Maria Spackman Email & Phone Number

Hong Kong

Brisbane, Australia

Part of a busy, close-knit team providing media management to Queensland's Environment Department, with special responsibility for crocodiles, a sensitive issue in northern Queensland which requires transmission of important public safety information, awareness raising of 'Crocwise' behaviour and reactive media management in high pressure situations.

Brisbane, Australia

Since 2012 I've been covering the past, present and future of journalism - and anything else that takes my fancy! - at Sally Baxter Girl Reporter. The goal was to explore how far I could take this personal digital publishing venture on zero budget and minimal time. The parameters were clear - a few hours on a Sunday morning and a few minutes each day.

Brisbane, Australia

Served as Media Adviser to the Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, where I provided high level media advice, including managing daily media enquiries, strategic planning, media liaison and issues management.My specific areas of responsibility included raising awareness of the government's conservation work to protect threatened species.

Ashgrove, Australia

• Joined Kate Jones MP shortly after her election to Queensland State Parliament as Electorate Officer for the seat of Ashgrove. Achievements:
• Organised the 2007 and 2008 Ashgrove electorate Queensland Awards.
• Responded to constituents affected by The Gap storm in November 2008. In liaison with community support agencies organised teams of volunteers to provide non-emergency assistance.Responsibilities:
• Established and managed all administrative systems.
• Handled… Show more Joined Kate Jones MP shortly after her election to Queensland State Parliament as Electorate Officer for the seat of Ashgrove. Achievements:
• Handled all constituent contact including personal visits to the office, phone calls and correspondence.

Brisbane, Australia

• Personal Assistant to the Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing, and Leader of the House, QueenslandResponsibilities:
• Managed all correspondence and telephone calls to the Minister.
• Managed Ministerial Statements and Questions Without Notice from all portfolios.
• Monitored correspondence flows and prepare regular reports.
• Provided administrative support to the senior policy advisor, media advisors and policy advisors as required.

Brisbane, Australia

After returning to my native Australia from the UK in December 2001 as a single parent, I spent the next four years caring for my children until the youngest finished her schooling. During this time I worked part-time as a domestic cleaner. I also completed a two-year Diploma in Health Science (Holistic Counselling Practices) with the Australian College of.

Eastbourne, UK

• Managing Editor, Hotel Magazine and Retail Packaging Magazine, Manor Creative Group, Eastbourne UKAchievements:
• Redesigned and repositioned Hotel magazine as the only UK publication for owners and managers of independent hotels of 10 bedrooms and over.
• Launched and edited online version of Hotel.
• Relaunched Retail Packaging magazine from a quarterly trade sheet to an attractive bimonthly glossy magazine aimed at the designers and producers of packaging for the fast-moving… Show more Managing Editor, Hotel.
• Relaunched Retail Packaging magazine from a quarterly trade sheet to an attractive bimonthly glossy magazine aimed at the designers and producers of packaging for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).
• Maintained contact with industry professionals by phone and in person, both across the UK and Europe, to develop high quality editorial content for both magazines.

Eastbourne, United Kingdom

• Achievements:
• Transformed the business section from a largely advertising-driven vehicle into a respected and impartial weekly roundup read by all of the Eastbourne business community, with no loss in revenue for the newspaper.
• Managed the entire coverage for the 50th D-Day and VE Day anniversaries.Responsibilities:
• Produced weekly business section including comment and analysis.
• Provided cover for the News Editor including running the diary and assigning reporters… Show more Achievements:
• Provided cover for the News Editor including running the diary and assigning reporters to the stories of the day.

Hastings, United Kingdom

General reporting duties plus Editor of the Weekend People liftout.

Hong Kong

• Managed team of four copywriters producing all English-language media releases, advertising and promotional materials for a range of Hong Kong and international clients including Boeing, Marlboro, the Hong Kong.
• Produced high quality media releases, advertising copy and editorial content for annual reports and promotional brochures.
• Provided strategic advice on promotional… Show more
• Provided strategic advice on promotional campaigns.
• Represented the company at client briefings and public events including trade shows and corporate functions. Show less

Hong Kong

• Editor of Asian Hotelkeeper, a high quality monthly magazine for the Asian hotel industry. Writing and sub-editing editorial content through design and layout to print.
• Represented Asian Hotelkeeper at corporate functions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea and China.

Hong Kong

• As Production Editor, Computer-Asia, Micro-Asia, Media magazine:
• Sub-edited copy and provided design and layout for Computer-Asia (monthly), Micro-Asia (bi-monthly) and Media (fortnightly).
• Liaised with Editors and reporters and attended all editorial meetings.
• Liaised with printers and production house staff and signed off to blueprint.
• Liaised with correspondents in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Bombay.
• Managed editorial and production budgets… Show more As Production Editor, Computer-Asia, Micro-Asia, Media magazine: