Rod Bloomfield
Orange,NSW - New South Wales
Summary
Skilled at connecting organizations with allies to solicit real change and effective action. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals.
Adept at planning roadmaps to generate effective and impactful community events and initiatives.
Energetic professional able to craft targeted messaging to promote and inform general public of events, promotions and campaigns.
Highly adept in authoring speeches, press releases and marketing materials.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Stakeholder and Community Engagement Officer
The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted analysis of community needs and resources to support strategic plans.
- Assisted with business communications via email, social media and mailings.
- Planned, organised and assisted at NRL State of Mind (THCFA is a partner of the NRL) events at schools and in the community.
- Connected with organisers of community events in the region to ensure our involvement in opportunities for getting information to the public about THCFA assistance available to them directly.
Employer Relations Specialist
Sureway Employment And Training
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Acted as the facilitator between Employers and potential employees in a bid to fill vacancies and assist people into work.
- Connected with, and built relationships with local business owners, council, recruitment companies, and other potential employers.
- Built a rapport with as many of job seekers as possible to allow a better matching of them with a potential employer.
- Worked within the highly secured on line systems of, and reported to the Australian Federal Government's Department of Social Services, and Services Australia.
Business Owner/Operator
Inkability
12.2017 - 01.2022
- Worked with customers to identify the correct product for them.
- Submitted orders to suppliers
- Delivered orders to local businesses and residents.
- Undertook all necessary administrative duties to ensure operations.
Managing Editor
Charles Sturt University
04.2005 - 11.2017
- Oversaw the operation of 2 radio newsrooms delivering half hourly and hourly news bulletins to both local radio and to client radio stations Australia wide.
- Acted as the conduit between the School of Communication and the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.
- Managed a staff of 3 fulltime journalists and 10 student cadet journalists delivering live radio news bulletins.
- Mentored all 2nd year journalism students in radio news writing, presenting and producing as part of their course.
Radio Announcer and Journalist
Broadcast Operations
06.1989 - 01.2005
- Produced and delivered a range of radio programming and news to listeners of 2GZ-FM Orange. (Now Triple M)
- Wrote, voiced and produced radio commercials and voiced TV commercials.
- Appeared at Outside Broadcasts to allow businesses to publicise events and sales while also bringing a closer connection with listeners.
Education
No Degree - Radio And Media Presentation
Max Rowley Media Academy
Sydney, NSWSkills
- Use media and messaging effectively
- Public Speaking
- Event Coordination
- Plan and deliver presentations
- Ability to connect with organisations from a range of sectors to help facilitate an outcome or complete a project
- Lead and participate in meetings
Timeline
Stakeholder and Community Engagement Officer
The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia
01.2023 - Current
Employer Relations Specialist
Sureway Employment And Training
01.2022 - 12.2022
Business Owner/Operator
Inkability
12.2017 - 01.2022
Managing Editor
Charles Sturt University
04.2005 - 11.2017
Radio Announcer and Journalist
Broadcast Operations
06.1989 - 01.2005
No Degree - Radio And Media Presentation
Max Rowley Media Academy
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