KAYE HALL – CURRICULUM VITAE
Kaye Hall is ethical, independent and resourceful. She is a clear and strategic thinker who easily digests information and is results-driven. Her verbal communication style is kind, open and direct. Her written communication is clear and targeted. Kaye enjoys working in a professional team environment, with clearly articulated goals and performance measures.
Her career reflects an ability to quickly get traction and meet demands in unfamiliar environments. She has worked in cities and regional centres in sectors including government, energy, education, tourism, agriculture, business, and community. She has extensive marketing communications expertise, including AV production (in Australia and Malaysia), event management, strategic development, media monitoring, journalism and her own successful writing and editing business, Wordsmith and More, with close to 100 clients in Australia, China and Thailand.
EDUCATION
2006 Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing
2003 Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training (Student of the Year)
2001 Bachelor of Visual Arts, first year
1999 Single subject study: Anthropology and Sociology, Melb Uni and NTU
1995 Seminars: Money and You, Creating Wealth, Language In Action, Hoffman Process, Landmark Forum, Self Expression and Leadership
1987 Diploma of Media Production
1985 Bachelor of Fine Art, first year
1983 Higher School Certificate, Honours for Debating, Rowing and Community Service
EMPLOYMENT
2006-Current: Wordsmith & More – owner/wordsmith:
- Course content
- Marketing and communications
- Social media, blogs, FB advertising, etc
- Annual reports, business plans, briefing papers, submissions, etc
- Policy and procedures, operations manuals, Quality Management Systems
- Tenders and Grant applications
Dec2015-Dec2016: Darwin Yoga Space, Office Manager
- Marketing and communications
- Social media
- Bookkeeping, budgeting and administrative duties
Mar2013-Dec2015: NT Writers Centre, Manager
- Marketing and communications
- Program manager – workshops and events, including logistics and ticketing
- Membership, database, PR/promo, enquiries and service delivery
- Research, planning, monitoring and acquittals
2005-2006: Mansfield Courier – Journalist (events)
2003-2006: Thinking Business – Project management
- Mansfield Shire Commonwealth Games – managed protocols, cultural tour of Kiribati athletes and ‘Warming Up’ events
- Bonnie Doon Community Centre – coordinator during start-up phase, providing clinic, childcare, adult education, meeting rooms, community events, book exchange, etc
- Rehame Australia – media monitoring
1996-1999: Policy Officer, Marketing, City of Melbourne, Strategic Development Division
- Two extended periods as Acting Team Leader, Marketing
- Precinct Program, strategic development of city ‘precincts’ involving 100 businesses, newsletter and administration of the Grants Program
- Strategic development of Visitor Services including Melbourne’s first Visitor Information Centre and Melbourne Greeter Service, staff and multi-lingual volunteer tour guides
- Statistics network representative (marketing)
1989-1996: Jigsaw Productions – Audiovisual production and event management
- Shannon’s Corporation – auctions, car club events, regional festivals
- Corporate Events – event coordinator for Garden Week, Australian International Flower Show and Albert Park Classic (forerunner to the Grand Prix in Melbourne)
- Audio Visual Productions (M) Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) – A/V producer and script writer
- Blackmore Audio Vision – A/V production coordinator
REFEREES
Available on request or read Testimonials