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Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As the Marketing and Communications Manager at Andatech and Ionmax, I am tasked with guiding a dynamic cross-functional team committed to enhancing the brands' presence and impact. In this pivotal role, I take ownership of all facets of marketing and communications, driving comprehensive inbound and outbound initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute robust marketing and communications strategies aligned with organisational goals. Translate overarching objectives into actionable plans for the team.Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a talented team of marketing and communications professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Provide guidance in strategy execution and professional development.Project Oversight: Directly oversee the production of marketing assets, ensuring quality and brand consistency across all channels. Act as a liaison between executive leadership and the hands-on implementation team.Proposal Management: Spearhead the preparation and submission of applications for RFPs, grants, and awards. Craft compelling narratives to showcase the companies' strengths and achievements.Benchmarking and Analytics: Implement and maintain robust benchmarking processes. Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and analytics, optimising marketing and communications efforts.Budget Management: Assume responsibility for budgeting processes, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact. Implement cost-effective strategies without compromising quality.In this role, I have cultivated a results-driven approach to marketing and communications, achieving measurable success while maintaining a keen focus on innovation and strategic alignment.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As the Marketing and Communications Manager at Andatech and Ionmax, I am tasked with guiding a dynamic cross-functional team committed to enhancing the brands' presence and impact. In this pivotal role, I take ownership of all facets of marketing and communications, driving comprehensive inbound and outbound initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute robust marketing and communications strategies aligned with organisational goals. Translate overarching objectives into actionable plans for the team.Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a talented team of marketing and communications professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Provide guidance in strategy execution and professional development.Project Oversight: Directly oversee the production of marketing assets, ensuring quality and brand consistency across all channels. Act as a liaison between executive leadership and the hands-on implementation team.Proposal Management: Spearhead the preparation and submission of applications for RFPs, grants, and awards. Craft compelling narratives to showcase the companies' strengths and achievements.Benchmarking and Analytics: Implement and maintain robust benchmarking processes. Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and analytics, optimising marketing and communications efforts.Budget Management: Assume responsibility for budgeting processes, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact. Implement cost-effective strategies without compromising quality.In this role, I have cultivated a results-driven approach to marketing and communications, achieving measurable success while maintaining a keen focus on innovation and strategic alignment.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

In my capacity as the Communications and Marketing Manager for the City of San Antonio's Economic Development Department, I led a team of skilled professionals in developing and executing communication and marketing campaigns aligned with the city and departmental initiatives in economic development.Key Achievements:Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded a dynamic team to conceptualize and implement impactful communication and marketing campaigns for key economic development initiatives. My tenure coincided with pivotal programs aimed at channeling US Federal COVID-19 Funds into community programs that made a significant impact.Program Oversight: Directed the creation of all externally facing assets for various programs, including Construction Impact Mitigation, Facade Improvement Program, Noise Mitigation Program, Outdoor Spaces Grant Program, Corridor Development Program, and the Second Stage Company Grant Program. Ensured alignment with departmental goals and community needs.Government Relations: Developed speaking points, speeches, and presentations for internal stakeholders, including City employees and elected representatives. Effectively communicated the department's mission, achievements, and impact on economic development initiatives.Media Management: Served as the primary media contact for the department, fostering positive relationships with local and national media outlets. Proactively engaged in media relations to enhance the department's visibility and share success stories.Compliance and Transparency: Oversaw all open records requests in adherence to Texas and US laws, ensuring transparency and compliance. Demonstrated a commitment to ethical practices in handling sensitive information.My role was instrumental in navigating and communicating complex economic development initiatives, and I take pride in having contributed to the success of key programs during a critical period.

