Created and ran a bespoke production company that focused on telling stories of government, non-government organisations, not for profits and foundations. Opening in Melbourne in 2011, I re-located the company to Vientiane, Laos in 2013 before returning to Melbourne in 2017. It was essential that I built relationships with key stakeholders and production partners. A selection of the larger clients and ongoing productions included: World Health Organisation, VMware Foundation, GIZ, World Bank, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Digital Monkey Laos, Australian Volunteers International. While capturing both photography and video I investigate the stories of everyday people and places, looking to capture unique and honest moments. I like to experiment with various techniques and styles often switching between the still image, multimedia and video production. An expert in DSLR film making and final cut pro editing.

Working within the internal communications team to deliver on creative multimedia telling the stories of the departmental operational staff, executive and treaty.

Lead a team of creative professionals to create video photography and audio production for the department of health . This was a continuation of my previous role as senior video and creative advisor.

Responsible for providing high quality digital and creative content production services (video, photography and social media content) and project management services for priority projects across the department. Key projects include:Covid 19 response, assisting key stakeholders with messaging, filming and reaching communications goals.Recruited and managed covid 19 response video team which became the Department of Health Video teamCreative director of video projects for internal and external audiencePublic Health videos / Ideation / filming / editing It's time to talk about Mental Health - A series of videos that originated in the lead up to the Mental Health Royal Commission to help break down stigma. Due to successful outcomes the series grew from the original 4 stories to filming 15 unique stories that concentrated on stories of every day Victorians sharing their Mental Health experience. The series of videos helped drive engagement with Ministers and Public to help garner future funding in Mental Health space.Various awards based videos - including volunteer healthcare awards and disability awardsWork closely with Branch colleagues, minister’s offices and relevant business areas within the department and will use video and creative content to tell stories that demonstrate the benefits of government policies and initiatives. Ensure all creative content is clear, engaging and timely, and aligned to the department’s digital strategy and strategic plan. Develop strong relationships with portfolio communication teams and will be responsible for collaborating with the Digital Engagement and Strategy Unit, including developing engaging creative content for social media and other channels..Contribute to the delivery of a number of priority projects and work closely with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to support delivery of wider communications and stakeholder engagement objectives.

Responsible for providing high quality digital and creative content production services (video, photography and social media content) and project management services for priority projects across the department. Work closely with Branch colleagues, minister’s offices and relevant business areas within the department and will use video and creative content to tell stories that demonstrate the benefits of government policies and initiatives. Ensure all creative content is clear, engaging and timely, and aligned to the department’s digital strategy and strategic plan. Develop strong relationships with portfolio communication teams and will be responsible for collaborating with the Digital Engagement and Strategy Unit, including developing engaging creative content for social media and other channels..Contribute to the delivery of a number of priority projects and work closely with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to support delivery of wider communications and stakeholder engagement objectives.

Collaborated with the creative team to film and edit content videos for advertising campaigns, on set Photographer for the Spring Racing CampaignInterviewed prominent racing identities, Michelle Payne, Henry Dyer and Matt Hill for the 2017 Spring Racing campaignEdited over 30, 6, 15 and 30 second videos to be strategically released on instagram and facebook. Filmed and edited behind the scenes documentary to be used on social media channels.Edited client interview films, designed and created motion graphics to coincide with MYOB’s ad campaign ‘The Next Big Thing’Directed and Edited Homelessness Happns campaign film showcasing the idea that on any given night 95% of homeless are not rough sleepersAccountable for creating multimedia assets and having input into creative ideation for advertising campaigns for tv, print and social. Worked closely with creative directors to pitch ideas for new and ongoing work and liaised with production partners including sound engineers and post-production houses. Advised social strategy to coincide with above the line campaigns.Key projects included, Filming, interviewing and editing the ‘homelessness happns’ campaign film and five case study factual stories about people experiencing homelessness. Created a story arc based off each of the protagonists personal story and filmed b-roll to match. Resulted in media attention with Buzzfeed, ABC, Vogue and TV channels, helping to create conversations about hidden homelessness issues and supported budget funding requests with the Victorian and Australian government.

Directed and Edited over 30 short corporate videos forclients that include PwC, Accenture Australia, IBM, Public Transport Victoria.Set up 3 point lighting and film 2 interviews with 2 camera set upMulti Cam Edit in Final Cut ProSource and License MusicCreated Lower Thirds and Titles within After Effects

Participated in immersive leadership training to gain a greater understanding of the professional development program. A program that is run over two weeks in developing countries and uses reflection to build emotional intelligence to be able to handle work within a (VUCA) volatile, uncertain, complex, uncertain environment. Worked with key leaders from Palo Alto’s silicon valley community, providing me insights into how top leading tech organisations work. Built resilience skills and an ability to pivot in situations when challenges arise. Quickly built trusting relationships with VMware staff and local communities to enable filming in highly emotional times and sensitive areas. Filmed four short factually based videos within communities in South Africa, Cambodia and Vietnam. In response to the initial brief, created a statement of work that included pre-production story ideas, scripting and interview questions. While in-country ‘run and gun’ filming techniques were used to visually capture the teachings, showcasing leadership and development of VMware staff members as they collaborated with the local NGO’s to improve STEM learning within schools located in developing areas. The films were shared internally to all 22K global employees and externally on VMware’s RADIUS blog as well as social media. The films conveyed the power of the learning through immersive service and connected service learning and leadership development.Captured interviews on Canon 5D set up with external ZoomH4n audio recordingAudio Sync and Offline/Online Edit in Final Cut ProColour graded footage in DaVinci ResolveDesigned Titles, Lower thirds and Graphics in After Effects

Owner and DirectorCreated a business that specialised in a boutique communications solutions for NGO's, Not for Profits and Foundations. Recognised and implemented the need for storytelling to be used to promote, document, fund raise and build awareness of international development programs. Implemented social media strategy used within specific projects and managed small teams on a project to project basis.Some of the clients we worked with included: RAMSI, DFAT, GIZ, World Health Organisation, VMware Foundation.Skilled in Stakeholder management, understanding of strong political issues and customer focused solutions.

