Gretel Van Lane
With over 15 years of experience, I have a proven track record of working with purpose-led organisations, government teams, and not-for-profits to maximise their impact by engaging with their communities, both online and offline.
I have collaborated with a diverse range of individuals, including senior executives, entrepreneurs, business managers, front-line staff, and special needs groups, bringing a unique perspective to each project I undertake.
In my spare time, I enjoy creating events Dinners with a Difference, which allow me to build community connections and bring fresh ideas to my work.
Tell me what’s working, where your pain points are, and how I can support your team to amplify what you do.
I live in Wollongong (NSW) and I work with clients in Melbourne, Sydney and across Australia.
Past Projects
Successfully developed and implemented a national digital marketing strategy for the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Local Health District, resulting in attracting more candidates for nursing and midwifery roles.
Presented "Creating Clickable Content" for the School of Social Entrepreneurs, teaching entrepreneurs the skills needed to create social change through social media platforms, analytics, content creation, and marketing strategy.
Delivered a presentation on "Social Media for Early Intervention" to over 100 clinical specialists online for the Renal Society of Australasia.
Launched the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Local Health District Facebook page within 48-hours of commencing my role and successfully grew the following to 20,000+ within an 18-month period.
Led the development and execution of the marketing and communications strategy for an internal innovation challenge, resulting in successful engagement and participation.
Developed and delivered in-house social media training for CUFA, an Australian-based charity, for local and international staff, resulting in a better understanding of social media for the organisation.
Successfully developed and implemented content creation strategies with limited budgets for multiple organisations, resulting in effective communications and engagement campaigns.
Conducted various research activities such as focus groups, workshops, and interviews to capture feedback and insights from industry professionals, resulting in valuable information for clients.
Co-wrote and facilitated a program supporting young people to develop the skills to successfully keep a job, resulting in increased attendance and positive outcomes for program participants.
“Gretel displayed an intuitive and intelligent ability to manage stakeholder relationships and facilitate a wide range of content to a complex group of young people. Her skills in program development ensured that participants were engaged and her ability to motivate young people whom otherwise may not have progressed was skilful.
Her keen observation skills enabled her to adapt the program and she was able to authentically connect with participants. We had nothing but positive feedback and would highly recommend her for future projects and/or facilitation roles.”