing, research and synthesising complex information into easy to understand and engaging storytelling.Key achievements:- Helped manage the day-to-day operations of the news team, determining news content and sub-editing stories for the website.- Utilised strong relationships with key industry contacts, including charity CEOs and MPs, to break exclusive stories impacting the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).- Was nominated as a finalist for the 2019 Victorian Homelessness Media Awards for a feature story on the rise of older women experiencing homelessness.

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Worked for AFL Media as a freelance reporter for AFL.com.au and womens.afl. Key achievements:- Assigned as the match day reporter for AFL and AFLW matches during the season.- Attended and reported on post-match AFL coach press conferences.- Attended VFL matches and interviewed players for the AFL website and app.

Melbourne, Australia

Key achievements:- Had over 20 articles published while interning in the sports department, including a back page story.- Interviewed AFL players and coaches at press conferences and assisted with match day coverage.

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Jakarta

Melbourne, Australia

Key achievements:- Served as Executive Producer of SYN’s flagship current affairs program, Panorama, which involved the recruitment, training and management of over 20 reporters.- Oversaw the scripting and producing of a live radio broadcast every weekday.- Completed a re-brand of the program, including a new logo and show intro.

Master Of Communication

- Developed strategic communication and management skills to complement my journalism background. - Completed a research project.

Bachelor’S Degree, Bachelor Of Communication (Journalism), Majoring In Politics

- Graduated with Distinction

Journalism

Completed Indonesian language and cultural studies classes, as well as seminars relating to the media industry in Indonesia. This was part.