EXPERIENCE
Work History
CONTENT WRITER | AUTHOR | GHOSTWRITER
FIRMS IN LONDON, EUROPE & SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
February 2020 - Current
Freelance writer niching in wellness, health and luxury.
+ Books, magazine feature articles, interviewing, ghostwriting, web copy, blogs, sales pages, research and copy editing.
| Clients |
UK:
International Property & Travel Magazine
Hardie Grant Publishing
DOG Magazine
Verse Digital Media Marketing
Global Superyacht Marketing
Quidato Coaching
Europe:
Hidden Europe
Yachting World Magazine
Superyacht World Magazine
USA:
Gold Label Business Awards
HBO Max
AT&T
CNN
Charles Schwab
Australia:
Wheels Magazine
Qantas Business Lounge
Topaz Oceanics
Bankwest
Sydney VIP Charter Yachts
Triple 888 Private Yachts
Creating unique long-form content such as articles, blogs, websites and newsletters for luxury, wellness and media sectors including AT&T, CNN, HBO & Hardie Grant Publishing
Writing and ghost-writing books for print publication (DOG: Stories of Dog Ownership) integrating in-depth research
Creating and reviewing product copy for high end, creative brands from planning stage through to completion
Collaborating with digital marketing agencies on complex client projects requiring in-person interviews and data analysis
Editing and proofreading company reports for businesses spanning an array of industries, from technical to creative
On independent projects, working autonomously and managing time to deliver copy projects within tight deadlines
Read on for the breadth of my career experiences. And if you think “How did she do so much?!” Instead of bingeing on Netflix, I developed my passions everyday, culminating in skills I now contribute to your business!
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO
ROSS TAYLOR & ASSOCIATES
ARCHITECTURE FIRM IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
March 2017 - February 2020
Co-writing strategic architectural reports and fee proposals for multimillion-dollar, high stakes projects supported by my urban planning career experience and master’s education
Supporting the CEO of a prestigious architecture firm whose projects including the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and government buildings across NSW and Australia
Accompanying the CEO and consultants on architectural site inspections to comment and create site studies and reports
Providing full written and administrative support to the CEO and entire team including daily diary management and onsite/offsite meeting coordination
Attending meetings to stay informed of current projects
Arranging media events, radio presentations and conferences
Organising complex travel arrangements for the CEO
Overseeing management of credit card expenses
Preparing presentations and legal documents for presentation to a wide array of stakeholders including architects, lawyers, engineers, city council and property developers
YACHT STEWARDESS & DECKHAND
TRIPLE888 YACHT, SYDNEY VIP YACHT CHARTERS & ROCKFISH CATAMARANS
PRIVATE & CHARTERED YACHTS and CATAMARANS IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
October 2018 - January 2020 (on weekends)
Singlehandedly providing 5-star service to owners and guests as the sole stewardess/deckhand, working aboard a 29.6m luxury motor yacht
Maintaining the interior and exterior of the yacht and provide the highest standard of hospitality
Helping the skipper to moor the yacht, including managing all lines, fenders, and at times the anchoring of the boat
Serving food and drinks, cooking and serving all meals
On call for anything the guests want, day or night
Managing the tender and getting the guests safely to the boat and back to shore
Providing assistance to the skipper with general safety and navigation duties
CORPORATE & COMMUNITY GROUP WELLBEING RETREATS
SELF EMPLOYED
WELLNESS & YOGA IN PERTH, AUSTRALIA
February 2016 - February 2020 (on weekends)
Developing and facilitating employee wellness classes and workshops for clients like Bankwest to assist with "wellbeing in the workplace" goals and targets
Teaching yoga classes for Qantas Dreamliner passengers in the business lounge prior to and post boarding
Creating and running fun, engaging weekly yoga and mindfulness classes for primary school kids with Yogazoo
Employed by City of Gosnells to co-create yoga and wellness programs dedicated to teens and young adults with autism, Down’s Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy
Organising, creating and facilitating workshops and retreats to provide support, peace and a safe space for physically and mentally vulnerable individuals
Weekly volunteering of Reiki energy healing for cancer patients at Solaris Cancer Care
URBAN PLANNER (TEMP COVER)
CITY OF SYDNEY
URBAN PLANNING CONSULTANCY IN PERTH, AUSTRALIA
January 2017 - April 2017
Preparing Social and Economic Impact Assessment reports and proposals
Conducting research and analysis, including management of data and information to identify issues and suggest solutions to achieve planning program commitments
Contributing to projects involving implementation of state planning policies, and contribute to other planning projects to achieve state, regional and local planning objectives
Designing community and stakeholder engagement activities such as workshops, focus groups, interviews and surveys
Contributing to the development and implementation of programs and projects supporting Council’s sustainability outcomes
Work constructively in a team environment under tight time constraints to achieve departmental and organisations goals
URBAN PLANNING CONSULTANT
METROPLAN CONSULTING LTD.
February 2014 - January 2017
Commencing as Urban Planner and EA hybrid role in Melbourne, secondment to Perth for regional experience
Developing strategic urban planning reports and site analyses with a focus on social and environmental sustainability
Attending internal and external meetings with the CEO in the capacity of assistant and graduate consultant
Conducting field investigations and assisting in the development of systems supporting community engagement
Developing partnerships and engaging with communities to ensure delivery of outcomes throughout project lifecycle
Developing approaches to evaluating and reporting on progress
Supporting community participation in governance and accountability processes
Consulting with a breadth of stakeholders including surveyors, architects, developers, sustainability professionals and environmental consultants to create innovate planning solutions
Working with internal and external stakeholders to develop awareness of sustainability initiatives
Providing high-level administrative support alongside traditional planning duties
Responding to day-to-day enquiries for the CEO including partial diary and inbox management
Building a strong professional rapport via regular communication with the CEO's clients and board members
Handling housekeeping of the team i.e. expenses
VIP EVENTS CATERING SUPERVISOR
RANCHO VALENCIA RESORT & SPA | MISSION RANCH HOTEL & RESTAURANT
RELAIS & CHATEAUX VENUE IN LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA
July 2009 - February 2013 (Part-time during Bachelor's degree)
VIP event catering at a Relais & Chateaux tennis resort and Clint Eastwood's Refined Country Lodge in Carmel, Californi
Supervising 5-15 catering staff at functions and weddings for high profile VIPs such as Bill Gates, Gene Wilder and Tiger Woods at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Setting up and co-managing banquets for exclusive events such as the Pebble Beach Golf Pro Am and Monterey Jazz Festival
URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN INTERN
RHI: RESPONSIBLE HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE
MILITARY FUNCTIONS VENUE AT NAVAL BASE CORONADO, CALIFORNIA
June 2010 - February 2011
Researching innovative design principles for the successful development of night-life and hospitality districts
Worked within a team to create events for the community to become involved in planning and infrastructure development
Co-ran workshops for diverse members of the community and local businesses to communicate on pressing issues in a neutral, collaborative space
Wrote reports and summaries of strategic design principles and statutory regulations in various locations across the United States to inform and develop best practice planning
Interviewed community members and organising data to compile qualitative reports on quality of life and infrastructure/resource needs
Created videos and online seminars with the CEO and team to provide local businesses and government with accurate data and up-to-date community findings
EVENTS CATERING
THE ISLAND CLUB
MILITARY FUNCTIONS VENUE AT NAVAL BASE CORONADO, CALIFORNIA
April 2008 - January 2011
Banquet server for military personnel events including weddings, galas, and other special events
Preparation of events and catering, serving and cleanup during events, and breakdown post-event