kristyn lobendahn

communications officer

About

Committed to effectively plan, develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and tactics that would contribute to internal stakeholders awareness and understanding of an Organisations initiatives, polices and decision. Qualified Graphic Designer with close to 10 years experience in Public Relations and communication. Experienced in aligning media communications with company brand vision and values, networking with media outlets to get the right messages out and using social media to create up to date positive imagery and branding. Although skilled as a Graphic Designer, I am eager to build my skill set and experience in Communications and Public Relations.

Country

fiji

City

fiji

Industry

public relations and communications

Skill

media relations, graphic design, publications, photography, event management, graphics, social media, press releases, multimedia, layout, photoshop, indesign, microsoft office, adobe creative suite, public speaking, social media marketing, research, marketing communications, magazines, copywriting, public relations, strategic communications, television, video editing, journalism, page layout, adobe photoshop, corporate communications, online advertising, broadcast, wordpress, corporate identity, after effects, copy editing, marketing

Experience

online coordinator and graphic designer

gef pacific ridge to reef programme

2016-4 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

Online Coordinator and Graphic Designer at GEF Pacific Ridge to Reef Programme

graphic and web designer

increasing agricultural commodity trade project secretariat of the pacific community

2015-1 - 2016-3 · 1 yr 3 mos

The IACT project's main goals are to strengthen the export capacity of Pacific member countries in the primary industries of agriculture, forestry, aquaculture and livestock. The project employs a whole-of-supply chain approach, assisting commercial ventures and producer groups to become export-oriented, market-driven enterprises that will consistently supply overseas markets with competitive agriculture, forestry and aquaculture products As part of the Marketing Team, I have been involved in Brand development, marketing strategies, media relations, promotions, donor visibility, logo design, market and product research and event organisation.

background artist

modern cartoon fiji

2004-1 - 2006-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

* An American owned production house, where I was part of the design team that worked on the animated movie “Elf Bowling”. This also included promoting and launching of the movie through the media. Creative * Conceptual design and creation of 2D and 3D backgrounds to be used in the movie. Team Work * Part of 170 * member production team. Time Management * Excelled within the deadline intensive environment, ensuring the completion of all projects.

communications officer

pacific islands private sector organisation

2017-1 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

The Pacific Islands Private Sector Organization (PIPSO) is the premier private sector representative body in the Pacific Islands region. It was set-up through the mandate of the Forum Economic Ministers in 2005 to be the representative body of the Pacific region’s private sector and to ensure dialogue between public and private sectors for strengthening regional policy making. VISION Promoting and inspiring the growth of Pacific businesses. MISSION Advocate for and drive private sector driven economic growth for the benefit of our region.

communications and multi media artist

fijilive

2006-1 - 2008-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

* A Web based marketing company that handled real estate, web design and mobile marketing. Marketing Strategies * Formulate and coordinate marketing events Creative * Create mobile content such as wallpapers and screen savers. Create static and animated ecards and web banners for main website. Quality Control * review and testing of mobile content before uploading unto Vodafone platform Moderator * Review sub domains to ensure that terms and conditions were followed. Leadership * Oversaw projects under immediate Supervisor including tasks such as spell checks, editing and content management.