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Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Working with a small team of marketing professionals to execute all promotions to deadlines with a strong attention to detail.Liaising with key media contacts in print, radio and television to secure high-quality promotional coverage of the hotel and its staff.Developing and implementing effective advertising and PR initiatives, EDMs, campaigns and promotions to amplify the hotel brand.Dealing discreetly with all media enquiries relating to issues concerning the hotel and interview requests, and briefing senior management on the appropriate responses.Informing staff of the latest developments, promotions and successes within the hotel through effective internal communications.Assisting in reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreements for promotions and partnerships while ensuring the brand identity is implemented consistently across marketing activities through key messaging.

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

I worked with a small team of writers to write, develop and update the new Hamilton City Council website with fresh new content for a wider audience.I engaged and liaised with a wide variety of stakeholders to obtain content and ensure the branding, logo, messaging, tone and formats were all in line with the Council’s policies.I translated factual, informative and instructional content into every day, persuasive language that spoke directly to the customer.I helped roll out new initiatives by interviewing key staff and stakeholders and writing press releases, brochures, posters, and online content for all digital and print channels.I used my communications skills to write positive content and press releases.

Auckland, New Zealand

Successfully promoted the hotel and its services by managing the marketing strategy for key events including the hotel rebrand and 10th birthday celebration.Rolled out a rebrand across all marketing collateral and hotel communications and was the first hotel in the Langham Hospitality Group to do so.

Auckland, Nz

I was headhunted to be the editor of Hospitality magazine which was a key rival to Foodservice because of my strong skills in editing, team-based approach and industry contacts. I sourced stories, did photoshoots and managed a team of writers and designers to produce this highly regarded industry monthly magazine.Built a network of contacts to keep abreast of latest developments.Conducted face-to-face and telephone interviews with chefs, industry leaders, politicians and people affected by current culinary trends.Covered complex topics including changes to the Food Bill, hospitality tertiary qualifications and Christchurch’s earthquake recovery.Lifted the magazine from a medium-ranking position to a prominent industry magazine.Stories ranged from quick-turnaround pieces to in-depth articles while managing production deadlines.

Auckland, Nz

I was asked to teach advanced written communication-based classes for onesemester to improve the writing skills of domestic and international students.

Auckland, Nz

I started as a Journalist for a variety of magazines and was promoted to Editor ofone of the company’s key titles Foodservice within six months up until the company3 Media dissolved in July 2009.Sourced, wrote and edited features and news stories for this monthly magazine on tight deadlines.

Auckland, Nz

I researched and developed ideas and images for articles in several keymagazines including New Idea while studying my Postgraduate Diploma ofJournalism.

Auckland, Nz

Picture researcher for a variety of magazines, newspapers and ad agencies

Auckland, Nz

Trained teachers in preparation, materials development and ESL instruction.

Auckland, Nz

I designed and taught post-graduate courses in writing and public speaking to Japanese teachers of English.

Auckland, Nz

Designed and taught courses in grammar, writing and public speaking.

Japan

I was responsible for teaching several courses to improve the reading, writing and oral communication skills of Japanese learners of English.

Hamilton

Designed and taught courses in grammar, speaking, listening and writing while studying my Masters in Applied Linguistics.

Postgraduate Diploma Of Journalism

Master Of Arts (Applied)

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba)