Elegy for an Elephant is a picture book designed as a support resource for readers aged 7+ navigating their way through grief, and the families and communities helping them through their mourning. It is inspired by the lived experience of losing my father through suicide, and my family’s journey to process, repair and heal from this loss. Awards: Winner, ‘Author/Illustrator Category’, US Northern Lights Book Awards 2023Shortlist, ‘UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing’, New… Show more Elegy for an Elephant is a picture book designed as a support resource for readers aged 7+ navigating their way through grief, and the families and communities helping them through their mourning. It is inspired by the lived experience of losing my father through suicide, and my family’s journey to process, repair and heal from this loss. Awards: Winner, ‘Author/Illustrator Category’, US Northern Lights Book Awards 2023Shortlist, ‘UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing’, New South Wales Premier’s Literary Awards 2024Winner, ‘Small Press Children’s Picture Book Category’ Nautilus Book Awards 2024Plot: After Elysium the elephant ends his life, his children; Wonder the whale, Grace the swallow and Hope the dove, seek their father's soul. Based on my sisters and I, flippers fold into feathers as the three siblings embark on a journey of acceptance and healing between sea and stars. Offered as a warm embrace for tender times, Elegy for an Elephant honours the many ways we can connect with loved ones we have lost, and the timeless nature of love. Mental health considerations: The book has been peer reviewed by members of the mental health care community including children psychologists and grief counsellors to ensure it treats the subject matter of loss through suicide sensitively. Elegy for an Elephant may also be helpful for clinicians and carers to prompt conversations when approaching this challenging subject matter. Elegy for an Elephant wishes those readers who turn its pages to feel seen, supported and carried along their healing journey. 18% of profits from each book will go to supporting mental health organisations in suicide prevention and bereavement support. The book’s release was timed to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10, 2023), followed by a 10-day art exhibition of the creative development that underscored its creation.For pre-orders and pre-reviews, please head to www.narrartivesofnature.com Show less

Responsibilities and duties of this position include: - Develop and execute marketing, communication and branding strategies for the organisation- Author and deliver communications including email newsletters, venue branding, media releases according to the brand guidelines and tone of voice - Manage digital channels to promote events and grow participation in EcoCentre programs - including the website and social media (Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn)- Plan, drive and deliver… Show more Responsibilities and duties of this position include: - Develop and execute marketing, communication and branding strategies for the organisation- Author and deliver communications including email newsletters, venue branding, media releases according to the brand guidelines and tone of voice - Manage digital channels to promote events and grow participation in EcoCentre programs - including the website and social media (Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn)- Plan, drive and deliver digital and print fundraising campaigns with focus to key fundraising priorities - Maintain website and contacts database- Inspire and support partnerships with affiliate organisations and community individuals to be engaged in climate action- Support the communications and community awareness of the EcoCentre redeveloped community sustainability hub Show less

Visual artist and storyteller creating artwork celebrating momentous life occasions. Specifically through this venture I paint Jewish wedding certificates (Ketubot), prayers, compositions with words and other wedding collateral. Many commissions seek to pair meaningful texts with artwork honouring significant milestones and occasions these mark. Art from the heart. Cherished Today, Tomorrow and Forever. • Manage branding seamlessly across social media and digital channels… Show more Visual artist and storyteller creating artwork celebrating momentous life occasions. Specifically through this venture I paint Jewish wedding certificates (Ketubot), prayers, compositions with words and other wedding collateral. Many commissions seek to pair meaningful texts with artwork honouring significant milestones and occasions these mark. Art from the heart. Cherished Today, Tomorrow and Forever. • Manage branding seamlessly across social media and digital channels (Etsy, Instagram, Website) to drive customer engagement - with an established strong presence in Australia and growing demand for art commissions in international markets. The gallery of art pieces is viewable at: https://todaytomorrowforever.com.au/ and https://www.instagram.com/ttfcreations/ Show less