San Antonio, Texas

In my role as a part-time lecturer in Communication Arts at the University of the Incarnate Word, I bring passion and expertise to the dynamic fields of Sports Broadcasting, Social Media, Audio Production, and Writing for the Media.Key Contributions:Curriculum Development: Crafted comprehensive syllabi and instructional materials for all four courses, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Emphasised a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical, real-world application.Student-Centric Approach: Focused on driving opportunities for real-world application within classwork and assessments. My goal is to equip every student with tangible portfolio pieces by the end of each semester, fostering practical skills and professional readiness.Positive Student Feedback: Regularly receive positive reviews from students who appreciate the emphasis on real-world examples woven throughout the curriculum. Strive to create an engaging and enriching learning environment that resonates with learners.Exceptional Faculty/Admin Reviews: Garnered excellent reviews from faculty and administrators during class audits. Recognition for maintaining high educational standards and fostering an environment conducive to both theoretical learning and practical skill development.My commitment to delivering a dynamic and enriching learning experience is underscored by the positive feedback received from students and peers alike.

San Antonio, Texas

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is a privately run, Catholic university with its largest campus located in San Antonio, Texas, USA. It has a global enrolment of roughly 10,000 students, with satellite campuses in Mexico, Germany and France.Responsibilities• Crafted and implemented marketing and communications strategy for prospective students, at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.• Wrote and edited marketing and communications collateral.• Managed budgets and marcomm calendar to ensure all institutional goals were supported.• Directly supervised staff of three communications professionals.• Conducted ongoing data analysis to address historic challenges through workforce focus shifts and strategic selection of vendors where budgets allowed.Achievements• Oversaw migration of communications processes from DirectAim to Salesforce communications software.• Drove significant increase of video and social media in marcomm mix, driving significant increase of applications in prospective students.• Broke several year trend of shrinking new student enrolment, seeing an average of 9% year-over-year increase between cycles.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

I oversaw all communications and marketing assets related to the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design. I was responsible for web content development, web maintenance, email marketing, press release/story writing and editing, speech writing, image design, photography, vendor relations, and more. I led a team of communications staff including web personnel and writers. I also collaborate with internal and external partners on a daily basis.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

San Antonio, Texas

In this role I lead the development of marketing assets for UTSA’s Future Roadrunner brand which serves prospective undergraduate students. This position involved traditional and digital media development to build the applicant pipeline and nurture relationships to conversion via static, personalized and automated marketing channels.

San Antonio, Texas Area

San Antonio, Texas Area

San Antonio, Texas Area

Day to day operations included customer service and sales related to car rental.

San Antonio, Texas

I was responsible for the creation of sports news content for the university's television station. My responsibilities included scripting, filming, editing, lighting and the operation of a Tricaster system. I also directed the web-streaming of university's athletic competitions including football, basketball, volleyball and track and field.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Throughout my internship with the University of the Incarnate Word's Office of Communication and Marketing I worked with several members of staff on many different projects.Duties included writing and editing copy, media liaison and pitching, taking photographs, cataloguing records and general clerical work. I was also given the opportunity to contribute to marketing initiatives and tasked with developing and implementing marketing plans.

Melbourne, Australia

Gridiron Victoria TV (GVTV) is a monthly (soon to be weekly) program on Melbourne's Channel 31 and is also uploaded to YouTube after it airs on C31. The program shows highlights and interviews from the games, teams and players in Gridiron Victoria, a club-based American Football league in Victoria Australia.My responsibilities include presenting, filming, editing and doing voice-over work for the program.

Melbourne Area, Australia

In this position my primary role was the negotiation of payment arrangements for unpaid credit cards and personal loans. I took both inbound and outbound calling accounts primarily dealing with those that were less than 90 days delinquent. The position required the personalization of each call whilst maintaining an efficient call structure to ensure the customer's upholding the arrangement.

San Antonio, Texas

My roles included fielding queries and comments from customers and the public regarding the use of our facilities including a number of conference rooms and lodging. I was also responsible for ensuring conference rooms and other facilities were appropriately set up for booked events including furniture and technology requirements.

Dandenong, Victoria, Australia

This position involved receiving, cataloguing and managing property that was seized by the police force for evidentiary purposes. My day to day responsibilities included the handling of illicit substances, counting money, communicating with police officers, court officials and members of the public.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Communication Arts - Convergent Media

Activities and Societies: UIWtv, Logos

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication Arts - Convergent Media

Activities and Societies: NCAA Football