Kate Talbot

• Sustained strong enrollment levels during and post the COVID-19 pandemic by proactively engaging with whānau and stakeholders through clear, compassionate communication and timely issue resolution, despite heightened challenges in maintaining connection and trust.
• Handled sensitive information with discretion, ensuring strict confidentiality in compliance with company policies and ministry requirements.
• Ensured efficient document management by streamlining internal processes and accurately maintaining personnel records, internal databases, and policy documentation.

Author/Illustrator:

• HOW TO DRAW A DRAGON - Allen and Unwin, 2024

Illustrator:

• WINDY WASHING DAY - Midnight Sun Publishing, 2025
• LOVE WILL TURN YOU AROUND - Gnome Road, 2023
• BUILDING BRIDGES: PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM - Spork, 2022
• PLANTING FRIENSHIP: PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM - Spork, 2021

• Delivered tailored English language and cultural training to executive-level German professionals, successfully adapting instruction to diverse proficiency levels and group sizes to enhance workplace communication and engagement.

• Managed end-to-end corporate video productions in a highly competitive media industry for a diverse portfolio of private sector clients and government departments.
• Oversaw budgeting, directing, and scriptwriting while supporting senior editors to deliver high-quality, on-brand content under tight deadlines and budgets.
• Maintained and regularly updated the company website, implementing SEO best practices to boost search rankings and maximise online visibility and engagement.
• Secured new client relationships through proactive marketing efforts.