I am a passionate storyteller, driven by the power of communication to deliver impactful stories that inspire engagement.
An innovative and award-winning creative services director and communications expert with excellent writing, directing and editing skills combined with experience in designing and presenting e-learning programmes. I bring flair and imagination to global projects by producing transformative digital experiences and compelling multi-platform content on time and within budget.
I can offer a wealth of experience across broadcast, digital media and disruptive technology including promotional campaigns, brand advertising, communication strategies and experiential marketing, through to directing youth and factual television for prestigious international companies. Being a leader in Conversational AI and Persona Design I have expertise in creating compelling interactive experiences for virtual agents and designing popular e-learning solutions.
For me, every project is about producing the best original work possible that touches a raw nerve with its intended audience.
Writer and communications strategist of on-air promotions, radio, print ads, blogs, documentaries, YouTube series, and digital content.
Director of digital content, corporate videos, title sequences, idents, experiential marketing, theatre, documentary, youth and reality television.
Editor of multi-platform, brand and digital content, on-air promotions, title sequences and documentaries.
Design and delivery of digital and blended learning solutions, e-learning platforms and certification programmes, mentoring and career development.
Presenter of digital and in-person learning experiences, host of live events, and leader of innovation labs.
COMPANIES I’VE WORKED FOR: Soul Machines, THREE (Mediaworks NZ), Television New Zealand, Prime Television, National Geographic Channel, Māori Television, Holloways Advertising, Agency.com, Nickelodeon Australia, Flashback Television, The History Channel, Discovery Channel Europe & BBC Radio 4
“Kirrily worked at Flashback Television over a long period of time but has spent the last few years pursuing a dazzling career in New Zealand. I have happy memories of Kirrily as utterly reliable, hard-working, very positive with a great 'can do' attitude, and a delight to work with.”
Taylor Downing, Managing Director, Flashback Television, UK
ORGANIZATIONS
I am an Ambassador for Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust a non-profit organisation assisting adults and teenagers living in rural areas with literacy.
I am an Ambassador for Women in Voice chapter for Australia and New Zealand with a focus on connecting, building and supporting an inclusive community of talented people in voice technology
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Visionary Award Finalist - Women in Voice 2022. The award recognizes an individual who is a thought leader in advancing voice, envisioning and mapping out the future of voice.
GOLD PromaxBDA NZ 2015 - Best News and Current Affairs Promotion
SILVER PromaxBDA NZ 2015 - Best Campaign
SILVER PromaxBDA NZ 2016 - Something for Nothing
KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND MENTOR
Mentor for Superbots Industry Immersion Program, Monash University & Monash Technology School 2023 & 2022 to engage and support young women’s careers in technology
MC for Careers in Conversational AI for WiV ANZ and Australian Chatbot MeetUp 2022
Speaker for Women in AI for Social Good at Auckland University of Technology 2021
Speaker on The Future of Customer Experience at Digicon 2020
Speaker for the Digital Marketing Summit 2020
Speaker at Promax NZ 2015 and 2016