About Us

Katrina is a highly experienced and respected strategic media adviser, who has provided advice to some of the country’s key executives and organisations on some of the most important public debates. She has advised the most senior levels of the Australian Defence Force, oil industry, scientific community and the health sector, to name a few. With a strong background in electronic media, Katrina started More...

Nicole is a broadcast and print journalist with over twelve years of wide ranging experience in Melbourne and London. She holds a Bachelor of Economics and Commerce from Melbourne University Nicole began her journalistic career in radio 3AW as a producer in 1991. She worked at 3AW for the next seven years as newsreader, police rounds person, and reporter and State political reporter. Nicole left commercial More...

Lina Caneva is a highly qualified media trainer with more than 25 years experience in print and television journalism. She started in journalism as a reporter for sporting magazines and worked on several monthly publications before joining the ABC as a television news and current affairs reporter. Lina spent eight years at the ABC where she graduated to the roles of senior news reporter and chief of More...

Ann Buchner is a highly regarded and award-winning senior journalist, television producer and media trainer with 20 years’ experience in the media. Ann has been an Executive media trainer at at Media Manoeuvres for the past five years and has worked extensively with senior executive spokespeople from major players in the finance, health, banking, construction, retail, management consulting and More...

Rosy Mobbs is a well-regarded and highly experienced finance journalist and media trainer whom has spent over 20 years working within Australian and International media. After completing her Bachelor of Economics and Public Health at the University of Sydney, Rosy travelled the world working as a translator. On her return to Australia Rosy began working at AAP Reuters developing their corporate bond More...

Janet is a respected public relations professional and media trainer with more than 23 years experience in journalism, public affairs, media management and corporate and government relations. Her career in journalism involved ‘on the road’ reporting for national radio news and current affairs, metropolitan television and regional newspapers. Janet has been involved in high-level crisis management More...

Suzanne Northey is an executive presentation skills trainer who specialises in one-on-one voice coaching and performance techniques. Suzanne began her radio career in the mid eighties with Melbourne’s 3KZ (GOLD FM) as anchor and presenter. During her 13 years as journalist and presenter on the airwaves, her position evolved to desk editor, breakfast newsreader, assistant news director and on-air More...

Andrea is an engaging and dynamic media professional with nearly 20 years experience in radio and television journalism, presentation and company (brand) representation.  Combined with her adult education training, she has found a winning formula as a Media Manoeuvres Executive Trainer. Andrea began her career as a commercial radio copywriter, quickly moving to an on-air position and has 10 years More...

Debra Bishop has worked for more than 20 years in the West Australian Media. She began as a cadet journalist at Radio 6PR in Perth where she trained in reporting and news reading. Later she moved to Radio 6IX / Channel 7, then across to the ABC/Channel 2 where she presented weekend TV news bulletins and reported TV and Radio news. Debra worked at Channel 10 as the weekend newsreader for 2 More...

Sam Elam, Director of Media Manoeuvres, has been involved in the media and communications industry for over 20 years. Sam started her career in magazine publishing, producing six national titles. Moving into the communications consultancy environment she spent eight years in management and senior consulting. During this time Sam advised many of Australia’s major corporations on media and stakeholder More...

Andrea is an engaging and dynamic media professional with nearly 20 years experience in radio and television journalism, presentation and company (brand) representation.  Combined with her adult education training, she has found a winning formula as a Media Manoeuvres Executive Trainer. Andrea began her career as a commercial radio copywriter, quickly moving to an on-air position and has 10 years More...

Taso is tertiary-qualified in electronics, audio visual media and informational technology and has extensive experience in the government and private sector. Taso supervised Swinburne University of Technology’s electronics and computer labs and ran Deakin University’s audio/visual department. Taso, who has video production experience, also managed the audio/visual needs of Staging Connections. His More...

Leza Auslender joined the team at Media Manoeuvres in January 2011 as the Client Services Coordinator. Leza’s sparkling personality and meticulous attention to administrative detail, makes her a great asset to the Media Manoeuvres team. Leza has a tertiary qualification in Event Management and worked as Account Manager at a promotions/events company for 12 months before joining the family homewares More...

Kelly Elliment is the Media Manoeuvres Office Coordinator. Kelly hails from New Zealand and has exceptional office administration skills. Kelly brings her exemplary customer service skills from her background as a qualified hairdresser. Kelly is a friendly, helpful addition to the Media Manoeuvres team and looks forward to helping you with your enquiries. Sydney Media Training Melbourne Media Training More...