Sara Coen
WESBURN,Victoria
Summary
Highly skilled communications professional with broad experience in research, conducting interviews, and reporting on various topics. Strengths include strong communication skills, critical thinking, and an unwavering commitment to journalistic ethics and standards. Significant impact made in previous roles by consistently delivering compelling stories that engage audiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Media and Communications Coordinator
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC
2010.01 - 2015.11
- Developed and implemented media strategies for effectively profiling the university's achievements, students, staff, programs, mission, and values.
- Developed and maintained partnerships with various media platforms including press, radio, and TV.
- Crafted compelling news articles for multiple communication channels like media releases, publications, and the university's public website.
Project Coordinator
Atherton Gardens Homework Support Program
2009.01 - 2011.12
The program was a joint community engagement initiative between The Smith Family, Australian Catholic University (ACU), and National Australia Bank (NAB). Its purpose was to build community capacity by engaging children from refugee and disadvantaged backgrounds, together with their families, in education.
Responsibilities:
- Managed the coordination of media and communications efforts to drive initiative promotion and increase social consciousness about related matters.
- Designed and implemented learning enrichment curriculum for children as well as supported programs for families.
- Managed and coordinated voluntary assistance and corporate funding for program sustainability and support.
Education
Master of Teaching (Primary) - Education
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne2010-10
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC2002-12
Skills
- Written Communication
- Interviewing
- Customer Relations
- Collaboration
- Calm Under Pressure
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Cultural Awareness
- Time Management
Accomplishments
Major contributor to ACU’s alum magazine, which was awarded a Silver award at the 2013 Annual CASE Awards in New York.
- Collaborated on the 2013/2014 marketing campaign, ‘It’s our university. Make it yours’, which was recognized as National Winner of the 2014 Awards for Marketing Excellence (Education).
- Collaborated on 2014/2015 marketing campaign ‘A life less ordinary’, which was recognized by five awards including:
o International CSS Design Award – Website of the Day (WOTD)
o International Media Council – Gold Award for best University website
o W3 Award – Silver Website Education category
o Awww awards site – honorable mention.
- Contributed to 2012 ATEM award-winning ‘My world in full colour’ national advertising campaign.
- Conceptualised and coordinated ‘ACU Voice’ – a quarterly public debate campaign at Australian Museum, Sydney.
Timeline
Media and Communications Coordinator
Australian Catholic University
2010.01 - 2015.11
Project Coordinator
Atherton Gardens Homework Support Program
2009.01 - 2011.12
Master of Teaching (Primary) - Education
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing
Deakin University