Skills
Editing
Creative Writing
Promotional Strategy
Social Media
About
PR girl with her head in a whirl. She knows a lot about a little - she's learning a little more about a lot. An ambitious young lady with her eyes on the future, her heart in the saddle, and her head in the game on weekdays.
Education
October 2008 - October 2008
Experience
Future Moves, CSU , Bathurst
May 2012 - January 2012
Administration with Future Moves requires me to manage the data that comes back from our Check It Out days, and other various activities and programs we run. It also requires me to help with event preparation and organisation.
Newtons Nation Velocipedes (Jemima Key Events) , Bathurst
January 2012 - April 2012
As Team Leader of the Newtons Nation Velocipedes, Ellie will be co-ordinating a team of interns covering market research and event organisation & management for the 2012 Newtons Nation Festival.
Sterling PR & Events , Bathurst
September 2011 - January 2012
Sterling employs Ellie as something of a 'Jack-of-all-Trades'. A typical day for Ellie can involve writing media releases, co-ordinating clients internal and external regular communication (newsletters, etc.), developing communication and social media strategies, event management, and general administration duties.
Jemima Key Events , Regional NSW
September 2011 - October 2011
Ellie interned with Jemima Key Events as they managed the Newtons Nation Road Trip. Newtons Nation is an action sports cross Australian music festival, and the road trip involved several stops at towns across regional NSW. Ellie's duties included site assessment, set up, and management, as well as managing waiver forms, newsletter signups, merchandise sales, and general administration duties, as well as liaising with local media, promotional riders, and sponsors.
Horse & Pony Videos , Online
July 2011 - November 2011
Ellie wrote several basic articles for Horse & Pony Videos, a website focussed on delivering the oft-complicated information of the equestrian industry to children and teenagers in a simple, easy-to-understand manner.
HotCourses AU , Online
July 2011 - November 2012
Ellie draws on her experience as a tertiary student to write articles and blogs providing advice to prospective students. Ellie also successfully pitched the 'Day in the Life' segment, to relay a more personal example of a university experience.
Horse Family Magazine , Online
June 2011 - September 2011
Ellie's internship with Horse Family Magazine requires her to research and write articles relevant to the equestrian community, as well as be active in their extensive social media strategy, which involves post sharing and a weekly Twitter Chat. As Horse Family Magazine is based in the USA, cultural differences and international aspects must be taken into consideration.
Future Moves, CSU , Bathurst
February 2011 - January 2012
Future Moves is a university transition program targeted at low socio-economic schools. The Ambassadors partake in discussions, activities, and presentations to and with the students to encourage them that no matter your circumstances, university is a viable and achievable option.
Girl PR , Sydney
October 2010 - December 2010
My time at Girl PR was unfortunately cut short due to family issues, but while I was there I assisted with managing media lists, creating and co-ordinating media releases, developing short and long term public relations campaigns, and general administration work.
Woolworths Limited , Mittagong
February 2009 - March 2010
Ellie worked at Woolworths throughout her gap year. The experience proved to be valuable, as she learned crucial interpersonal skills and roles necessary to succeed and excel in a large company.
New England Girls School Equestrian Centre , Armidale
September 2008 - December 2008
Ellie's time at NEGS was cut short due to financial difficulties, but the high standard of work and intense work ethic required to work in the equestrian industry has stuck with her.
Workplace personality

100+
Company Size

12
Day Length

25+
Team Size

Loud
Noise Level

Formal
Dress Code
Benefits

Gym

N/A
Commute

Relocate

Paid Vacation