Nicole Jensen

Current

Administration Officer at Women in Technology
Event Manager at Brisbane Twestival
Event Manager at Brisbane Twitter Underground Brigade

Managing Director at Jensen Events

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Past

Volunteer Team Leader at Sounds of Spring
Event Manager at QLD Business Icon
Editor, Blogger at Tech Wired Australia

Functions Coordinator at Heritage Catering
Volunteer at Business Chicks
Volunteer at 4Fabulous Events
Secretary at Vibrant 6 Events
Shop & Games Room Convenor at International House College Student Club
Soiree Co-Publicity Convenor at International House College Student Club
Publicity Officer at Narrabri Shire Youth Council

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Education

Southbank Institute of Technology
The University of Queensland

Recommended

10 people have recommended Nicole

Connections

164 connections

Industry

Events Services

Websites

My Website

Nicole Jensen’s Summary

Functions co-ordinator & events management graduate expanding further into the industry. I have a huge interest in non-profit, community & charity events, especially where the web is used to maximise productivity and exposure. I enjoy the planning of an event concept & marketing the most when working on an event. Very high quality of service & loyalty to clients, stakeholders, workmates & employers.

Nicole Jensen’s Specialties:

Negotiation, publicity, social media, marketing, web marketing, communication, business relations, incentives, writing, grammar, spelling, document presentation, budgeting, planning, non-for-profit, charity, fundraising, outsourcing

Nicole Jensen’s Experience

Administration Officer

Women in Technology

(Information Technology and Services industry)

December 2009 — Present (1 month)

WiT is the industry peak body for women working and studying in the technology industries across Queensland aiming to promote their achievements via relevant events, programs, awards and networks that also provide opportunities for WiT members to grow and develop their skills.

My role includes event management, membership database maintenance and operational administration.
Event Manager

Brisbane Twestival

(Events Services industry)

January 2009 — Present (1 year )

Volunteer position for Twestival 2009, an international Twitter.com event raising $5,000 for Charity:Water. As well as general event management, I was responsible for sponsorship and operations for the Brisbane event which was held on February 12th. Twestival Local was also planned and held on 11th September 2009, of which I lead the team and $4,800 or so was raised. March 25th 2010 is the next Twestival Global date.
Event Manager

Brisbane Twitter Underground Brigade

(Events Services industry)

August 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

I volunteer my event management services for the Brisbane Twitter community. I love BTUB so much!
Managing Director

Jensen Events

(Events Services industry)

April 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)

Just starting out on my own, freelancing event management. Jensen Events is in start-up mode and I am planning to get it moving over the next four years.
Volunteer Team Leader

Sounds of Spring

(Events Services industry)

September 2009 — September 2009 (1 month)

I lead a team of six volunteers on a full day of stage management, roadie tasks, information services and more. Best day ever!
Event Manager

QLD Business Icon

(Events Services industry)

2009 — 2009 (less than a year)
Editor, Blogger

Tech Wired Australia

(Information Technology and Services industry)

November 2008 — December 2008 (2 months)

I blogged and proofread blogs for Tech Wired Australia, a prominent technology blog and podcast.
Functions Coordinator

Heritage Catering

(Events Services industry)

February 2008 — December 2008 (11 months)

Organisation of in-house and external functions held at the Queensland Museum. At the moment I am focusing on ways to increase our business through quality documentation, market research, promotional activity and advertising.
Volunteer

Business Chicks

(Events Services industry)

2007 — December 2008 (1 year )

Help with Brisbane events like gala breakfasts, networking functions and more. A lot of hard but it was very rewarding work!
Volunteer

4Fabulous Events

(Events Services industry)

October 2008 — October 2008 (1 month)

Volunteer at Alison Taafe's "Fun, Fast and Fabulous"book launch at Southbank Institute of Technology. Sold raffle tickets, helped with bump in and bump out, general assistance.
Secretary

Vibrant 6 Events

(Events Services industry)

July 2008 — August 2008 (2 months)

Student committee running a comedy and trivia evening in October for CityCare as part of my Diploma in Event Management. Volunteer position.
Shop & Games Room Convenor

International House College Student Club

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

January 2007 — June 2007 (6 months)

I ran the college canteen shop and games room. This involved regular stocking, pricing, selling, promotions, inventory maintenance, budgeting and more. Estimated around 10 hours a week. Very much enjoyed this role!
Soiree Co-Publicity Convenor

International House College Student Club

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

January 2006 — December 2006 (1 year )

Golden publicity for International House's Soiree festival in August 2006. Absolutely loved it.
Publicity Officer

Narrabri Shire Youth Council

(Political Organization industry)

January 2001 — December 2001 (1 year )

Volunteer position with my local youth group and council where I wrote newspaper articles on projects, went on radio to discuss the Listen Up! Youth Festival 2001 and attended weekly council meetings. First real event management role.

Nicole Jensen’s Education

Southbank Institute of Technology

Diploma of Event Management , 2007 — 2008
The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Arts , Sociology, Social Science, Psychology, Philosophy , 2006

On deferment until I feel I require a university degree.

Additional Information

Nicole Jensen’s Websites:

My Website

Nicole Jensen’s Interests:

event management, fundraising, charities, marketing, advertising, publicity, business, social media, online networking, blogging, web design, psychology, current affairs, political science, Indigenous affairs, journalism, writing, music, percussion, knitting, crafts, art, history, media