Leiao GEREGA

Highly Skilled and detail-oriented writer with 8 years of writing expertise. Solid knowledge in crafting compelling content for clients across various industries. Known for delivering high quality articles and social media content and skilled in conducting thorough research and improving content clarity.

• Sandra Tuga, Manager Corporate Communications & Events, National Airports Corporation, 7173 7012
• Melissa Yafoi, Acting Manager Communications & Public Relations, PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy, +675 7661 8544, myafoi@pngcore.org
• Patrick ‘Big Pat’ Levo, Cadet Counsellor & Trainer, Post Courier Weekend Magazine, 309 1031, plevo@spp.com.pg

• Spends time Reading
• Writing Short fictional pieces
• Personal Blogging

• Childrens Story Book Author, The Asia Foundation, 12/01/25, 01/31/26, Port Moresby, NCD, Collaborated with the Asia Foundation Pacific Team and authored (2) children’s storybooks under the Australia-PNG Partnership Law and Justice (APLJ) 'Let’s Read' Program., Books to be launched by June 2026 and distributed to schools and selected communities.
• Freelance Publication Support, PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy, 09/20/25, 11/28/25, Port Moresby, NCD, Successfully delivered PNG CORE’s official magazine ‘Profile’ for the PNG Investment Week held in Sydney through advertorial and editorial support., Followed up on client ads, quotes, carried out client research and pitched cold emails and phone calls., Drafted, edited and proofread articles and feature stories from clients within the oil, gas and mining sectors., Coordinated with the Communications & PR team to gather content, images, and interviews.
• Freelance Writer for PNG 50 Years, National Airports Corporation, 02/05/25, 05/31/25, Port Moresby, NCD, Researched and gathered interviews from NAC subject matters and delivered aviation articles for NAC’s monthly Special Supplement in Post Courier., Assisted NAC Manager for Corporate Communications and Events and crafted monthly newsletter, proof-read and edited NAC's Annual Company Report 2024.
• Freelance Reporter, Kopkop College, 01/01/23, Present, Port Moresby, NCD, Currently engaged with my former employer- Kopkop College as a freelance reporter, covering school events published as news in South Pacific Post, radio FM and NBC stations, The National and EMTV, Loop PNG including recognised online media sites.
• Media Officer, PNG National Volunteer Services, 03/01/24, 12/31/24, Port Moresby, NCD, Crafted the organisation's first-ever Volunteer Profile Magazine using Canva., Pursued rural volunteers for interviews through phone calls, texts, WhatsApp and Facebook and crafted stories on their community projects., Completed the first draft involving 30 easy to reach volunteers out of 84., Supported the marketing team and created a short promotional video, edited articles, press-releases and planned and presented the outline for the organisation’s first ever National Volunteers Magazine.
• Public Relations Officer, Kopkop College, 01/01/21, 12/31/22, Port Moresby, NCD, Writes feature articles/media releases for online media, television, radio, newspapers and manages Facebook posts., Organized for and contributed all written materials and photographs for school website., Does layout, edits and designs Kopkop College Quarterly school newsletter 'EAGLE’S QUILL'., Other PR related duties: Media engagement, Press-Releases, Social Media Engagement, Organised the first School Yearbook Fundraising, etc.
• Reporter, South Pacific Post, 01/01/16, 12/31/17, Port Moresby, NCD, Full time Education reporter who covers school events and highlights issues affecting schools, students and teachers., Supports reporting on health, women and social issues and contributes to weekender features and human interest stories., Covered Southern Region News Stories as the regional reporter.