Veda Gilbert

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Marketing and Communications Professional @ Visit North Carolina
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Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States
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About Veda Gilbert

I am a passionate and intrepid writer, communications specialist, and destination marketer. I love good hospitality, good produce, good people and the stories behind them. As a freelance food, travel and lifestyle writer I regularly contribute to a variety of Australian and American publications, spanning online and print. I'll happily write about most anything though my passion is the southern United States and the foods and attractions from that region.When I'm not writing articles I'm working on content strategy and digital marketing for businesses and brands, or promoting and running events through online engagement and media relations.Specialties:- Content marketing & creation- Media relations- Blogger influence & media outreach- Event management- Social media management & strategy

Veda Gilbert's Current Company Details
Visit North Carolina

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Marketing and Communications Professional
Veda Gilbert Work Experience Details
  • Visit North Carolina
    Public Relations Manager
    Visit North Carolina Sep 2023 - Present
    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.
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  • Visit North Carolina
    Senior Public Relations Representative
    Visit North Carolina Feb 2022 - Sep 2023
    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.
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  • Discover Durham
    Public Relations Manager
    Discover Durham Nov 2018 - Dec 2021
    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.
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  • Freelance
    Writer, Editor & Digital Marketer
    Freelance Jan 2002 - Dec 2021
    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.
  • Fullsteam Brewery
    Marketing & Events Manager
    Fullsteam Brewery Aug 2017 - Oct 2018
    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.
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  • Fairfax Media
    Freelance Journalist
    Fairfax Media May 2013 - Jul 2017
    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).
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  • Fairfax Media
    Fairfax Media Publications Production Team
    Fairfax Media 2012 - 2017
    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.
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  • Fairfax Media
    Reviewer For The Age Good Food Under $30
    Fairfax Media Jul 2013 - Feb 2014
    Restaurant reviewer for The Age Good Food Under $30, the go-to guide for dining out in Melbourne on a budget.
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  • Fairfax Media
    Reviewer For The Age Good Cafe Guide
    Fairfax Media 2012 - 2014
    Cafe reviewer for The Age Good Cafe Guide, the go-to guide dining in Melbourne's abundant cafe scene.
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  • Melbourne Barbecue Festival
    Pr & Marketing Manager
    Melbourne Barbecue Festival Oct 2015 - Apr 2017
    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.
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  • Broadsheet Media
    Contributing Writer
    Broadsheet Media Aug 2013 - 2017
    Contributing writer for Broadsheet, to include new openings, Chef interviews, & lifestyle pieces.
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  • National Australia Bank
    Content Marketing Consultant (Contract)
    National Australia Bank Jun 2016 - Nov 2016
    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.
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  • Hardie Grant Media - Content Marketing & Custom Publishing Specialists
    Contributing Writer
    Hardie Grant Media - Content Marketing & Custom Publishing Specialists Aug 2014 - Sep 2016
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    Contributing writer for Hardie Grant publications to include Jetstar Inflight Magazine, Mercedes-Benz Magazine and RAC Horizons.
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  • King Content
    Contributor
    King Content 2015 - 2016
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  • The New Daily
    Contributing Writer
    The New Daily Dec 2013 - Feb 2014
    Contributing writer for The New Daily’s Eat & Drink section to include feature articles and investigative journalism.
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  • The Agenda
    Contributing Writer & Reviewer
    The Agenda Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
    Melbourne, Australia
    AgendaCity.com is an online premium lifestyle magazine that delivers the best of food and drink culture to adventurous eaters.
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  • William Angliss Institute Of Tafe
    Training Manual Writer/Editor
    William Angliss Institute Of Tafe 2008 - 2012
    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.
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  • De Groots Media
    Reviewer/Account Manager
    De Groots Media Aug 2005 - Jul 2007
    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.
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Veda Gilbert Skills

Editing Social Media Copywriting Writing Blogging Editorial Feature Articles Copy Editing Online Journalism Web Content Social Networking Online Content Creative Writing Proofreading Content Strategy Research Hosting Events Events Coordination Fact Checking Web Content Writing Marketing

Veda Gilbert Education Details

  • Rmit University
    Rmit University
    Distinction
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  • Ascet Institue Of Technology
    Ascet Institue Of Technology
    Certificate Iv In Training And Assessment
  • Cae
    Cae
    Professional Writing And Editing

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Veda Gilbert works for Visit North Carolina

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Veda Gilbert's current role is Marketing and Communications Professional.

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Veda Gilbert attended Rmit University, Ascet Institue Of Technology, Cae.

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Veda Gilbert has skills like Editing, Social Media, Copywriting, Writing, Blogging, Editorial, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Web Content, Social Networking, Online Content.

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