Samara Kitchener Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, Australia

House of Kitch Communications is a strategic communications consultancy with a specialty in behaviour change.We are passionate about using communications to creatively solve problems, drive behaviour change, achieve influencer support and shift perceptions.We believe in driving change through inspiration - finding novel and innovative ways to bring strategic issues to life and igniting conversations. We bring a strategic, integrated approach to communications that works across marketing, PR, digital and social channels to meet business needs and deliver meaningful engagement. We will work with you to make big ideas happen and drive changes that impact on people’s health, wellbeing and long term behaviour.www.houseofkitch.com.au

Sydney, Australia

Immediate Past President and current NSW Councillor

Sydney, Australia

Communications strategyBrand positioning Media & stakeholder engagement

Sydney, Australia

Account leadership and managementCommunications strategy developmentMedia and stakeholder relations

North Sydney

Using integrated communications to offer strategic solutions to complex issues. Worked on projects that resulted in changes in public perception and action in preventive health, including obesity, HIV and Hepatitis C. Developed campaign strategies that drove awareness, behaviour change and achieved business outcomes. Applied behavioural insights to major campaigns and digital tools to achieve healthier behaviours. Lead stakeholder engagement activities to garner influencer support and drive collaborations with multiple stakeholders, including community groups, industry, government and health professionals.

Worked on high stakes reputation and issues management, for example managed communications during bird flu outbreak, closure of Sydney Harbour to fishing because of dioxins, and numerous food safety events. Delivered Name and Shame web interface to give consumers choice when eating out, and 8700 platform to educate consumers on kilojoule labeling in fast food outlets. Ran forums such as Crisis Management Masterclass in Digital Age for Food Industry, and delivered communication strategies across multiple digital and social media platforms. Worked collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to achieve common objectives, such as partnering with the health community and seafood industry to help educate pregnant women on fish consumption and mercury.

Managing corporate service functions, including human resources, information management and technology, records management, property management and administration.Managing communciation functions

Accountabilities included:Provision of technical advice and trainingQuality assurance audits

Master, Business Administration

Graduate Certificate, Applied Science (Dairy Science)

Bachelor Of Science; Hons, Food Science And Technology