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Sunshine Coast, QLD, AU

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

• Design, develop and implement high-quality, innovative partnership, fundraising and sponsorship strategies
• Develop and implement an ambitious and innovative annual program of events that support the strategic objectives of the College
• Plan, deliver, promote and evaluate a large range of events, awards and programs for the College that support College objectives and foster community connectedness
• Identify and develop partnerships/working relationships with key stakeholders including businesses, sponsors, donors, local council, industry bodies and internal liaisons
• Develop budgets, risk management, operational and strategic plans in relation to events, awards, programs
• Management of contractors and suppliers associated with projects

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

• Managed relationships with existing and assist with sourcing new national partners for our clients Ministry Of Sport, Bulls Masters and Brisbane Bullets
• Developed custom, multi-media marketing campaigns in order to meet and exceed the goals of individual clients including digital marketing options and creative concepting
• Developed strategies to grow and diversify revenue for sporting teams and secure brand sponsors
• Stayed across the developing and ongoing industry changes and regulations of COVID-19
• Manage day to day administration and enquiries
• Provided assistance where needed to the General Manager and Director

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

• Oversee and coordinate the game day volunteer workforce, any paid workforce and contractors at allSunshine Coast Lightning home matches including being their point of contact on the day andtroubleshooting any issues.
• Coordinate the pre-game planning for the volunteer workforce including scheduling, rostering and runsheets for each Sunshine Coast Lightning home match
• Ensure all workforce are undertaking their duties as required
• Troubleshoot any issues on the day to ensure members, fans, spectators and the workforce have afantastic game day experience
• Ensure all workforce are dressed accordingly, behave appropriately and understand their roles andrequirements
• Ensure all workforce members are following USC’s COVID Safe Protocols

Sunshine Coast, Queensland

• Managed relationships with existing and sourced new national partners including, but not limited to Melbourne Storm, Sunshine Coast Lightning, Australian Grand Prix, Pottery Barn Kids and Seed Heritage to deliver.
• Managed all Australian Springfree Trampoline social media accounts and communications including developing and executing social media content creation and community management
• Worked in partnership with the Head of Sales and Marketing and PR Agency to develop creative and innovative ideas for ongoing influencer marketing campaigns to maximise brand reach and consideration
• Managed PR activities including events, influencer/blogger negotiation, strategic brand alliances and media opportunities
• Managed the Local Market Coordinator and the Melbourne Business Development Leader on the execution of the local market event and local partnership plans for QLD, NSW and VIC
• Managed all national partnership, local partnership, sponsorship, public relations, Springfree ambassador/influencer and event budgets and finances

Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia

• Managed the national brand, campaign, partnership and sponsorship portfolios: planning, strategy, brand management, re-branding, protection of the brand, corporate identity, communication and execution
• Managed national advertising and marketing partnerships including campaign conception, brand management, advertising, social media, web and digital content, proposals, contracts, creation of marketing collateral.
• Managed the design and web teams on brand communication and re-branding making sure to protect and maintain consistency of the Springfree Trampoline image with every campaign, partnership and sponsorship
• Identified, researched, approached, negotiated and delivered third party national partnership opportunities including, but not limited to Sunshine Coast Lightning, the Danial Morcombe Foundation, Roadshow Films, Aussie.
• Provided portfolio insights, recommendations and reporting
• Serviced and managed internal and external stakeholders by working with internal marketing functions to deliver marketing and product solutions

Beerwah, QLD, Australia

• Managed the entire event process for all internal and external events at Australia Zoo, including but not limited to the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner, Steve Irwin Day, Return to Nim’s Island national movie premiere, Bindi.
• Responsible for the event conception, creation and execution which includes brand management, advertising, social media, website content, sponsorship sourcing and proposals, entertainment contracts, creation of.
• Worked closely with the Public Relations Manager and Advertising Manager to develop custom, multi-media event marketing campaigns in order to meet and exceed the goals of Australia Zoo including digital marketing.
• Secured mutually beneficial relationships with key joint venture partners for increased brand awareness
• Responsible for all internal and external event budget and expenses

Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia

• Sold advertising airtime for the following radio stations: Hot 91.1 and Zinc 96.1
• Developed custom, multi-media marketing campaigns in order to meet and exceed the goals of individual clients including digital marketing options and creative concepting
• Oversaw the implementation of approved advertising and media planning
• Planned, strategised and executed marketing campaigns and activities to establish and grow brand presence in the market place
• Worked to set KPI’s and achieve sales targets, delivered sales presentations to high-level executives and maintained and expanded relationships with existing and potential clients
• Worked confidently with all stakeholders across a variety of online and offline campaigns including community activations and public promotions

Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia

• Sold advertising airtime for the following radio and television stations: 91.9 Sea FM; 92.7 Mix FM; Southern Cross Ten; Channel 11 and One HD
• Created marketing proposals emphasising all aspects of the Southern Cross Austereo brand for presenting to potential and current clients including online and offline opportunities
• Ensured there were prompt and efficient responses to the needs of Southern Cross Austereo’s local and state clients through the effective management of my client list and ongoing relationship management with all.
• Composed custom, multi-media advertising and marketing campaigns based on the specific needs for potential and current clients utilising online and offline mediums
• Worked closely with the General Manager and General Sales Manager on developing marketing and advertising packages

New York, NY

• Conducted press outreach to secure placement of Martha Stewart merchandise in major publications in both traditional and digital channels
• Acted as a liaison between current and potential business partners and merchandising executives by screening product pitches, coordinating meetings and organising new product walk-throughs
• Created and concepted opportunities and proposals highlighting all facets of the Martha Stewart brand for pitching to potential advertisers and partners
• Coordinated wardrobe and props for various Martha Stewart Weddings with Sandals Resorts photo shoots and oversaw campaigns from inception to delivery
• Assisted with the coordination and staffing of all Martha Stewart events

New York, NY

• Composed marketing and added-value proposals for the Fashion, Beauty and Travel industry
• Managed event preparation by researching and selecting venues, negotiating contracts with vendors, added value marketing proposals, coordinating budgets and working with production on all promotional materials making.
• Event and staff management for all events
• Coordinated and successfully launched two national events, Project Bridesmaids and TrendLeaders on Tour
• Oversaw digital marketing and secured mutually beneficial relationships with key joint venture partners for increased brand awareness
• Responsible for the promotional and merchandising budgets and campaigns for both publications

New York, NY

• Acted as a liaison between sales representatives, clients and agency contacts on American fashion, liquor, technology and food accounts
• Assisted in daily account management by attending sales calls, collaborating with marketing on added value opportunities and supporting directors with heavy scheduling and all administrative duties
• Aided in writing proposals by gathering all pricing, marketing research, positioning and added value information
• Prepared American Fashion Director for MAGIC, WSA and Personal Care Products Council tradeshows
• Compiled up-to-date competitive tracking reports via monitoring competitor magazines and analysing PIB runs

New York, NY

• Summer Internship
• Performed general office duties for the Merchandising Director
• Updated and contacted all stores for the Esquire Retail 100 list running in the March and September issues
• Composed a presentation book on the Esquire Retail 100 list included the store logo, contact information, brands carried and a brief history of each brand
• Proofread and edited presentations and assembled media kits
• Assisted with events from creation to on-site execution

Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing Communications And Broadcast Journalism

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta SororityBachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Communications with a minor in Broadcast.

High School, 7Th - 12Th Grade