Georgina Bailey

Duncan's Canvas is a diverse business employing up to 12 staff and manufacturing everything from cow covers to shade sails. As such a vast product knowledge is required. I am responsible for payroll, gst, accounts, job scheduling, health and safety, HR, and generally keeping things going! Duncan's Canvas has won numerous national and international awards for canvas projects. It was my role to prepare in-depth written submissions, and co-ordinate all entry material, for the awards. I have also written all advertising and advertorial material for marketing Duncan's Canvas, and also prepared material for the website.

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
• Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Hosted groups of Japanese students and gave them a kiwi farming experience. This included helping them prepare a kiwi meal, helping them feed pet lambs, hens and cattle and visiting other farms.

I have written feature articles for various magazines such as New Zealand Woman's Weekly. These have usually been human interest stories, house and garden stories, tourism publications and community newsletters.

• Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
• Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
• Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
• Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.

I began reporting on industrial relations and health issues, spent time sole-charge in the Porirua branch office and then became Chief reporter. As chief reporter I managed a team of journalists and guided them in how to cover news stories and assisted with writing and editing them - all within very tight deadlines. I also wrote gardening and house and garden columns.

• Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
• Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
• Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
• Cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts to support leads and story development.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
• Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
• Covered high-profile events such as political elections and natural disasters, providing timely updates to readers.

Prepared press releases, wrote and laid out Wellington City Council newsletters - public and staff. Coached staff in handling the media. Provided internal communication support, facilitating information flow among employees and departments.

• Supported executive leadership by crafting speeches and presentations that effectively communicated company values and vision.
• Monitored media coverage closely, analyzing trends and making recommendations for future strategies.
• Achieved positive media placements by writing compelling press releases, articles, and opeds.

I began at the Taranaki Herald newspaper as a cadet journalist. I quickly progressed to become the police reporter and when the newspaper closed down I moved to The Daily News and covered local government news.

• Developed strong relationships with sources, leading to exclusive interviews and scoops.
• Conducted thorough fact-checking of all written materials, maintaining the integrity of published content.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Reception, shorthand typing, preparing wills. Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.