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Do you feel frustrated with your plateauing sales figures? Looking at repositioning your offering? Wondering what your next move is to create growth?We are a female founded, and led, strategic branding agency. We are obsessed with the power of brand. The only thing that can rival this is results. Everything we do must, and does, ensure growth for our clients.In this ultra competitive world brand-led businesses are thriving. It’s mission critical that your business is purpose… Show more Do you feel frustrated with your plateauing sales figures? Looking at repositioning your offering? Wondering what your next move is to create growth?We are a female founded, and led, strategic branding agency. We are obsessed with the power of brand. The only thing that can rival this is results. Everything we do must, and does, ensure growth for our clients.In this ultra competitive world brand-led businesses are thriving. It’s mission critical that your business is purpose driven with your customers’ needs front and centre. All business decisions are fully aligned with your brand strategy, and your workforce is wholeheartedly engaged.We believe your brand is your strategy in motion. It’s either creating momentum, growing sales and building long term value – or letting your business down.So, which is it?AREAS OF EXPERTISE1. Brand strategy2. Brand Development3. Employer Branding4. Marketing and Communications5. Events & Workshopswww.tinyhunter.com.au Show less

High-calibre design work is not a luxury for a business these days, it is a necessity. Everything you produce makes a statement about your brand, your business and how much you value what you do. If you don't place a high value on what you do, how can you expect your customers to?Clients include: Sydney Airport, McCabes Lawyers, Shillington College, No Chintz and Lexis Nexis• I readily identify and action new business opportunities, implementing new marketing materials to… Show more High-calibre design work is not a luxury for a business these days, it is a necessity. Everything you produce makes a statement about your brand, your business and how much you value what you do. If you don't place a high value on what you do, how can you expect your customers to?Clients include: Sydney Airport, McCabes Lawyers, Shillington College, No Chintz and Lexis Nexis• I readily identify and action new business opportunities, implementing new marketing materials to generate sales.• A primary point of contact for clients I am competent in building strong working relationships and networking to generate leads.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills allow me to confidently manage both the internal design team and suppliers throughout projects to ensure a brief is satisfied and deadlines met.• Working across a number of clients and projects time management is key. I am proficient in prioritising workloads and flagging major issues.• Managing all estimating across projects, I ensure revenue is generated for the studio and internal head hours are allocated for. Show less

Marketing and communications strategyContent strategyDigital marketing• Working concurrently with my role as Nordic Territory manager I drove research forward by setting up and managing advisory panels of key industry heads and/or subscribers/staff to feed in ideas for future developments to WGSN.• I was involved in two major developments of RSS and personalisation, developing the digital marketing offer for WGSN, providing background research and liaising with… Show more Marketing and communications strategyContent strategyDigital marketing• Working concurrently with my role as Nordic Territory manager I drove research forward by setting up and managing advisory panels of key industry heads and/or subscribers/staff to feed in ideas for future developments to WGSN.• I was involved in two major developments of RSS and personalisation, developing the digital marketing offer for WGSN, providing background research and liaising with suppliers.• I was responsible for the weekly monitoring of competitors to ensure the research and development, and executive teams were kept up-to-date of developments.• I developed the educational presence of WGSN-edu.com to encourage student use and future promotion of the industry site.• I produced research on web developments and functionalities, in particular user-generated content and social networking and the digital marketing opportunities available within these. Show less

Business plan and sales strategy developmentMarketing and communications strategyDigital marketingClients include: Bulgari, Hennes & Mauritz, IKEA, Nokia • Originally hired as an account manager I supported the UK client base from which I quickly progressed to Nordic Territory (NT) Manager.• Responsible for the marketing of WGSN within the NT, I utilised ECRM and EDM to target offers and promotions, whilst creating bespoke communications to raise the profile of… Show more Business plan and sales strategy developmentMarketing and communications strategyDigital marketingClients include: Bulgari, Hennes & Mauritz, IKEA, Nokia • Originally hired as an account manager I supported the UK client base from which I quickly progressed to Nordic Territory (NT) Manager.• Responsible for the marketing of WGSN within the NT, I utilised ECRM and EDM to target offers and promotions, whilst creating bespoke communications to raise the profile of WGSN.com.• Targeted offers were developed with key contacts to increase sales.• Working with a number of tradeshows across the NT, my goal was to increase exposure and develop symbiotic relationships. Marketing collateral specific to the NT was also developed for this.• Client visits were key, developing communication skills alongside time and resource management as I built relationships and developed new product opportunities for their brands.• Extensive travel across the NT was needed to research and target potential new clients.• Strong negotiation skills have been developed and I am able to confidently engage at senior level.• Working to targets and deadlines I am calm under pressure and work effectively to ensure best end result.• During my time with WGSN.com I increased the NT's revenue by 180%. Show less