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Joanne Mckenzie

Glen Huntly

Summary

Uniquely placed writer, researcher and strategist with an outside the box method of getting results. An experienced as an in-office worker as well as a remote worker - located in Cairns, Melbourne and Perth at various times. This sounds strange, and it is, but it works.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Journalist Researcher

Barrett Brown
01.2018 - Current
  • Managed approximately 5 research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Article reviewing with journalist on complex legal matters
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
  • Streamlined data collection processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in research findings.
  • Developed innovative research methodologies, contributing to mu
  • Conducted thorough fact-checking of all written materials, maintaining the integrity of published content.

Customer Success Manager

Newpath Web
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by proactively addressing concerns and providing tailored solutions.
  • Streamlined customer onboarding process for accelerated product adoption and increased retention rates.
  • Collaborated with sales team to ensure seamless handoffs, resulting in smoother customer transitions.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials that facilitated faster customer proficiency with the product.
  • Coordinated with onshore and offshore SEO teams to communicate customer requirements, problem solve and design SEO campaigns.

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Neurofeedback Cairns
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone and mail.
  • Tracked and reported on marketing campaign responses.
  • Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with social, print and email campaigns.
  • Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Digital Copywriter

Brain Training Australia
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere - up to 7 projects at any given time.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
  • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
  • Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Created high-impact messaging for marketing media, contributing to increases in revenues and market share.
  • Wrote social media outreach posts on both informational and promotional topics.
  • Edited content produced by senior executives, modifying text to conform to company-wide branding standards and publication guidelines.
  • Drafted scrips for video-based communications, formatting copy specifically for visual presentation and video production needs.
  • Incorporated SEO keywords into copy to increase search result rankings.

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Doghouse
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Rewrote website copy, authored blog posts and updated social media platforms to strengthen client digital presence.

Creative Copywriter

Transformational Wellness
03.2017 - 02.2019
  • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
  • Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
  • Wrote social media outreach posts on both informational and promotional topics.
  • Created brand-value messaging for marketing media, contributing to increases in revenues and market share.
  • Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Liaised with content partners to develop short and long-term media outreach strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Professional Communication

Southern Institute of Technology
New Zealand
11.2023

Associate of Arts - Copywriting

Blackfords
United Kingdom
03.2018

Associate of Arts - Technical Communication And Public Relations

Open Polytechnic
New Zealand
02.2012

Associate of Arts - Media Studies

Massey University
New Zealand
11.2004

Skills

  • Public Relations Campaigns
  • Corporate Communications
  • Content Development
  • Consistent Brand Messaging
  • Social Media Content
  • Concept Development

Timeline

Customer Success Manager

Newpath Web
08.2023 - 12.2023

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Neurofeedback Cairns
04.2022 - 03.2023

Digital Copywriter

Brain Training Australia
01.2020 - 01.2022

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Doghouse
02.2019 - 02.2020

Journalist Researcher

Barrett Brown
01.2018 - Current

Creative Copywriter

Transformational Wellness
03.2017 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Professional Communication

Southern Institute of Technology

Associate of Arts - Copywriting

Blackfords

Associate of Arts - Technical Communication And Public Relations

Open Polytechnic

Associate of Arts - Media Studies

Massey University
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