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Work History
| Period | Title | Place | Details |
| July 2025 – Present | Holistic Counsellor and Publisher trading as ode to stories | Remote. | self-publishing services and self-development strategies |
| January 2025 – June 2025 | Break. Business planning. | Home. Beach. Nature. | Everyone needs a break, and I am blessed to have had this breathing time. |
| August 2024 – January 2025 | Chief Product Officer | R.I.C. Publications Pty Ltd | [To be added] |
| July 2023 – August 2024 | Group Production Director | R.I.C. Publications Pty Ltd | New title to match responsibilities. |
| September 2022 – June 2023 | Editor-in-Chief | R.I.C. Publications Pty Ltd | In charge of production and elevation of all publications for R.I.C. and Prim-Ed. |
| 2018 – September 2022 | Creative and Consultant (Work includes planning, research, creative concepts, communications, mentoring, consulting, project management, writing, editing, production and direction.) | Self-employed. Remote. Location. | Voiceover Credits include: National Basketball Association (NBA), Hemsley Fraser, Virgin Media, and Zurich Group. For my voice reels and more information go to voiceovers. My work has been published online, and in local, national and international press, for editing, ghostwriting, co-writing and writing – including: Pride Magazine, Channel Five (online), FaceOn Magazine, Kindred Spirit, Hitched (online), Wedding Ideas Magazine (online), London Glossy, The Scene, and Om Yoga Magazine. I have edited manuscripts that have been published, including Lisa Portolan’s See-Saw. I have also been hired as a scriptwriter, instructional designer(Vicki Lord, Jesse Green), voiceover, keynote speaker and presenter (live and filmed) for subjects including, Mums in Business, Lifestyle, Work-Life Balance, Yoga, Relaxation, Pranayama, Fitness, Holistic Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Meditation, Natural Beauty, Love, Sex and Relationships, Parenting, Modelling, Fashion and Style: Working with brands such as Virgin Media, Olympia Beauty, Hemsley Fraser, The NBA, Wilmott Dixon, and Sky TV: Love Talk and The Chrissy B Show. INCLUDED: Creator of f-ACT Magazine (2021); Trashion Magazine (2020) using Adobe Indesign; Editor of Holistic Therapist Magazine: the industry’s No.1 business guide (Sept 2011-Oct 2013) – I launched the MD’s concept, and was in-charge of all editorial content, developing the house-style for print, writing, briefing, penultimate sub-editing (i.e. proofing, captions, headlines), and picture sourcing for the 68-page quarterly publication. HTM was a regular returning client for cover shoots, as well as some website management, copywriting and feature content. I worked on the rebrand and relaunch of several Seven Star Media Ltd publications, as well as managed, edited, wrote, interviewed, content and image sourced (including during lockdown): Man Magazine, Disability Review Magazine, Family First Magazine, Smile, and Blush: As the publication consultant, I also supported in the process of new editor appointment, mentoring and handovers. This chief role included compiling and managing an annual workflow for all publications, for the remote team. For publications I have managed, launched, and edited go to publishing. |
December 2009-2018 (Previously, operating under the business name Portal Public Relations | Public Relations & Communications Consultant: Written and Spoken | Self-employed. Dec-2009 to Dec-2016. And 2013-July 2015 Operated from Canberra, Australia, and from November 2017 from ACT with Permanent Residency. | AREAS: business consultation, business development, project management, brand creation, copywriting, profile building, social-media, press releases, media packs, blogs/CMS/Wordpress, SEO, basic Dreamweaver, interviews, creativity, event organisation, choreography, bespoke publishing, communications, B2B (business to business), B2C (business to consumer), crisis management, shoot creation and organisation, media relations, wellbeing at work. Previous PR projects. |
| 2009-2010 | Tutor | Self-employed. | English (Key Stage 1–5), Mathematics (Key Stage 2-4), Performance and Media (Further Education), Business Presentations and Public Speaking. [Part-time, while raising my first child.] |
| September 2007-2009 | English Teacher | Chalvedon School & Sixth Form | Teaching English (Key Stage 3, 4 and 5) including lesson planning, exam invigilating, assessment and exam marking. Contributing to CPD sessions, and out-of-school fundraising events. [Working as a full-time undergraduate teacher.] |
