Paul Thwaites
Poona,QLD
Summary
Effective team leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organisational efficiency.
Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Publishing Manager - Griffith Review
Griffith University
10.2002 - 07.2014
- Foundation partner in the establishment of Griffith Review, a quarterly literary journal which grew to become the number one literary journal in Australia.
- Established robust project management processes to facilitate the absolute deadline driven delivery of the journal to the marketplace.
- Curated visual content for each edition and managed the intellectual property requirements of said content.
External Studies Resource Development Manager
Griffith University, Flexible Learning
04.1999 - 10.2002
- Coordinate input, develop and manage processes for creation, production and distribution of external studies materials.
- Liaise with academic and faculty staff to expedite their input into teaching material to meet semester-based timeframes.
- Create partnerships with other universities and education providers for mutual benefit.
Advertising & Publishing Manager
Brisbane City
04.1992 - 07.1999
- Evaluated existing arrangements with Brisbane City's master media agencies.
- Formulated and implemented strategies to return better value-for-money outcomes for Brisbane City's divisions and consequently rate payers. Managed day-to-day activities as they related to marketing and communications staff.
- Implemented Brisbane City's new Corporate Identity Strategy across all Council divisions.
Creative Designer
ART Developments
07.1985 - 02.1992
- Deliver impactful creative solutions for event branding and marketing campaigns.
- Meet with clients to create visions, conceive designs and discuss deadlines and requirements.
Education
No Degree - Graphic Design
Queensland College of Art
Brisbane, QLD11.1975
Skills
- Operations Design and Management
- Supplier Agreement Management
- Customer and Stakeholder Consultation
- Workforce Management
Timeline
Publishing Manager - Griffith Review
Griffith University
10.2002 - 07.2014
External Studies Resource Development Manager
Griffith University, Flexible Learning
04.1999 - 10.2002
Advertising & Publishing Manager
Brisbane City
04.1992 - 07.1999
Creative Designer
ART Developments
07.1985 - 02.1992
No Degree - Graphic Design
Queensland College of Art
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