Jodie Connolly
Mackay,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Visual Arts and Digital Media professional with a proven track record at Whitsunday Anglican School. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and adept at fostering student engagement. Successfully developed innovative digital strategies, enhancing online presence and community connections. Passionate about education and creative design, driving impactful learning experiences.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialist Visual Arts Teacher Primary and Secondary
Whitsunday Anglican School
01.2023 - Current
- Visual Arts Specialist teacher Year 2 - Year 8, deliver curriculum, school's pedagogy and ethos
- Plan, deliver and evaluate course materials, lessons and assessment
- Manage student learning and classroom environment
- Communicate effectively to students, peers, leaders and community
Digital Media Officer
Resource Industry Network
01.2022 - Current
- Develop digital media strategies and plans for organisation
- Research content, liaise with clients, write copy, generate graphics
- Update website, write weekly newsletter, generate membership and marketing collateral
- Post across platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
- Ensure performance of posts and ads by using relevant tools and analytics
Designer
Jodie Connolly Artist
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Develop and deliver high quality innovative projects based on client consultation
- Create and deliver advertising and promotional material for business, community and council
- Communicate effective messages through visual media, manage budgets, write grants and proposals, research business and client stories, negotiate project deadlines and complications
Media Sales Executive
Grant Broadcasters STAR 101.9/4MK
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Advertising campaign management, Account management, Develop radio advertising for clients, Effectively use sales communication channels, sales recording and monitoring, Work as a team member and independently, Maintain and build new client relationships
Founder and Creative Director
Mackay Laneway project
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Placemaking for the Mackay Regional Council and the Mackay City Centre
- Develop and deliver creative concepts to a high standard while meeting budget and investment outcomes
- Communicate with various stakeholders, organise logistics for the implementation of the project
Creative Director
Everyday Design
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Develop and deliver high quality projects in the creative industry based on client consultations
- Create and deliver advertising and promotional material for business, community and council
- Communicate effective messages through visual media, manage budgets, write grants and proposals, research business and client stories, negotiate project deadlines and complications
Lecturer - Digital Media
CQ University Mackay
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Plan, deliver and evaluate course materials, lessons and assessment
- Write course material including assessment
- Manage student learning and classroom environment
- Manage budget and communicate effectively to students, peers and leaders
Visual art and Digital Design Teacher
CQIT
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Plan, deliver and evaluate course materials, lessons and assessment
- Write course material including assessment
- Manage student learning and classroom environment
- Manage budget and communicate effectively to students, peers and leaders
Course Coordinator
Natcoll Design Technology
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Manage clients, staff and students
- Coordinate, plan and deliver high quality training based on client needs
- Instructional Design, training needs analysis, manage budget, marketing and sales
- Build community, School and Industry relationships
Course Coordinator
Natcoll Design Technology
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Manage clients, staff and students
- Coordinate, plan and deliver high quality training based on client needs
- Instructional Design, training needs analysis, manage budget, marketing and sales
- Build community, School and Industry relationships
Social Media Advertising and Content Creator
RedHotBlue
01.2022
- Develop social media plans for multiple high end clients
- Research content, liaise with clients, write copy, generate graphics and paid advertising
- Post across platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
- Ensure performance of posts and ads by using relevant tools and analytics
Education
Masters - Secondary Education
Griffith University
Brisbane04.2025
Cert IV - New Small Business
MyPathways
Cairns, Qld01.2021
Cert - Educational & Clinical Art Therapy
CECAT
Sydney01.2016
MA - Contemporary Art (HD Digital Design)
University of Tasmania
01.2011
Cert IV - Training and Assessment
CQIT
Mackay01.2011
Grad Dip - Further Education and Training
USQ
01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Art Photomedia
QUT
01.1992
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Technology-Literate
- Microsoft Apps
- Visual arts
- Digital Graphic Creation
- Digital Design
- Business Skills
- Social media
- Digital advertising
- Learning Design
- Education
Awards
- Regional Finalist - Vocational Student of the Year, Qld Training Awards, 01/01/21
- Highly Commended, Resilient Australia Awards, 01/01/19
- State Winner, Get Ready Qld Awards, 01/01/19
- Gold Award - Best Laneway, Aust Street Art Awards, 01/01/22
Social References
- Joyce McSwan, Business Mentor, Painwise, 0408 41 0051, joycemcswan@gmail.com
- Donna Free, Teaching Professional, 0456 902 137, donnafree82@gmail.com
Certification
- Blue Card
- First Aid
- C Class Driver's License
Accomplishments
- Founder of the Mackay Laneway Project, where we transformed an unsafe lane into a beautiful place for the community
- Fifth Lane Revitalization Project | Connecting Mackay
- ‘Swayneville Connecting the Divide Mural' - Swayneville School 2019 - Commissioned by Mackay Regional Council as a Community Arts Recovery Project - original artworks by the students
- Koumala Flood Recovery Project
- Midge Point Recovery Project
- Yarrabilba community engagement project
- 9th Lane Mural Project Management
- Clean water starts with you - commissioned by Reef Catchments, 2019
- ‘Angels of the Sky’ mural - 5th Lane, Mackay, 2021, as part of the Mackay Laneway Project, commissioned by RACQ CQ Rescue (concept developed with CQ Rescue, painted by Jordache)
- 'Kingfisher' - 5th Lane, Mackay, 2019 - Commissioned by Mackay City Centre (Community art produced by local school students)
- ‘Christmas activation and community art workshops’ - Vacant Shops, Mackay CBD, 2019 - Commissioned by Mackay City Centre
- ‘Qld Day Mackay' - Mackay 2018 - commissioned by the Mackay City Centre, community art produced by local community groups
- "Recipes for Resilience" Community Resilience Project, Eton Community, in conjunction with the Mackay Regional Council
- Timberfest Music Festival, Mackay 2017 - Main stage installation using upcycled materials
- "Rise Up" - commissioned by Lend Lease Mackay as a part of the global One Million Stars to End Violence Project, 2017
- Community Art Stop Motion animation workshops, Sarina Arts Festival 2017
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Specialist Visual Arts Teacher Primary and Secondary
Whitsunday Anglican School
01.2023 - Current
Digital Media Officer
Resource Industry Network
01.2022 - Current
Social Media Advertising and Content Creator
RedHotBlue
01.2022
Designer
Jodie Connolly Artist
01.2020 - 01.2021
Media Sales Executive
Grant Broadcasters STAR 101.9/4MK
01.2020 - 01.2021
Founder and Creative Director
Mackay Laneway project
01.2018 - 01.2020
Lecturer - Digital Media
CQ University Mackay
01.2016 - 01.2017
Creative Director
Everyday Design
01.2011 - 01.2020
Visual art and Digital Design Teacher
CQIT
01.2008 - 01.2010
Course Coordinator
Natcoll Design Technology
01.2004 - 01.2005
Course Coordinator
Natcoll Design Technology
01.2002 - 01.2004
Masters - Secondary Education
Griffith University
Cert IV - New Small Business
MyPathways
Cert - Educational & Clinical Art Therapy
CECAT
MA - Contemporary Art (HD Digital Design)
University of Tasmania
Cert IV - Training and Assessment
CQIT
Grad Dip - Further Education and Training
USQ
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Art Photomedia
QUT
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