Shannon Moloney
Associate
Shannon has worked in public relations and communications for the past eight years, the majority of which were within the government sector.
She has worked for Queensland Health, the Commission for Children and Young People and the Departments of State Development and Innovation, Primary Industries and Fisheries and Natural Resources and Water, as a Communications Advisor and Policy Advisor.
Shannon has also worked in the private sector, where she held key public relations positions in property and a high-end luxury retail organisation.
Her private sector employment was focussed on event management, including large scale conferences and exclusive launch parties.
Areas of expertise
- Event Management
- Crisis and Issues Management
- Government & Community Relations
- Community Engagement
- Media Relations
Key Achievements
Event Management
- Managed international property conference with over 1500 delegates
- Managed Long Drive Golf Championship for a major real estate organisation
- Managed international forestry convention with over 1000 global delegates
- Managed national climate change conference
- Managed a number of high-end luxury accessory fashion launches
Crisis and Issues Management
- Developed and implemented crisis management communication strategies and plans for specific sensitive government projects
- Developed and implemented communication strategy for displaced workers
- Responded to media and stakeholder enquiries regarding a major biosecurity incursion
- Stakeholder communication for crisis and high risk scenarios
Government and Community Relations
- Provided media and policy advice to government and community stakeholders
- Supported the delivery of industry adjustment and development programs
- Represented government at technical and industry forums
Community Engagement
- Liaised with stakeholders and community organisations on a range of sensitive issues including primary industries, forest and wood products, climate change and water and natural resources
Media Relations
- Produced and created a range of communication tools including email releases, feature articles, newsletters, speeches, website copy and promotional items
- Developed, planned and managed key communication activities including events, displays, expos, launches, conventions and exhibition stands
Background
- Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Media Studies) - The University of Queensland
- Excellence in Current Affairs Award – The University of Queensland
- Monthly contributor to The Queensland Independent – The University of Queensland Journalism Department newspaper
- Premier of state Queensland's team award for innovation “Working with Children Check”