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As background: Alison Carmcchael-Rulten worked for 30+ years across a variety of industries including Media, Entertainment, Corporate & Charity in Marketing and PR Management roles.

· “Alison provided PR consultancy for News Magazines food brands from 2007 to 2011. Her creativity and solid media relationships resulted in extensive brand coverage across TV, Radio and Print. A personable and thoughtful media professional, Alison worked seamlessly with the team, adding real value to our magazine brands.” Scott Williams, Marketing Director, News Magazines

· “Alison is very persuasive, an advantage when negotiating and has a knack of galvanising external support for projects and managed to secure the support of many high profile personalities for our promotions. She enjoys conceptualising projects and working with others to see tasks through to their creative conclusion.” Marty Rhone, Marketing and Fundraising General Manager, The Spastic Centre.

· “We needed a person with the tenacity and initiative to ‘take over’ from day one, pick up pieces and achieve measurable results instantaneously. Alison was just that person. Her energy, undying enthusiasm, attention to detail and quality or work are exemplary, making her an absolute joy to work with on a daily basis.” Belinda O’Shannessy, Marketing Manager Roadshow Entertainment.

· “Alison identifies opportunities to make an impact and secure coverage for each brief presented. During her contract with Roadshow Entertainment as National Publicity Manager Alison transformed our client expectations of the capacity to secure publicity and media coverage. Her initiative, professionalism and capabilities are exceptional.” Sharon Ramsay-Luck, ABC Video

· “Alison is a consummate professional with terrific communication skills and a friendly, efficient disposition. Being contacted by public relations professionals on such a frequent basis, it can be hard for some to stand out … but Alison does that - she’s a real pleasure to deal with.” Kate Stevenson, Producer, Breakfast, Radio 3AW

· “Alison is efficient, a quick communicator and highly professional. I recommend her to anyone!” Pippa Masson, Literary Agent, Curtis Brown Australia Pty Ltd.

· “Alison and I collaborated on a number of national campaigns between our organisations. Alison has great ideas, is a good strategist, and she is a hard worker. Alison brought passion and vision to key projects for major campaigns such as National Cerebra Palsy Week and the Miss Australia Awards. A key negotiator for advertising campaigns, fundraising initiatives and public affairs issues, Alison was always calm, clear thinking and collaborative. Alison is professional and personable in her dealings, with a supportive and positive approach. Siobhan O'Neill, Manager Communications, Scope

· “Alison is a clearly focussed and professional PR practitioner and Events Manager. She has worked with us in a number of capacities. Initially as head of PR for The Spastic Centre and more recently as an event manager, producing a number of high profile events. If you are in need of an expert fund raiser, events or PR professional, Alison is for you.” Gary Daly, General Manager Sales, Luna Park Sydney

· “Alison is the best publicist I have ever worked with, in Australia or overseas. I have known her for almost 20 years and recommend her with the proverbial bells on.” Jessica Adams, Managing Editor, Holiday Goddess

· “Alison is a highly skilled and innovative professional with an excellent grasp of promotion and public relations as well as being a real 'people person'. I've worked with Alison many times and have always found it a most rewarding experience. Great Results, Good Value” Paul Bennett - Bennett Creative

- “Alison has a true zest for life and love of her business. She is hard working, and honest. Alison doesn't 'beat around the bush', and gets on with, and truly tells you as it is. Tracey Arbon - Entertainer

After working since inception with simultaneous roles as Marketing Director, Editor and the Asia Pacific Hotlists Editor for website, holidaygoddess.com of which I am still a shareholder, I saw the need for a site that would attract a older, more discerning client, looking for inspiration and luxury. My previous marketing contract work includes 20th Century Fox, Village Roadshow (BBC, ABC), The Institute of Chartered Accountants, News Magazines (Australian Good Taste, Super Food Ideas, Vogue Entertaining + Travel and delicious magazines,) along with electronic PR launch of stylish shopping website, hardtofind.com.au. I have worked full time for The Spastic Centre (Marketing Manager) Fairfax: The Sydney Morning Herald and Good Weekend (Marketing Manager) and on a portfolio of magazines including Harper's Bazaar - launched - Cosmopolitan, Dolly, Woman's Day, MJ - launched - Portfolio - launched - Countdown, Smash Hits - launched - Good Housekeeping and People (Publicity Manager). As Marketing Manager at Pacific Publications I worked on Girlfriend, TV Hits, Hot Metal magazines and launched That's Life! magazine (which went on to be the number one weekly magazine in Australia within 4 weeks). Alison is available via contract to provide Marketing, Public Relations and travel writing support.