Amy Duncan

A diverse role leading creative projects and acting as a custodian of the brand to support the University's marketing function under the Division of External Engagement.

• Lead and manage the Creative Studio's projects and production services to deliver strategic marketing initiatives.

• Manage substantive direct reports, as well as casuals and freelancers as required.

• Set clear project expectations, coordinate in-house and outsourced creative work, and manage account relationships and team interdependencies.

• Oversee design and production of key University marketing and communication materials including corporate communications, digital advertising, campaigns, student publications, social media, event signage, print collateral.

• Collaborate with University staff, creative professionals, and external vendors to ensure projects are on-brand, on time, and within budget.

• Apply in-depth knowledge of University brand standards and service delivery to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.

• Supervise procurement tenders and lead pre-production planning for studio photographic shoots.

• Maintain an extensive project database for tracking and reporting.

• Provide ongoing support in creative brand management, including oversight of Marq (self-service design portal) and management of the digital asset management system.

A management and logistics role, working closely with the Creative Director to produce award-winning creative for a diverse client base.

• Deliver TV, radio, print, social media and web advertising in collaboration with the Creative Director, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.

• Plan, schedule and coordinate workloads for an internal creative team of up to 8 staff, tracking requirements from inception to delivery.

• Act as the key liaison between client services, creative studio, suppliers and external resources, providing clear, detailed instructions and expectations.

• Collaborate with suppliers and external resources, negotiate costs and terms of service, and draft contracts including talent agreements.

• Build budgets, implement cost-effective solutions and manage purchase orders and invoice checks to ensure financial accuracy.

• Cultivate productive relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to support efficient campaign delivery.

• Edit and provide feedback on works-in-progress to maintain brand standards and technical specifications across digital, audio and video assets.

• Produce storyboards, scripts, schedules, run-sheets and guides, log freelance timesheets, and maintain an up-to-date supplier database.

• Manage competing priorities across numerous projects simultaneously, demonstrating high-level multi-tasking and attention to detail in a fast-turnaround environment.

A management and logistics role, collaborating with producers, sponsors and marketers to deliver high quality, global events.

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality events across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, South America and the Middle East, developing strategies, agendas, budgets and schedules to meet organisational objectives.

• Manage stakeholder, contractor and partner relationships, including negotiating venue and supplier contracts, overcoming language barriers, and ensuring obligations are met.

• Oversee end-to-end event logistics, from database management and delegate/speaker registration to arranging travel, accommodation and visas for keynote speakers and staff.

• Lead onsite operations, including client-facing functions, staff supervision, time-keeping and adherence to workplace safety procedures.

• Produce operational documentation, contribute to forward planning, and manage financial processes such as invoicing, debt management and reporting.

A consultation role in an investment bank, liaising with clients, internal and external financial advisers.

• Client consultation both in person and on phone.

• Perform high-volume data entry, including manual cheque processing and reporting.

• Process new applications and manage existing client accounts with accuracy and efficiency.

• Handle sensitive information securely in compliance with government regulations.

• Stay up to date with changes in government regulations regarding superannuation and trusts.

A venue-based sales, event coordination and on-site operations role, tailoring staging and audiovisual packages to suit client needs.

• Liaise with venue executives, catering teams, crew and suppliers to deliver seamless events and meet sales targets/KPIs.

• Oversee crew management, equipment logistics and safety compliance to ensure smooth event delivery.

• Handle financial responsibilities including accounts payable/receivable, reporting and profit and loss statements.

A management role responsible for the production of TV, digital and print advertising for local and national clients, and management of all on-site facilities including sound stage, edit suites, audio suite and control room.

• Manage a substantive team of 8 and source and coordinate additional crew, equipment, materials and assets to meet production needs.

• Negotiate and develop contracts and licences with talent, contractors, suppliers and copyright holders to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.

• Manage financial processes including accounts payable/receivable, reporting and profit and loss statements, as well as maintaining organised filing and archiving of data and materials.

A diverse role that involved the production of television commercials and corporate videos, as well as a lifestyle television show ‘Feeling Good', which aired on Adelaide's Nine Network.

• Consult with clients to define advertising needs, develop strategies, and prepare pitches and proposals with external creative teams.

• Manage budgets, costs and production logistics including crew/talent hire, location scouting, scheduling and call sheets.

• Oversee on-site shoots as 1st Assistant Director, supervise timekeeping, asset management and post-production.

• Liaise with external suppliers and contractors and negotiate tenders.