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F OCUS : O VERSEAS A ID /C OMMUNITY W ORK • Y OUTH & C OMMUNITY C ARE • P UBLIC R ELATIONS
Globally focused graduate with strong awareness of complex socio-economic, cultural, ecological, and resource management issues. Successfully combine analytical and research expertise with flair for public speaking, presentation, writing, and communications. Keenly interested in developing a career in overseas aid, youth and community care, or marketing communications.
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
P OST G RADUATE D IPLOMA IN P SYCHOLOGY , University of Queensland, Australia (Anticipated 2004)
P SYCHOLOGY (B RIDGING C OURSE ), Queensland University of Technology , Australia 2000
B ACHELOR OF A RTS (Social Science) Major: Community Work, University of Melbourne, Australia 2000
C OMMUNITY /O VERSEAS A ID
• Data Collection & Analysis
K E Y C R E D E N T I A L S
• Reporting & Funding Proposal Development
• Regulatory & Government Affairs
• Childhood Development Phases
P UBLIC R ELATIONS /M ARKETING
Speaking/Presentations
• Teaching & Training
• Special Event Coordination
• Program Development & Evaluation
• Marketing & Promotions
Computer literate – Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Internet, e-mail.
E X P E R I E N C E S U M M A R Y
Communications, Research & Overseas Aid
• Conducted extensive interviews with people of drought affected villages in northwest India; aided by an interpreter, researched, documented, and compiled the effects of a 2 year drought.
• Composed a compelling case for food relief funding; produced and presented proposal to the
National Dairy Development Board for distributing the nutritional dietary product Khichidi.
Public Relations, Promotions & Media
• Propelled promotional ideas into definitive action plans, leading to highly profitable and successful special events. Driving force behind complete project coordination including media communications, advertising design, venues, entertainment, outside broadcasts, and promotions.
• Generated impressive profits and record crowds to the Miss Indy Competition.
Coordinated complete event from lighting and sound professionals, to judges, contestants, patrons, and sponsors.
• Promoted radio events and competitions, conducted live-air crosses from outside broadcast vans, secured prizes from sponsors, and managed prize distribution at 'live' locations.
Teaching & Organization
• Coproduced developmentally appropriate programs for children of varying ages, in conjunction with Child Care Director. Commended by parents, and enjoyed by children, programs incorporated stimulating educational activities that were both safe and fun.
E M P L O Y M E N T S Y N O P S I S
Promotions Coordinator, Kawana Waters Hotel , Queensland, Australia 4/2000–Present
Promotions Officer, Sea FM Radio, Queensland, Australia 1998–Present
Field Worker/Researcher, Self Employed Women's Association , India
Dental Nurse/Assistant, Lostock Hall Dental Surgery, England
11/2000–12/2000
6/1997–9/1997
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST