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Curriculum Vitae

Communications Background

  • Faber Writing Academy Alumnus, Allen & Unwin, Melbourne

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  • Master of Publishing and Communications, University of Melbourne 

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  • Certificate 4 Workplace Training and Assessment, Spencer Institute of TAFE 

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  • Journalist Cadet Training, Rural Press Newspaper

Musical 
Background

  • Australian Music Examinations Board – Piano Theory / Practical, Australia

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  • American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers – Musical Theatre Workshop – led by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked musical), Los Angeles, USA

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  • Pat Pattison Songwriting Workshops – Berklee College of Music Lecturer and Author - Upwey, Australia

Creative 
Projects

Writer, Composer and Documentary Maker

Victoria, Australia

2017 – Present

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  • HELEN MACPHERSON SMITH TRUST & REGIONAL ARTS VICTORIA 2022: Funding partner in the filming, editing and development of the Creative Ladies in the Hills and the Valleys documentary - Series 2.

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  • BURRINJA 2022 CREATIVE PROGRAM: The Creative Ladies of the Hills and Valleys documentary series will be featured in the official Burrinja 2022 program. Burrinja is a community cultural centre in the Dandenong Ranges with a clear, creative and community-based vision for the region: Building Community through Arts.

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  • DOCUMENTARY 2022 - Series Two: Supported by the Yarra Ranges Council and Auspicious Arts to direct a video on local artists. The documentary explores the artists’ work, wellbeing and experience of a post-pandemic context and Melbourne superstorms in mid 2021.

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  • DOCUMENTARY 2021 - Series One: Supported by the Yarra Ranges Council and Auspicious Arts to direct a video on local artists. The documentary explores the artists’ work, wellbeing and experience of the COVID-19 pandemic and Melbourne lockdowns.

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  • CREATIVE RESIDENCY 2020: The Chateau song was released. It led to being awarded  a four-week creative residency at Chateau Bosgouet (Normandy, France) run by Author Jane Webster.

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  • UK SONGWRITING COMPETITION: Two composed songs were given a commended status in the 2020 UK Songwriting Competition. They also received a four and five star rating respectively, with five stars representing excellence in the craft of songwriting.

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  • MUSICAL THEATRE 2017: Successful applicant for the ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Musical Theatre Workshop in Los Angeles, USA. Stephen Schwartz, who penned the musical score for Wicked, Pippin and Godspell, hosted the event.​

Other Employment
Roles

Corporate Communications, Journalist and Social Researcher

Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales, Australia

2004 – Present

 

  • WRITING: Most genres including news, press releases, websites, social media, script, speeches, emcee notes, creative writing, interviews, grant writing and more.

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  • VIDEOS: directing, producing, scripting and corporate promotional material.

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  • MARKETING: Strategy, social media, networking, stakeholder engagement, pitching, brand development and key messaging.

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  • CONSULTANCY: marketing, writing, idea development, mentorships, networking and creative collaborations.

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  • SOCIAL RESEARCH: A long term investment in the health, education and welfare sector has curated a passion for the promotion of health, social connections for wellbeing and community-centric initiatives.

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