Corinne Blight

Experience

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  Fairfax Media, The Macarthur Advertiser

  Nov 2009 - Nov 2009

  Journalist (Internship)

  * Interviewing individuals for articles.*Writing articles without supervision for the newspaper (3 of which were published)* Going out into the local community streets and conducting 'vox pox' interviews on specific topics.

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  Australian Turf Club

  Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

  Customer Service Assistant and Bar Attendant

  * Tend to corporate clients, working within members only marquees and VIP Lounges in prestigious events such as Darby Day, the Golden Slipper, the Melbourne Cup and the Girls day out.* Interact with customers in a friendly, outgoing manner at all times* Handle customer complaints in a timely, polite and confident manner to have them resolved effectively.* Use tills, handle money and serve customers without direct supervision

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  Western Sydney University

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2013

  * Coordinate and organise events for the UWS Careers unit (including university international internship program)* Advertising and promoting events to students, university staff and external parties through print and online media.* Write news articles for internal and external publication in relation to UWS Careers events* Answer student enquiries in relation to functions, events and programs being held by the careers unit* Coordinate and organise team meetings* Work at the reception desk, taking client calls, booking careers consultations and answering general enquiries for the unit. Show less * Work on a number of campuses (including Campbelltown and Parramatta), offering friendly advice, assistance and guidance to commencing students about where facilitates and services within the university are located.* Present presentations to commencing university students about the university experience, as well as answer any questions had by students within them.* Work within the 'information stall' during 0-Week offering friendly customer service when assisting students, staff and other external university visitors in finding buildings, rooms and other services within the university.* Answer student questions in a polite, friendly and outgoing manner to foster positive relationships* Assist in the setting up of stalls and stands within 0-Week and Week 1 orientation activities for new students. Show less * Coordinate and supervise team of several students whilst making calls to university students* Conduct team briefings and wrap-ups before and after making calls.* Call first year university students offering help, advice and assistance in overcoming and resolving any issues or problems.* Promoting the services and support networks offered to students* Provide excellent customer service through exquisite interpersonal interaction.* Record data in a statistical manner (using Microsoft excel) on phone calls made for further analysis. Show less

  • Communications and Events Assistant

    Mar 2013 - Sept 2013

  • Orientation Assistant

    Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

  • Team Leader- Transition Success at Western Sydney University

    Jul 2012 - Mar 2013
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  Cumberland Stationery

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

  Marketing & Events Coordinator

  * Develop and manage the online social media presence of Cumberland Stationery through Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and other social media platforms* Devise and oversee the marketing strategy development for Cumberland Stationery products using unique and innovative approaches*Attend trade shows regularly to sell and promote Cumberland Stationery products to potential customers* Regularly communicate with customers and respond to product based enquiries

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  Limitless Fitness & Nutrition

  Jan 2014 - now

  Fitness & nutrition made fun, easy & simple to understand. "Corinne is a great facilitator and very enthusiastic and engaging!""The sessions were energetic and fun and really got everybody moving. Corinne is super positive, engaging and was a delight to work with"Limitless Fitness & Nutrition is about making fitness & nutrition simple, easy & fun for you and your employees. We've worked with outstanding businesses including Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon/ MTV as well as Western Sydney University & Elekta. Nutrition Workshops may include:- The Basics of Nutrition Explained- Making Healthy Food Swaps- How to Meal Prep like a Pro- Making Nutrition & Fitness FunOur fitness sessions include online and live group fitness sessions, Pilates classes and an engaging, fun & uplifting group training experience to excite & inspire your organisation. Show less

  • Corporate Wellness Specialist

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Founder

    Jan 2014 - now
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  Plus Fitness

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2015

  Personal Trainer

  Motivating, empowering and inspiring. The three things I did in my job here. I loved working with a range of clients to help them be their best physically and mentally. I further helped in the creation and delivery of the 12 week body transformation program and helped clients to loose weight, feel empowered, but most of all, reach their limitless potential!I have a knack for motivating and inspiring my clients, and was able to do just that in this position.