Collaborated with Government officials, ambassadors, who representatives and communications teams to produce a large variety of health related content to use at events and on social media. Provided advice regarding best practice for storytelling and methods to boost social media engagement.Travelled throughout hospitals within Laos to film stories and photographically document health projects. Directed and edited short documentaries centred around neonatal and maternal health, and HIV within the community.Interviewed key government officials, HIV patients, maternal and neonatal health experts. Developed a story arc based off the digital content and created closed captions for translation from Laos to English, while editing within Final Cut Pro.Photographed and filmed maternal and neonatal health issues within Savannakhet Hospital, Laos. Used to promote ongoing health programsinitiated by WHO to help provide ongoing funding.

Directed, Filmed and Edited a short promotional video, showcasing staff fromVMware doing professional development, learning opportunities, andvolunteering outcomes. Filmed in a the township of Diepsloot, South Africa, the video documents the leadership learning of VMware staff and the professional development undertaken while they volunteer at Leap Science and Maths School in Diepsloot. Directedfrom an initial brief using DSLR camera set up. Edited using Final Cut Pro.

Directed and Edited a short documentary film telling the story of LEAP School in South Africa. Presenting the school through students and teachers personal stories and struggles that they encounter while living in a impoverished community.

Directed and Edited a short film showcasing the volunteering program by VMware Foundation. Filmed in Siem Reap, Cambodia and documenting the staff's journey while in country working with Journeys within our Community. Filmed using DSLR and edited using Final Cut Pro

Directed a short documentary video and six audio stories based aroundhousing affordability and emergency relief within Victoria. Interviewedvolunteers and a number of people who used the community services andtheir stories to showcase the types of people who have come to rely on theirservices. Filmed using Canon DSLR camera set up and played via various webchannels and at conferences. Edited with Final Cut Pro.

Directed, Interviewed and Edited a short film showcasing VMware Foundation's volunteer program while they worked with Orphan Impact in Ho Chi Minh City, VietNam.Participated in advanced personal and professional development training, the program run by lead Jessamine Chin, focused on reflection and connection, how to get the best out of people through immersive leadership and citizen philanthropy.Filmed using DSLR and edited using Final Cut Pro

Oversaw and led a team of five Laos staff with the implementation of digital marketing campaigns through use of social media channels. Led with empathy and a learning attitude to understand the cultural differences and how to motivate staff and navigate challenges in a culturally safe manner. Grew the fan base and engagement levels of facebook pages for clients; Beerlao, Miss Laos and Pepsi Laos. Filmed and photographed branded events and behind the scenes videos showcasing Beerlao Music Zone and Miss Laos 2014.Strategically grew the audience of Beerlao Facebook page from 5,000 followers to 50,000 followers within eight months. This included communication strategies that identified the link between the brand and national pride, ways in which the Laos community consume Beerlao and its links to food and showcasing consumers at Beerlao Music Zone Events. Increased consumer engagement to facebook by introducing user generated content via a music contest covering Beerlaos song ‘True Friends’, asking questions of followers and opening up a conversation between the customer and brand. Showcased Beerlao’s story throughout the facebook timeline by posting the past narrative of Beerlao, and ran a 40 years in 40 days campaign to mark Beerlao’s 40th Anniversary.Redesigned World Bank annual and quarterly reports, updating templates from QuarkXpress to Adobe InDesign. Setting up layout based on branding guidelines and to create an accessible plug and play document for future reports.

Shortlisting from 6000+ photographs to 200 photographs of People and Planet's annual photo competition 2012/2013 .Shortlisting from 6000+ Photographs down to a selection of 200photographs based on composition, lighting and narrativestorytelling.Shaped visual content of the publicationUse of judgement to sequence entries based on People andPlanets key stakeholdersManaged administrative tasks including creating and editingcaptions for photographs

Directed a 50 minute documentary for the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon islands about the tension times and subsequent international intervention.Filmed photographed notable people including: Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, and Former Solomon Islands Prime Ministers Sir Allan Kemakeza and Gord Darcy Lilo, and head of Asada Ben McDevitt.Researched the history to the Solomon Islands ConflictWorked with team to identify key stakeholders from all sides of the conflict, including key players of the intervention and pacific solution agreement.Worked with team to write interview questions specifically designed for each interviewee.Filmed a 2 camera set up for interviews, using available natural lighting when filming in hard to reach locationsIdentified and Storyboarded b-roll footage shot around central Guadalcanal, Villages, Weathercoast, Savo Island, Malaita, RAMSI Army Barracks, Aerial filming from Australian Army HelicopterTravelled around Guadalcanal, Malaita, collecting stories from people who were affected by the tension times.Briefed composer Brett Aplin on music required to match the film.Sourced Archival Footage from ABC and SBSEdited Using Final Cut Pro, creating a story arc that covered the story of the conflict and matched the original client briefCreated film titles in After Effects and Lower thirds in Final Cut ProParticipated in Q&A at Duntroon Royal Military College

Edited TVC's using Final Cut Pro system for brands such as JEEP, Tennis Australia, Deakin University.

Filmed and Edited Documentary on Honiara Local NGO (Solomon Islands Development Trust). Documented the stories of volunteers in the Solomon Islands.Copy writer for Australian Volunteers International TVC