A reference letter from Susan Helyar, Marketing Director 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival, can be found here.
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Mulherin
0423 211 084
elizabeth.mulherin@hotmail.com
Objective Seeking a position in the field of Public Relations and/or Journalism.
Education Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD
Double Bachelor Degree in Business/Journalism
Major: Public relations
Completed one semester at San Jose State University, CA, USA on exchange
Experience DMG Radio Australia, Street Team member at Nova 106.9, current
– Strategise and implement innovative and effective ways to engage listeners
– Endorse a variety of brands and products whilst maintaining the Nova ethos
– Devise and deliver creative scripts on air
– Develop and maintain strong relationship with audiences
– Assist with equipment acquisition and bump in for events
– Maintain audience and listener satisfaction at events
– Perform administrative tasks; including inputting data to excel spreadsheets and operating phone systems
Public Relations Assistant at Red Agency, Brisbane, current
– Source, write, pitch and follow up on media releases and media alerts
– Produce promotional material for clients; including social media content and advertorials
– Co-ordinate events – research and source talent and formulate creative engagement activities
– Liaise with media, clients and agencies on a regular basis
– Devise and co-ordinate media opportunities and photographic shoots
Wings Team Member at Red Bull, Queensland, 2010 – 2011
– Capitalised on interpersonal and communication skills to increase brand loyalty
– Strategised to change unhealthy perception of the product
– Worked with the team to develop and implement innovative ways to maintain existing and target potential consumers
– Built and maintained relationships with public and key stakeholders
– Assisted with recruitment procedures; including resume selection, phone interviews and group interviews
– Trained and mentored new team members
Projects Designed fashion and lifestyle magazine for credit, 2011 – available at https://elizabethmulherin.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jadore.pdf
Event Specialist: Red Bull Rooftop Roller Disco, 2011
– Oversaw site for event
– Researched and contributed to logistical operations
– Developed and implemented pre-promotion strategy
Worked as radio then television journalist for QUT News – sourcing stories, securing and conduccting interviews, writing scripts, editing packages and reading news, 2011 and 2013
Selected for Red Bull Team Mobile, 2011
Developed and pitched Public Relations plans for American non-profit organisation Loaves and Fishes, and Australian non-profit organisation The Stitchery Collective for credit, 2012
Newsreader for QUT News broadcasted on Bris31, September 2012
Skills
Strong interpersonal and writing capabilities
Enthusiastic and fast learner
Skilled in time management
Thrive under pressure
Proficient in: All Microsoft Office programs, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, IMovie and all social media websites (including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, WordPress and Instagram)
Activities
- Write travel, photography and lifestyle blog available at http://wanderingambitionbylizzie.blogspot.com.au/
- Update and maintain Eportfolio available at https://elizabethmulherin.wordpress.com/
- Member of SJSU Marketing Association, 2012
- Volunteer at Mercedez Benz Fashion Festival – Brisbane, 2012
- Regular contributor to UniVERSE magazine, 2012
- Completed events internship and blog posts for vintage boutique Ra Ra Superstar, 2012
- Lifestyle Editor at Students4Hire, 2012 – writing samples available at http://students4hire.com.au/blog/?cat=11
- Completed work experience at Nine Network Australia, 2012
- Completed work experience at Cosmopolitan Magazine, 2013
- Completing internship at Red Agency, 2013
Referees
Anna Murphy
Account Director, Red Agency Brisbane
Phone: 0414 661 676
Email: anna.murphy@redagency.com.au
Lauren Bendeich
Field Marketing Specialist, Red Bull Queensland
Phone: 0414 388 507
Email: lauren.bendeich@au.redbull.com
Carla Skerman
Managing Director, Students4Hire.com.au
Phone: 0402 762 210
Email: carla@students4hire.com.au
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Mulherin 