Creativity fuels my life.
From the age of six, creativity was an outlet. Happy with nothing else than a pen and paper, sketching with my spirograph, I’d be lost in a world of drawing for hours and hours. Cooking was another expression. When my mother gifted me the Kids in the Kitchen cookbook, I discovered the power of self-reliance through cookery.
I started my career aspiring to be an artist, then a chef.
With a desire to help people help themselves, I shifted my focus towards studying holistic counselling and creating a wellness brand.
Following the birth of my second child, I established a brand and web design consultancy which saw many creative ideas come to life through a human-centred design process.
Additionally, I undertook a community engagement contract in local government, completing the rich tapestry of my experiences.
An individual with a diverse skillset.
Creativity, active listening, empathy, grit, data analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving come together. DISC strengths in the Dominance and Conscientiousness quadrants – meaning I’m confident, place an emphasis on accomplishing bottom-line results, along with quality, accuracy, expertise, and competency.
I specialise in research, data analysis, community engagement, project management, strategy, policy and customer experience
A 25 year career journey mirrors a deep passion for engaging in meaningful work and a commitment to continuous personal development.
Holding a Graduate Certificate in Customer Success Management with Distinction from RMIT University, I’ve refined expertise in customer experience, agile methodology, research and analysis.
Victorian Government Digital Jobs Program 2023 Alumni, I’ve honed my skills in customer and brand experience, marketing, communications and content and social media marketing.
A Master of Business Administration (Change and Technology specialisations) candidate at University of New South Wales, I’m strengthening capability in leadership, strategy, data analysis, shared value, change management, systems thinking and cross-sector collaboration.
This academic journey, combined with my practical experience in government, not-for-profit and business sectors, positions me to help drive strategic objectives.
Take a look at my creative expertise, business insights and experiences.
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