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, QLD03.2021
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
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