Veda Gilbert Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

As “boots on the ground” my role entails itinerary planning and connecting with writers while they’re in North Carolina. Among many other things, I also represent Visit NC and its destinations at media marketplace events and lead most of the regional media missions and FAMS.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Travel extensively with media, domestic and international public relations and Partner & Industry Relations contractors, and travel trade on behalf of Visit NC for individual visits, familiarization trips and media missions. Specialize in creating trip itineraries and story ideas, while also supporting the overall public relations efforts of Visit NC.

Durham, North Carolina

PR Manager at Discover Durham, formerly Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB), the marketing department for all of Durham County. Responsible for promoting one of the fastest growing cities in the south to local, regional, national, and international journalists and media outlets. A member of Discover Durham's integrated marketing team, I work collaboratively with others within the organization and stakeholder partners to help drive the organization's success.

As a freelance writer, editor, and digital marketer I work with a variety of clients to produce quality content and clean, engaging copy. I write for a range of food, travel, and lifestyle publications, both national and international, in print and online. Publications include Indy Week, Durham Magazine, AARP The Girlfriend, Jetstar Inflight Magazine, Mercedes-Benz Magazine, Good Food and many more.From 2014-2017 I worked in a self-directed role managing press release writing, copy writing, editing, events, and media relations for Melbourne-based restaurants, Po'Boy Quarter, Pretty Mama, Big Boy BBQ, Arintji, and Mario's. I also provided digital marketing support, producing content for all social media platforms (content, photography, and strategy) and website copy.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

As Marketing Manager I worked closely with our CEO to plan, execute and refine Fullsteam's marketing strategy. Tasks included creating marketing communications and collateral (both internal and external), analysis of said marketing programs and campaigns, along with the creation and execution of social media campaigns and managing social media presence.Two months into this role I commenced managing on-site events to include the upkeep of weekly and monthly events, co-ordinating non-Fullsteam events (fundraisers, networking events), updating and managing the website events calendar, along with the planning and execution of Fullsteam events.Marketing highlights included a collaborative fundraiser with the North Carolina Brewers Guild whereby we raised 203% of our proposed goal for the Animal Protection Society of Durham, and the planning and execution of our Movember fundraiser, "Bid Your Face Off" with Duke Cancer and Pete Phipps of Arrow + Pedro Williams.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As a freelance contributor to Fairfax Media newspapers, my work ranged from bite sized 'just open' pieces to investigative features and cover stories for The Age's weekly food supplement, Epicure and the Saturday lifestyle supplement, Spectrum, to include Five of a Kind food round ups.My writing also regularly appeared in The Age’s national online magazine, Good Food (www.goodfood.com.au).

The Age Good Food Guide (2014, 2015, 2016)The Age Good Food Under $30 (2014, 2015)The Age Good Cafe Guide (2014,2015)The Age Good Bar Guide (2014)Work alongside the editor as the final port of call before going to print. Adhere to a strict style guide and meet tight deadlines ahead of the guide’s launch at the annual Good Food Guide Awards.

Restaurant reviewer for The Age Good Food Under $30, the go-to guide for dining out in Melbourne on a budget.

Cafe reviewer for The Age Good Cafe Guide, the go-to guide dining in Melbourne's abundant cafe scene.

Worked in a self-directed role overseeing media relations and digital marketing strategy for the Yak Ales Melbourne Barbecue Festival, the southern hemisphere's first barbecue cook-off sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS).Provided digital marketing support for the Yak Ales Melbourne Barbecue Festival resulting in a 400% increase in audience engagement.Provided digital marketing support for the inaugural Yak Ales Perth Barbecue Festival resulting in an 800% increase in audience engagement.

Contributing writer for Broadsheet, to include new openings, Chef interviews, & lifestyle pieces.

National Australia Bank (NAB) is one of the four largest financial institutions in Australia.Contracted for a three-month role that was extended to six, I managed NAB’s Business View brand - NAB's online source of economic updates, business trends and case studies for small to medium enterprises - including it’s biyearly magazine and associated online stories and content.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Contributing writer for Hardie Grant publications to include Jetstar Inflight Magazine, Mercedes-Benz Magazine and RAC Horizons.

Contributing writer for The New Daily’s Eat & Drink section to include feature articles and investigative journalism.

Melbourne, Australia

AgendaCity.com is an online premium lifestyle magazine that delivers the best of food and drink culture to adventurous eaters.

Melbourne, Australia

Researching, writing and editing Cook Assistant learning resources.Trainee Manual and PowerPoint with trainer notes for the production of a Trainer Guide for the International Department of William Angliss Institute.Text upgrading & proofing.

Provided sole Melbourne content of restaurant profiles for weekly posting on the Citysearch & Best Restaurant sites, including monthly Chef profiles.Researched and added restaurants onto the Best Restaurants of Australian web site.

Master'S Degree, Masters Of Communications, Distinction

Certificate Iv In Training And Assessment

Diploma Of Arts, Professional Writing And Editing