Steve O'Connell Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Qld, Au

- Produced for 4BC radio shows: Breakfast with Neil Breen, Brisbane Live with Neil Breen, 4BC Drive Peter Gleeson and Wide World of Sports with Peter Psaltis- During survey break periods and as needed I Executive Produce Mornings with Bill McDonald, Breakfast with Spencer Howson or various summer programs- As a news station a large part of my role is staying across all current Australian news, with a focus on Queensland - local, state and federal politics as well as entertainment.- Thorough understanding of 4BC’s target audience and using this knowledge to tailor stories and content to suit- Liaising with political and general media personnel for statements, information or interview opportunities- Pitching ideas for show content, writing content to be read on air by presenters or talent- Production coordination including coordinating schedules, managing talent or in studio guests, working to strict deadlines, post-show review meetings - Preparing presenters for upcoming interviews or on-air segments by briefing them on news stories, writing questions, talking points and responses - Creating and leading long format campaigns for the show. E.g. Shave for a Cure for Neil Breen which ran for 3 months and included integrated content across radio, digital and TV- Liaising with other teams within 4BC and the greater Nine Network such as A Current Affair, Today Show, Pedestrian, Nine News journalists and more- Managed outside broadcasts – Ekka, NRL Magic Round, State of Origin, recent Brisbane floods- Experienced in radio and editing software - Operating within government media legal guidelines (ACMA)- Managing inbound listener calls and vetting them for on-air features- Ability to work under pressure, be proactive and solutions focused- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills- Have built an extensive media list based on current connections

- Managing TV media bookings across regional channel 7, 9 and 10 with media agencies and direct clients- Coordinating the design and preparation of proposals to clients including costing, lead times, approvals, logistics and scheduling- Managing campaign reporting and optimising campaigns according to findings- Presenting proposals and post campaign results to agencies and clients- Preparing opportunities for last minute packages- Working closely with agencies and clients to maximise budget- Proactively approaching agencies and clients with relevant research to encourage an increase in media spend- Collaborating with internal teams to manage cross media briefs e.g. Working with the radio sales team to present packaged deals

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

- Reviewing and processing of home loan applications submitted by brokers- Assessing financial documents with great attention to detail to gain a full understanding of an applicant's financial background before proceeding further- Assessing risks and validating financials to ensure applicants are within the company's guidelines- Keeping clear communication with brokers at all times via phone and email to ensure they are up to date with applications- Building relationships with brokers to ensure they are satisfied with Suncorp's product- Liaising with other internal departments such as settlements, document processing and sales support regarding the progress of applications- Working to tight deadlines and management of multiple tasks throughout each day to maximise output of work

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

- Answering inbound calls ascertaining customers' and merchants' needs and working to a ‘one call resolution'- Reviewing and processing of credit applications including assessing income documents and establishing if applicants meet threshold for the lending criteria - Assisting fellow colleagues with any issues they may face during an application (part of my KPI's was as an upskilled support staff member)- Liaising with other areas of the business to channel and resolve queries - Contacting customers employers and accountants to verify income and employment details- Achieving all team and individual objectives/targets as set by the business (within a team of 100 I consistently sat in the top 10)- Attended training days to both progress my career and ensure my knowledge base is up-to-date with changes within the industry