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Bianca Clarke

Summary

With over 15 years of experience in communications, I focus on creating meaningful connections and memorable customer experiences. Skilled in marketing strategy, brand and category management, advertising, promotions, events, digital marketing, e-commerce, sponsorship, and campaign development. Strong executive-level communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management abilities. Extensive experience reporting to senior leadership, collaborating across business units, and managing third-party partnerships.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Campaign & Execution Lead

Energy Australia
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Developed and executed marketing strategy and go to market plan.
  • Forged new business marketing partnerships, built rapport and maintained relationships whilst producing combined marketing activity.
  • Developed and assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing channels.
  • Assisted in the creation of engaging content for social media platforms, driving audience engagement.
  • Implemented A/B testing methods to optimize digital ad performance, leading to higher click-through rates and conversions.
  • Managed email marketing campaigns to nurture leads and maintain customer engagement.
  • Enhanced digital presence by optimizing website content and utilizing search engine optimization techniques.
  • Fostered strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products at competitive prices.
  • Created compelling presentations to effectively communicate marketing initiatives and progress reports to stakeholders.
  • Analyzed campaign performance data to inform future marketing strategies and improve results.
  • Organized and executed successful events, contributing to increased lead generation and customer acquisition.
  • Analyzed data and trends to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.

Snr Account Director (Freelance)

Cummins & Partners
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Supported EnergyAustralia through industry regulation and major change period.
  • Managed campaign for new major product launch into market, above the line from start to finish.

Snr Account Director (Freelance)

BWM Dentsu
02.2018 - 05.2019
  • Worked with Latitude Financial Services, managing day to day below the line activity and CRM.
  • Facilitated long term business and brand planning, research and execution across credit card portfolio.
  • Multi-faceted responsibilities across new business, resulting in onboarding CitiPower and Powercor into agency portfolio.
  • Employed and managed two direct reports.

Snr Account Director (Freelance)

Cummins & Partners
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Ran Kraft Heinz digital and social across an aggressive response campaign to Bega.
  • Included social strategy, planning, media, setting up pages, ongoing engagement and moderation.
  • Quickly adapted to working with various teams and clients across a number of brands and industries (Kraft Heinz, Asahi Premium Bev, Reflex, Gippsland Dairy).

General Manager

The JOB Creative
07.2016 - 10.2017
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Manage the development of all content for the business and clients: animated explainer videos, interactive infographics, micro-content and micro-sites, conference content, presentation narrative design and animation plus more.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.


Senior Digital Account Director

The White Agency
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Ran monthly digital optimisation meetings, involved reviewing, analysing and optimising on the digital activity across current campaigns, website activity, social, SEO, ECRM and any other active content..
  • Digitally transformed the Hahn brand, initiating innovative solutions such as VR and 360 view.
  • Developed and implemented 12 month content strategy and new website.
  • Flipped health of account by focusing on planning, relationship building and close budget management.

Digital Account Director / Managing Director

Reactive
12.2014 - 12.2015
  • Go to market strategy and launch of Warehouse Money, first all online financial provider in NZ, generated close to $1M in the first year and exceeded the KPIs by 300%.
  • Deliverables included: online forms, customer loyalty & personalisation, website design and development, content development, marketing communications and systems integration.
  • Delivered digital transformation and consolidation strategy for Goodman Fielder.
  • Directed new business leads and responses for Air NZ, Rugby NZ, Fonterra and Dept of Health NZ.
  • Proactively stepped into MD role for 6-months until a permanent replacement was appointed.
  • Social Committee Lead and Volunteer Ambassador for NZ.

Senior Digital Account Manager

Keepers
08.2013 - 11.2014
  • Four successful end-to-end digital experiences incorporating: UX, analytics, social, site build and design, CRM, acquisitions and strategies, SEO and digital advertising.
  • Reporting data and analysis across many e-commerce sites and content strategies.
  • Mattel's first only online Christmas campaign smashed the KPI by 200%.
  • Attained two new million-dollar clients
  • Management of financials close to $1M per annum, supported by solid forecasting.

Account Manager (Contract)

McCANN WorldGroup
03.2013 - 09.2013
  • Used previous experiences to introduce new processes.
  • Maintained composure and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment working on integrated campaigns with Specsavers and Forty Winks.
  • Trained and managed two direct reports.

Account Manager / Project Manager

Cornwell Design
11.2012 - 03.2013
  • Managed extensive internal and external project teams ensuring smooth operation from brand identity through to project execution across seven multimillion-dollar property clients based in Australia and US.

Account Manager

Hello I'm Venus
11.2010 - 07.2012
  • Re-positioned and branded Swinburne University and Dennis Family Homes, launched Swinburne Online.
  • Digital expert, supporting brands into digital space.
  • Initiated and ran the Venus Social Committee.

Account Executive

M&C Saatchi
06.2009 - 11.2010
  • Managed integrated campaigns for ANZ.

Account Coordinator Intern

Creative Brew
05.2009 - 08.2009

Education

Professional Health & Wellness Coaching -

Wellness Coaching Australia
01-2025

Email Marketing & Campaign Management -

Oracle
01.2014

Communications & Leadership Program -

Dale Carnegie
01.2012

Account Leadership & Strategic Planning -

AdSchool
01.2010

Adv. Diploma of Business Advertising -

Swinburne University of Technology
01.2009

Adv. Diploma of Marketing -

Swinburne University of Technology
01.2009

Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Strategy & Planning
  • Relationship Growth
  • Digital Design & Production
  • Business Development & Sales
  • Content Development & Execution
  • Financial Success Management
  • Project Management
  • Team Development & Management

Technology

Microsoft Office, Canva, Google Analytics, Web Platforms, Adobe Suite (basic level), Keynote, wide range of CRM, project management and finance programs.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Surfing
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Reading
  • Scuba Diving

Timeline

Marketing Campaign & Execution Lead

Energy Australia
01.2021 - 12.2023

Snr Account Director (Freelance)

Cummins & Partners
05.2019 - 08.2019

Snr Account Director (Freelance)

BWM Dentsu
02.2018 - 05.2019

Snr Account Director (Freelance)

Cummins & Partners
10.2017 - 12.2017

General Manager

The JOB Creative
07.2016 - 10.2017

Senior Digital Account Director

The White Agency
01.2016 - 07.2016

Digital Account Director / Managing Director

Reactive
12.2014 - 12.2015

Senior Digital Account Manager

Keepers
08.2013 - 11.2014

Account Manager (Contract)

McCANN WorldGroup
03.2013 - 09.2013

Account Manager / Project Manager

Cornwell Design
11.2012 - 03.2013

Account Manager

Hello I'm Venus
11.2010 - 07.2012

Account Executive

M&C Saatchi
06.2009 - 11.2010

Account Coordinator Intern

Creative Brew
05.2009 - 08.2009

Adv. Diploma of Business Advertising -

Swinburne University of Technology

Adv. Diploma of Marketing -

Swinburne University of Technology

Professional Health & Wellness Coaching -

Wellness Coaching Australia

Email Marketing & Campaign Management -

Oracle

Communications & Leadership Program -

Dale Carnegie

Account Leadership & Strategic Planning -

AdSchool
Bianca Clarke