Brendon McKenzie
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Accomplished, empathetic Senior Team Leader, experienced in leading and mentoring diverse teams of creative professionals. Develops strategies, provides training, builds strong relationships, and provides timely and constructive feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Team Leader, Corporate Communications
Australian Federal Police
Canberra, ACT
11.2010 - Current
- Manage communications team leaders, with responsibility for AFP production, graphic design, web publishing, internal engagement and publications.
- Lead and mentor creative teams to produce engaging communications projects - including video, photography, web and graphic design - that inform and educate about significant AFP operations and achievements.
- Work closely with AFP Strategic Communications and Media sections, to ensure corporate communications projects are executed in line with organisational priorities, and the Commissioner's intent.
- Oversee the AFP conference centre, leading a team to provide support for event management, technical support and live streaming of AFP conferences and events.
- Project managed the conference centre upgrade in 2023.
Digital Producer
Department Of Immigration
Canberra, ACT
06.2006 - 11.2010
- Produced, shot and edited video, audio and photography to enhance for internal communication, and distribution to print and broadcast media.
- Developed, shot and produced a weekly internal news program, to engage and inform staff on the broad work of the department.
- Established and managed media workflows and digital asset management system to organise and maintain departmental video and photography assets.
Senior Camera Operator
WIN Television
Canberra, ACT
04.2003 - 06.2006
- Managed a team of 5 camera operators and editors, working with producers and journalists to deliver a nightly 30 minute live news bulletin.
- Responsible for training and rostering of production team.
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shoots.
- Floor managed live news broadcasts, communicating with the director and newsreaders to ensure the bulletin ran smoothly.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
Camera Operator
WIN Television
Wollongong And Orange, NSW
06.2001 - 04.2004
- Operated cameras for a variety of events, including news, sports, and live broadcasts.
- Edited news stories for daily bulletin.
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Banking & Finance
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT1999
Skills
- People management
- Team development
- Building working relationships and collaboration
- Coaching
- Complex problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Senior Team Leader, Corporate Communications
Australian Federal Police
11.2010 - Current
Digital Producer
Department Of Immigration
06.2006 - 11.2010
Senior Camera Operator
WIN Television
04.2003 - 06.2006
Camera Operator
WIN Television
06.2001 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Commerce - Banking & Finance
University of Canberra