Jennifer Gray

Experience

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  Target Australia

  Oct 2001 - Jul 2014

  • Built and led teams across high-trading and high-profile stores, delivering customer excellence in all facets of store operations.• Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.• Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.• Mentored junior staff members, helping them grow professionally and contribute more effectively to the team's goals.

  • Business Manager

    Nov 2007 - Jul 2014

  • Sales Assistant

    Oct 2001 - Nov 2007
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  Jennifer Gray Writer

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2024

  Freelance Writer

  • Experienced freelancer specialising in higher education content and corporate communication.• Proven track record writing and editing articles, social media and web content, press releases, advertising and marketing communications, sales copy and corporate documents.

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  JP Media (Australia)

  Dec 2019 - Jul 2021

  Copywriter

  • Boosted campaign performance by developing engaging and persuasive copy for print, digital, and social media platforms.• Increased brand awareness through the creation of compelling content for website landing pages, blog articles, and email newsletters.• Ensured consistency in brand messaging across multiple channels by adhering to established style guides and tone standards.• Edited existing copy for clarity, grammar, punctuation, and overall effectiveness.

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  University of Adelaide

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Marketing Project Coordinator

  • Engaged on a short-term contract to produce student guides for the Faculty of Professions, successfully managing the project from conception to delivery.• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaboration throughout project lifecycles.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish successful execution of projects and campaigns.

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  Richards Rose

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2023

  Freelance Copywriter

  • Boosted campaign performance by developing engaging and persuasive copy for print, digital, and social media platforms.• Increased brand awareness through the creation of compelling content for website landing pages, blog articles, and email newsletters.• Ensured consistency in brand messaging across multiple channels by adhering to established style guides and tone standards.• Edited existing copy for clarity, grammar, punctuation, and overall effectiveness.

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  University of Melbourne

  Feb 2024 - now

  Sessional Tutor

  • Sessional Tutor for the School of Social and Political Sciences. • Dedicated to enhancing student comprehension by utilising various teaching methods and techniques whilst fostering a supportive and positive learning environment.• SOCI10001 - Understanding Society.• SOCI20017 - Sexualising Society.

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  Monash University

  Aug 2024 - now

  PhD Candidate

  Graduate researcher in the School of Social Sciences.