| 2001-2007 | Actress – Model – TV/Radio Presenter | Self-employed. | Working via agencies (initially part-time), and with direct bookings, managing my own accounts, and training other models for showroom and catwalk. Brands included: Armani, Vivienne Westwood, QVC, GMTV, OK Magazine, Alberta Ferretti, Orange, Samsung, Quiz TV, Lynx, BBC, Channel 4, LWR Radio to name a few. INCLUDED: Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Love Pouting: the official modelling industry magazine (2005-2006): Running the business and compiling the 56-page bi-monthly magazine; writing features; conducting interviews and compiling key content; as well as liaising with clients, celebrities, organising and directing photo-shoots and events, editing and proofing content. Mentoring young models at the start of their careers. |
| 1999 – 2003 | Assistant Producer (AP) – Guest Booker | FIVE (Channel 5) | Duties towards Channel 5’s live pre-school show, Milkshake, as well as Shake, and The Core: Dealing with presenters, PR and production companies; Organising web, and TV competitions, copywriting and creative writing details and features for the web page, all according to the current ITC regulations; vision mixing and using basic editing and four-machine equipment; liaising with record companies and PR agencies; writing content ideas and interview questions for the show; booking, meeting, briefing, and blocking-through links with VIP and celebrity guests; project management; producing, and directing several 5-10 minute slots and pre-recorded links; live TV presentation; organising events, including the staff children’s Christmas party; playing a significant role in the Channel 5 road shows; assisting the press department at Pepsi Chart; assistant floor managing, and dolly grip.[Part-time while studying, and continued after graduating.] |
| 1996 – 1999 | Interviewer – Recruiter | The Field Work Company | Recruiting, and interviewing the public, on various products and concepts; meeting tight deadlines; conforming to quotas; dealing with quantitative and qualitative data; travelling; researching; events i.e. ‘London Fashion Week’; reporting to, and evaluating data for clients. [Part-time, while studying.] |
| 1995 – 1996 | Pharmaceutical Assistant | Borno Chemist | Dealing with customers, prescriptions, over-the-counter medication and prescription medication, operating cash register, stock-taking, and general retail tasks. [Saturday job, while still at school.] |
| 1991 – 1996 | Student | School | During my time at school I was a member of the athletics team; the student council representative for year 7; I organised various fundraising events, including a fashion show, and a cake sale; I set-up a video rental club, and was on the journalism team for Newspaper Week, and participated in various events. |
| Various | Voluntary Work | Various | Sustainable fashion talk (publishing opportunities for students): Alfred Deakin HIgh School, Canberra Fashion industry talk (industry opportunities for students): CIT, Canberra Runway training and show choreography: CIT, Canberra Class rep: supporting parents as a group with social events and engaging connection Website developing and building: Garran Primary School (P&C) Creative kids’ yoga classes and teaching: Nazeing Primary School, Waltham Abbey, Garran Primary School, Canberra, Garran Scout Group Female helper: Garran Scouts Group Press for PTA: The Willows School, Timperley |
Qualifications
| Type | Educator | Details | Results |
| Higher (academic) | University of Essex (1999-2021) | Subjects; Analysing Language Structure, Introduction to Linguistics, Computer Applications, Introduction to Psychology, Child Language Acquisition, English as a Second Language; the Acquisition of Syntax, Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics, Language and Sex, Conversation and Social Interaction, Varieties of English, Linguistic Description of English, Language Variation and Change, Discovering Speech | 2:1 BA HONS English Language & Linguistics |
| VET / PD (media law) | LINA (2026) | Subjects: Introduction to Media Law for News Publishers, Defamation, Contempt of Court, Privacy and Trespass, Copyright, Discrimination, National Security, Employment Law for News Publishers, | Introduction to Media Law for Publishers |
| VET / PD (leadership) | Diversity Australia (February 2025) | Respectful Workplace for Managers Training | Credential ID RWPM3252130407913 |
| VET / PD (fashion) | WageningenX, an online learning initiative of Wageningen University & Research | Subjects: Design, Science and Value in a Sustainable Clothing Industry | Circular Fashion Certified (93%) |
| VET / PD (education) | HarvardX | Introduction to Family Engagement in Education | Certified (92%) |
| VET / PD (education) | Centre of Excellence | How to be a Super Learner Diploma | Certified (98%) |
| VET / PD (education) | Centre of Excellence | Home Education Diploma | Certified (93%) |
| VET / PD (counselling) | Centre of Excellence (150 hours) | Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) | Diploma (Distinction 91%) |
| VET / PD (education) | Alison | Introduction to Instructional Systems Design | Certified (100%) |
| VET / PD (counselling) | Natural Energies College 500 hours across 30 months | Holistic Counselling, Metaphysical Studies, Crystal Healing, Colour Therapy and Clinical Practice | Dual Diploma in Complementary Therapies & Holistic Counselling |
