Jonathan Gilbert
Long Jetty,NSW
Summary
A dynamic and creative leader, skilled at engaging key stakeholders and collaborating with partners across the sector, the community, and government to deliver artistic and cultural programming to community with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Innovative and results-oriented creative professional with experience leading teams, managing budgets and developing strategies to help build cultural tourism and the cultural economy. Proven track record developing opportunities for engagement with local communities and providing cultural leadership. Excellent communicator and problem solver proficient in business operations. Motivated to deliver bold and vibrant programming and projects with a passion for the development of new, progressive and exhilarating work.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Development Worker
Central Coast Council
09.2019 - Current
- Enhanced community engagement by organising and implementing creative programs.
- Developed strategic partnerships with local organisations for collaborative projects, resulting in improved community connections.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, maintaining open channels of communication that contributed to overall program success.
- Implemented capacity-building programs for local stakeholders, ensuring sustainable growth and development within community.
Creative Director
Mothership Creative
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative assets on time and within budget constraints for clients such as Nike, Vodafone, Pepsi and Sony Playstation.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project vision and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Drove innovation by staying current on industry trends and incorporating new ideas into production work.
- Championed a culture of creativity, encouraging team members to take risks and push boundaries in their work.
Head Creative Director
Seven West Media - Pacific Magazines
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Spearheaded development of award-winning million dollar advertising campaign for Toyota that effectively communicated brand values and promoted product offerings through social media channels, website development and paid partnerships opportunities with Women's and Men's Health magazines.
- Established strategic partnerships with key industry influencers and media outlets, boosting brand recognition and credibility through cross platform campaign model for clients such as Toyota Corolla, Blackmore’s, Marie Claire, Women’s Health, Dulux and Carsales.
- Drove revenue growth with targeted marketing initiatives based on thorough market research and competitive analysis while transitioning traditional print based media into the digital landscape for InStyle magazine, Marie Claire, Men's Health and Women's Health magazines.
- Nurtured strong relationships with clients by consistently delivering exceptional work that met their objectives, leading to repeat business opportunities for clients such as McDonald’s, American Tourister, OneCare, Botainca and Host Plus.
Creative Director
Burning House Productions
02.2006 - 03.2015
- Designed and implemented cost-effective creative strategies to improve ROI with clients Absolute Vodka, Ryobi Australia and City of Melbourne.
- Directed and supervised production team to create award-winning visual media campaigns for television, social and digital platforms for ACCC and AICD.
- Established clear performance metrics for the creative team, driving accountability and continuous improvement efforts.
- Created new digital production solutions that effectively communicated complex concepts to diverse audiences for clients Real Estate Australia, Ambulance Victoria and Interchange.
Commercials Director
Tantrum
03.2000 - 12.2005
- Created visual treatment pitches highlighting commercial's style, shot composition, and overall visual appeal. Production scheduling, budgeting, shot lists, casting, directing actors, sound design, editing.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
Art Director
Opera Australia
02.1995 - 10.1999
- Set design, scenic art, prop making and production.
Education
Bachelor of Design - Visual Communications -
University of Technology, Sydney
Sydney, NSWSkills
- Campaign Development
- Community Engagement
- Complex Problem Solver
- Concept Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Financial Partnerships
- Partnership Development
- Program Planning
- Project Management
- Project Scoping
- Stakeholder Relations
- Strategic Communications
- Strategic Leadership
- Visual Storytelling
Timeline
Community Development Worker
Central Coast Council
09.2019 - Current
Creative Director
Mothership Creative
11.2017 - 07.2019
Head Creative Director
Seven West Media - Pacific Magazines
05.2015 - 09.2017
Creative Director
Burning House Productions
02.2006 - 03.2015
Commercials Director
Tantrum
03.2000 - 12.2005
Art Director
Opera Australia
02.1995 - 10.1999
Bachelor of Design - Visual Communications -
University of Technology, Sydney
Memberships
2016-24 Australian Writers Guild
2016-24 Australian Directors Guild
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