Grace Pestonji Email & Phone Number

North Ryde, NSW, AU

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for driving revenue growth through partnerships and events, overseeing strategic marketing efforts and nurturing and strengthening our corporate partnerships for shared value.Working in a collaborative environment, in a hands on role where she can make an impact is what drives Grace. As a mum of two young boys she is passionate about nurturing.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Broken Yellow is an award-winning production and creative services company specialising in high-quality video, animation and design.
• Responsible for coordinating creative projects from pre-production through to post-production.
• Interpreting client briefs, managing client needs and expectations as well as coordinating internal creative resources.
• Timeline and budget management.
• Contribute to pitch opportunities and manage processes for funding applications.HIGHLIGHT:Producing a feature-length documentary at Broken Yellow - a personal first.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Vamp is an influencer marketing and content creation platform that delivers multi-channel digital marketing campaigns for a multitude of brands.
• Responsible for all client services globally. Ensuring the successful execution of campaigns and a high retention rate of client base achieved.
• Identified and implemented process improvements, including the rollout of new initiatives within the global team.
• Created and implemented the first end-to-end project delivery process at VAMP.
• Fostered key accounts, providing strategic guidance for campaigns.HIGHLIGHTS:
• Building Vamp's standard for project management which saw the managed service side of the business be the company's key area of growth.

Sydney, Australia

• Project manage the media and stakeholder launch of the Gardens 200th Birthday.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders for their appropriate involvement in the launch.
• Provide advice on marketing approach for Centennial Parklands new product offering.
• Assist with content audit and development for the newly launched Gardens website.

Zipcar, the worlds leading car-sharing company have a well-established footprint in the US and UK, and were looking to start up operations in Australia. I was responsible for establishing the brand in this market, driving acquisition and engagement and building strategic partnerships to meet company goals.*The role ended when the brand decided not to.

Artarmon, NSW

• Responsible for developing strategic marketing and communications plans for a calendar of varied projects. This included creating and maintaining strategic partnerships and the delivery of a refreshed marketing strategy.
• Developed strategic marketing and communications plans for a calendar of varied projects.
• Created a communications calendar and strategy for supporter/donor retention, significantly increasing active supporter base.
• Nationalised social media accounts, increasing the active supporter base from 2,000 to over 26,000 (in a 24 month period).
• Worked with Corporate Partners to create innovative campaigns for joint benefit.
• Mentored and supported marketing team to achieve optimal results.

Responsible for building and managing relationships with Variety’s corporate partners as well as the creation and effective delivery of Variety’s marketing plans.

Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with sponsors, celebrities and stakeholders, sourcing major fundraising items, writing proposals and all event marketing content, as well as driving creative material, management of website content and updates and all Variety’s social media accounts. Including the management of volunteers and interns.

Informa is one of Australia’s leading conference organisers and executive course providers. Key aspects of this role included venue and supplier negotiation, regular communication and relationship management with over 30 CEO’s, speakers and professional educators, budget management, planning the event from concept to completion, providing reports and post.

Graduate Certificate, Creative & Cultural Industries Management

Business Frontline Management, Certificate Iv

Diploma, Event Management

received high distinction at graduation

Diploma, Event Management

Diploma, Event Management