To lead, develop opportunities and increase Bluemarlin’s presence in the Victorian market by growing existing clients and expanding into fresh client category areas.Key responsibilities:Delivering to budgets as set by Group Finance Director and Managing Director (Australia). Working on key drive accounts, ensuring highest quality service and value added solutions.Develop new business through existing clients and new prospects, supporting Business Development… Show more To lead, develop opportunities and increase Bluemarlin’s presence in the Victorian market by growing existing clients and expanding into fresh client category areas.Key responsibilities:Delivering to budgets as set by Group Finance Director and Managing Director (Australia). Working on key drive accounts, ensuring highest quality service and value added solutions.Develop new business through existing clients and new prospects, supporting Business Development Director.Over time build a local micro office and team, responsible for operations including HR and Finance. Shared Australian Management Team responsibility for delivering set revenue. Show less

Senior Account Director on Swinburne University of Technology, Sleepmaker, Universities Australia and Raising Children Network.Key responsibilities:Communication strategy development (support to Strategy Director)Creative brief writing and management of high level project stagesProject management of TV, photography and video, digital and social requirementsManaging 2 direct reports (Account Manager and Account Manager - Media) High level client relationship… Show more Senior Account Director on Swinburne University of Technology, Sleepmaker, Universities Australia and Raising Children Network.Key responsibilities:Communication strategy development (support to Strategy Director)Creative brief writing and management of high level project stagesProject management of TV, photography and video, digital and social requirementsManaging 2 direct reports (Account Manager and Account Manager - Media) High level client relationship management Organically growing the business Management of all client financials including budgeting, forecasting and invoicingMediumsHeavy TV, integrated digital and social, and print across all clients Show less

After successful placement in Cowan Vietnam, offered 6 month contract to turn around and lead the Sydney business into profitability and overall success.Key Responsibilities:Oversee all client projects including brand strategy, delivery, profitability and quality control.Drive the growth and the profitability of the business through planning and analysis, working with head office finance staff and reporting directly into Executive Chairman.Complete accountability for financial… Show more After successful placement in Cowan Vietnam, offered 6 month contract to turn around and lead the Sydney business into profitability and overall success.Key Responsibilities:Oversee all client projects including brand strategy, delivery, profitability and quality control.Drive the growth and the profitability of the business through planning and analysis, working with head office finance staff and reporting directly into Executive Chairman.Complete accountability for financial status of the agency.Management of all HR issues including consolidation, development and recruitment.Management of Sanofi and Goodman Fielder accounts. Show less

Original 3 month contract: Consolidate and evaluate value and potential of business, then execute as per outcome.Extended 12 month contract: Due to found potential, lead the business by profitability growing long term relationships, delivering effective value and value-added branding solutions with superior service.At end of contract the business was turned around 95% on last FY.Key focus areas:Client Management and growthEnsure sound strategic… Show more Original 3 month contract: Consolidate and evaluate value and potential of business, then execute as per outcome.Extended 12 month contract: Due to found potential, lead the business by profitability growing long term relationships, delivering effective value and value-added branding solutions with superior service.At end of contract the business was turned around 95% on last FY.Key focus areas:Client Management and growthEnsure sound strategic solutionsShow strong leadership skills and nurture Cowan cultureManagement of all staff and their developmentBusiness planning and analysis, including strong focus on new business acquisition Show less

Manage the growth and the profitability of the FMCG business including new business development, mentoring and developing FMCG staff, maintaining existing and establishing new client relationships. Overseeing all and manage dedicated client projects including overall delivery, profitability and quality control.Key Responsibilities:Part of management team, providing constant proactive input.Facilitating strategic and creative discussion across all FMCG clients.Accountability for… Show more Manage the growth and the profitability of the FMCG business including new business development, mentoring and developing FMCG staff, maintaining existing and establishing new client relationships. Overseeing all and manage dedicated client projects including overall delivery, profitability and quality control.Key Responsibilities:Part of management team, providing constant proactive input.Facilitating strategic and creative discussion across all FMCG clients.Accountability for the performance of the FMCG accounts team, ensuring clients expectations are exceeded. Two direct reports (SAM and AM).Pro-actively develop the skills and process of the Disegno Account Management team, leading by example and setting best practice over the tasks and disciplines required in account management. Proactively measuring team activities, and taking corrective action where performance is below expectations. Management of all day-to-day HR interactions with direct reports. Instilling and embedding the company values within the accounts team. Complete annual and half year development reviews of all FMCG segment staff.Developing new business strategies and plans that achieve the desired growth including;Organic growth within existing clients Pro-actively seek, pitch and convert new businessProviding support to the FMCG accounts team in pitching and securing new business.Ensuring all projects are integrated within the studio, maximising overall operational efficiencies.Pro-actively liaising with studio staff ensuring quality control is kept top of mind and liaise with the studio manager when expectations are not met.Client portfolio:Cadbury Australia, Fonterra Brands Australia, General Mills, Brownes Dairy, George Weston Foods, Simplot, ALDI, Oakwood Show less