In this contracting capacity, worked across SME clients in the technology, lifestyle, fashion and retail sectors.Core responsibilities included: • Managed a team of agency designers in the creative process, from ideation to production and completion of digital, web, marketing and brand experience activities.• Undertook and led positioning, branding and business service offering revision for SME clients. • Facilitated brand identity workshops with client stakeholders.•… Show more In this contracting capacity, worked across SME clients in the technology, lifestyle, fashion and retail sectors.Core responsibilities included: • Managed a team of agency designers in the creative process, from ideation to production and completion of digital, web, marketing and brand experience activities.• Undertook and led positioning, branding and business service offering revision for SME clients. • Facilitated brand identity workshops with client stakeholders.• Carried out content audits and content design revisions. • Copywriting: authored business narrative and storytelling collateral. These forms included valuepropositions, brand identity, social media content, mission and vision statements.• Interpreted and translated client briefs into actionable outputs tofulfil business objectives - delivered on time and within budget.• Client relationship and stakeholder management.• Led client pitches, proposals and presentations.Services tendered to clients including: BYOSO - https://byoso.co/ Handworks - https://www.handworks.com.au/ Show less

Accenture Interactive (part of Accenture Digital)Specific project roles within my tenure at Accenture Digital have included: Digital Marketing & Business Analyst (multinational electronic consumer goods). My contribution to this Global eCommerce solution engaged through an Agile methodology, captured stakeholder requirements and documented user stories detailing functional and design aspects. Together with user interface and user experience enhancements the user journey and… Show more Accenture Interactive (part of Accenture Digital)Specific project roles within my tenure at Accenture Digital have included: Digital Marketing & Business Analyst (multinational electronic consumer goods). My contribution to this Global eCommerce solution engaged through an Agile methodology, captured stakeholder requirements and documented user stories detailing functional and design aspects. Together with user interface and user experience enhancements the user journey and customer experience of E-store functionalities and features was greatly optimised. Customer Experience Architect (Australian Telecommunications and Internet provider) Worked in the digital customer experience stream, conducting research and user testing to gather consumer insights. These informed the design and build of the digital transformation for the mobile SIM subscription customer experience. Customer journey mapping of present and future states highlighted current fallout failures and a re-imagination of customer activation and retention opportunities. Social Media Strategist / Project Manager (Postal Service Provider).Devised the social media strategy for the launch of a white paper discussing the benefits of paper mail in a digital age. Engaged key subject matter experts and leadership in the industry to drive online engagement of the reports’ findings and insights across Twitter, Linked In and in the media. Coordinated with legal, branding, design and research teams to ensure the report was factual, correct and satisfied WCAG guidelines including fulfilling AA compliance for accessibility.Digital Marketing & Business Analyst (Government Digital Transformation) Agile Methodology - authored user stories defining iterative development of the website digital transformation.Offered user interface / user experience recommendations to optimise and enhance the customer experience journey.Research and copywriting for web applications. Show less

Lead Copywriter / Project Manager for an Business Listing and Lifestyle Directory. In this project I led a team of copywriters to create and publish premium editorial content at scale. Tasks here included training, mentoring a team, managing stakeholder expectations and communication channels through regular pulse checks, establishing a structured framework for project execution and defining acceptance criteria alongside client to mutually align on vision and output. Specifically created… Show more Lead Copywriter / Project Manager for an Business Listing and Lifestyle Directory. In this project I led a team of copywriters to create and publish premium editorial content at scale. Tasks here included training, mentoring a team, managing stakeholder expectations and communication channels through regular pulse checks, establishing a structured framework for project execution and defining acceptance criteria alongside client to mutually align on vision and output. Specifically created 1380 snippets of high quality content across 460 categories for the online directory. These utilised key SEO keywords, written according to brand tone guidelines and achieved emotional resonance with target audience. Offered additional tracking and analytics documentation to highlight value (notably 690 rank improvements and a 20% uplift in the usage of pages where this content was published).Content authored the complex logic chatbot scripts for a prototype virtual assistant. Show less

Social Media Producer and Co-ordinator for a boutique Melbourne based Jewellery and Silversmith. • Developed digital strategy to drive online customer engagement. • Marketing and Social media management across Facebook, Etsy, Instagram, Wordpress, Blog, Pinterest and website. Ensured this omni channel ecosystem offered an integrated experience. • Content design, creation, scheduling and publication to support a strategy for product promotions, seasonal campaigns and establish online… Show more Social Media Producer and Co-ordinator for a boutique Melbourne based Jewellery and Silversmith. • Developed digital strategy to drive online customer engagement. • Marketing and Social media management across Facebook, Etsy, Instagram, Wordpress, Blog, Pinterest and website. Ensured this omni channel ecosystem offered an integrated experience. • Content design, creation, scheduling and publication to support a strategy for product promotions, seasonal campaigns and establish online brand presence. Show less

Organised educational, cultural and social events for community engagement, infrastructure development as well as other innovative programs that facilitated identity building and social connection.