Résumé

Work Experience

Communications and Resource Coordinator

Diocese of Palmerston North

2019 – present

About this role

Initially employed as Parish and Pastoral Support Coordinator, the role includes:

  • Leading a programme of work, managing a variety of projects related to the local phase of an international, multi-year, community based consultation process.
  • Managing, and developing with a team, internal and external communication.
  • Commissioning and developing websites, to provide tailored communication to specific groups.
  • Regular management of websites and social media profiles.
  • Developing content for publication on a variety of websites, social media and print media.
  • Producing a variety of graphic design and video collateral for diverse contexts and audiences.
  • Coordinating review of organisational communication strategy and systems.
  • Assisting staff members with the use of digital software and platforms, to strengthen collaboration and best practice.

Consultant (young people)

Archdiocese of Wellington

2013 – 2019

About this role

Worked as part team that assisted and supported youth work and youth workers in local communities (Catholic parishes and schools).

  • Managing and coordinating projects and project teams for significant regional and national initiatives.
  • Coordinated a variety of communications and promotional activities.
  • Developed pastoral support, resources and leadership training.
  • Analytical and strategic thinking related to responding to the needs of young people, especially ethnically diverse communities.

Summer Camp Coordinator

Life Teen International

2014 – 2020

About this role

Worked, initially voluntarily, as part of a small team running a Summer Camp and leadership programme. I assisted in and then led the planning and facilitation of this annual event for young people from across New Zealand.

  • Responsible for a variety of project management, planning, event management, leadership and developments roles required to organise and gain stakeholder support for the programme each year, including coordinating the leadership team.
  • Developed the role of Camp Coordinator, responsible for the overall programme and making on day decisions.
  • Managed communication with members of the team and facilitating meetings in order to execute the overall schedule.

    Earlier Experience

    Flower and Gift Shop Assistant

    Next Stop Earth

    2004 – 2017

    Shop assistant and barista

    Arobake

    2011 – 2012

    Aquatic Education Instructor

    Wellington City Council

    2009 – 2010

    Education

    Bachelor of arts
    media studies and development studies

    Victoria University of Wellington

    2009 – 2011

    Diploma in Creative Marketing

    Yoobee College of Creative Innovation

    2023

    Diploma in Pastoral Leadership

    Catholic Teritary Institute of Aotearoa NZ

    2015 – 2018

    Certificate in Catholic Youth Ministry

    Catholic Teritary Institute of Aotearoa NZ

    2013 – 2014

    NCEA LEvel 3 – endorsed with excellence
    DUX of college

     

    St Catherine’s College, Wellington

    2004 – 2008

    Recent Courses

    7 Week Graphic Design

    Yoobee College of Creative Innovation

    2021

    Understanding Te Tiriti

    Groundwork

    2021 and 2022

    Competencies

    Professional

    Highly organised, systematic and strategic

    Can work as part of a team or independently

    Multi-platform communication and stakeholder engagement

    Highly organised, systematic and strategic

    Can work as part of a team or independently

    Multi-platform communication and stakeholder engagement

    Creative and critical thinker

    Building, managing and supporting diverse teams

    Project management, administration and delivery

    Systems

    Microsoft Office, Apple, and Google software 

    WordPress and DIVI design framework

    Videography and photography

    Web-based applications and Collaborative/project tools 

    Adobe Creative Cloud suite 

    Social Media platforms