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Stephanie Mowlam

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Strategic and creative marketing professional with 13 years of experience in B2B and B2C sectors, excelling in both agency and client-side roles. Demonstrated ability to drive results through innovative marketing strategies and campaigns while building high-performing teams. Expertise in enhancing brand visibility and engagement through diverse marketing skills. Committed to delivering measurable outcomes and fostering strong cross-functional relationships.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Marketing Manager

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Sydney, NSW
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed growth and retention of business lending portfolio with five categories and over 12 products - unlocking growth in high value segments and target markets.
  • Created data-driven, market-leading propositions to effectively drive outcomes in competitive landscape.
  • Led coaching of direct reports and non-direct marketing managers, developing strategies tailored to customer needs for better results.
  • Established a performance-oriented culture, embedding reporting practices that demonstrate marketing value and ROI.
  • Encouraged an experimentation mindset within the team, facilitating testing across digital channels to enhance strategies leading to regular testing cadence that feeds into creative & content developments.
  • Collaborated with behavioural economics team to deepen insights into product effectiveness and market penetration, leading to increased sales and sharpened positioning & promotion in market.
  • Worked closely with segment marketing and business partners to activate products that enhance customer engagement.
  • Identified and led a number of marketing-firsts within Business Marketing, including contextual campaigns to capitalise on market demand, AI-led projects to improve marketing quality and product upskilling and reimagining our 1:1 customer experience. In turn, improving sales partnership, building team credibility and improving ROI.
  • Achieved record-breaking NPAT uplifts for business lending by optimising product propositions and media approaches.

Assistant Manager

American Express
Sydney , NSW
07.2018 - Current
  • Drove 10% year-over-year sales acquisition increase by negotiating innovative access to partner channels.
  • Achieved 13% uplift in acquisition marketing through strategic mid-funnel campaign implementation.
  • Boosted acquisition results by 479% with new creative platform and media strategy launch.
  • Facilitated 300% product growth and market share expansion in small business segment through comprehensive strategies.
  • Directed multi-million dollar campaign; oversaw creative positioning, media planning, and execution.
  • Implemented co-brand lead generation strategies aligned with aggressive targets and budget constraints.
  • Conducted channel analysis and customer insights reporting to guide informed marketing decisions.
  • Led partnership negotiations and ensured fulfillment of partner obligations.

Marketing Manager

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Sydney, NSW
08.2021 - 01.2024
  • Developed and executed regional strategies to enhance community growth and customer advocacy through targeted marketing initiatives.
  • Designed and implemented bespoke programs to boost 1:1 customer engagement, improving Net Promoter Score.
  • Leveraged paid media, community partnerships, events, and banker enablement as core marketing channels.
  • Drove initiatives to increase customer retention and loyalty across various segments.

Assistant Manager

American Express
Sydney, NSW
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Established in-house pre-qualification sales channel for Amex mid-market organisation within 2 months.
  • Led channel strategy and logistics, ensuring seamless operations and alignment.
  • Drove internal stakeholder engagement and buy-in to support channel success.
  • Implemented data strategies with cold-lists and verticals, enhancing channel conversion rates.
  • Recruited and onboarded team members while facilitating employee engagement to boost retention.
  • Influenced broader sales teams to adopt in-house model and adhere to lead SLAs.
  • Conducted channel KPI planning and forecasting aligned with sales and marketing objectives.
  • Produced weekly reports and optimization tactics to drive continuous improvement.

Digital Content Producer

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Sydney, NSW
01.2017 - 08.2017

Contracted to launch new client experience technology and implement long-term communications plan.

Created, implemented, and evaluated processes to address fragmented backend CMS systems within budget.

Other responsibilities included:

  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders and internal teams to enhance product awareness and adoption.
  • Developed targeted content for diverse clientele interests, ensuring relevance and engagement.
  • Programmed and tested content in UAT environments across three distinct CMS platforms.
  • Launched approximately 60 tech form factors operating from three CMSs, requiring bespoke content updates.
  • Created comprehensive content management and audit system for improved visibility across unintegrated CMSs.
  • Fostered robust internal relationships, resulting in efficient content pipelining and high technology adoption.

Freelancer

Freelancer
Sydney, NSW
01.2017 - 08.2017

Addressed key business and marketing challenges through consultations with two clients.


Implemented targeted social media campaigns that improved engagement.
Oversaw website development and regular updates for enhanced user experience.


Performed comprehensive market analysis to support informed decision-making.


Gained industry insights for effective strategic positioning and brand development.

Account Manager

McKenzie Partners
Sydney, NSW
10.2015 - 01.2017
  • Lead a small team to deliver effective multi-channel marketing communication strategies, including EDMs, newsletters, and website development.
  • Developed result-driven social media strategies, optimising budget and trialing new placements.
  • Coordinated press, radio, and TVC campaigns from booking to production and execution.
  • Monitored marketing effectiveness through regular reporting and analysis using Google Trading Desk and Facebook metrics.
  • Collaborated with in-house creative team to deliver creative solutions aligned with client briefs.
  • Achieved 10% increase in social media targets for a new brand within one month through tailored Facebook strategy.
  • Led successful website development project within three days, enhancing functionality and customer experience.
  • Secured opportunity to manage company’s largest account after three months, influencing go-to-market plan.

Marketing Assistant

Direct Property Network
Sydney, NSW
11.2013 - 05.2015

Executed marketing administrative and HR tasks to support team objectives.

Contributed to high-level projects including rebranding and website development.

  • Assisted in establishing offices abroad, enhancing global presence.
  • Worked autonomously to drive project initiatives and meet deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Marketing & Human Resource Management

University Of Technology Sydney, Broadway
2015

Skills

  • Strategy, planning and execution
  • People leadership
  • End-to-end campaign planning, execution and performance monitoring (ATL & BTL)
  • Partnership management
  • Stakeholder management across all leadership levels
  • Influencing and negotiation
  • Budget management
  • Project management
  • Content marketing
  • Digital marketing
  • Salesforce & Adobe Omniture

Affiliations

  • AMEX Marketing Club - focused on breaking down internal barriers to promote collaboration and best marketing practices, results, etc.
  • Amex Pulse Committee - organisation of key team activities throughout the year to increase employee and team engagement
  • Amex Intern Program - in partnership with CET sponsors, I developed program strategy and led roll out across organisation
  • UTS alumni mentoring and presenting to students
  • PwC Social Committee - organised events and internal marketing

Timeline

Senior Marketing Manager

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
01.2024 - Current

Marketing Manager

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
08.2021 - 01.2024

Assistant Manager

American Express
07.2018 - Current

Assistant Manager

American Express
08.2017 - 06.2018

Digital Content Producer

PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2017 - 08.2017

Freelancer

Freelancer
01.2017 - 08.2017

Account Manager

McKenzie Partners
10.2015 - 01.2017

Marketing Assistant

Direct Property Network
11.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Business - Marketing & Human Resource Management

University Of Technology Sydney, Broadway
Stephanie Mowlam