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Rachael Dempsey

Melbourne

Summary

Passionate and results-driven PR, Events & Marketing professional with a proven record of success in building brand awareness through influencer partnerships and creative campaigns and events.



Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

PR & EVENTS SPECIALIST

SEED HERITAGE
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented PR/ influencer strategy aligned with marketing objectives
  • Managed all influencer campaigns, including talent briefs
  • Managed all talent for events
  • Budget management
  • Assist edwith planning store launches and in-store activations
  • Supported key brand moments with talent recommendations
  • Monitor influencer programs including reporting and recommendations
  • Co-ordinated and facilitated talent shoots





PR Specialist

Forever New
01.2020 - 03.2023
  • Developed & implemented strategic, PR & marketing strategies.
  • Strategized yearly influencer activity, including special events, brand moments, monthly send outs and mailers.
  • Oversaw global PR Budgets.
  • Analyzed and reported on all campaign activity.
  • Identified online influencers that align with brand and messaging.
  • Developed and managed content calendars and marketing calendars to develop timely and relevant activity.
  • Campaign management end to end including attending campaign shoots.
  • Contract and negotiation skills
  • Sample management including facilitating loan requests for talent & media


Achievements


  • Successful launch into the UK market including facilitating brand moments and events
  • Launched Forever New Curve instagram
  • Worked on successful brand partnership with charity Dress for Success on our annual "Give With Grace" campaign to drive awareness.
  • Increased diversity in talent


PR COORDINATOR

Forever New
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for planning and contributing to global PR strategy
  • Built and maintained relationships with key influencers
  • Co-ordinated interviews and photo opportunities
  • Monitored media coverage and campaign evaluation
  • Co-ordinated send outs of monthly mailers and monitered coverage

Marketplace Marketing Coordinator

Forever New
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for driving growth across marketplaces such as the Iconic, Myer as well as international websites.
  • IdentifIed marketing opportunities that align with internal marketing calendar.
  • Facilitated marketing collateral needed for third parties.
  • Managed product uploads.
  • Sample management.
  • Assisted with the onboarding of new marketplaces.
  • Delivered administrative support services to improve marketing efforts.

Customer Service Associate

Forever New
06.2015 - 01.2017
  • Answered high level of incoming calls and provided highest level of professionalism and knowledgeable service to customers.
  • Addressed inquiries, resolved customer issues and managed customer relations.
  • Engaged actively with callers, confirming or clarifying information and diffusing anger.
  • Offered resolutions to de-escalate calls and solve customer issues.
  • Followed policies and procedures to meet or exceed established performance requirements.

Store Manager

Kookai
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for a team of 10.
  • Rostering and responsible for ongoing training of team members.
  • Reporting on weekly trade and identifying ways to increase KPIS.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
  • Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.

Education

High School Diploma -

Patterson River Secondary College
Melbourne, VIC
12.2008

Skills

  • Public Relations
  • Campaign ideation
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Event planning and execution
  • Adaptable
  • Strategic thinker

Timeline

PR & EVENTS SPECIALIST

SEED HERITAGE
08.2023 - Current

PR Specialist

Forever New
01.2020 - 03.2023

PR COORDINATOR

Forever New
02.2019 - 01.2020

Marketplace Marketing Coordinator

Forever New
01.2017 - 01.2019

Customer Service Associate

Forever New
06.2015 - 01.2017

Store Manager

Kookai
01.2012 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Patterson River Secondary College
Rachael Dempsey