Tess Mion
Sydney,NSW
Summary
- Accomplished project management professional with expertise in digital, print, and multimedia content, handling budgets up to £2M.
- Diverse industry experience including pharmaceuticals, consumer technology, FMCG, alcohol, telecommunications, and tourism.
- Agency and client-side, recently returned to Australia after eight years in London.
- Skilled in creative studio resource management, team leadership, and fostering collaborative environments.
- Excellent organisational, communication, budgeting, and time management skills.
- Passionate and driven with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and to client satisfaction with a positive and energetic approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Project Management
Real Chemistry
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Led end-to-end delivery of multiple digital and print campaigns all within timeline and budget
- Facilitated cross-team collaboration, managing resources, briefings and team deadlines
- Directed creative team workflow, optimising resource allocation through to production
- Managed resource management, timelines, and financial reporting
- Mentored and supervised a Project Manager, guiding their promotion to Senior Project Manager.
Freelance Senior Project Manager
M&C Saatchi
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Managed delivery of digital, OOH, and print campaigns, overseeing seamless workflow between client services, creative, and production teams
- Ensured timely delivery of all assets, including production briefings, material deadlines, timelines, and financials, for clients such as Tourism Australia and BWS.
Freelance Senior Project Manager
W2O Group (now Real Chemistry)
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Directed execution of digital, print, social campaigns, managing project scopes, timelines, and budgets
- Studio resource management, overseeing briefs, freelancers and in-house teams
- Facilitated seamless collaboration with creative teams and external suppliers, optimising resource allocation and ensuring project success for clients like AstraZeneca, Roche, and Merck.
Freelance Senior Project Manager
We Are Alexander
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Led delivery of below-the-line campaigns, from planning to execution, ensuring projects met quality standards, deadlines, and budgetary constraints
- Studio resource management, overseeing briefs, freelancers and creative teams
- Coordinated with internal teams and external suppliers, overseeing all aspects of project management for clients such as ABInBev and ZX.
Freelance Senior Project Manager
Ogilvy
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Managed delivery of content and assets for key launch events, liaising with creative teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
- Oversaw project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring alignment with client expectations for the VOXI (Vodafone) campaign.
Freelance Producer / Senior Project Manager
Agency Space
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Oversaw end-to-end delivery of content shoots, events, and production, collaborating with internal teams, third-party suppliers, and clients to achieve project objectives
- Managed campaigns & shoots for clients including Nature Valley, Haagen-Dazs, Drambuie, and Glenfiddich, ensuring adherence to budget and timelines.
Freelance Senior Producer
Virgin Media Business
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed workflow and resource allocation for the in-house creative agency, overseeing production of various marketing assets
- Led production of online videos, campaign websites, emails, digital display ads, and other collateral, aligning deliverables with brand objectives.
Freelance Senior Account Director Roles
Various
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Project managed a variety of events, content, and campaigns for clients including Samsung Electronics, Cunard, Gfinity Series, Oxford Street Christmas Lights with Kylie Minogue
- Agencies included, Kazoo Communications, Rain Communications and Notion.
Senior Project Manager
Destination NSW
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Executed digital consumer campaigns, media events, and launches to promote tourism and major events in New South Wales, including VIVID
- Managed stakeholder relationships and collaborated with in-house and external creative teams to produce digital content and videos.
Freelance Senior Project Manager
Bohemia
11.2012 - 02.2013
- Coordinated a fully integrated campaign for Vodafone and Joel Madden with The Voice TV program
- Overseeing ATL, digital, social, consumer promotion, and event components.
Freelance Consumer Communications Manager
Virgin Australia
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Developed strategy and communication plans to support marketing, sponsorship, product, and guest services
- Project management of consumer events and launches.
Consumer Senior Communications Manager
Vodafone Hutchison Australia
04.2010 - 07.2011
- Management of all consumer communications activity
- Digital & social media campaign management
- Project managed customer & media events
- Management of external agencies.
Skills
- Project & resource management
- Campaign management
- Industry versatility
- Creative production
- Relationship building & stakeholder management
- Timeline & budget reporting
- Team leadership
- Cross team collaboration
- Organisation & communication
- Positive, adaptable with an energetic approach
Project and resource management tools
I have developed expertise in employing a variety of project management and resource allocation tools, including:
- WorkFront
- Ziflow
- Smartsheet
- Asana
- Trello
- Float
- Resource Guru
Additional Information
Holds Italian passport, Italian conversational skills, writing and reading.
References
References available on request
Timeline
Associate Director, Project Management
Real Chemistry
08.2021 - 12.2023
Freelance Senior Project Manager
M&C Saatchi
03.2021 - 06.2021
Freelance Senior Project Manager
W2O Group (now Real Chemistry)
11.2019 - 11.2020
Freelance Senior Project Manager
We Are Alexander
11.2018 - 10.2019
Freelance Senior Project Manager
Ogilvy
09.2018 - 10.2018
Freelance Producer / Senior Project Manager
Agency Space
03.2018 - 08.2018
Freelance Senior Producer
Virgin Media Business
02.2017 - 02.2018
Freelance Senior Account Director Roles
Various
02.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Project Manager
Destination NSW
02.2013 - 08.2014
Freelance Senior Project Manager
Bohemia
11.2012 - 02.2013
Freelance Consumer Communications Manager
Virgin Australia
01.2012 - 06.2012
Consumer Senior Communications Manager
Vodafone Hutchison Australia
04.2010 - 07.2011