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My Comms Portfolio
Background
2025 - PRESENT
Consultant
SS Com
Melbourne
I am working with not-for-profits and businesses to shape their messaging and engagement initiatives. I specialise in corporate communications, issues management, research, branding, and transformation—helping organisations communicate clearly, navigate challenges, and connect with their audiences.
2022 - 2024
Senior Communications Adviser
Monash University
Melbourne
Communications lead for strategic campaigns and major events for one of Australia’s top universities (16,667 staff, 85,924 students) - covering student experience, campus life, AI adoption, reputation and global campaigns.
2016 - 2022
Internal Communications Manager
Victoria University
Melbourne
Led internal communications for a world-class university in the top 2% globally, reaching 5,000 staff and 44,267 students. Introduced two-way communication channels to improve engagement, support change and strengthen the university's reputation and recruitment efforts.
JAN - JUNE 2016
Communications Adviser
Monash University
Melbourne
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Engaged Monash's 330,000-strong global alumni network with updates on university and peer achievements while helping refresh alumni social media platforms and news. Developed content strategies and materials for digital and print channels and supported cross-functional collaboration activities and stakeholder engagement.
2008 - 2016
Principal consultant
Banyan Agency
Melbourne
Founded and ran a boutique communications and events agency delivering campaigns and projects for global brands, government and not-for-profits. Managed projects, content and copywriting and delivered festivals, road shows and sales incentive programs.
Education
2017
Master of Communication | Victoria University (2017)
Advanced Diploma in Management | RMIT (2008)
Diploma of Professional Writing & Editing | CAE (2009)
Bachelor of Arts | Deakin University (1992 & 1993 ) - incomplete, units completed: Psychology, Narrative A & B, Literature, Images of Human Existence, Philosophy, History and Cultural Perspective of the Arts
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Additional Training: TikTok & Reels Strategy, Media Skills, Tone of Voice, Copywriting Masterclass, Social Media Strategy
Skills
Expertise
Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement
Storytelling & content strategies
Crisis & Risk Management
Leadership & Collaboration
Major events & Campaigns
Research
Languages
English & Hindi