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Bachelor of Communications (Public Relations) 2014 - Oct 2015

RMIT University

Advanced Diploma of Business (Public Relations) 2013 - 2014

RMIT University

Graduated Highschool - 2011

The University High School

Education EE

C Communications Experience

YMCA Victoria August 2015 - Present Communications Specialist

This position sees me work on behalf of the Young Peoples Strategic Development Team to communicate the great work the YMCA does in empowering young people.I write and distribute these stories around the wider YMCA community.

PR Darling July 2015CCommunications Intern

During my time at the agency I worked on social media content as well as researching and developing media kits for clients.

Reference : Susie Robinson, susie@prdarling.com.au, 0403 780 000

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival March 2015 - April 2015Marketing InternOn top of general festival activities, my main focus was on cross promotion and rreaching out to specific audiences in order to boost ticket sales for certain shows. I also represented the festival at a number of corporate partnership events.

Australia Post November 2013Communications InternI feel immensely privileged to have spent an entire month at Australia Post completing a full-time internship. During my stint at Post I spent time in both the Internal and External Comms teams which gave me an extensive insight into the sskills needed in both departments. A highlight was working in the Media Team answering calls from journalists around the country and putting together statements in a short period of time.Reference: Mary Gillman, mary.gillman@auspost.com.au

4 Threads Fashion Agency April 2013 - November 2013Intern

Work History

The Kensington Community Recreation Centre June 2010 - PresentDuty Manager

Whilst I am on shift, I am in charge of an entire health and fitness centre. This dynamic position means that it is my responsibility to liaise with staff and customers to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the facility. I am also the first point of call in any major or minor emergency.

RReference: Lachlan St Clair, lachie.stclair@ymca.org.au, 9376 1633

The Hub @ Docklands July 2014 - Present Administration

At the Hub I work for the YMCA on behalf on the City of Melbourne Council.My role includes providing administrative support and I am in charge of the daily running of the facility. This includes facility booking as well as financial reporting.

YYMCA Mildura November 2014Team Coordinator

I was seconded to Mildura where I managed four outdoor pools on behalf of the YMCA. My role included staff and facility management.

Reference: Jo Hansen, jo.hansen@ymca.org.au, 0413 010 869

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I am a well organised professional communicator who strives to do her best in all situations. Events and creative pursuits are

my passion. I love combining that with clear business thinking and strategic planning.

sarahjeannorton23@gmail.com 0421 422 394

Sarah Norton