Nicole M. Zurcas
Cobram,VIC
Summary
Experienced creative marketing professional with a proven track record in developing successful digital marketing and storytelling campaigns. Skilled copywriter adept at crafting engaging and shareable content for diverse audiences, including Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities. Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management abilities. Demonstrated expertise in managing high-level portfolios encompassing economic development, tourism, major events, and performing arts. Thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at adapting to changing circumstances while maintaining strict project budgets.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication and Engagement Officer
Moira Shire Council
07.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Local Government Organisation
- Plan and deliver engagement opportunities and campaigns
- Develop materials for council’s online presence, social media, website, and engagement platform
- Apply training and development of opportunities to improve communications and engagement delivery
- Manage and grow community relationships and perception of Council
- Local Government Organisation
Media and Communication Advisor - Campaigns
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Victorian State Fire and Rescue Services
- Plan and Deliver FRV’s annual campaigns by project managing all campaigns from inception to delivery
- Working with creative designers, navigating Victorian Government Master Agency Media Services process, liaising with internal stakeholders and managing advertising budgets
- Plan and coordinate FRV branded events, including preparing and adhering to budgets, sourcing and negotiating with vendors, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and coordinating all operations to ensure events run smoothly
- Provide sound advice and recommendations on emerging channels and platforms and assist with the day to day management of the FRV website and social media pages, including monitoring, moderating and developing content and strategies to enhance FRV's online presence
- Victorian State Fire and Rescue Services
Marketing Officer
Greater Shepparton City Council (GSCC)
11.2018 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Local Government Organisation
- Co-ordinate all aspects of the marketing and promotions, including the production and distribution of marketing materials for annual marketing strategies and campaigns for portfolio departments
- Oversee publicity through developing and maintaining relationships with media, including the provision of PR content and media bookings
- Portfolio includes, Economic Development, Tourism and Major Events, Performing Arts, Youth Services, Waste and Environment, Infrastructure Projects
- Local Government Organisation
Journalist
The Warwick Daily News
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: Daily Newspaper for the Queensland Southern Down Region affiliated with Newscorp
- Meeting daily deadlines for print publications and digital media
- Researching and developing readership lead stories
- Conducting interviews, capturing images and self-publishing online articles
- Daily Newspaper for the Queensland Southern Down Region affiliated with Newscorp
Education
Bachelor of Communication - Journalism
RMIT University
01.2016
Completed secondary education and VCE studies -
Goulburn Valley Grammar School
01.2012
Skills
- Digital marketing strategies
- Media and communications
- Written and oral communications
- Digital platforms
- Stakeholder relationships
- Campaign coordination
- Creative solutions
- Strategic Vision
- Content Creation Strategies
- Marketing campaign evaluation
Accomplishments
· 2024 IAP2 Essentials of Engagement and Apply Engagement Method
(IAP2 Cirtificate of Engagement Course)
· 2023 Google Analytics 4 – Marketing Academy Short Course
· 2023 Digital Marketing Institution – Digital Marketing Course Completion
· 2021 Fairley Leadership Group
· 2019 Greater Shepparton Young Business Professional Finalist
· Secretary of RMIT Press club 2015-2016
Victorian Gaming License, Responsible Serving of Gaming (RSG) and Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA)
References
Supplied on request.
Timeline
Communication and Engagement Officer
Moira Shire Council
07.2023 - Current
Media and Communication Advisor - Campaigns
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)
03.2023 - 06.2023
Marketing Officer
Greater Shepparton City Council (GSCC)
11.2018 - 03.2023
Journalist
The Warwick Daily News
04.2018 - 10.2018
Completed secondary education and VCE studies -
Goulburn Valley Grammar School
Bachelor of Communication - Journalism
RMIT University
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