Videos to learn from and remember.

I’m a mum of two, with one on the way. I’m the Digital Communications Advisor at Sport Bay of Plenty. I have over 10 years of experience producing content and videos. For a quick summary, check out my LinkedIn page. Otherwise, put your feet up and read on.

My last stop, before moving home and starting Story Orchard, was Brisbane. There I worked for the education provider Careers Australia writing scenarios and creating videos for training purposes. The videos I produced included case studies, demonstrations and course introductions, all of which assisted students with their learning. I also filled my time riding the ferry, exploring the gold and sunshine coasts, and checking the weather radar for tropical storms. It’s amazing how much you can fear hail when your car is parked outside.

Prior to that, I lived in London for four years. I worked for production companies creating videos and television content, on accounts including Google and Jaguar. In one role, I worked on an adventure travel show about South Africa. This was useful, as London was where I met my husband, Russell, who hails from Durban. I also wore coats often, ate cheese sandwiches from Pret and travelled underground on week days.

Before London, I helped sell the 100% Pure brand for Tourism New Zealand. I worked in the International Media Team gathering, creating and pitching tourism stories to media overseas. I organised press trips, including one that involved Jack Osbourne slacklining and heli-bungy jumping high above Queenstown. I was based in Auckland before transferring to the Los Angeles office. In the California sunshine I rode my bike, learnt to surf, celebrated holidays like Thanksgiving, and ate my fair share of burritos.

When I was much younger, I lived on an orchard and went to school in Tauranga. I have a number of qualifications including a Bachelor of Communication Studies (Advertising and Public Relations), Diploma in Digital Film and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.