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Geelong

- Digital content production for large and small business- Analysing business communication needs and developing brand identity, tone, and key messages- Proofreading and editing digital content, print content, and internal communications- Website content development and keyword implementation - Generating SEO reports and Google Analytics statistics - Article and blog writing - Social media content production and management - Scriptwriting for film, radio, and docuseries - Production and management of e-marketing campaigns, EDMs, and podcast descriptions- Drafting and distributing media releases and alerts

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

- Coordination of all internal and external station communications - Management of all community engagement initiatives and assistance with community events and media - Relationship development and management with local stakeholders and station sponsors- Coordination and management of all station fundraising events and communications - Content production for current affairs programs and local news topics - Grant proposal writing and submission - Scriptwriting for sponsorship announcements and other station recordings - Drafting of monthly volunteer newsletter, quarterly subscriber newsletter, and other important announcements - Writing media releases for local events and announcements - Management of social media content - Drafting internal policies and procedures documents, induction manuals, and broadcast training documents

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Contract position- Writing weekly newsletters for internal staff (2,000+) - Drafting CEO communication pieces and organisation-wide announcements - Coordinating change management communications during a large merger and online platform introduction - Drafting media releases and liaising with local media for events and announcements - Coordination of induction communication and creation of induction video content and online platform - Interviewing disability clients and writing articles for the organisation's local magazine - Liaising with department heads and on-ground staff about communication gaps, needs, and goals

- Development of key relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, inclusive of; the Department of Employment, Barwon region Jobactive providers, and local not-for-profit organisations - Planning, implementing, and monitoring of a wide range of Work for the Dole projects in the Barwon region- Creating and writing marketing materials, strategic communications, and promotional writing- Creating promotional videos and written material for the Health and Safety Representatives team - Working collaboratively within a team, and with external stakeholders to deliver successful projects- Project management and support - Risk assessment and control measure planning for projects and project sites- Elected Health and Safety Representative for regional work groups- Development and implementation of risk assessment framework for new programs - Developing processes and supporting documentation for projects- Achieving monthly KPIs and relevant targets - Tailoring of projects to enhance employability of the region’s jobseekers- Addressing skill gaps in accordance with the local labour hire market

Notting Hill

- Composing advertisements for vacancies based on client requirements- Screening advertisement response and shortlist candidates based on relevant skills and qualifications for industrial and retail clients - specializing predominantly in the industrial sector- Phone-screening candidates to confirm application/resume details and assess suitability for vacancies and interviews - Interviewing candidates to further assess suitability for vacancies - Conducting company inductions, outlining expectations and obligations- Data entry of candidate details and interview outcomes using the Fast Track system - Conducting reference checks on potential candidates - Conducting immigration checks on Visa-holding candidates - Formatting resumes - Organising and implementing appropriate OH&S and skill testing - Liaising with clients in relation to daily, weekly and future needs- Effectively maintaining client relationships - Effectively maintaining a database of candidates suitable for deployment- Effectively managing both candidate and client grievances

Point Cook, Vic

- Managing a portfolio of 100+ client relationships- Creative copywriting and content management- Effectively maintaining client relationships - Brand strategy development - Internal communications management - Creating and writing marketing materials- Promotional writing- Proofreading and editing - Writing design manuals and information kits- Business development with existing clients - Coordinating design and coding teams- HR duties- SEO management

Southbank

- Writing concert media releases and media alerts- Liaising with journalists and media stakeholders- Accompanying key orchestral figures to media interviews- Attending and assisting in all orchestra photo shoots- Researching for, attending and assisting in concert publicity stunts- Updating orchestra and soloist biographies for use in publication- Researching musical pieces and writing summaries for blurbs- Creating annual concert schedules- Filing media content- Updating and maintaining media lists- Attending all marketing meetings to offer input- Editing and proofreading all programs and releases- Attending meetings with newspapers

St Kilda

- Assisting Client Manager with administration of Productivity Places Program, Pre-Vocational and Vocational training- Preparation of marketing material for group presentations- Conducting student enrollments (group and individual)- Data entry into PIMS for government funded programs- Data entry into Vettrak and ACT - Generating student files and file management to ensure compliance with VRQA regulations- Assisting Client Manager with responding to client and student inquiries - Keeping an up-to-date spreadsheet of client referrals, student enrollments, course scheduling, commencements and completions and payments received- Tracking of outstanding payments - Replenishment of trainer resources and stationary - Attending to busy reception.- Assisting Managing Director and National Sales Manager with reporting Client Manager KPI progress, course enrollment statistics, general business inquiries relating to training and acquisition departments- Liaising with key Stakeholders – Job Services Australia, Corporate Business, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and other community agencies

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Activities and Societies: Deakin Alumni, Golden Key Society

Vce, Year 12