Patrick Foulkes
Dublin
Summary
An experienced and driven communications lead with over 12 years of experience across both the private and public sectors. My background covers a broad range of sectors including infrastructure, construction, transport, sport and tourism across Australia and the Pacific. Having recently made the move to Dublin I will be able to work through a spousal critical skills visa.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Manager, Roads
Minister for Roads Office
03.2023 - Current
- Selected from the larger media team at Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to do a secondment to the office of the Minister for Roads as a Media Manager to the Minister
- Prepare a range of high-quality communications materials for the Minister including media plans, media releases, Q&As and responses in a high-pressure environment, often with short deadlines
- Responsible for preparing the Minister for radio and television interviews and media events, both in a proactive and reactive media context
- Develop and execute the media strategy for the Minister’s varied portfolio with the Minister and his team for proactive local, regional and state based campaigns featuring effective media messaging for strategic infrastructure and roads projects for the NSW Government
- Key liaison point between the media and the Minister’s Office and act as spokesperson as required
- Work with the TfNSW executive team to ensure that the Government’s agenda is being met through actions of the department.
Media Manager
Greater Sydney, Transport for NSW
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Manage a team covering TfNSW’s mega infrastructure projects, including the construction of WestConnex, Rozelle Interchange, Western Harbour Tunnel, M6 Stage 1, Warringah Freeway Upgrade and Sydney Gateway
- The role involves managing the team through daily challenges and deadlines, coordinating with internal stakeholders as well as senior executives
- Involved with crisis communications management and have worked on several major local, regional and national stories, mostly centring around issues arising out of the construction and deliverables of the major projects and their impact on communities
- Act as the on-call communications adviser responsible for coordinating media enquiries for the whole department
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders including senior executives in the department, construction and transportation companies, external contractors as well as other government departments
- Work with the wider communications team and executive to build and maintain brand integrity for the organisation to ensure that TfNSW continues to tell a positive narrative.
Senior Media Officer
Greater Sydney, Transport for NSW
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Led the communications campaigns for TfNSW’s infrastructure projects, which involved managing the narrative on the Government’s major construction projects
- Managed multiple deadlines, engaged with various project teams and responded to media enquiries in a coordinated and timely manner
- Prepared materials for Ministerial media opportunities including media releases, Q&As and event briefs
- Engaged with internal and external stakeholders such as contractors, project teams, to provide strategic advice, ensure consistency and accuracy of information for external facing communications
- Managed crisis communications for the organisation, working across various departments to ensure the best possible reputational management for the project in question and the organisation.
Communications Advisor
Rugby Australia
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Created and managed major campaigns across a diverse portfolio requiring me to manage multiple deadlines, engage with all parts of the business and respond to media in a coordinated and timely manner
- Drove stakeholder engagement with government and commercial partners, marketing agencies, senior executives, board members, players and coaches
- Managed the publicity campaigns for major international events including the Sydney7s, The Rugby Championship, Super Rugby as well as Wallabies and Wallaroos Test matches
- Managed crisis communications and have worked on several major national and international news stories
- Led media operations for all Rugby Australia events which involved significant project management and organisation to ensure successful running of major international events.
Communications Consultant
COVID-19 Taskforce, Transport for NSW
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed internal communications for TfNSW throughout the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tonga Rugby Media Manager
World Rugby
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed the communications and marketing campaign for Tonga throughout the Rugby World Cup in Japan, providing advice, creating materials, and preparing talent for media and broadcast commitments.
Communications Coordinator
Rugby Australia
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Created media releases and media opportunities to generate content and drive wider organisational narrative.
ABC Sport Presenter and Producer
ABC
03.2011 - 01.2014
- Produced national radio broadcasts across ABC Radio to generate content across a great variety of programming and edited content as a video journalist for ABC News 24 with 15-minute deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Media (Communications and Journalism) -
University of New South Wales
01.2011
Skills
- Brand Management
- Crisis Communications
- Public and Media Relations
- Stakeholder Relations
Referees
- Chris Ford, General Manager, Media and Communications, Compare the Market Australia, chris.ford@comparethemarket.com.au, +61 411 560 116
- Anna Burns, Director of Engagement, Deputy of Communications and Media, NSW Minister for Roads, anna.burns@minister.nsw.gov.au, +61 475 902 121
Timeline
Media Manager, Roads
Minister for Roads Office
03.2023 - Current
Media Manager
Greater Sydney, Transport for NSW
09.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Media Officer
Greater Sydney, Transport for NSW
05.2021 - 09.2022
Communications Consultant
COVID-19 Taskforce, Transport for NSW
08.2020 - 11.2020
Tonga Rugby Media Manager
World Rugby
08.2019 - 10.2019
Communications Advisor
Rugby Australia
01.2017 - 05.2021
Communications Coordinator
Rugby Australia
01.2014 - 01.2017
ABC Sport Presenter and Producer
ABC
03.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Media (Communications and Journalism) -
University of New South Wales
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