Kirby Barr

Manager Marketing and Communications

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Always motivated by new challenges, Kirby is a dedicated and collaborative communications professional with a strong track record in developing and delivering corporate communication strategies. Her expertise lies in using multi-channel approaches to convey key messages effectively to diverse audiences, ensuring alignment with broader organisational goals.

Kirby leads the development and execution of communication plans that support strategic objectives, while also managing day-to-day communications and ad-hoc projects. Her experience spans stakeholder engagement, executive communications, and creative campaign delivery, balancing high-level strategy with hands-on implementation.

Kirby brings extensive experience in producing clear, engaging content across digital and traditional platforms, including websites, social media, eDMs, media releases, intranets, and print publications. Kirby has a strong background in marketing, having developed collateral such as brochures, signage, merchandise, and websites, as well as managing campaigns for events and product-based businesses.

By combining strong project management skills with a collaborative leadership style, Kirby ensures the timely delivery of communication outcomes that support organisational success and community engagement.

Core Capabilities

Demonstrated experience providing high-level advice to executives and leading teams to deliver outcomes.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to identify issues and implement effective communication solutions.
Proven ability to develop communication strategies with achievable goals and measurable outcomes.
Strong project management capability, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time and within budget.
Excellent writing skills with exceptional attention to detail. Advanced proficiency in eDM software, Canva, Adobe Rush, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional time management and ability to prioritise competing demands effectively.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Communication
Diploma of Business