Robert Garrett Email and Phone Number

• Large-scale event management (FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX, Australian Open of Tennis, Hamilton Island Race Week)• Nationwide trade marketing campaign management and delivery• Strategic planning and delivery of key business objectives

• Create and implement marketing strategies and campaigns, achieving measurable objectives (ABL and BTL).• Social media management – (Content creation and community management)• Media and Influencer/Celebrity key contact – Personally managing brand relationships with some of Australians key media/celebrities and influencers (Women’s Health Magazine, Men’s Health Magazine, GQ Magazine, CH 7 Sunrise Team, CH 9 Today Show, Australian Sailing Team, The Bachelor)• Lead contact for PR agency – Oversee brand image management, press release development and approval as well as influencer/ambassador seeding strategy.• Liaise with media buying agency to assist in delivering large scale ABL media campaigns including television commercials and out-of-home billboards.• Manage and attend (End to end) large scale brand activations (Sydney International Boat Show, Hamilton Island Race Week, Bluesfest Bryon Bay, Australian Open Of Surfing, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Noosa Festival of Surfing, Hamilton Island Triathlon.)• Collaborate with design/print agency to achieve targeted ‘on-brand’ results for over 1300+ retail accounts. Including some of the worlds largest retailers - Sunglass Hut, OPSM, David Jones.• Create and deliver sales incentive programs for internal and external stakeholders• Manage and attend (End to end) large scale trade shows.• Brand partnership management – Personally acquiring premium targeted sponsors and partners and maintaining relationships with key persons to enhance brand image.• Create and implement point of sale materials according to the marketing plan to be distributed nationally via the sales team.• Advise and mentor the sales team on the implementation of marketing POS, systems and brand strategy in order to drive measurable results.• Content creation and delivery of consumer email newsletters/brand updates.

• Worked directly with MD - APAC on implementing marketing initiatives for the Australian DC.• Managed and attended corporate gift events throughout Australia and Internationally – Fiji, Bali, Thailand, Hamilton Island, New Zealand.• Provided daily marketing support to 1300+ retail accounts in the form of brand assets and POS campaign delivery.• Introduced structure within the marketing department including the development of streamlined ordering and planning systems. • Worked closely with Managing Director APAC, Sales Director, Sales Team, Corporate Gifts division and external agencies to drive the business forward on a daily basis.• Created and maintained marketing database.• Provided guidance to the PR agency.• Worked with print agency on custom window art requests.• Oversaw sponsorship/donation/ambassador product allocations.• Organised team building events.• Attended conferences on behalf of the brand.

• Responsible for maintaining visual standards of retail displays. • Supported management with displays, windows, store presentation, signage, and other projects and events.• Achieved personal sales and productivity goals within Quiksilver’s highly competitive Australian flagship store.• Ensured customers needs were met and any issues were diffused promptly and efficiently.• Built relationships with customers, provided solutions and developed clientele.• Greeted and informed customers about special product arrivals, promotions or events. • Processed customer purchases, orders and returns.• Remained up-to-date on product knowledge and training. • Assisted with store maintenance.• Followed and upheld companies policies and procedures

• Managed advertising & marketing.• Facilited in house meetings and conferences.• Organised group bookings, inbound groups and corporate groups.• Attended Chamber of Commerce meetings.• Oversaw office duties.• Received and processed payments.• Worked with local schools/council to create and facilitate events.• Implemented rostering and scheduling.