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ANGELA MANEVSKI

MARANGAROO,Western Australia

Summary

Professional communications officer with extensive experience in writing, developing successful media and communications strategies and project managing events. Proficient in crafting speeches, media releases and writing content for corporate and online publications, and social media. Work history includes working in corporate, not-for-profit, government sector and Native Title. Highly organised individual that can manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a positive attitude. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay at Home Mum

Independently Employed
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Communications Officer

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation
10.2017 - 06.2023
  • Developed and implemented communications strategies to positively promote YMAC to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Project managed YMAC's brand refresh including modernising the organisation's logo and brand, developed new messaging, brand communications strategy, corporate templates and new brand guidelines.
  • Prepared and edited YMAC publications including Annual Report, newsletters, fact sheets, claim updates and corporate documentation.
  • Coordinated and project managed events such as YMAC's annual All Staff Conference and on-Country Native Title Determinations.
  • Developed content for YMAC's intranet, website and LinkedIn including blog posts to promote YMAC's successes and projects.
  • Collaborated with lawyers and other teams, and external stakeholders for advocacy work and submissions.
  • Drafted media releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and worked with news media to promote YMAC's initiatives.
  • Conducted media relations including responding to urgent media requests for information. Coordinated media interviews for CEO and Board members.
  • Monitored YMAC's media coverage to identify opportunities for promotion and analysed information using spreadsheets and Google analytics to produce reports for CEO's office.
  • Collaborated with communications manager and crisis communications consultant to mitigate potential reputational damage, for example Juukan Gorge.
  • Developed speeches and talking points for CEO and Board members for executive presentations at industry conferences, meetings and events.
  • Trained six new communications staff and five administration team members to undertake communications tasks.

Communications Officer

Pilbara Solar (YMAC 50% Ownership)
10.2017 - 06.2023
  • Established key relationships with media representatives, securing positive media coverage for Pilbara Solar.
  • Boosted social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn resulting in increased audience engagement.
  • Prepared and edited Pilbara Solar's publications including newsletters, facts sheets, brochures, pamphlets and presentations.
  • Collaborated with executive management and Board for development of consistent key messages across all social media platforms and corporate communications materials.
  • Developed Pilbara Solar's stakeholder engagement framework (SEF) to increase engagement, reach new audiences and ensure consistency of messaging.
  • Project managed development and launch of Pilbara Solar's website including collaborating with web developers Distl.
  • Project managed Pilbara Solar's brand refresh to revitalise look and feel of brand.
  • Coordinated media interviews with Pilbara Solar's Board of Director's and Managing Director.
  • Monitored media coverage to identify opportunities for proactive outreach and maintained database of media contacts for proactive engagement.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Media and Communications Officer

Perth Airport
01.2014 - 09.2015
  • Served as point of contact for media enquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses that reinforced Perth Airport's key messages.
  • Drafted media releases to include relevant newsworthy information.
  • Collaborated with teams to coordinate community engagement projects and information sessions that fostered goodwill between Perth Airport and its local communities for preliminary draft Perth Airport Master Plan.
  • Enhanced brand visibility in community, schools, media and other key stakeholders by developing and implementing promotional activities such as school visits to Perth Airport.
  • Prepared and edited internal and external corporate Publications such as Perth Airport's online newsletter, Master Plan document, facts sheets, blog posts and other corporate documentation.
  • Project managed and led events including Corporate Golf Days, community information sessions, new airlines landing at Perth Airport such as Scoot and first landing of Emirates A380.
  • Addressed public questions, complaints and requests and provided necessary assistance and information when required.
  • Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups during mock events for crisis situation simulations at Perth Airport.
  • Provided timely information during critical incidents or crises situations, ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders impacted by the situation. Handled media and enquiries relating to MH370 incident in March 2014.
  • Created content for social media to boost brand visibility, engage followers and increase web traffic.
  • Monitored media coverage and produced detailed reports to analyse impact of public relations efforts.
  • Provided professional communications advice and support to other Perth Airport teams.
  • Improved overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new policies.

Media and Communications Officer

Department Of Housing (Communities)
04.2012 - 12.2013
  • Responded to media enquiries, provided information in timely and efficient manner ensuring executive management was consulted and briefed.
  • Crafted and edited media releases, speeches, talking points and briefing papers within time constraints.
  • Coordinated media interviews and opportunities for Director General.
  • Project managed media and housing events including planning, logistics, budgeting, vendor management, marketing, agenda, run sheets, inviting speakers, setting up registration and overseeing execution.
  • Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with other government departments to drive strong partnerships and collaboration efforts.
  • Championed department's intranet content including organising internal interviews, writing and editing stories and blog posts.
  • Developed corporate animations and videos collaborating with film crew, photographer, organising interviews, logistics, budget and accommodation, and travelling to the Pilbara to film the scenes.
  • Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.

