CV - Melanie Suzanne Wilson
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Relevant Education:
2022 in progress: Statement of Attainment in Getting Started in Events, TAFE NSW
2022 in progress: Statement of Attainment in Sustainable Fashion, TAFE NSW -: Master of Arts (Journalism), University of Technology Sydney -: Bachelor of Business & Commerce (Marketing), Western Sydney University.
2007: HSC Higher School Certificate at William Clarke College.
Experience
2021-current: RealDifferentLiving.com
Written articles, image editing on Adobe Photoshop and other programs
Connected with brands for affiliate advertising
Social media content on Adobe and Canva
2022: Toastmasters District- Conference PR Team, Digital Publishing Coordinator
Program booklet layout on Adobe InDesign
Social media graphics on Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Buffer, LinkedIn and Facebook
2018 Admin Clerk, International Delivery Service
Implemented a temporary project of digitising records.
2016 – 2017 Part Time Public Relations, MSC Cruises
Press release distribution and media monitoring with Isentia MediaPortal
Wrote and published blog post articles in Wordpress
2015 – 2016 Marketing Coordinator, Lisasoft & Terrapages
Used Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Edited web sites on WordPress and Drupal, through Siteground with a Visual Composer.
2014 – 2015 Media & Publishing Coordinator, Global Sustainable Energy Solutions
Adobe Illustrator for web sites and printed books. Photo editing in Adobe Photoshop.
Layouts in Adobe InDesign for web pages and print magazines
Web site maintenance on Joomla, editing code and copy
EDM email marketing to segments on Mail Chimp
Social media: Organic & sponsored content, on Facebook and LinkedIn. Hootsuite scheduling.
2013 – 2014 Student Services Officer, Macquarie Grammar School
Co-created the 2013 MGS Yearbook. Designed on the Adobe Creative Cloud.
Organised events - televised segment broadcast by SBS, 2014 Chinese New Year Twilight Parade by the Sydney City Council, Flowering Radiance fashion show by Maria James.
Maintained the official web site using WordPress, publishing a newsletter.
Created Electronic Confirmations of Enrolment on the PRISMS site, to arrange student visas.
2012 Temporary Intern, Sue Ismiel & Daughters (Nad’s, Nitwits, Puraskin).
Assisted digital marketing and TV ad filming of a new product launch of the Nad’s Nose Wax
Google Keywords and Google Analytics
Edited copy for the Puraskin web site, writing for youthful target audiences.
Nitwits for Lice: Researched target market segments and target audiences.
-: Claims Administrator, Corporate Services Network
Processed and archived inpatriate and expatriate corporate insurance claims on MS Access.
Worked on behalf of ACE Insurance and AIG Insurance.
Other Voluntary Experience
Toastmasters International (member- and then 2021-current)
2021-Current: Phoenix Rising Kapolei Toastmasters Club, member-: Cronulla RSL Toastmasters Club, President – team leadership and PR-: Cronulla RSL Toastmasters Club, Vice President of Public Relations
Social media, MailChimp, event management
July 2015 - June 2016: Area Director – Toastmasters District 70 Area 10
Event management when organising contests – venue, delegation of roles, ROI.
2015: Toastmasters District 70, Social Media Officer (NSW&ACT)
Dana LaMon PR: interview, press release and media relations.
Social media for a conference and ongoing branding.
2014: Toastmasters District 70 Semi Annual Conference, Marketing Manager
Designed a flyer, badge, & web graphics with the Adobe Creative Cloud
WordPress and social media – words, images, publishing
Presented speeches in regional NSW to encourage attendance of a state-wide event
July 2014-June 2015: Vice President of Public Relations, Parramatta Toastmasters Club
Maintained a blog on WordPress
July 2013 – July 2014: Social Media Officer, Parramatta Toastmasters Club
Maintained the club’s blog on WordPress. Liaised with members to ensure timely updates.
Awards
RYLA Rotary Youth Leadership Award 2012: Learned leadership and management skills.
Advanced Communicator Silver (10 Public Relations and Specialty Speeches)
Advanced Communicator Bronze (10 Informative and Special Occasion speeches)
Competent Communicator (10 speeches for general objectives)
Most Improved Speaker 2012 Parramatta Toastmasters Presidents’ Award trophy
Table Topics: 3rd Place in the Western Gourmet Toastmasters Club contest (2012)
References
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