Meg Rayner Email & Phone Number

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Leading the Corporate Communications function for Australia's leading regionally based health insurer, encompassing external communications, internal communications and community engagement.

Melbourne, Australia

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications in the Corporate Affairs function, responsible for supporting and executing Coles’ national media strategy by initiating and responding to queries from national media in order to influence the tone and content of coverage. Recognise and assess potential reputational risks within the business and external environment and develop proactive communications strategies to address them including urgent media responses. Often required to use persuasion and influence to prevent stories from being published or to effect a positive outcome from a negative enquiry. Support Executive Leadership Team in managing business media, sourcing and analysing financial data to demonstrate the success of Coles Group’s Smart Selling strategy. Corporate Affairs lead on crisis management team responsible for business continuity issues such as COVID, natural disasters including bushfires and floods, data security, and food and product safety matters, including product withdrawals and recalls.Contributing towards employee communications across Coles’ 120,000 person workforce, corporate brand publications and events such as the AGM, quarterly sales results, corporate

Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

Position, promote and protect Coles’ reputation.Execute front-line crisis communications.

East Melbourne

Worked in the Media and Communications team, managing social media, responding to external media requests regarding emergency incidents, event management, liaising with emergency services sector and government organisations, community relations, producing media releases, developing communications strategies and polices and corporate documents.Winner of the 2015 APCO Australasia Communications Award for the Safe Mistake Zone campaign.Was responsible for managing and coordinating MFB’s social media channels, assisting operations with warning and advice messaging, producing content for MFB’s Twitter and Facebook pages and videos for our YouTube channel to promote fire safety messages. The role required a high level of judgement to determine relevant and engaging content, timely responses to enquires and ensure any negative or inappropriate feedback is dealt with swiftlyKey events include: Ministerial events, annual Home Fire Safety Campaign (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015), Summer Fire Safety Campaign (2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17), Strong Fit Focused recruitment campaign (2016), Emergency Medical Response campaign (2015-16), annual Long and Good Service Award ceremonies at the MCG, graduation ceremonies, Fire Station openings and other events.

Prahran, Victoria

An annual fashion fundraiser for local charities held at Prahran hair salon Boda Haircutters. The goal was to help raise money for local charities, promote sustainable clothing and great networking opportunities. It was founded in 2010 by Angie Dimitriou and myself.My role involved high-level event planning skills, liaising with Australian charities, approaching organisations for sponsorship, establishing and executing a media strategy, promotion, securing stall holders and establishing a working budget to ensure a profit for the beneficiary.The event was featured in the Herald Sun, mX, Leader newspapers, Weekly magazines, Neos Kosmos, That's Life, Fashion Journal, Mama Mia, Broadsheet, and other various online news sites.Key achievements:2010 - $2250 raised for YoungCare Australia2011 - $1750 raised for Clown Doctors2012 - $2500 raised for Kiss Goodbye to MS2013 - $3200 raised for Kiss Goodbye to MS2015 - $2090 raised for Lyme Disease Association of Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Associate producer on Today Tonight, Channel 7.Worked with the producer, chief of staff and reporters to produce current affairs pieces to screen nationally on the Today Tonight program.Involved research, interviews, talent sourcing, shot knowledge.

Ballarat, Australia

Three years writing for print and online at one of Fairfax’s biggest daily regional newspapers, gaining more than three years experience. I have a sensitive and personable approach as a reporter and can produce crisp, clean copy for print or online in a timely fashion.After completing my 12-month cadetship, I was promoted to Entertainment Editor – a role I held for 18 months interviewing national and international artists/acts and producing a four-page weekly entertainment guide. I am also confident working on hard news and in-depth feature pieces, with experience as a court reporter, covering major disasters (bushfires and floods), dealing police and emergency services, and attending community events.My work was published in other Fairfax publications, including The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald.Skills included - news gathering, generating breaking news for the paper and for the online environment, photography, feature writing, interviewing, short hand, time management, networking and social media.

Caulfield

Commenced as Deputy Activities Chair in second year of university before being promoted to the paid position of Activities Co-ordinator in my final year of studies.Was responsible for managing a $100,000 budget and co-ordinating Orientation Week and events throughout the year, establishing and managing budgets, conducting risk assessment, attaining sponsorship, leading a large team of student volunteers, advertising and promotion, liaising with various media outlets.A major highlight of time as Activities Co-ordinator was establishing and regulating the Student Union’s online presence, including creating successful profiles on social networking sites Facebook and Twitter and maintaining content.

Ba (Journalism), Journalism, English, Sociology

Activities and Societies: MONSU Caulfield (student union) Esperanto (student magazine) Monash Caulfield Arts ClubWas employed.

Corporate Public Affairs Institute Residential Program Conducted By The Centre For Corporate Public

The Corporate Public Affairs Institute is an intensive residential professional development program focusing on all aspects of public.

Diploma Of Business

Completed a Diploma of Business (fast tracked)

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