Strategic management and delivery of branding and packaging solutions, spanning both FMCG, Corporate Identity and retail brands, including Heinz, National Foods (Forme, Le Rice, Pura, Dairy Farmers), Priceline, PZ Cussons (Morning Fresh), Kraft, Simplot (Birds Eye, John West, Leggos), Levante and Herron Pharmaceuticals Leadership of Account Service team (seven reporting staff), allocation of accounts, strategic guidance and people management and… Show more Strategic management and delivery of branding and packaging solutions, spanning both FMCG, Corporate Identity and retail brands, including Heinz, National Foods (Forme, Le Rice, Pura, Dairy Farmers), Priceline, PZ Cussons (Morning Fresh), Kraft, Simplot (Birds Eye, John West, Leggos), Levante and Herron Pharmaceuticals Leadership of Account Service team (seven reporting staff), allocation of accounts, strategic guidance and people management and development - performance appraisals, training, skill development and recruitment Member of the Cowan Group Management Team, attending all Management meetings Developing strong relationships with clients at all levels, stake-holders and associated agencies (both technical and through the line) to ensure smooth and consistent brand identity rollout Leading of New Business program with Managing Director Financial management of Melbourne business (top line and net billings), preparation of annual budget with MD and CFO, preparation of annual business plans for each client. Achieved the most successful financial year on record for Melbourne office in a global recession Championing of quality systems and processes with other Team Leaders - traffic, quality control and internal processes to ensure best practice Scheduling of all studio work in collaboration with AS team, based on budgets, timings and best fits Show less

Strategic and project management of Heinz Australia, Rinoldi Pasta, Priceline, and Herron Pharmaceuticals to deliver branding and packaging solutions Rebuilding relationships within Heinz, due to previous issues with more junior predecessor Achieved great billings and very successful new business program As Senior Account Director took on responsibility of monthly forecasting and billings, and scheduling of all studio work

Began at SEE as Senior Client Manager on NAB Sponsorship, primarily to work on the Commonwealth Games sponsorship but also NAB brand relaunch (internal and external),.Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, AFL, Australian.Ballet, Ovarian; Strategic development, implementation and leveraging of sponsorships Strategic development and implementation of brand relaunch, development of new creative guidelines Management of creative, including TV, print, radio,… Show more Began at SEE as Senior Client Manager on NAB Sponsorship, primarily to work on the Commonwealth Games sponsorship but also NAB brand relaunch (internal and external),.Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, AFL, Australian.Ballet, Ovarian; Strategic development, implementation and leveraging of sponsorships Strategic development and implementation of brand relaunch, development of new creative guidelines Management of creative, including TV, print, radio, outdoor, new media, in-branch and direct mail for Sponsorships, Brand and Product (Personal and Business ­ including internal communications to staff) Development and co-ordination of events (launches, show stands) Management of Account Managers (x2) Key achievements: Launching new NAB brand (Feb 06), Communication of NABs sponsorship of M2006, Club NAB during M2006 ­ interactive projections, Integration of customer experience and outdoor projections Show less

Began at Mojo as part-time receptionist, and was invited into the company after 8 months to work as an Account Executive on the LʼOreal Plenitude, Garnier, L'Oréal Professionnel, Hewlett-Packard, Whirlpool, Philip Morris and L'Oréal Beauty Club Website accountsAfter 7 months offered a fantastic opportunity due to Account Director going on maternity leave. Successfully managed the LʼOreal/Garnier account during this time, working directly with a Managing Partner In Feb 2003 was promoted to… Show more Began at Mojo as part-time receptionist, and was invited into the company after 8 months to work as an Account Executive on the LʼOreal Plenitude, Garnier, L'Oréal Professionnel, Hewlett-Packard, Whirlpool, Philip Morris and L'Oréal Beauty Club Website accountsAfter 7 months offered a fantastic opportunity due to Account Director going on maternity leave. Successfully managed the LʼOreal/Garnier account during this time, working directly with a Managing Partner In Feb 2003 was promoted to Account Manager on Garnier Australia account, focussed on Sponsorships. Special projects (in addition to the above-the-line advertising managed day to day) included: TV Week Logie Awards 2003, Australian Idol 2003, Fructis Freeride Snowboard Nationals 2003, Globe World Cup 2004, and the TV Week Logie Awards 2004 Thorough understanding of health and beauty category Liasing with event managers and third parties (legal bodies, graphic designers and public relations companies) Key achievements: Launch of Garnier brand in Australia, Launch of Fructis in Australia Show less