Melanie Gibbons

Communications Strategist @Elm Communications

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Elm Communications is owned and managed by Melanie Gibbons. Melanie is a passionate communications professional who believes quality communications can provide immeasurable value to your organisation. Melanie worked in in-house communications teams for most of her career, so understands where you are coming from and what you need to succeed. Melanie has over twenty years’ experience in communications across government, not-for-profit and the private sector in Australia and the United Kingdom. Before moving into consulting, she managed a full-service communications team in the Australian Government working on climate change policy and administration. Melanie’s experience is complimented with academic qualifications including a Master of Strategic Communications with a dissertation on the Australian Governments use of social media, a Graduate Certificate in social media and public engagement, and a Bachelor of Communications specialising in public relations and advertising. She is also a certified Strategic Communications Management Professional.

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Work Background

Elm Communications CanberraCommunications Consultant and Director

Jun. 2018Canberra, AustraliaElm Communications is an independent communications consultancy based in Canberra, delivering everything from big communications projects and high-level planning, to detailed execution and content. Elm Communications specialises in being a trusted adviser to in-house communications teams and business areas that need targeted communications advice and support. Services include: Strategy - internal and external communications, planning and strategy is our core strength. Advice - high-level strategic advice about a complex issues, projects, or announcements. Writing and editing - developing great content across many audience types and writing styles. Service review - get a fresh perspective on your communications operations. Communication projects - Get a new project off the ground, or dedicated attention to get an existing project over the line. Facilitation - running great workshops and meetings that get outcomes. Find out more on the website www.elmcommunications.com.au

Clean Energy RegulatorCommunications Manager

Oct. 2011 - Jun. 2018Canberra Area, AustraliaEstablished and managed a successful collaborative team of communications professionals to deliver internal and external communications including online, media, graphic design, stakeholder engagement and strategic internal and external advice.

Department of Climate Change and Energy EfficiencyMedia Director

Feb. 2009 - Oct. 2011Canberra Area, AustraliaManaged a small fast-paced team to deliver media support to the department and the Minister's Office, including the delivery of the Clean Energy Future campaign and the closure of the Home Insulation Program. A hectic and challenging period of my life where I harnessed my skills in issues and crisis management.