About me
A staunch King Country girl through and through, I was raised on the hills of a sheep and beef farm doing all the things a proud farmer's daughter loves on the land.
Now, I'm based in Waiouru with my fiancé and our two young boys who provide just the right amount of chaos and kisses.
I have an innate belief that every person and every organisation, young or old, has a story to share to inspire and empower others.
My passion lies in strategising, extracting and telling your story to your audience and key stakeholders to inspire and empower, while also ensuring you are communicating information effectively.
​​I have cross transferable skills across all facets of business, organisations and NFP's, crafting and implementing communications and media strategies, digital marketing, campaigns and content and copywriting across all streams. ​​
previous experience
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I've spent almost a decade in the media industry with experience across radio, print, TV and digital and also been on the other side of fence in communications and media management from Auckland to Christchurch.
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I cut my teeth in print journalism for Stuff and the Sunday Star Times, before heading to the microphones of radio broadcasting for Newshub Radio and RadioLive. I worked my up to being the Christchurch reporter and producer for The AM Show on Three and reporting for Newshub Live at 6.
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Burnt out from news, I returned to my roots in agriculture as the communications and media manager for New Zealand Young Farmers and one of the country's most prestigious agricultural competitions, FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
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Post baby number one I spent time with Rural Exchange as the set up producer and digital content editor, turning it into an award winning radio show and winning multiple awards with the New Zealand Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators.
Now working as a media and communications specialist, I thrive on the flexibility and constant change that freelancing brings. With a young family living in dynamic circumstances, being able to work with the ebs and flows of life allows me to make the most of my children while also delving into projects I am truly passionate about.
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*I am backed by a Bachelor of Communications from AUT.
MY SKILLS
Content Strategy Writing, Proofing & Editing Media Strategy
Press Releases Communications Strategy Communications Review Internal and External Communications Copy Writing Digital Marketing Story Telling Campaign Strategy & Management Podcasting Creative Initiatives Key Messaging Radio Broadcasting TV Presenting Audio Editing Video Editing Stakeholder Relationships Social Media Scheduling Planning Building Contacts Utilising Contacts EDM Annual Reports Web Content