Emma Neal
Swanbourne,WA
Summary
Creative professional with 20 years’ experience in corporate communications, journalism, stakeholder, and client engagement. Highly skilled writer for high profiled stakeholders such as Ministers and the WA Premier. Renowned for creating highly visual presentations and using social media campaigns to arouse public attention, engage and communicate to targeted audiences and convey decisions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Project Manager
Woodside Energy 6- Month Contract
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team collaboration by implementing effective communication strategies and tools.
- Streamlined project processes for improved efficiency and timely completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Managed cross-functional teams to successfully execute communications projects from inception to delivery.
Communications Lead
Covalent Lithium 3- Month Contract
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Responsible for developing and leading all internal key business communication strategies and managing communication activities to inform, engage and collaborate across three sites.
- A newly established company, I developed all key communication strategies, structures, and processes from conception to implementation.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining internal communication processes and implementing new collaboration tools.
Communication Project Specialist
Rio Tinto 6- Month Contract
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for supporting key business projects and managing communication activities to inform, engage and collaborate within Communities and Social Performance and Heritage and Traditional Owner Partnerships groups.
- Responsibilities include:
Developing and implementing strategic and integrated communications
plans related to key business priorities.
Providing strong project management and coordination skills, particularly
in relation to change communications or large/complex projects.
Providing effective communications advice and recommendations for
individual programs of work and initiatives to senior leaders.
Supporting leaders to identify potentially contentious issues and develop
strategic communications to manage risks and protect and enhance
reputation.
Coordinating the creative development of internal and external
communications campaigns.
Supporting and managing communications planning and collateral for
all-employee and leader events and webcasts.
Senior Research and Corporate Communications Manager
Murdoch University 6- Month Contract
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Responsible for the development and effective implementation of communications plans for the University research portfolio.
- Managing the communications requirements and stakeholder engagement of the University’s Research Institutes and flagship research centres, ensuring alignment and coordination with overarching University strategies and activities.
- High Issues management and Stakeholder engagement was required particularly between professors and government departments relating to budgets and grants.
Head of Corporate Communications & Engagement
VenuesWest
02.2014 - 06.2021
- Responsible for developing internal, external, and executive communications for the organisation ensuring the message is consistent and engaging across several platforms.
Digital Project Manager
The West Australian
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Coordination of delivery of digital projects for external stakeholders (HBF) and internal clients (Channel 7 and Telethon)
• Innovated new design approaches and integrated web products and marketing strategies
• Produced work breakdown and team schedule charts
• Developed and managed website and schedules for AirlineRating.com from concept to a recognised brand (two million page views in four months)
• Designed and managed client social media pages (Facebook alone accumulated 9,000 likes since June 2013)
Communications Change Manager
BHP Billiton
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Implemented change strategies for the BHP 1SAP Project by identifying areas for improvement and developing comprehensive plans.
- Streamlined processes for enhanced efficiency, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify gaps and redundancies.
- Increased stakeholder satisfaction by effectively communicating changes, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Reduced resistance to change by employing empathetic communication and understanding the concerns of employees affected.
- Managed risks associated with change initiatives, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
Corporate Affairs Manager
Herald & Weekly Times News Limited
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Enhanced company reputation by developing and implementing strategic corporate affairs initiatives.
- Managed crisis communication plans, mitigating potential negative impacts on the organization.
- Increased stakeholder engagement through well-crafted messaging and targeted outreach efforts.
- Collaborated with internal teams to align corporate affairs strategies with business objectives.
- Spearheaded media relations activities, securing positive coverage and enhancing brand visibility.
- Fostered strong relationships with external stakeholders, promoting open dialogue and collaboration.
Senior Strategic Communications Adviser
Department of Justice
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Led a small team to determine communication priorities, actions and implementation approaches for projects, and drive delivery of these communication and marketing activities. Organise advertising and print schedules and quotes. Produce internal communication materials including regular articles for inform. Wrote Ministerial speeches.
- Built a seven-month communication and issues management strategy after approval came from
Cabinet for DSE to purchase land in the Volcanic Plains to protect endangered species. - Created two communication strategies - one for developers and one for government, a
presentation, speech for the director, a public brochure and produced a five- minute video presentation.
Journalist & Producer
Sky News Australia
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Researched and wrote more than 15 international and regional news stories daily for live and digital coverage.
- Produced studio bulletins and directed a live studio, sound and cameramen.
- Enhanced publication''s reputation by consistently delivering high-quality, well-researched articles on various topics.
- Increased viewership through engaging storytelling and attention-grabbing headlines.
- 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
Certificate - Leadership Principles
Harvard Business School
Online01.2021
MBA -
Australian Institute of Business
Adelaide, SA01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of South Florida
Florida USA01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising & Journalism
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA01.2013
Diploma in Digital and Art Design -
TAFE
Perth01.2021
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities
- Works autonomously and within a team
- Quality and broad engagement with diverse range of stakeholders
- Issues management
- Community Management
- Internal Communications
- Team Leadership
Websites
- Ticketing scandal shorturl.at/eyS67
- Bike Gang death shorturl.at/tz
- Workplace death shorturl.at/hnoIZ
- https://www.murdoch.edu.au/news/articles/the-future-of-food-innovation-is-assured-with-new-wa-food-p
- https://www.murdoch.edu.au/news/articles/agricultural-innovator-awarded-prestigious-international-
- https://www.murdoch.edu.au/news/articles/new-covid-19-technology-to-deliver-faster-more-accurate-tes
Accomplishments
- 2019 Enhancing Culture & Workplace Award
- 2019 VenuesWest Customer Service Award
- 2014 VenuesWest Chairman’s Award
References
- Janis Caren, Director of Strategy and Partnerships, VenuesWest
- David Etherton, Chief Executive Officer, VenuesWest
Timeline
Communications Project Manager
Woodside Energy 6- Month Contract
09.2023 - Current
Communications Lead
Covalent Lithium 3- Month Contract
04.2023 - 07.2023
Communication Project Specialist
Rio Tinto 6- Month Contract
09.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Research and Corporate Communications Manager
Murdoch University 6- Month Contract
03.2022 - 09.2022
Head of Corporate Communications & Engagement
VenuesWest
02.2014 - 06.2021
Digital Project Manager
The West Australian
04.2012 - 01.2014
Communications Change Manager
BHP Billiton
01.2012 - 03.2012
Corporate Affairs Manager
Herald & Weekly Times News Limited
01.2011 - 01.2012
Senior Strategic Communications Adviser
Department of Justice
01.2007 - 01.2010
Journalist & Producer
Sky News Australia
01.2004 - 01.2007
Certificate - Leadership Principles
Harvard Business School
MBA -
Australian Institute of Business
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising & Journalism
Edith Cowan University
Diploma in Digital and Art Design -
TAFE
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