- Spending time with family at the beach
- Gym Workouts
- Running
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
Jade Kogler
Frankston,VIC
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Marketing & Department Coordinator with 4 years of comprehensive experience in strategic marketing, project management, and operational support. Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing campaigns that drive brand awareness and increase sales. Exceptional organizational skills with a keen ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while fostering strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment with business objectives. Together with a highly skilled Executive Assistant background, including over 10 years of experience supporting senior executives and managing complex administrative functions
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Assistant & Department Coordinator
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific
02.2021 - Current
- Support retailers with all information relating to marketing activity in a timely manner, ensuring retailers understand their responsibilities
- Ensure that marketing programs/campaigns are delivered as per the Marketing Plan
- Provide retailers with campaign guidance as required and assist with approval of advertising materials
- Marketing collateral management via MyAdbox as well as annual refresh of selected marketing initiatives such as ServiceCare
- Assist with department co-ordination, including arranging meetings and conference attendance
- Raise PO requests and approve supplier payments while maintaining and managing marketing budget. Ensure marketing activities remain within financial constraints.
- Provide department administration, including bulletin distribution and collection and distribution of weekly team tasks
- Assist with Mystery shop results analysis and prepare presentation of results
- Monitor all warehouse and despatch/development of all Customer Services POS items and collateral
- Engage with retailer network when required to assist with general service and parts enquiries on behalf of the team
- Increased brand awareness by implementing targeted marketing campaigns and social media strategies.
- Proofread marketing collateral ahead of printing to eliminate errors.
- Coordinated cross-functional team meetings for enhanced collaboration and communication within the department.
Executive Assistant
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific
07.2011 - 11.2019
- Provide high level executive assistance and support to the Managing Director of Mercede-Benz Vans and Senior leadership team.
- Process supplier payments and credit card expenses.
- Book and coordinate Travel arrangements for staff as well as VIP international colleagues,
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
Fleet Sales Coordinator
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific
12.2006 - 07.2011
- Participate in achieving company sales and market share goals
- Generate wholesale invoice/purchase order requests in a timely and concise manner
- Ensure National Fleet orders are allocated in a timely manner
- Provide Administration Assistance and other duties as required
- Precise ExCom & Sales report generation & distribution
- Manage marketing budget & supplier payment
- Co-ordinate vehicle movements & modification processing
- Receipt and allocate National Fleet Truck orders
- Enhanced client relationships by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized service and support.
- Employee Award Nomination July 2012 – Mercedes-Benz
Administration Assistant/PA
Olympia Exhibition Centre
09.2007 - 10.2008
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Assist with preparation of venue for upcoming events
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Purchasing/Sales Support
Invensys Process Systems
01.2005 - 08.2007
- Creating sales orders and related purchase orders
- Answer delivery related questions to both internal and external stakeholders
- Run weekly and monthly reports for sales department when required
- Provide general sales information to external and internal customers
- Assisting with marketing events such as sales conference and seminars
- Administrative and other office duties as required
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Reception/Administration
JMB Automotives
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Answering telephone & face to face enquiries
- Booking functions & meetings
- Mail distribution
- Invoicing/ Receiving payments
- General administrative duties including meeting and greeting clientele
Education
Effective Communication -
Australian Institute of Management
01.2008
Women In Leadership Workshop -
Anneli Blundell
01.2021
Exceptional Customer Service -
Australian Institute of Management
01.2009
Certificate 3 Business Administration -
Link
01.2004
VCE - Year 12 -
Hampton Park Secondary College
01.2002
Skills
- Strong clear written & verbal communication skills
- Listen and acknowledge others point of view
- Always search for better ways of doing things
- Takes ownership for successes and failures
- Ability to multi task, prioritise, think quickly and use initiative
- Highly motivated
- Works well under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable
- Punctual and reliable
Attributes
- Strong clear written & verbal communication skills
- Listen and acknowledge others point of view
- Always search for better ways of doing things
- Takes ownership for successes and failures
- Ability to multi task, prioritise, think quickly and use initiative
- Have the ability to achieve deadlines under pressure
- Highly motivated, friendly, flexible and works well under pressure
Awards Recognition
Employee Award Nomination, 07/01/20
Interests
Timeline
Marketing Assistant & Department Coordinator
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific
02.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific
07.2011 - 11.2019
Administration Assistant/PA
Olympia Exhibition Centre
09.2007 - 10.2008
Fleet Sales Coordinator
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific
12.2006 - 07.2011
Purchasing/Sales Support
Invensys Process Systems
01.2005 - 08.2007
Reception/Administration
JMB Automotives
09.2003 - 09.2005
Women In Leadership Workshop -
Anneli Blundell
Exceptional Customer Service -
Australian Institute of Management
Certificate 3 Business Administration -
Link
VCE - Year 12 -
Hampton Park Secondary College
Effective Communication -
Australian Institute of Management
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