Garreth.
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Journalism
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Video
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CV
Curriculum
Vitae.
A full timeline — work, education, and life.
Full timeline
Recent work
High
School
Secondary Education
Marist College Canberra & Lake Tuggeranong College — Canberra, ACT
1998
DJ & Music Producer
Various events and nightclubs across Canberra.
1998–
1999
Interactive Multimedia Designer
Datatrax Multimedia Systems
Interactive multimedia touchscreen design and website design
Corporate presentation design for the Australian tourism industry
Clients included Newcastle Port Corporation, Hunter Tourism, and Ronin Films
1999
Certificate IV — Interactive Multimedia
Canberra Institute of Technology
1999–
2002
Freelance Design, Media & Event Production
Heaven Nightclub — design, event producer/promoter (ACT)
Babylon Nightclub — event producer, marketing manager, graphic design (ACT)
Quatro Nightclub — marketing manager, promotional design (ACT)
DJ Karim (UK), Do Not Bend Recordings (UK), DJ Karma (ACT)
Ministry of Sound (Hard NRG Tour), Transmission Australian launch
2002
Moved to Melbourne, Victoria
2002–
2006
Electronics Sales
Dick Smith Electronics — Bourke Street Flagship
Top 20 salesperson, Australia-wide.
2006–
2010
Customer Support & Innovation
ANZ Bank
General and internet banking customer support
Corporate communications — digital signage news system (special project)
Innovation team — project manager for internal social media pilot (Yammer)
2006–
2015
Media Team, Promotions Manager & DJ
Maitreya Arts and Music Festival
Designer and brand strategist — website, bill posters, press advertising, and promotional material
Audio tech, event setup, and artist liaison
DJ, audio producer, and performer
2010–
2013
Bachelor of Audio Production
SAE Institute Melbourne — GPA 88%
2012–
2015
Audio Tech, Mix Engineer & Producer
Front of house and PA setup — Funktion One systems
Small venues through to large events including Rainbow Serpent Festival, Maitreya, and Solar Eclipse (Cairns)
Music production — European releases under SIN Records (Portugal/Germany)
2016–
2018
Master of Journalism
University of Melbourne — GPA 73.5%
2017–
2020
Event Coordinator & Exam Invigilator
Cliftons Venues
Corporate training events setup
Exam proctor and invigilator — Australian Medical Colleges and university exams
Front of house and client liaison
2017–
2021
Writer, Designer & Researcher
Blueprint for Free Speech
Writing, research, graphic design, and desktop publishing — primarily EU policy guidance documents
NGO focused on media freedom, whistleblower protection, and freedom of speech
2018–
Freelance Journalist
Published in Fairfax Media, Blueprint for Free Speech, University of Melbourne, and Digital Rights Watch. See
journalism page
for portfolio.
2019–
2020
Research Assistant
University of Melbourne
Consumer data collection and consumer protection in online shopping systems. Writing, editing, research, graphic design, and desktop publishing.
2020–
2021
Independent Study & Professional Development
Pursued further professional development during Melbourne's extended pandemic period.
2021
Certificate IV — Cyber Security
Swinburne University (VE)
2022
Content Writer
Oxide Interactive
Research and writing for government clients
Internal and external communications
User-focused writing, plain language, style guide, and readability requirements
2022–
2025
Podcast Producer
CPA Australia
Produced four podcasts:
With Interest
,
INTHEBLACK
,
INTHEBLACK Out Loud
, and
Excel Tips
Launched
INTHEBLACK
,
INTHEBLACK Out Loud
, and
Excel Tips
from the ground up
Implemented editorial direction, branding, and production systems for
With Interest
following its rebrand
Composed original theme music and developed the sonic and editorial identity for each show
Delivered the highest annual download numbers and follower growth in the network's history in 2023
Full production lifecycle: ideation, scripting, recording, editing, fact-checking, publishing, and studio management
2025–
Present
Founder
Yellow Brick Studios
Melbourne-based audio and podcast production studio offering end-to-end podcast production, audio mixing, sound design, and remote recording services.
2025–
Present
Podcast & Digital Media Producer
Law Institute of Victoria
Conceived, pitched, and launched
Cross-Examined
, the LIV's first podcast
Designed and built the organisation's audio recording space
Establishing and maintaining production workflows in Monday.com covering briefing, scripting, recording, editing, and publishing
Scripting, recording, editing, mixing, and producing all episodes, including composing the original theme music
Developing series editorial plans covering AI in the courts and cybersecurity for lawyers
Coordinating with hosts, designers, marketing, and internal policy and L&D teams