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Jenny Bracken
1/89 Westa Ave
Smithsville NSW 2352
M: 0400 000 000
E: [email protected]
Career Summary
I am a communications professional with experience in public sector and council environments. My strengths lie in engaging positively with both internal and external stakeholders and my understanding of a range of technical communications platforms and publication processes.
Education
Bachelor of Communication
Online
Open Universities Australia
Graduated: 2009
Higher School Certificate
Smithsville, NSW
Smithsville High School
Graduated: 2006
Employment History
April 2011 – Present:
Communications Officer, Smithsville Council
Smithsville, NSW
Responsibilities:
- Research, prepare and produce information for articles, events, speeches, publications and reports
- Write media releases and actively engage with local media
- Assist with managing community events
- Respond to customer, stakeholder and media requests
- Circulate communications to internal staff and Council members
- Produce content for and update the Council website
- Manage Council social media activity
Achievements:
- Increased media outreach and database of media contacts by 20%
- Increased website traffic and social engagement through online activity
- Contributed to positive media coverage for all Council activity
Smithsville, NSW
December 2009 – April 2011:
Outreach and Communications Coordinator,
Smithsville Library
Responsibilities:
- Promoted all upcoming library events through both print media and library website
- Designed, edited and produced all marketing collateral for library promotions/events
- Wrote and edited press releases for local media
- Developed relationships with local media and community groups
- Wrote and edited fortnightly e-newsletter for library members
- Briefed internal staff members on all upcoming promotions and events
- Maintained and updated library website
Achievements:
- Helped to increase library membership by 15% in first year
- Consistently gained positive media coverage of library events
Technical Skills
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficient on both PC and Mac
- Comfortable using content management systems to update website content
Referees
George Walters
General Manager
Smithsville Council
T: 0400 000 000
E: [email protected] |
Janet Doerty
Library Manager
Smithsville Library
T: (00) 9000 0000
E: [email protected] |
