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.