Marissa Koop
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Organised and detail focused with exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working in a professional environment and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Australia Executive Team
Herbert Smith Freehills
Sydney, NSW
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Herbert Smith Freehills is one of the world's leading international law firms.
- Worked with the Australia and Asia Management Partners and Executive providing strategic and secretariat support.
- Worked with management team facilitating strategic workshops and focus groups.
- Developed agendas, recorded decisions and actions from monthly Executive meetings.
Strategy Manager
Herbert Smith Freehills
Sydney, NSW
09.2010 - 07.2015
- Worked with the Australian CEO and Leadership Team to create and implement the firm's strategic plan.
- Completed strategic projects on key issues for the firm. These included a review of the leading practices areas of the firm, a review of the alumni program, competitor analysis work, dashboard reporting and a review of the Pro-Bono practise.
- Managed the logistics of the annual remuneration review process for the Australian offices.
Client Relationship Manager
Herbert Smith Freehills
Sydney, NSW
08.2004 - 09.2009
- Managed the Business Development portfolio of 7 of the law firm's largest clients.
- Worked with Senior Partners to develop and implement marketing strategies and client account plans to increase revenue.
- Created and presented detailed reports on customer relations activities and performance metrics.
- Organised a variety of client events for business development purposes.
Strategy Consultant
The Boston Consulting Group
Sydney, NSW
07.2002 - 07.2002
- Worked as a member of a consulting team for clients in the Finance, Retail and Arts sectors.
- Collected, tracked and evaluated current business and market trend data.
- Conducted research to identify new growth opportunities and analysed current market trends.
- Prepared PowerPoint presentations for clients outlining strategy recommendations based on analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce/Arts - Marketing, Economics, History And Theatre
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW01-2001
Summer School Program - Shakespearean Theatre
Cambridge University
Cambridge, UK07-2000
University Exchange Program -
Georgetown University
Washington DC, USA01-1999
HSC (TER 98.00) -
Ascham School
Sydney, NSW01-1996
Skills
- Project Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Marketing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager, Australia Executive Team
Herbert Smith Freehills
06.2016 - 11.2019
Strategy Manager
Herbert Smith Freehills
09.2010 - 07.2015
Client Relationship Manager
Herbert Smith Freehills
08.2004 - 09.2009
Strategy Consultant
The Boston Consulting Group
07.2002 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Commerce/Arts - Marketing, Economics, History And Theatre
University of New South Wales
Summer School Program - Shakespearean Theatre
Cambridge University
University Exchange Program -
Georgetown University
HSC (TER 98.00) -
Ascham School