Marcus Visic

Experience

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  Fremantle Sea Rescue

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Public Relations Officer & Senior Crew

  Fremantle Sea Rescue is one of Australia’s busiest sea rescue groups . • Volunteer weekend and afterhours call-out crew member.• Developed meticulous attention to detail, teamwork and communication skills in a fast paced and often stressful environment. • Filmed newsworthy incidents and events for major sponsor, Channel 9 Perth.• Responsible for launching the group’s website. • Liaised with yacht clubs and marinas and provided signage to increase safety awareness. • Represented the group at events and boat shows. • Set up and ran temporary radio bases from Rottnest Island for offshore fishing competitions. Show less

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  Carnival Cruise Lines

  Jun 2003 - Oct 2005

  Audio Visual Media Manager

  • On-board management role responsible for all on-board television broadcasting, audio-visual equipment and satellite communications for internet and phones. • Filming, production and sale of a cruise DVD featuring shows and activities on board as well as footage filmed in the pots of call. • Managed and trained a culturally and linguistically diverse staff.• Worked collaboratively across various services areas to ensure streamlined results and communications• Sent to New Orleans in 2005 after being commandeered by the US Military and FEMA to assist with the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Show less

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  Travel, Work & Study

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Travel, Work & Study

  • Returned to Perth after working on board cruise ships for 3 years.• Sustained myself with freelance photography, video & design work as well as seasonal work on board boats.• Continued to travel both domestically and internationally. • Completed a Master of Professional Communications degree in 2007.

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  RCR Tomlinson

  Sept 2007 - May 2008

  Photographer / Multimedia Designer

  • Part-time role whilst I completed Post-graduate study• Photography of mining engineering projects and products. • Cataloguing and maintenance of an image library for use by the marketing department. • Design of interactive multimedia presentations for the sales team and for the web.

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  Ultradata

  Jul 2008 - Apr 2011

  Graphic/Web Designer

  Managed multiple projects and changing priorities for both the Product Development and Marketing Departments. Worked closely with the Product Manager in the design of interfaces for banking and financial software. Produced marketing collateral to promote products to banks and credit unions.• Designed the interface for one of Australia's first mobile banking applications.• Led, managed and supervised a junior designer across daily scopes of work and business requirements.• Worked closely with a broad range of business and banking stakeholders to gain understanding of mobile application requirements. Ensured adherence to all statutory and regulatory changes and controls. • Tested and inspected all completed design work for quality and consistency. Resolved any bugs / issues.• Completed design of marketing communication pieces including overall theme development, individual piece designs, etc. Proactively recommended creative communications for marketing proposals. Show less

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  African Wildlife Safaris and Natural Focus Safaris

  Mar 2011 - Oct 2014

  Brochure Designer, Photographer, Web Design & Digital Marketing

  Coordinated and designed 6 brochures a year ranging in size from a 16-page e-brochure to a 150 page print brochure. Also responsible for the running of marketing campaigns including billboard advertising, cinema advertising, email marketing, trade shows and paid social media campaigns.I was also fortunate enough to travel to Peru, Colombia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Photographing wildlife, luxury accommodation and scenery for use in marketing collateral.

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  Kalhaven Group

  Jan 2015 - Oct 2018

  Marketing Communications Coordinator

  Discover Australia Holidays is one of Australia’s largest inbound travel wholesalers, generating more than 150,000 visitors a year to Australia. A leader in digital marketing and distribution, all travel technology is developed in-house. Reporting to the Managing Director, responsibilities included the coordination of print and digital campaigns with an advertising spend of $4M AUD per annum. I created, developed and delivered complex, high-performing marketing and communications campaigns (including automated) to drive revenue, brand awareness and engagement. Show less

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  Space7 Group

  Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

  Marketing Manager

  Space 7 Group is an architecturally driven specialist design and construction firm. The group consists of four distinct brands:Interite Healthcare Interiors: https://interitehealthcare.com.auWurkspace 7: https://www.wurkspace7.com.au/Hubb Consultants: https://www.hubbconsultants.com.au/Peake Project Consultants: https://www.peakepc.com.au/In this role I delivered a coordinated, multi-branded marketing strategy for maximum reach and appeal. Key achievements:• Delivered a $20m+ sales pipeline in Q1 2019• Project managed the design, development and rollout of two websites. • Decreased website bounce rate by 30%• Increased the average duration of website sessions by 140%• Increased pages per session by 73%• Increased social media interactions by 600% in Q1 2019• Automated marketing processes including reporting and lead nurturing campaigns• Scheduling, budgeting and coordination of events around Australia Show less

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  The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia

  Jul 2019 - Apr 2021

  Marketing and Communications Executive

  The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) is a member-based, not-for-profit apolitical organisation based in Perth, WA. RASWA’s role is to promote the significance of rural Western Australia and the state’s primary industries. Key Responsibilities► Developed, delivered and evaluated a broad range of complex communication and engagement projects► Managed and lead internal staff and external contractors including graphic designers, event coordinators, digital agencies, creative agencies, media buyers and printers► Managed the marketing budget, including all necessary financial processing, documentation and reporting► Media relations, media monitoring and crisis management, managed site tours and media opportunities, Prepared reports, correspondence, advice, briefings and speeches for the Executive TeamAchievements► Secured a Google Ads grant for not-for-profit organisations with a value of US$10,000 a month► Developed impactful strategies to drive competition entries and event ticket sales – far exceeding targets set► Developed a strategy that significantly increased organisational reputation and positive media sentiment.► Brought strong data research and analytical capability to the role, developing dashboards to provide real-time analysis of audience insights and campaign effectiveness Show less

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  Leaf Marketing

  Apr 2020 - now

  Director
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  Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development (DPIRD)

  Oct 2020 - now

  Participate in the incident management team (IMT), representing and managing the Public Information function.Responsible for the management of public information generated and received by the incident’s control or coordination centre. This includes information from and for those affected by the incident, businesses, the general public and media Reported to the Public Information Manager and assisted in the creation and dissemination of information and advice to internal and external stakeholders regarding Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) outbreaks. Part of the front-line team responding to a Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) incursion in Perth's western suburbs.Duties included:* Placing and checking baits set for Qfly* Collection of samples for lab analysis* Visiting members of the public in the Quarantine area to conduct surveillance and community engagement.* Data entry

  • Plant Biosecurity Communications Manager

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Public Information Manager - Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) Eradication Response

    Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

  • Community Engagement Officer - Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) Eradication Response

    Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Field Surveillance Officer

    Oct 2020 - Oct 2020