KIRSTY BOSTON
VIC
Summary
Award-winning professional with over 25 years experience in HR, PR, marketing and major event management roles.
I am currently on a 6 month contract with Virgin Australia. My contract will end at the end of April. Looking to further my career in recruitment, in a similar role, within a professional company who would benefit and from my extensive skills and experience. A hybrid work environment is preferred.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
TALENT ACQUISITION BUSINESS PARTNER
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA (for Orchard HRO)
Melbourne, VIC
10.2021 - Current
- Screening resumes and videos prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Partnered with Crew Culture Team Leaders to to provide candidate recommendations.
- Worked in a team at large-scale recruitment events interviewing 40 candidates per event.
- Conducted on-line interviews via Teams during lockdown when face to face interviews were cancelled.
- Quickly learned new skills including PageUp and Vieples.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Event Management Coordinator (Contractor)
Sailing World Cup
Melbourne, Vic
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Assisted with the coordination of a series of corporate and family events to promote Sailing and the 'Sailing World Cup' over two consecutive years.
Digital Marketing (Part-time)
Visit Victoria - State Government
Melbourne, VIC
06.2009 - 05.2011
- Managed the content of Visit Victoria's corporate website www.tourism.vic.gov.au.
- Wrote, edited and managed the content of the 'Postcards' section on www.visitvictoria.com.au
- Quickly learned new skills in an ever changing digital space.
Public Relations Manager
Visit Victoria (State Government)
Melbourne, VIC
05.2001 - 05.2009
- Managed a team of four junior staff and the professional development of PR students from Monash University doing work experience placement.
- Part of team which hosted over 200 journalists a year and generated between $60 - $80 million in media coverage per year which a budget of $50K.
- Generated positive media coverage for Victoria including brand campaign 'Melbourne's Great Indoors', and 'Ski' campaigns, resulting in over $1 million in coverage per campaign.
- Managed launches of regional marketing campaigns.
- Sat on the Victorian Tourism Awards Steering Committee for two years.
- Managed the PR for the Victorian Tourism Awards resulting in $3.75 million of media coverage.
- Acted in the Manager's role for two six week periods managing a team of six staff.
- Managed the production of Tourism Victoria's annual report and corporate newsletters.
- Researched and tracked public relations activities.
Senior Media Advisor (4 Month Contract)
Commonwealth Games
Melbourne, VIC
02.2006 - 05.2006
- As part of a team of six, managed all media relations for the Queen's Baton Relay. This involved traveling around Australia for four months liaising with local and metro media.
- Communicated with media to build relationships and optimise press coverage.
- Sourced media talent each day.
- Coordinated press releases and handled press inquiries.
Corporate Communications Officer
BHP Billiton
MELBOURNE, VIC
10.2000 - 05.2001
- Managed the production of BHP Billiton publications including BHP's 'Environment and Community Report' and 'BHP Working Responsibly and Direction' - BHP's quarterly shareholder newsletter.
- Oversaw website copy
- Assisted with the event management for the BHP's Environment Awards.
- Event management preparation for the BHP AGM in Melbourne.
Senior Communications Advisor
ANSETT AUSTRALIA
Melbourne, VIC
05.1999 - 10.2000
- Selected to be an Ansett representative at the media centre at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
- Assisted with the event management of the 'coming home' event help at Melbourne Airport for the Australian Olympic Athletes.
- Researched, wrote and edited Ansett's weekly media release Hotline.
- Gained extensive media coverage for Ansett Holidays.
- Wrote internal communication to facilitate positive relationships between employees and leadership staff.
- Advised managers on how to effectively manage internal communications.
Public Relations Officer
The Australian International Airshow
10.1998 - 04.1999
- Managed the exclusive media launch preview event which involved putting on a mini Airshow involving 100 media representatives and VIP's.
- Assisted with the management of the media centre catering for over 400 journalists.
- Conducted radio and print media interviews.
- Liaised with Minister's office, VIP's and sponsors.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT (IN SUMMARY)
VARIOUS
MELBOURNE, Vic
05.1995 - 10.1998
- Turnbull Porter Novelli (1998)
- Capital Public Affairs Consultants (1995-1998)
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications - Public Relations
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT11.1994
Skills
Talent acquisition
Screening and interviewing skills
Communication skills
Writing skills
Event management
Staff management skills
Ability to work under pressure
Use to fast paced environments
Organised, reliable attention to detail
Confident, professional, well presented
MS Teams, Microsoft Suite, PageUp, Vieples
AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
PRIA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
- Comprehensive Marketing Communications Program Award - The Australian International Airshow (1999)
- Issues Management - Department of Primary Industry and Energy (1996)
- Marketing Communications Awards - QANTAS (1997)
- Outstanding Campaign with Limited Resources - Camp Quality Charity for children with cancer (1995 & 1996)
Timeline
TALENT ACQUISITION BUSINESS PARTNER
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA (for Orchard HRO)
10.2021 - Current
Event Management Coordinator (Contractor)
Sailing World Cup
11.2011 - 11.2012
Digital Marketing (Part-time)
Visit Victoria - State Government
06.2009 - 05.2011
Senior Media Advisor (4 Month Contract)
Commonwealth Games
02.2006 - 05.2006
Public Relations Manager
Visit Victoria (State Government)
05.2001 - 05.2009
Corporate Communications Officer
BHP Billiton
10.2000 - 05.2001
Senior Communications Advisor
ANSETT AUSTRALIA
05.1999 - 10.2000
Public Relations Officer
The Australian International Airshow
10.1998 - 04.1999
OTHER EMPLOYMENT (IN SUMMARY)
VARIOUS
05.1995 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications - Public Relations
University of Canberra