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Alexandra Pitcher

Summary

Experienced in administration and public relations in the Department of Multicultural Affairs with exceptional team supervision, project coordination and analytical problem-solving skills. Dedicated to making a difference in the community and optimises resources to achieve challenging targets. Diplomatic in resolving disputes and collaborating with diverse teams.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Administrator

The Department of Multicultural Affairs
06.2021 - Current
  • Analysed project performance data and identified areas of improvement, resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Minute-taking and coordinated project meetings, ensuring team and key stakeholders were kept informed on project updates.
  • Developed, streamlined and maintained project documentation and retrieval of key information- including drawing up contracts, project plans, memorandums and status reports.
  • Monitored project progress, identifying and addressing issues and suggesting appropriate solutions.
  • Improved and maintained project budget, ensuring projects stayed within allocated budget, as well as monitoring time-in-lieu and time-sheets of project officers to ensure salaries reflected hours worked.
  • Event coordinating for department events.
  • Working with Nauruan community and key stakeholders to ensure RPC-related employees were supported after initial downsizing of the RPC sites.
  • Case managing for affected/retrenched workers employed by DMA (Department of Multicultural Affairs).
  • Key role in assisting capacity-building within work project by facilitating training from Fiji National University (FNU) for Nauruan community and retrenched workers looking to upskill.
  • Managed the internal finances of project in conjunction to procuring project materials from abroad.
  • Senior management support in planning future initiatives for department projects.


Marketing and Creative Operations

Queensland Writers Centre
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Enhanced brand visibility by developing and implementing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Supported the development of sales collateral materials, ensuring consistency in branding and messaging.
  • Assisted with public relations efforts by drafting press releases and tracking media coverage.
  • Assisted in coordinating events and promotional activities, driving customer engagement and brand awareness.

Journalist

Radio 4EB, The Source News
01.2018 - 11.2020
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories for radio and digital channels.
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
  • Developed strong relationships with sources, leading to exclusive interviews and scoops.
  • Conducted thorough fact-checking of all written materials, maintaining the integrity of published content.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Creative Writing

Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD
03.2021

Macgregor State High School
11.2016

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Initiative and Problem-solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Creativity and Critical Thinking
  • Data Analysis and Proficient with Microsoft and Editing Software
  • Documentation Management
  • Scheduling and Planning
  • Compliance Management
  • Risk Management
  • Employee Training
  • Materials Estimation
  • Site Safety
  • Project Reporting

Certification

  • Part of Griffith Pasifika Association
  • University of the South Pacific (USP) Certificate of attainment for multiple courses such as:1. Minute-taking2. Time management3. Customer service4. Goal-setting5. Employment accountability

Accomplishments

  • Miss Nauru 2022, 06/01/22, 10/01/23
  • Spokesperson for Nauruan youth
  • Cultural Ambassador
  • Collaborated with Womens and Social Development Affairs (WASDA) and Nauru tourism on multiple national projects
  • Represented Nauru at Miss Pacific Islands pageant 2023 in Samoa
  • Representative in Pacific Island Council Queensland, 2019, 2021
  • Nauru delegate and representative on the Pacific Islander Council Queensland
  • Sponsored delegate for Toast Masters course (completed) promoting public speaking in Pacific Islander communities
  • Delegate for Nauru in Asia Pacific Week, Australian National University, 2020

Details

Nibok, NRU68, Nauru, +6745565581, apitcher392@gmail.com

References

Fulton Amram, People and Capability Manager, Department of Multicultural Affairs, amramfulton@gmail.com, +6745589000

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Nauruan
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Project Administrator

The Department of Multicultural Affairs
06.2021 - Current

Marketing and Creative Operations

Queensland Writers Centre
10.2020 - 02.2021

Journalist

Radio 4EB, The Source News
01.2018 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Creative Writing

Griffith University

Macgregor State High School
Alexandra Pitcher