Proactive, reliable and passionate professional bringing a love of nature and history.
I am articulate, organised and a hardworking team member. Experienced in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to deliver results on time.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing and Accounts Exective
Hartford Partners Chartered Accountants
01.2016 - 03.2022
Project manage marketing elements from the company’s inception, including website creation and maintenance, staff photo shoots, business logo design, stationery design and print, Christmas gift and team building event management
Managing internal monthly accounts
Processing and scheduling various payrolls
Management of all the clients’ Australia Securities & Investments Commission listings ensuring annual company statements were updated and compliant.
Supporting the directors with administration services including greeting clients, answering calls and emails as well as maintaining electronic filing systems.
Achievement
Revitalised the image of the practice by refreshing the website, focusing on the talent as the hero and creating a unique point of difference in the market.
Brand Manager
Modern Star
09.2009 - 07.2014
Collaborating with the Commercial Director to implement the marketing plan covering consumer and trade elements across Modern Teaching Aids, KESCO and Kangaroo in AUS/NZ.
Re-branded all education brands and developed a unique brand style guide.
Design, create and implement e-newsletters for each brand across AUS/NZ.
Updating the six educational websites, keeping them fresh and relevant
Managing the creative design process by liaising with designers and relevant key stakeholders
Collaborating with the Social Media Marketing Executive on campaigns
Event management of conferences
Project managed marketing collateral such as copy, print and online advertising materials, photo shoots of product and talent, promotional materials and uniforms and other collateral.
Confidently built and strengthened strategic relationships with vendors, advertising agencies and leading educational partners.
Achievement
Successfully re-branded each of the education brands providing a fresh, consistent style guide.
Brand Manager
Pacific Magazines
04.2007 - 06.2009
Implementing the marketing plan covering consumer, trade and retail elements across Better Homes and Gardens, Diabetic Living and Healthy Heart Living Magazines.
A creative flair and a good eye for design – experience in creative management from sales brochures, event invites, POS, display units and flash files.
Event management experience ranging from trade
cook-off events to Better Homes and Gardens 30th birthday party.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Critical thinking skills displayed by breaking down problems, evaluating solutions and make decisions.
Working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Achievement
Hands-on project management of the Better Homes and Gardens 30th birthday event. Working with an event company we delivered a fabulous event . This was primarily a trade event and was deemed a massive success for the advertising team to leverage the news and build relationships
Shopper Activation Executive
Unilever Australasia
08.2004 - 12.2006
Implementing the activation promotional plan, ensuring that all projects were on time and within budget. This included projects such as shopper
promotions, merchandising solutions, product demonstrations as well as events.
Working across all brands within the company on many projects at one time demonstrates my ability to multi-task and work to deadlines.
Strong organisational skills and a keen attention for detail.
Creative management knowledge – every project had some element of POS.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Proved success working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Achievement
Managing the activation promotional plan I was able to deliver cost savings by utilising my budget management and negotiation skills.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Majoring in Marketing And Advertising
University of Technology Sydney
07.2004
Higher School Certificate - University Admission Index - 89
St Andrew's Cathedral School
11.2000
Skills
Strong communication skills
Project management
Digital marketing experience
Problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented
Strong organisational skills
Event management
Positive can do attitude
Thrives in a team environment
Time management
Fast and independent learner
Passionate about natural and cultural heritage
Timeline
Marketing and Accounts Exective
Hartford Partners Chartered Accountants
01.2016 - 03.2022
Brand Manager
Modern Star
09.2009 - 07.2014
Brand Manager
Pacific Magazines
04.2007 - 06.2009
Shopper Activation Executive
Unilever Australasia
08.2004 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Business - Majoring in Marketing And Advertising
University of Technology Sydney
Higher School Certificate - University Admission Index - 89