Kent Gagliardi

Media & Communication Specialist / Multi-Media Expert , 1234 Weipa, QLD 0123 456 789 info@rev-upyourrresume.com

I N N A T E P R O B L E M - S O L V E R , M A R K E T E R , R E L A T I O N S H I P M A S T E R ,

S T R A T E G I C V I S I O N A R Y & S T R O N G C O M M U N I C A T O R

Achievement-driven, high-calibre PR & Communications Professional with over 25 years of multinational experience in public and private sectors and a career record that reflects dedication, creativity, and innovation. Skilful developer of strategic, highly innovative communication programs that continually surpass expectations alongside the strong ability to influence thinking, forge strategic alliances, identify PR opportunities, and build broader, deeper relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Capable of providing effective communication strategies and advice to Chief Executives, Board of Directors, and NGO officials; recognised by senior management for contribution to the development of editorial excellence for business and economics reporting. Efficient, reliable change agent who is extremely adept in business transformation including brand change/refresh, regulatory programs, and new markets and initiatives. Possesses a well-developed sense of political acumen and demonstrated understanding of working on sensitive issues and within a political environment. Extensive experience on various broadcast communication functions spanning Journalist to Executive Producer (Public Affairs Bureau) roles

K E Y S K I L L S

Strategic Planning Communication Strategy Media Spokesperson

Tactical Implementation Content Development Multimedia Campaigns

Marketing Communications Copywriting & Editing Stakeholder Engagement

Corporate Branding Public Relations External Correspondence

Performance Agility Social Media Development Bilingual in English & Italian

P E R F O R M A N C E H I G H L I G H T S Drove highly successful global campaign for a non-governmental organisation by leveraging effective relationships with

media contacts in the Asia Pacific region to propel campaign reach including BBC, CCN, Channel 7, SBS, Radio Australia, and Al Jazeera English.

Strategised aggressive brand building and positioning tactics for an asset management organisation that contributed to enhanced brand saliency and recognition despite fierce industry competition.

Established a highly respected and successful weekly business program from the ground-up by highlighting and covering stories that were routinely minimised or ignored by the mainstream media.

Achieved ‘Best TV Current Affairs’ in 2001 for ‘Power Privatisation’ that resulted to the amendment of the state legislation by the Victorian government to restrict the trading of electricity to another state by private corporations.

Recognised as the ‘Best TV Current Affairs’ in 2000 for ‘Exxon - Longford’ that exposed the tactics used by multinational corporation to interfere with evidence and minimise their liability.

Secured exclusive interviews with US Army Lt. William Calley who spoke for the first time again in 25 years after being charged with criminal offense for mass killing during the Vietnam War.

Successfully obtained interviews with other high profile personalities including but were not limited to:

Judge Davis of the Rodney King Trial Jac Nasser, former President of Ford Margaret Jackson, Head of Qantas Don Argus, Chairman of BHPBilliton Stuart Butterfield, Founder of Flickr

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Kent Gagliardi

MEDIA & COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST / MULTI-MEDIA EXPERT Weipa, QLD, 1234

0123 456 789 info@rev-upyourresume.com

C A R E E R S N A P S H O T

Communications & Media Advisor (ASIA PACIFIC REGION) 2013 – Present

Strengthened reputation management and positive positioning of an asset management company in Australia and other Asian markets through the identification of brand building opportunities and application of strategies through conventional and new streams.

Articulated corporate vision, mission, and value to key stakeholders, while proactively prospecting for opportunities for enhanced and meaningful stakeholder management.

Executive Producer / Print & Broadcast Journalist (AUSTRALIA, U.S.A., CYPRUS) 2010 – 2013

Mobilised editorial and production teams in a high profile and complex national and international public affairs programs, ensuring that programming reacted quickly and flexibly to changing coverage.

Cultivated relationships with internal and external stakeholders and key contacts in domestic and international markets while representing the program at industry, government, and community forums.

Reporter, BOSS MAGAZINE, NEW YORK 2007 – 2009

Pitched and generated high profile stories covering North America’s corporate sector including Lehman Brothers management practices and later collapse, Flickr and social media founder profile, and Reader’s Digest new CEO profile.

Executive Producer, AL JAZEERA ENGLISH, KUALA LUMPUR 2005 – 2007

Launched the public affairs bureau from scratch encompassing the recruitment and development of staff, establishment of processes and procedures, creation of overall strategy, and building of effective relationships with a network of external stakeholders to enhance awareness of the division.

P R E V I O U S W O R K H I S T O R Y

AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION 1998 – 2005 Executive Producer, ‘Inside Business’ Senior Producer / 2IC – ‘7:30 Report’ Senior Researcher / Producer – ‘Four Corners’ Senior Journalist – News and Current Affairs CHANNEL 9 AUSTRALIA 1990 – 1998 Researcher / Producer –‘Today’s Show’ and ‘A Current Affair’

P R O F E S S I O N A L A F F I L I A T I O N S

FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION NEW YORK

ASIA PACIFIC JOURNALISM CENTRE (APJC)

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