Tegan Bell
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Creative Project Manager with 7 years experience, excelling at planning, directing and leading creative teams to produce fantastic artistic projects. Experienced in exceeding client expectations, whether through developing a campaign or commissioning an artwork. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels at fostering great client relationships to favourably position the business for future work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Republic of Everyone (a South Pole company)
08.2022 - Current
- Strategised, conceptualised, budgeted, and lead a team to produce exceptional deliverables, from film shoots to marketing campaigns.
- Renewed a 650K contract for two consecutive years by consistently developing outstanding assets for my client.
- Increased revenue and slashed scope creep by firmly negotiating with clients for additional budget.
- Strengthened the credibility, reputation and might of South Pole in the industry through developing and launching an ACCC-mandated safety campaign in just four weeks.
- Established deep trust with my seniors through a commitment to proactive problem solving yet managing upward when necessary.
Wholesale Manager
F+H Jewellery
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Bolstered the number of wholesale accounts by 15%, increasing wholesale revenue.
- Cemented F+H as an international brand through negotiating and locking in a contract with global fashion giant Free People,
- Widened the geographical spread of the brand to cover more locations across Australia.
Gallery and Exhibition Manager
Retrospect Galleries
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Represented artists at schedule of art fairs in New York, Brussels, Hong Kong and London, and liaised with them to develop their collections, grow their resume, and coordinate shipments.
- Curated exhibitions that brought in over $250K at each exhibition, always hitting and exceeding our budget targets.
- Successes were driven by learning trends and historical influences that affected each region, to prepare the best possible curation of artwork.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Marketing
Griffith University
Gold Coast, AUS01.2016
Bachelor of Comms - PR and Creative Communications
Griffith University
Gold Coast, AUS01.2016
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning & Curation
- Client Relations
- Emotional intelligence
- Stakeholder Communications
- Work flow planning
- Advanced problem solving
- Budgeting and forecasting
Timeline
Project Manager
Republic of Everyone (a South Pole company)
08.2022 - Current
Wholesale Manager
F+H Jewellery
03.2020 - 06.2022
Gallery and Exhibition Manager
Retrospect Galleries
08.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Business - Marketing
Griffith University
Bachelor of Comms - PR and Creative Communications
Griffith University