Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Timeline

TABITHA ZACHARIAH

Moonah,TAS

Summary

Strategic Communications Specialist with extensive corporate experience developing and implementing innovative digital, internal and external communication strategies. Presents advanced writing, strategic planning and corporate communications skills. Committed to supporting company's initiatives and programs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Coordinator

Theatre Royal Hobart
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supported and managed relationships with Theatre Royal stakeholders and business partners including audience members, subscribers, donors, hirers of the theatre and industry groups.
  • Created and monitored publicity and promotional campaigns for Theatre Royal presentations, events, products and services, through media events, email campaigns and creating content for social media platforms.
  • Established and maintained networks with media to promote Theatre Royal activities and events.
  • Ensured appropriate branding was delivered within all Theatre Royal events, foyers, signage, point of sale material and all online platforms.
  • Assisted with the development of event strategies and tactical plans which promoted theaccomplishment of marketing goals.
  • Created press releases and announcements, e-Newsletters and website copy.

Communication Support Volunteer

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania
05.2019 - 09.2021
  • Designed projects that assisted migrants to learn names of home appliances in English.
  • Created content for social media platforms, particularly Facebook.
  • Identified prospective interview candidates, conducted interviews, and produced content for internal and external communication.
  • Wrote articles for the Tasmanian Transcultural Mental Health Network website.
  • Prepared event communications for special events, took photographs during events and promoted on web and periodical channels.

Internship Student

ABC
08.2019 - 08.2019

● Accompanied news reporters to the field and attended several newsworthy events.

  • Delivered local news and feature reports in public radio style for news programs.
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories for social media channels.
  • Organized material, determining areas of emphasis, and wrote stories according to the set editorial style and format standards.
  • Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.

Communications Intern

Nyamira County Government
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Created content for the county's social media platforms and monitored online communication channels.
  • Monitored daily media activities through traditional media such as newspapers.
  • Actively participated in County public forums and interacted with local residents.
  • Actively participated in press briefings.
  • Handled internal writing assignments i.e., notices, memos, newsletters and Brochures.

Education

MBA - Journalism, Media and Communication

University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania
12.2020
  • Thesis: Effects of Digital Divide on Tasmanian migrants- A case study of Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania services

Bachelor of Science - Communication and Public Relations

Moi University, Kenya
09.2016

2nd class honors - Upper Division

  • Research Project: Managing Online PR image branding by organisations

Skills

  • Interviewing skill
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Campaign and ads monitoring using Meta
  • Creating campaigns using Mailchimp
  • Graphic design skills
  • Website Management
  • Photography
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Collaborator and team player
  • Organisation and time management skills
  • Cultural Awareness

Accomplishments

Made podcasts for Faith FM website - https://faithfm.com.au
/program/tassie-encounters


Wrote a feature story that was published in Togatus Year book (2019) - pg.56-58
https://issuu.com/togatus/docs/togatus_yearbook_2019


Generated content for Migrant Network project -
https://www.migrantnetworktas.org.au/migrant-stories/


Created articles for Tasmanian Transcultural Mental Health Network -
https://ttmhn.org.au/value-cald-mental-health/

References

1. Dale Tresidder

Former Marketing Manager - Theatre Royal Hobart

Email address: dale.tresidder@vicinity.com.au

Phone: 0449574496
2. Tahlia Morgan
Former Communications Officer- Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania
Contact details will be provided upon request

3. Donald Reid
Lecturer - University of Tasmania

Email address: donald.reid@utas.edu.au
Mobile Number: 0400047320

Timeline

Marketing Coordinator - Theatre Royal Hobart
06.2022 - 12.2022
Internship Student - ABC
08.2019 - 08.2019
Communication Support Volunteer - Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania
05.2019 - 09.2021
Communications Intern - Nyamira County Government
01.2015 - 04.2015
University of Tasmania - MBA, Journalism, Media and Communication
Moi University - Bachelor of Science, Communication and Public Relations
TABITHA ZACHARIAH