Editor/Journalist

Publications & Exhibitions Australia
09.2009 - 03.2012
  • Coordinated production processes, oversaw six to eight newsroom staff including graphics designer, organised meetings to determine stories and assigned features to journalists.
  • Collaborated with graphics designer, sub editor, printers and distributors to produce successful and polished product.
  • Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking ensuring clarity and consistency.
  • Created headlines, subheadings and photo captions for news stories. Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.
  • Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
  • Developed strong communication, management and organisational skills, working to tight production deadlines.

Proposals Coordinator/Technical Writer

Laing O'Rourke, Honeywell, John Holland, Sodexo
01.2008 - 09.2009
  • Contributed to proposal development efforts by producing technical narratives that clearly communicated value propositions and met client requirements.
  • Edited and proofread tender documents, formatting layout, worked with proposals team to compile tender information for projects such as BHP Billiton (RGP5), Chevron (Gorgon) and Woodside (Pluto) and Inpex (Ichthys).
  • Conducted thorough document reviews with engineers, other departments and executive management to identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies, or areas needing clarification.
  • Managed version control and timely updates of documents through effective project tracking using Microsfot Excel and Adobe.
  • Maintained consistency across company documents by adhering to established style guidelines and templates.

Promotions and Events Coordinator

Austereo Pty Ltd
12.2003 - 12.2007

Event management

  • Event coordination for events including corporate events for patrons up to 200 people, listener parties, concerts with an audience of 400 people, radio campaigns and film premieres.
  • Managed event logistics, budgets, and facilitated communications between internal events personnel and external vendors to quickly resolve any conflicts or concerns.
  • Implemented creative solutions for venue challenges, optimising space usage and ensuring positive guest experience.
  • Created detailed project timelines and run sheets to ensure event effectiveness and success, and to avoid any shortages in staff, resources or events spaces.
  • Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
  • Developed detailed post campaign reports to determine effectiveness and success of each event.
  • Managed and mentored promotions team including organising training and development, tracking staff budget and weekly rosters.
  • Professional networking to drive strong client relationships and secure new clients for sponsorships and campaigns.

Newsreader/Traffic reporter

  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Skillfully handled technical equipment while maintaining focus on delivering clear messages during broadcasts.
  • Adapted swiftly to breaking news situations, delivering prompt and informative updates on developing stories.
  • Conducted interviews with experts, providing accurate and timely information to listeners.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content, attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.

Broadcast Journalism Tutor

Edith Cowan University
06.2002 - 11.2003
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen Broadcast journalism skills.
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress and provided recommendations for improvement.
  • Assisted Broadcast journalism professors with course preparation.
  • Prepared letters of recommendation for students looking to obtain internships and work related opportunities.
  • Checked assignments and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Enhanced classroom learning environment through implementation of engaging lesson plans.

Education

Bachelor of Communications Honours -

Edith Cowan University
Mount Lawley, WA
04.2003

Broadcast Course - How To Read News

WA Voice Academy
Morley, WA
06.2003

Skills

  • Speech writing including media releases
  • Media relations
  • Event management
  • Brand management and messaging
  • Internal and external communications
  • Crisis communications
  • Budgeting knowledge
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Office 365, InDesign, Word Press and Share Point, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Google Analytics, SurveyMonkey, MailChimp

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop tracking spreadsheets for media enquiries, media monitoring and number of times YMAC and Pilbara Solar mentioned in the news media.
  • Collaborated with Pilbara Solar Managing Director, Board Members and Web developers Distl to design new website for the company using Word Press Platform.
  • Project managed Brand Refresh for Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation and Pilbara Solar to achieve brand consistency and messaging in all corporate documentation and internal and external publications.
  • Achieved the successful promotion of on-Country Native Title Determinations in the news media and effectively managed media and film crews on-site.
  • Formed Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation's All Staff Conference event planning team and executed effective event communications strategy.
  • Improved functionality and speed of Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation intranet.

Languages

English
Macedonian

Personal Qualities

  • Professional
  • Efficient
  • Reliable

Citizenship

Australian

Publications

Localism and networking: A radio news case study, Media International Australia incorporating Culture and Policy, 2005, 117, 11/2005, 121-136, Beate Josephi, Gail Phillips, Angela Businoska [Manevski]

References

Available on request

Additional Information

Date of Birth

19/06/1981

Timeline

Stay at Home Mum

Independently Employed
06.2023 - Current

Communications Officer

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation
10.2017 - 06.2023

Communications Officer

Pilbara Solar (YMAC 50% Ownership)
10.2017 - 06.2023

Media and Communications Officer

Perth Airport
01.2014 - 09.2015

Media and Communications Officer

Department Of Housing (Communities)
04.2012 - 12.2013

Editor/Journalist

Publications & Exhibitions Australia
09.2009 - 03.2012

Proposals Coordinator/Technical Writer

Laing O'Rourke, Honeywell, John Holland, Sodexo
01.2008 - 09.2009

Promotions and Events Coordinator

Austereo Pty Ltd
12.2003 - 12.2007

Broadcast Journalism Tutor

Edith Cowan University
06.2002 - 11.2003

Bachelor of Communications Honours -

Edith Cowan University

Broadcast Course - How To Read News

WA Voice Academy
ANGELA MANEVSKI