SKILLS
1MULTIMEDIA CREATIVE
I am highly skilled in Adobe Production Suite, including Premiere Pro and After Effects, Photoshop and InDesign.
I conceptualise, direct and execute digitally-focused creative solutions that express brand and effectively communicate with target audiences to meet organisation objectives.
I have produced and managed a range of content including digital advertising, video for social and OOH, print and event collateral meeting a range of channels.
I provide creative consultancy to clients and internal stakeholders with a focus on digital first.
2PROJECT
MANAGER
I manage all creative and technical aspects of a project, from concept to delivery, measurement to reporting.
I project manage work with a range of organisations, collaborating with stakeholders and liaising with external creative and production agencies to develop and execute creative solutions.
I have managed budget, personnel and processes in marketing and communications and multimedia production.
I engage with peers to deliver excellent service and continuously improve processes.
EXPERIENCE
HEAD, CREATIVE
University of Sydney
January 2020-present
Develop and deliver engaging, creative solutions across a range of channels and touch points.
Conceptualise, direct and execute digitally-focused creative solutions that express brand and effectively communicate with target audiences to meet organisation objectives.
Manage the in-house Creative Studio's team workflow and budget.
Creative lead on Australia's first internationally broadcast virtual graduation. 6000 students attended. Winner of a silver CASE Award 2021.
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER
University of Sydney
February 2016 - December 2019
Feb 2016 - Feb 2017, led the Multimedia team to deliver creative solutions for clients.
Worked in collaboration with Marketing and Communications division to deliver market leading brand and content solutions that effectively communicate with target audiences to meet the University’s objectives.
Videos produced have collected over 2.4 million YT views including 'Ask Us Anything' series (close to 1 million YT views).
Provided creative consultancy to clients and internal stakeholders.
Led external production suppliers to deliver creative solutions for the University.
FREELANCE VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
Freelancer
(NZ and Australia)
2000 - 2022
VIDEOGRAPHER
Clients include:
NexportResMed
Twentieth Letter Communications
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Music NZ
New Zealand Festival of the ArtsPRODUCER
You and Not I’ music video, 2008 (Director: Shahir Daud).
‘Double Happy’ short film, 2009 (Director: Shahir Daud).Selected for Montreal International Film Festival, HOF Film Festival (Germany), Interfilm (Berlin), CFC Film Festival (Canada).
WRITER
Contributing author to coffee table book Cut!: Hollywood Murders, Accidents, and Other Tragedies (Barron's Educational Series, 2005).
Contract writer for sketch comedy series, Facelift (Gibson Group), 2003.
Scriptwriter and consultant for Kahukura Productions, 1999-200
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
UNSW Art & Design
April 2015 - February 2016
Faculty liaison for the new UNSW Art & Design brand video.
Managed the production of brand video from concept to delivery.
Implemented faculty communications strategy.
Created content using CMS and HTML for website, and E-DMs.
Managed top level print collateral reaching UNSW's current and future students, alumni and academic staff.
Facilitated the ongoing upgrade and development of the faculty website, optimising its user experience and brand impact to drive engagement.
Managed a range of content production including media, video, print and event collateral meeting a range of channels.
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES MANAGER
Museums & Galleries of NSW
January 2012 - April 2015
Managed the design and delivery of the redeveloped M&G NSW website.
Oversaw a refresh of the organisation brand.
Produced written, designed and multimedia content for the cultural sector.
Managed a sustainable M&G NSW content and social media strategy.Managed first line client support for the museum sector and services offered by M&G NSW.
PRODUCER AND PRODUCTION MANAGER
Propeller Multimedia and Video Productions
(Wellington, New Zealand)
June 2007 - May 2009Managed over 350 projects with Blue Chip clients including ANZ Australia, Department of Labour NZ, Inland Revenue NZ, and Telstra Clear.
Coordinated facilities, prepared and monitored budgets, project schedules for corporate video production and TVCs.Negotiated with APRA for copyright music use.
Managed the digital library including third party library archive footage, raw footage, and masters, in a range of formats.FILM LECTURER, COURSE COORDINATOR AND SESSIONAL TUTOR
Victoria University of Wellington and Massey University
2003 - 2008
226.382 THE CINEMATIC IMAGE AND DESIGN
Massey University of Wellington
2005-08
Lecture/Seminar course investigating the history and theory of Film and TV, and New Media.Developed learning resources, delivered workshops.
FILM 231: HISTORY OF FILM
FILM 101: INTRODUCTION TO FILM STUDIES
Victoria University of Wellington
2004
Research and presentation of key historical moments in the development of film.Administered and designed course content for 300 students.
FILM 404: ADVANCED FILM PRODUCTION
Victoria University of Wellington
2003 and 2004
Oversaw student work from script to exhibition.Organised guest speakers, events and exhibition screenings.
TELEVISION SERIES CO-CREATOR AND WRITER
Kahukura Productions
1999 - 2001
Co-creator, script writer and script editor for 26 episode situation-comedy, lovebites.
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