Lisa M
Public Relations Specialist
Communications, stakeholder engagement & marketing specialist ready to take your project to the next level.
Summary
I have more than 20 years of experience in communications, marketing, event management, stakeholder consultation, media relations, crisis management, writing, editing, website management, research, and policy.
I work across a broad range of industries, including tourism, education, banking and finance, civil construction and infrastructure, aged care, disability, small business, health and technology.
Just some of the clients I've worked for include:
- State government departments and Minister’s offices (NSW Electoral Commission, Motor Accidents Authority, Department of Ageing Disability and Home Care, Office for Ageing, Tourism Australia, Destination NSW).
- Not-for-profit organisations (Australian Banking Association, Feros Care, Life Education QLD, Insurance Council of Australia, the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal {FRRR}).
- Private enterprise & corporations (Citibank, JAWS communications).
I understand how important it is to communicate effectively, and how vital it is to have an omnichannel approach with consistent messaging.
I have personal drive and integrity, and I have sound judgement in dealing with complex and sensitive issues.
When you work with me, I promise to offer you honest and authentic advice. I’m not afraid of hard work or getting my hands dirty.
I look forward to working with you on your next project.
Experience
Department of Transport and Main Roads
Project Engagement Advisor (2024 - 2024)
(From Oct-Dec 2024)
Managing stakeholder communications, engagement, and consultation for the M1 Varsity to Tugun (VL2T) upgrade. VL2T is a $1.5 billion major QLD road project that is nearing completion. In between providing strategic advice to project directors, I manage events, issues, crisis communications, as well as writing newsletters, media releases, strategies and reports.
NSW Electoral Commission
Returning Officer (2024 - 2024)
Managing the Tweed Local Council Election (Sept 2024)
Oversee the conduct and integrity of the 2024 Tweed Council election. Coordinate and manage a large-scale operation and deliver election activities within a legislated timeframe. I managed stakeholders from candidates, media, scrutineers, and the community. I was involved with recruiting, training and leading a temporary team of nearly 350 people to work across various locations.
Department of Transport and Main Roads
Project Engagement Advisor (2022 - 2024)
Managing stakeholder communications, engagement, and consultation for a major QLD road project. In between providing strategic advice to project directors, I manage events, issues, crisis communications, as well as writing newsletters, media releases, strategies and reports.
Jaws Communications
Senior Communications Consultant (2022 - 2022)
Communications, marketing, and media services provided to the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal FRRR (Australia's largest philanthropic organisation.) The role involved promoting the FRRR brand, grants, and funding streams to build capacity in regional Australia.
Without a doubt, this was a meaningful role where everyone I worked with 'did magic to bring about major change'. Great team, great ethics and loved being a change-maker.
Biosecurity QLD, Dept of Agriculture and Fisheries
Prinicipal Engagement Manager (2022 - 2022)
Develop and implement communications and engagement strategy for Japanese Encephalitis (project). This included stakeholder management, liaising with biosecurity experts and scientists in this specialty area, writing, and website management.
NSW Electoral Commission
Return Officer (2021 - 2022)
Oversee the conduct and integrity of the 2021 Tweed Council election. Coordinate and manage a large-scale operation and deliver election activities within a legislated timeframe. I managed stakeholders from candidates, media, scrutineers, and the community. I was involved with recruiting, training and leading a temporary team of nearly 400 people to work across various locations.
Australian Banking Association
Communications and Events Specialist (2019 - 2020)
Develop communications and events campaigns to create awareness of:
1.) the New Banking Code of Practice, and
2.) bank relief and assistance available for small business during COVID-19.
Arrange events to increase awareness of the new Banking Code and how Australian banks can assist customers.
Prepare presentations and speeches for the CEO.
Stakeholder management.
Write media releases, social media posts and respond to media requests.
Qualifications
Construction White Card (2023)
Gold Coast Trades College
Project Management (2015)
Australian Institute of Management
Certificate in Public Participation (IAP2) (2011)
IAP2
Analysing Survey Data (2010)
ABS
Turning Data into Information (2010)
ABS
Bachelor of Communications (1989)
CQ University