During my internship at QWeekend, a Brisbane lifestyle magazine, I was responsible for sub-editing articles and working closely with individual journalists to assist them with day to day tasks, interviews and stories to enable the publication of the weekly magazine.

During my internship at The Australian Canegrower, a fortnightly industry magazine, I was responsible for writing feature articles, performing interviews and assisting the Editor and other members of the team.
Achievements:
•Published feature articles, smaller articles and advertisements
•Edited articles and advertisements
•Assisted with the design of the magazine
•Interviewing
•Photography

During my internship at QWeekend, a Brisbane lifestyle magazine, I was responsible for sub-editing articles and working closely with individual journalists to assist them with day to day tasks, interviews and stories to enable the publication of the weekly magazine.
Achievements:
•Published several articles in the magazine.
•Sub-edited work that was submitted by freelance journalists and journalists working for the magazine.
•Gained insight into the workings of a newsroom and a reputable magazine publication.
•Experienced the processes required by journalists to develop quality articles.
•As a result of this internship, a journalist at the magazine asked me to assist him with research relating to his latest book.

As a Communications Officer my primary responsibility is in supporting the Communications Manager with activities that enable the key stakeholders of SRDC, such as Federal and State Governments, the Australian Sugarcane Industry and local communities, to be kept informed with issues that impact the Australian Sugarcane Industry. I have additional responsibilities that include operating the front desk, facilitating meetings, managing projects, coordinating SRDC events and seminars, and various clerical duties.
Achievements:
•Published news articles for the fortnightly industry magazine, the Australian Canegrower
•Written and edited sponsorship documents and assisted with sponsorship programs
•Written and distributed media releases to key stakeholders and media
•Liaised with media to coordinate interviews, increase publicity and boost profile of SRDC
•Liaised with clients and other communications professionals
•Developed and implemented the SRDC blog and Facebook page as part of social media initiatives
•Designed, laid out and produced advertisements and similar publicity material coherent with corporation policies.
•Helped facilitate regional expos and other regional events
•Chaired meetings
•Managed the SRDC Innovation Awards project
•Managed time to achieve results by required deadlines
•Coordinated promotional merchandising goods for SRDC
•Coordinated monthly industry relevant seminars
•Reception and office clerical duties that include, but are not limited to, stationery orders, payment of invoices, mailing of documents and supporting the team with phone and reception duties and greeting clients.

I completed my Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Queensland in 2010