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Steve has practiced public relations for 30 years both in South Africa and New Zealand as a consultant for corporates in the transportation, oil, mining, pharmaceutical and retail industries. His particular areas of expertise include the scoping and implementation of strategic communications programmes, media relations, issues and crisis management, marketing public relations, and Internet communications involving social media.
After working as a senior consultant for one of New Zealand's largest public relations consultancies, Steve formed Core Communications 15 years ago to provide a more focused and personalised service to clients.
For the past 10 years he has worked closely with Transit New Zealand (now the NZ Transport Agency) implementing communications programmes for many of the major new motorway projects in Auckland. |
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Carolyn has been with Core since its inception in 1997. While her primary role is overseeing Core's financial affairs, she also manages staff issues and administration, allowing the consultants to get on with the business of exceeding clients' expectations. Carolyn's understanding of Core's clients and their needs, enables her to step in on projects as required.
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Since graduating from the University of Auckland and the Auckland University of Technology, Keelin has worked in public relations consultancies in New Zealand and the UK. She has experience in a broad range of industries including education, small business sector, consumer health and forestry.
She has led various high profile projects in New Zealand, particularly in the transport and government sectors. She has also worked with consumer clients on new product development including several global product launches for luxury brands. Not for profit client work includes the annual Artworks charity arts week and assisting with AUT’s public relations student mentor programme.
Keelin specialises in strategy and communications planning, event management, stakeholder relations and integrated advertising and campaign management. |
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A graduate of University College Galway, University College Dublin’s Smurfit Graduate Business School and the Public Relations Institute of Ireland, Connell has 10 years marketing and PR experience in Ireland, the UK and Australia.
His diverse range of experience includes offering strategic marketing, media relations and event management advice to private company and government clients in the corporate, consumer, education and healthcare industries. His client work also spans the environment, charity, sport and entertainment sectors.
Connell managed a high profile media relations campaign around the New Zealander of the Year Awards 2010, securing extensive coverage across broadcast, print and online media, in New Zealand and internationally. |
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Lucie has been working in the public relations industry for the past six years specialising in public sector and corporate public relations. Previously she completed an honours degree in languages and international business, working and studying in both Spain and France.
Lucie's natural ability to build successful relationships with clients and the media allows her to create and implement communication solutions that really work. Her clients include the NZ Transport Agency, the Greater Wellington Regional Council, Kea NZ and the New Zealander of the Year Awards.
Lucie’s strengths include public consultation projects, event management and advertising. She recently managed several high profile and well attended events on behalf of the NZ Transport Agency for the opening of the Newmarket Viaduct, Manukau Harbour Crossing and Hobsonville Motorways, attended by the Prime Minister and Minister of Transport. She also has an interest in how social media has changed the face of traditional marketing and communication practices. |
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