Strategic planningCorporate communicationsMarketing and communications servicesChange managementPublic relations Stakeholder management

Was invited to join the Board early 2011, to develop and implement the community consultation process associated with an application for Independent Public School [IPS] status. Elected Chair immediately and the following notes encompass the role and work involved.• Develop a community consultative process and methods of evaluation; including a communications plan, the organisation of community information forums and preparation of associated communications material.• Assist school administration with preparation of IPS Submission & development of Business Plan.• Determine transition process for Board, review all procedures and establish Terms of Reference & Code of Conduct.• Endorse and review annual budgets and reports.• Interpretation and review of school’s performance and student results.• Public representative of the School and its Board.• Coordination of all activities/roles/responsibilities of the Board.

Local Government Reform Strategic Communications PlanningMarketing and Communications Three Year Strategic PlanMedia Publications

• Develop a detailed reorganisation project plan. • Review procedures, work processes and client communications.• Develop/manage the implementation of a systemised financial planning process and associated procedures.• Restructure Server and document management systems.

Community Relations/Aboriginal Liaison• Assist in developing strong & positive relationships with key external stakeholders.Communications• Develop and deliver communications material that supports and enhances the internal culture of BHPP in Western Australia. • Provide speechwriting services to senior and line management.Issue & Crisis Management• Assist in identifying and monitoring issues through regular consultation and relationship building internally.• Strategy formulation to resolve/manage issues & participation in all crisis preparations and training.Media Relations• Assist in developing strategies and material for media communications, including media releases and internal briefings, Q&A’s and key messages.