Events/Tourism/Public Relations/Marketing
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
MARKETING OFFICER (ARMY/ARMY RESERVE), DEFENCE FORCE RECRUITING
December 2020 - present
Worked in the 'Attraction' team in Defence Force Recruiting where I manage projects that produce print, media and video outputs to attract members of the public to consider a full-time or part-time role in the Australian Defence Force. This role features liaison with both internal and external stakeholders, adhering to tight budgets and strict timelines.
BAR SUPERVISOR, BENTSPOKE BREWING CO.
December 2019 to present
Responsible for ensuring the morale of staff is maintained with pouring Canberra's best beer. I would manage up to 14 staff at a time and deal with all customer issues professionally and quickly.Â
I would also work with the external events team to deliver events in Canberra and other areas while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
EVENTS AND MARKETING COORDINATOR, MR WOLF NIGHTCLUB
February 2019 - November 2019
I was responsible for content creation for the social media channels of Mr Wolf, promotion of existing events and bring new business into the venue either through ticketed events or functions. Skills in event management, marketing, public relations and communication are utilised to ensure that positive word of mouth marketing is generated
EVENT STAFF, VARIOUS COMPANIES
April 2018 - Present
NYE in the Park 2021 - Assistant Site Manager/Site Crew
Wine Machine Canberra 2021 - Site Crew
Mardi Gras Sideshow & Laneway Festival 2020 - Site Crew
NYE in the Park 2019 - Site Crew
Manly Christmas Carols 2019 - Site Crew
Festival X Sydney 2019 - Site Crew
Spilt Milk 2019 - Accreditation and Welfare Coordinator
Scene & Heard 2019 - 2IC Front Gate Supervisor
This That 2019 - 2IC Front Gate Supervisor
7 Bridges Walk 2019 - Site Crew
Taste of Manly 2019 - Site Crew
Vanfest 2019 - Bar Supervisor
Groovin the Moo 2019 - Riders 2IC
Canberra Light Rail Launch - Site Crew
Darling Harbour NYE Fireworks 2018 - Site Crew
Carl Cox and Eric Powell's Mobile Disco - Event Operations
Spilt Milk 2018 - Accreditation and Welfare Coordinator
Scene & Heard 2018 - 2IC Front Gate Supervisor
This That 2018 - 2IC Front Gate Supervisor
Groovin the Moo 2018 - Artist Liaison Intern
ASPIRATION AGENT, THE UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA
March 2018 - Present
Working with the Widening Participation department of UC, Aspiration Agents are university students that go to rural and remote high school to promote higher education and engage with students to study beyond year 10.Â
Being from a rural town myself, I have found the work rewarding being able to talk about my experiences to other potential students.
CAMPUS LIFE COORDINATOR, UC LIFE
June 2018 - February 2019
My focus area as Campus Life Admin is to work on the promotions, marketing and events held at 'The Well' each week, ensuring planning and resources were correctly allocated. With this role I had to effectively communicate to the Bar Manager, Chef and Bar Staff to ensure everyone is aware of upcoming events and any new routine that was occurring.
I also had a focus on the communications and marketing of UC Life! events throughout the campus, focusing on newsletters, social media and other communication methods throughout the campus.
EDUCATOR, FRASER AFTER SCHOOL CARE
January 2018 -February 2019
With this role I supervise and work with primary school aged children before and after school with key responsibilities being supervising children, cooking breakfast and afternoon snack and managing behaviour of children.
BAR ATTENDANT, UC REFECTORY/UC HUB
November 2017 - February 2019
Casual bar tender for UC Refectory/UC Hub events and concerts monitoring RSA and assisting in customer service. Would also assist Bar Manager on duty wherever possible
PHARMACY ASSISTANT, PRICELINE WODEN
March 2017 - March 2018
Due to previous pharmacy experience, was hired into this role as a 'jack of all trades'. With focus areas including webster packing, management of deliveries, inputing invoices, serving customers and dispensing medications.
SALES ASSISTANT, ONE ZERO COMMUNICATIONS DUBBO
June 2016 - June 2017
Conduct sales and connections of Telstra services including mobile phone, NBN and Foxtel. Keep in contact with customers to ensure satisfaction is maintained and manage customer complaints appropriately.
INTERNSHIPS & VOLUNTEERING
STUDENT MENTOR, UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA
August 2019 - November 2020
Meet and engage with first semester students beginning their studies at the University of Canberra. Meet upp weekly with up to six mentors for the first seven weeks of the semester providing support and guidnace on any issues they may have.
SALES AND MARKETING INTERN, BENTSPOKE BREWING CO.
July 2020 - September 2020
Work closely with the marketing and events team to plan upcoming events and curate social media marketing material that is used both internally and externally.
COMMUNICATIONS INTERN - HOME.BY HOLLY REAL ESTATE
August 2019 -Â December 2019
Worked with Cris O'Brien on developing a greater online presence to boost her profile in the community through social media growth
VOLUNTEER TEAM LEADER, CANBERRA RAIDERS
March 2019 - September 2019
One of 12 team leaders managing the customer service volunteers that are utilised each home game for the Canberra Raiders. As a team leader I am responsible for ensuring all staff are accounted for and doing their role correctly.
COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA INTERN, CRICKET ACT
September 2018 - February 2019
Create and develop media to be used through social media and online website. Create press releases for Cricket ACT and the teams under its management
MARKETING COMMUNICATION: FACULTY LED PROGRAM, THE UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA
June 2018 - July 2018
2 week faculty led program that took us to over ten marketing and communication agencies, while also engaging with KFC Malaysia and doing a marketing pitch directly to the General Manager of Marketing. Engaged with agencies directly including Google Singapore, Leo Burnett & Ogilvy.
EVENTS CREW, UNILODGE @ UC
July 2017 - November 2018
Assist Unilodge with the creation, set up, pack down and running of events including weekly meal events, O week events and official balls that are held each semester. Have had to contact third party businesses to organise events such as after parties and events.
EVENT AND GAME DAY INTERN, CANBERRA RAIDERS
February 2018 - September 2018
Assist in forecourt and field set up and pack down on each home game throughout 2018 season. Also meet with key contacts including pre-game interviewees, coin tossers and representatives. Communicate to team effectively through radio communications and manage time.
ARTIST LIAISON INTERN, CATTLEYARD PROMOTIONS
April 2018 - April 2018
Work with Event Manager and Artist Liaison Manager to do tasks including event set up, admin duties, artist rider set up and creation, customer service and manage sub-events on the festival day. Communication needed to be effective over radio to ensure tasks would be done effectively.
GAME DAY VOLUNTEER, UC CAPITALS
October 2017Â - December 2017
Work under the guidance of Sport @ UC staff and assist the UC Capitals at home games through selling merchandise, being a mascot minder and ushering attendees.
UC LIFE AMBASSADOR, UC LIFE!
July 2017 - June 2018
Assist UC Life! through volunteering at events and helping in terms of cooking free meals provided to students, scanning tickets on attendance to concerts to the UC Refectory and assist in other way when required