I am a corporate affairs and communications specialist with extensive experience in representing the interests of organisations that operate across a range of industries including finance, legal, the arts, government, the energy sector, automotive manufacturing, engineering, defence, local government, not-for-profit and media.I have a strong track record in building communication and issues management strategies to support business objectives, build brand and protect reputation.Using my well-developed communications and corporate affairs skills, I have successfully established strategic relationships with third party groups including political, commercial and community stakeholders, and relevant media and industry organisations, to build brand awareness, quieten corporate noise and advance corporate objectives.With experience across a broad range of organisations, I have a heightened appreciation and understanding for the importance of a positive internal culture to drive performance. I know how to galvanise teams to deliver superior results, often within tight timeframes and limited budgets, and I enjoy making a positive contribution to collaborative teams.My core competencies include strategic and tactical communications advice; issues and crisis management; stakeholder engagement; public relations; media relations; government relations; sponsorship management; people development; copy writing and editing.In 2018, my work was recognised with the Public Relations Institute of Australia Golden Target Award for Corporate Inhouse Team of the Year as well as the Mumbrella CommsCon In-house PR Team of the Year Award; I was also a finalist in Best Business to Customer Campaign.