| VET / PD (energetic) | Natural Healer | Usai Reiki Space Clearing | Certified |
| VET / PD (energetic) | Natural Healer (30 hours) | Usai Reiki 1, 2 & Master | Certified |
| VET / PD (yoga) | Yoga Trinity Teaching Training | Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher | Certified RYT 200hrs (285 hours) |
| VET / PD (health) | Centre of Excellence | Vegetarian and Vegan Nutritionist Diploma | Certified (91%) |
| VET / PD (health) | Centre of Excellence | Chinese Nutritional Therapy Diploma | Certified (97%) |
| VET / PD (mental health) | Mental Health First Aid England (April 2017) | Learning included: Spot the early signs of a mental health issue, provide help on a first aid basis, help prevent someone from hurting themselves or others. | Mental Health First Aid Adult (2-day course) |
| VET / PD (yoga) | Yoga Quests, Philip Xerri (March 4th 2017 – April 29th 2017 ) | (Including 3 days face-to-face: 18 hours plus home practice over the two months). Techniques include: Further practice and development of Mahat Yoga Pranayama, Rhythmic Breathing, Anu Loma Viloma Kriya, Spiral Breathing, Classical, Pranava AUM and Asana, Pranayama Mudras and Kriyas, Pranayama and the Chakras, Kapalabhati and Bhastrika, Plavini Pranayama, Mantric variations of Anu Loma Viloma Kriya, The Granthis, Bandhas, Bhastrika, Variations on Sitkari Pranayama: Bhugangini Pranayama and Mudra, Chakra Pranayamas and Meditations, and Hang Sah Kriya. | Pranayama Post Graduate Course |
| VET / PD (yoga) | Yoga Quests, Philip Xerri (2016) | (face-to-face and home learning over a period of a year, based on the teachings of Swami Gitananda). Techniques include: Mahat Yoga Pranayama, Sukha Purvaka Pranayama, Rhythmical Breaths, Cleansing Breaths, Purifying Breaths, Cooling Breaths, Mudras, Kriyas, Chakras, Chanting, Nadis, the Polarity Breath, Kapalbhati, Bhastrika, Bandhas, Koshas, Lesson Planning, Practical Breathing with Asana. | Certified in Pranayama One-Year Foundation Course |
| VET / PD (yoga) | Yoga Anatomy, Leslie Kaminoff (2016) | (Online-New York;100 plus hours of study recognised as approximately 20 non-contact hours). Subjects include: Breathing; Prana & Apana, Anatomical Shape-Change, Pelvic Diaphragm, Vocal Diaphragm, Intrinsic Equilibruim, Mahamudra. Spine; History, Architecture, 5 Movements of the Spine, Symmetry vs Balance, Iliopsoas, The Central and Autonomic Nervous System. Asana; Evolution and Development, Balance and Equilibrium, Yoga of the foot, Walking, Yoga of the Knee, Hip and Pelvic Articulation, Shoulder Girdle. | Certified in Yoga Anatomy Principles Course |
| VET / PD (yoga) | Ben Wolff (8 face-to-face hours) | Breath work | Accessing the Body’s Inner Intelligence |
| VET / PD (yoga) | Ben Wolff (3 face-to-face hours) | Breath work | Breath for Life |
| VET / PD (yoga) | The Yoga Nidra Network Dr. Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, Nirlipta Tuli, and Ben Wolff (2016, 14 hours) | Yoga nidra | Total Yoga Nidra Online Foundation Course . The Yoga Nidra Network. |
| VET / PD (yoga) | The Yoga Nidra Network Dr. Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, Nirlipta Tuli (2016, 8 hours) | Yoga nidra | Sleep Well with Total Yoga Nidra |
| VET / PD (yoga) | Bhakti Margi with Kamala at Harley Street London (4 hours) | Meditation | Simple Meditation |
| VET / PD (mental health) | AMEDD Center and School via Alison (15 hours) | Mental health | Certified Diploma in Mental Health Studies |
| VET / PD (yoga) | Danielle Collins Face Yoga Method (12 hours) | Techniques taught by the world’s leading Face Yoga Expert, Danielle Collins | Certified |
| VET / PD (counselling) | Mind Detox Academy | Trained by creator and best-selling author, Sandy C. Newbigging (UK) | Certified Mind Detox Practitioner |
| VET / PD (fitness) | YMCA | Aerobics and Body Conditioning | Group Exercise Studio Instructor L2/CERT III – YMCA Fit (CYQ) CERTIFIED |
| VET / PD (fitness) | Les Mills | Trained in Australia, sponsored by Fernwood Woden Gym | Certified Les Mills Body Balance Instructor |
| VET / PD (mental health) | Alison (2016) | Mental health | Diploma in Mental Health Studies (87%) |
| Tertiary (academic) | Braintree College (1996-1998) | Subjects; English Language, General Studies, Business Studies, Psychology | 4 A-Levels (C/D grades) |
| Secondary (academic) | Tabor High School (1991-96) | Subjects; Double English (A, B), English Literature (B), Mathematics (B), Information Systems (B), Art & Design (B), Religious Studies (B), Double Science (C, C), German (C) | 10 A-C Grade GCSE |
| Other | Various | Various | LinkedIn Learning: Various Acting Training for Commercials: Peter Czajkowski (London) Acting: Monologues and Dialogues (North-West London) Behaviour Management Training: Pivotal Education Ltd Applied First Aid & CPR WWVP Card (ACT 2027) Driving: Full, clean UK licence for manual automobiles |
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