Anna Abela

Experience

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  Villino Coffee

  Apr 2015 - May 2016

  Coffee Roastery Assistant
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  LINC Tasmania

  Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

  ICT Support Officer
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  St Michael's Collegiate School

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2018

  Digital Design and ICT Support Officer

  Completed a 1 Year Traineeship as an ICT Support Officer.My role was then split to ICT support, Digital Design and Teaching assistant. Coordinated and taught 'Design Time' an after school extra-curricular digital design class with girls aged 11-15.

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  That's What I Call Science

  Sept 2018 - now

  That's What I Call Science (TWICS) is a radio show and on-demand podcast that shines the light on topical scientific issues. TWICS was awarded CBAA's best new radio program in Australia in 2020.I returned to the show as the Social Media Marketing Manager. I manage our social media team, maintain the website and social media, and plan future events alongside our management team.I speak with members of the Tasmanian STEM community on topics they are most passionate about and unpack the science for Edge Radio's key demographic, with my episodes having a focus on Technology, Arts and Design. Show less

  • Executive Director

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Digital and Socials Manager

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Founding Member and Co-Host

    Sept 2018 - Jul 2022
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  TasTAFE

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  Digital Support Officer

  - Delivery of web services, website projects with large-scale deliverables and digital marketing communications with the ability to assist and support the development and configuration of web content management systems.- Web delivery, including a thorough knowledge of current developments in web technology and web accessibility guidelines.- High level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to contribute to process improvement and informed decision making, whilst providing quality support across web platforms for TasTAFE staff, including troubleshooting and providing recommendations for practical technical solutions.- Set-up, configuration and maintenance of applications, including system settings and integrity, problem solving, release management, user security and interfaces.- Working effectively in a team under routine supervision with a capacity to manage own performance, including an ability to exercise initiative, and establish effective working relations with clients and colleagues.- Well developed analytical and investigation skills, with the ability to understand and research issues and make appropriate recommendations to senior management.- Women in ICT Cert III Class Mentorship and work placement support. Show less

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  All That We Are

  May 2019 - Oct 2020

  ArTELIER Artist

  ArTELIER addresses a proven demand to strengthen professional support structures for artists committed to creating work with, by and for the most vulnerable communities in Tasmania, primarily children, young people and their families. The trial model was co-designed with 28 cross-disciplinary Tasmanian artists in 2018 to build a network of professional inquiry across the State. It values learning on Country and connecting respectfully with Tasmania’s Aboriginal community as vital to decolonising practice, healing deep wounds and addressing critical social issues in Tasmania. Show less

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  Futago

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Interim Digital Projects Coordinator

  • Coordinated digital projects from strategy to deployment with Futago’s senior management staff, Futago’s website developers, other interim staff and clients.• Prepared design briefs and held meetings with clients alongside senior management for digital design solutions. Delivered services at all stages of their digital projects and managed client expectations through to project completion and billing.

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  St Michael's Collegiate School

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2022

  - Providing assistance to teaching staff to implement digital design programs and new technologies - Providing instruction to students in the area of digital design and new technologies - Creation of digital resources such as video clips and other digital media; including videography, photography, illustration, colour-grading, editing with the use of Adobe Creative Cloud and Da Vinci Resolve. - Digital Marketing and maintenance of the School's social media accounts.- Maintenance and Design of the school’s Learning Management System (LMS).- Maintenance and design of the school’s website. - Implement and maintain the athletics of the School’s learning management system- Working in a team to ensure high “contact availability” to staff and students Show less

  • Digital Projects Coordinator

    Mar 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Digital Projects Officer

    Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
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  TasICT

  Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

  Project Springboard Candidate

  The State Government (Department of State Growth & Skills Tasmania) and TasICT, the Industry Peak Body for the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Sector, have developed an approach to assisting Tasmanians into pathways to employment in ICT and other roles with a requirement for ICT skills in Tasmanian Businesses.Project Springboard engages up to 25 participants to test and refine a pathway support program to employment with Tasmanian ICT businesses. This pathway includes relevant training, mentoring, industry connection and support to ensure candidates are given the best possible chance at finding work in the ICT industry. Show less

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  Li-Ve Tasmania

  Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

  Coordinator Communications and Engagement

  - Assist in developing and implementing communications strategies- Creating communications collateral- Research, write, plan, edit, proof and manage the production process and distribute relevant, creative, quality communications and collateral to support the communications strategy.- Plan, develop and produce video content using in-house tools or by contracting and overseeing external experts.- Manage meeting and project logistics, including planning, stakeholder engagement coordination, implementation and follow-up.- For events and campaigns: help coordinate logistics, publicity advertising and collateral. - Undertake promotional material design, production and distribution.- Assist with planning, coordinating, producing, distributing and monitoring regular communications, including employee and member newsletters, as well as annual reports and yearbooks.- Analyse data and make recommendations to improve outputs and create efficiencies.- Coordinate and monitor the businesses online presence. Show less

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  GenU

  Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

  Coordinator of Communications and Engagement

  A transitory role to support the merger process from Li-Ve Tasmania to genU.

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  Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

  Oct 2023 - Oct 2023

  News Intern

  Creating and developing news contentAssisting senior staff with research and analysis of news material and general reporting.I was the journalist and presenter for a story that was released on ABC’s social media channels.I organised talent and interviewed guests for news stories that went to air.

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  Christian Homes Tasmania

  Jan 2024 - now

  Marketing and Communications Manager

  Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of marketing plans and strategies.Seeking opportunities to enhance the reputation of the CHT brand, and coordinate publicity events as required.Develop and implement promotional strategies and advertising campaigns to raise the profile of CHT and our current and future services.Develop, design and printing of the annual report and promotional material.Maintaining records of media coverageCollaboration with the executive and leadership team to develop and implement effective communication plans that reflect the intended audience.Provide Strategic advice and recommendation to CHT Executive Team on marketing and communications strategiesLiaise with contracted outsources services where required, including procurement, development of communication/ Marketing activity project scopesResearch, write, produce and edit content including:o internal communications with residents, clients, family members, employees, volunteers and contractors;o external communications with media, Government departments/representatives and other stakeholders;o website, intranet and social media content;o annual reports and other publications;o speeches, memo’s and briefing; ando other content as required.Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of marketing and communication plans and strategies.Ensure marketing and communications content adheres to policies, statement of standards, procedures and legislation and aligns with the organisations vision, mission and values.Maintain an awareness of technological developments, which enable more effective and efficient distribution of marketing materials and communications.Contributes to implementing strategies and plans that achieve positive, productive and innovative organisation change. Show less