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