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Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Based in the Berlin head office, I was responsible for capturing and processing commercial photographs of food and products for use in digital media. Using both studio and natural light, this involved working closely with the food stylist and marketing/creative team to ensure that each dish was presented in the most visually appealing way. My responsibilities also included editing and retouching photographs to ensure consistency across the product range. During my time with the company, I strived continually to introduce new ways to present the dishes to enhance engagement and sales.In addition, I was responsible for the maintenance of photography equipment and studio facilities.

New York, United States

Carpark Records is a record label based in Washington D.C, United States. The label was founded in 1999 and has since released albums by a variety of artists, including Toro y Moi, Cloud Nothings, Speedy Ortiz, and Dan Deacon.During my time as an artist signed to Carpark Records, I was based in New York and recording/performing music on a global scale. Along with my band, I wrote and released music and had the chance to perform at iconic venues and festivals across North America, Canada, Australia, Europe, the UK, and Iceland.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sitting within the Brand & Marketing Communications team, I began my tenure at KPMG as Marketing Coordinator in the Internal Communications department where I was later promoted to a Marketing Analyst position.As a Marketing Analyst, my job involved analysing and interpreting large sets of data to provide insights and recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's internal operations. This included working with various teams across the organisation to identify areas for improvement and developing data-driven solutions to address these issues.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As Marketing Coordinator for KPMG's internal services division, I was responsible for coordinating and executing firm-wide communication initiatives. This included creating and distributing company newsletters, writing press releases, managing important electronic announcements, and organising events to promote internal services. In addition, I regularly wrote and published articles on behalf of KPMG spokespeople, which were then published in The Age, The Australian Financial Review and other media platforms. These articles helped to raise awareness of KPMG's reputation and position the firm as a thought leader in the industry. In addition this helped me establish and build relationships with prominent media publications across the country.I was promoted to a Marketing Analyst position within the company where I was able to apply my skills and experience to help the company make data-driven decisions.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As a Marketing Coordinator for Ford Performance Vehicles, I was responsible for supporting the marketing efforts of the high-performance branch of the company, FPV. My main responsibilities included event planning around new model launches, vehicle preparation for advertising shoots, and day-to-day marketing planning. This involved working closely with the product development team and the marketing department to ensure that all new models were expertly promoted and that the brand was consistently represented in a positive light. I was responsible for coordinating and organising events such as press conferences, company test-drive opportunities, and product launches. In addition, I was responsible for maintaining the inventory of the vehicles for photo-shoots and making sure that the vehicles were kept in pristine condition for the purpose of advertising. I was also responsible for creating and implementing marketing strategies that were in line with the company's brand guidelines and objectives. My role was critical in ensuring that Ford Performance Vehicles were successfully promoted and that the brand was consistently represented in a positive light, which ultimately helped to increase brand awareness and drive sales.I also initiated a weekly tour of the facility where I presented to members of the public on the history of the company and the manufacturing process. This honed my skills as a competent public speaker/presenter and helped to increase public engagement with the brand.

Digital Marketing

Bachelor Of Business, Marketing

Advanced Diploma Of Business, Marketing