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  Western Sydney University, uwsconnect

  Dec 2014 - Nov 2015

  Marketing Communications and Projects Officer

  I was the communications Guru at uwsconnect! My clients included Western Sydney University Sports, Food, Gyms, Retail Services, Student Clubs Campus Life and Out and About Trips and Tours. I create inspiring marketing campaigns for my clients (using integrated marketing communications channels), coordinate briefs with our graphic design team, organise content for client event and communications opportunities, manage 13 Facebook pages (yes, seriously, 13!), manage content and create all copy for client websites, create press releases and publicise events to the Western Sydney University community uwsconnect was involved within. Show less

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  Event Workforce

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2015

  Team Leader & Operations Crew

  Events, experiences and FUN! Working with the EW crew is always exceptionally fun and rewarding, feeling my passion for people, events and incredible marketing & communications.I've worked as a team Leader and Operations Crew Member in a range of events including the Colour Run, Sydney Food and Wine Festival and the Blackmore's Running Festival.After my first shift working with the EW Crew, I was elevated to the 'Dream Team'​, reserved for top performing team members and team leaders. I'm loving every minute of being part of the EW Crew! Show less

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  One55 Health & Fitness

  Dec 2015 - Mar 2017

  Marketing Coordinator

  In this dynamic role, I was responsible for overseeing the marketing campaign, strategy and social media presence of three businesses: SGAC Fitness, SGAC Gymnastics & SGAC Aquatics. This is an exceptionally diverse, fast paced and varied role, requiring me to wear a number of different hats within the SGAC business. I love the daily challenges presented and having ownership over the SGAC brand; not to mention, seeing the brand and its engagement with customers grow month on month!• Develop, manage and execute the marketing strategy, campaigns and strategic direction of SGAC Fitness, SGAC Gymnastics & Aquatics & SGAC Aquatics.• Manage the social media presence of all SGAC businesses on Facebook and Instagram; community management, daily posting, content management, content creation & paid/ sponsored ads development.• Foster ongoing communication and engagement with our customers through the use of weekly EDM’s, text messages (using Outix & Links software), DL handouts, social media marketing campaigns and ongoing research about members (including focus groups and vox pox’s)• Brief, collate and develop all marketing collateral for monthly campaigns, working in conjunction with Graphic Designers for all businesses.• Report on, track and analyse all marketing & social media marketing results and report back monthly to the Board of Directors. • Manage all internal communications about upcoming promotions, monthly promotions to ensure all Rooty Hill RSL & SGAC staff are across each of them (see below for sample of brief sheet given to team)• Copywriter and content creator for SGAC blog, periodical press releases, websites, weekly emails, social media pages and all marketing collateral.• Organise and coordinate bi-monthly photo-shoots with members of the fitness club for new marketing collateral. • Direct & Personal selling at a number of events including; Rooty Hill RSL Million Dollar Draw Day, Off the Eaten Food Truck Festival & Blacktown Sports Festival. Show less

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  Western Sydney University

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2022

  • Manage the internal and external marketing communications strategy for Orgsync & MyWestern student portals including designing marketing collateral, copywriting and reporting back to senior management on objective achievement.• Facilitate ongoing training and development opportunities for students and staff in the use of Orgsync & MyWestern as well as providing outstanding customer service & troubleshooting advice.• Touring social media manager for team WSU at the 2017 Australian University Games, WSU Sports Clash and a number of Campus Life events. • Monitor, report on and analyse the Orgsync & MyWestern reporting databases to inform the future strategic direction of the WSU online student experience. • Coordinated 90 students in a 4-day WSU video shoot including writing all promotional collateral, liaising with internal and external stakeholders (students, staff and production company) and development of video content. Show less

  • Student Engagement Coordinator

    Apr 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Project Officer & Online Systems Administrator

    Mar 2017 - Apr 2020