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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Leading a diverse team of exceptional sales professionals, account coordinators, administration, and commercial production experts across our audio-visual channels of radio, television, and LiSTNR (Australia's new audio destination with SCA's radio, podcasts, music and news all in one free easy to use app, live and on demand), I am passionate about delivering bespoke client solutions that drive local business growth. My focus is on developing and nurturing high-performance team cultures for long-lasting success.

Tasmania, Australia

A marketing and sales professional with nearly 20 years of experience in driving high-performance teams and revenue growth, I assist local Tasmanian businesses to drive real results and growth through our digital marketing agency News Xtend.If you're looking for general brand awareness, if you want to be found on search engines, or if you would like to start a conversation on social media to drive engagement, our goal is to deliver your message where it matters most, whilst every dollar you spend is an investment in improving your business. Get in touch to find out more.

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

Accountable for all aspects of the sales approach for a number of publications within the Capricornia geographical footprint, two sites and 12 direct reports across administration and sales, whilst being responsible for an annual revenue budget of around AUD $4.0m across traditional print and contemporary digital marketing solutions incl. Google search, display, re-targeting, social media and website builds. Accomplishments:• Streamlined all admin-/ sales processes by forming a strong and unified team through leadership, coaching-/ mentoring and active participation in day to day operations• Business unit 2IC• Continuously grown digital revenue pillar by over 150% over the past seven years whilst maintaining print revenue lines using frequent sales initiatives based on locked-in revenue (e.g. MOB Club with $700k annualized revenue)• Significant cooperations with Beef Australia and a three-yearly agricultural event contributing some $100k to the business in form of special publications • Successful change management to introduced and roll out new advertising models incl. changed sizing-/ pricing structures, subscription based marketing campaigns and digital marketing packages

Canberra, Australia

• Accountable for the direction and successful operation of the sales division for Canberra’s weekly community newspaper “The Chronicle’ with local annual revenue of $4.5m• Implemented co-operative features at around $3.0k per month • Executed changeover to new advertising model • Forecasted sales and profit margins• Led a team of nine direct sales reports • Introduced new training structure to assist staff empowerment

Wagga Wagga, Australia

• Member of Fairfax’ regional advertising sales team of the year 2011/2012• Achieved budget in first year of employment despite GFC impacted market conditions• Conducted cold calling and networked with channel partners to build a pipeline of new prospects• Maintained and grew existing business spend by up to 30% • Introduced new working documents and sales process tracking

Melbourne, Australia

In this bilingual role, I have successfully managed the German, Swiss and US market applying outstanding customer service skills over the phone to assist customer with their inquiries.

Bremen, Germany

• Developed new-/ maintained existing business through regular customer interaction across two business units within Europe • Compiled tender submission documentation for new business• Sustained an ongoing market growth between 5-10% each year• Assisted with administrative processes and streamlined unfavorable set ups • Cut marketing expenses by nearly 50% through review and re-negotiation of existing arrangements

Stupferich, Germany

• Delivered technical support and sales to a range of international coach operators • Reduced product expenses by accurate assessment of material demand• Supported quality control and finance through active assistance

Bachelor'S Degree In Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General, Cumulative Gpa Of 3.95 On A 4.0 Gpa Scale

Studying part-time via online distance education at the University of the People (UoP) based in Pasadena, California, US, to gain.

Diploma, Industrial Business Management-/ Foreign Trade Assistant & International Marketing

High-School Diploma, Economics