VIENNA RICHARDS.COM
Kia Ora & Welcome
I designed, built and edited this website. To make sure you can read the font, I've put function ahead of design.
To sum up my role as a public affairs communications specialist I help merge minds, ideas and languages. I help organisations improve and stay on top of its relationships with community, stakeholders and so on.
Albert Einstein
Make everything as simple as possible but no simpler.
because definitions vary, here's mine
Public Affairs Communications
As a public affairs communications specialist, my primary focus is on an organisation's relationship with communities, consumers, partners and stakeholders. My work will usually combine one, or more, or all, of the following:
Not all communications specialists specialise or understand public affairs or government relations work including select committees and legislative processes in the House of Representatives etc.
Vienna Richards
Diverse Fields & Industries form my toolkit. Radio Broadcasting. Public Health. Local & Central Government. Infrastructure. Health. Education. TV News Broadcasting. Market Research. Telecommunications. Social Services. That's my background.
So that puts me in a unique position to be able to transfer and apply industry best practice from one sector and use it to benefit another. For example, for a year, I worked in infrastructure in commercial business development responsible for project managing a company's tender responses to RFP and EOI. I used the skills and practices from another industry, namely broadcasting, to help streamline and project manage tasks so that we met deadlines by working as a team. I also draw on colour and design concepts(I'm self-taught), along with writing and presentation know-how, to effectively communicate messages. I hold a bachelor's degree in communication studies majoring in journalism from the Auckland University of Technology.
For a copy of my CV, please email me at Contact page
public affairs external communications crisis risk emergency planning
stakeholder community consultation engagement
business writing speechwriting media releases
style guides strategic communications plans
toolkits resources templates checklists worksheets video audio digital media technology open source software internet
training professional development retreats
A SAMPLE OF FEEDBACKThanks so much for an enjoyable 2 days. I have learnt a lot. I will have many amazing memories from the last couple of days.
A SAMPLE OF FEEDBACK
Thanks so much for an enjoyable 2 days. I have learnt a lot. I will have many amazing memories from the last couple of days.
Amanda Carter, Events Honcho, Youthline NZ.
Phew! And all worth it. Thanks heaps.
Margie Sorenson, CEO, Information Technology Training Institute, Auckland.
Wow what do I say?? Your straight forward go getta attitude is really uplifting. Not only have you lifted my confidence but also shared your vast amount of knowledge. Thank you so much I will share with others what I have learnt. Tania Lake, General Life Style Coordinator, Procare Health Limited
Tena Koe ngamihi kia koe me te atua he manaaki koe. Thank you for the best 2 day training I have enjoyed it. Rangi, Procare Health Limited
Thank you so much for such an effective, useful and informative workshop. You are amazing.
Local Government
I've come out realizing the importance of knowing what we're talking about and being prepared.
Hearing what others are doing really inspired me.
I'm really appreciative of your knowledge and expertise. Thank you to both of you for helping me to think...
NGO
I created and built the following web and blog sites using the latest in open source software and digital development.
www.pacificeyewitness.com
News and blog site. I originally started this site in September 2008 under the.org address at pacificeyewitness.org. In 2010, I revamped the site, changed its content management system and migrated the site to www.pacificeyewitness.com. I have added new features such as video, audio, facebook share.. This site is staffed by volunteer writers, contributers and editors. It has a global audience using RSS feeders, feedburner subscriptions, Facebook friends page, and direct visits to the site.
My Blog
Built this site in 2010. A place where I can share resources and learning.
Upcoming Workshop: 7 & 8 April 2010
For more information click on the Workshop page and email us.
Contact me via email here. I am also reachable on skype.
Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
POWERFUL DIGITAL COMMUNICATION: More than 18 million views on Youtube, and I recently heard it, thanks to the generosity of friends on Facebook like Mario Gaoa. Playingforchange.com say the idea for this global singing arrangement came out of a "common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people." That's one key goal of communications. Our planet needs more of this sort of energy during these challenging times. ENJOY!
Copyright 2010 Vienna Richards
