Carly McClen

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About Carly McClen

I am a highly respected leader and senior marketing professional with strong technical ability. My experience extends over 15 years across the not-for-profit, sporting, finance and government sectors. I am renowned for my exceptional leadership capabilities and highly professional approach, while delivering on business and fundraising objectives. Strategic and responsive, my extensive experience includes the formulation and implementation of strategic business and marketing plans, fundraising, media and event management. I have a proven track record in relationship management, including partnering and working with a range of high level C-suite and Government/Ministerial stakeholders. I am an articulate communicator and operational planner, with an impeccable professional reputation for collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders including colleagues, the media, senior executives, and other key stakeholders, to facilitate productive professional relationships. I have a strong technical background with the ability to manage a project through from inception to completion, on time and within budget. I possess an enthusiastic, agile approach that involves direct involvement and responsibility for daily operations in the marketing department in my current role. Combining communication, active listening, research, strategic thinking, leadership, and measurement analysis, I have strong ability with implementing change as set out by the board and of which aligns with the company vision and mission. Some of my specialties include: Building partnerships at C-suite level Experience in policy development An influencer, advocate, and voice for LGBTQIA+ inclusion Demonstrated media experience Identify and pursue government and community funding opportunities through submissions, advocacy, and networks Community partnerships and program design and delivery Highly competent at implementing and maintaining strategic relationships with sponsors, funders, and key service providers An authentic person who builds trust, co-operation, and credibility with an engaging personality Experienced copywriter with excellent interpersonal skills Front end web developer