Experience

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  RUAG Australia

  • Adelaide, Australia

  • Marketing and Communications Manager

    • Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
    • Adelaide, Australia

    A 100% owned subsidiary of the international RUAG Group and fully integrated within RUAG Aviation, operating primarily in the aerospace and aviation industry. RUAG Australia’s primary lines of business are precision manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), metal treatment and finishing, engineering and research and development of advanced repair technologies.Position Overview:Managerial role responsible for both internal and external marketing and communications in the Australasia region. Reporting directly to Senior Management, this role required high levels of independence and dedication. Crucially needed for this position were time management, communication, project management, budgeting, design and stakeholder management skills.Key Responsibilities / Accomplishments:• Lead manager responsible for co-ordination of all major events and conferences• Budget allocation and design for all external advertising• CRM Management for events and distribution of communication and collateral• Reporting for all marketing and communications to Senior Management• Creation and Ordering of full suite of marketing material across all mediums while adhering to Brand Design Standards• Liaising with government, industry bodies and media outlets• Maintaining existing relationships and creation of new relationships• Creation of technical documents, briefs and procedure outlines• Managing cross-capability liaison and internal communications• Consolidation of branding for multiple sites across several states• Design and production of on-site branding efforts• Creation and updating company’s online presence• Full responsibility for creation and distribution of internal newsletter and employee spotlight interviews• Co-ordination with international colleagues on multiple events, including Avalon Airshow, Swiss Ambassador Dinner and Land Forces

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  Adelaide BMW

  • Adelaide, Australia

  • Marketing Team Member

    • Mar 2014 - Oct 2015
    • Adelaide, Australia

    Adelaide Motors is the only recognised dealer for BMW, MINI and Ferrari in South Australia. All three brands are differentiated and targeted according to market segmentation.Position Overview:Integral member of small team, performing entire range of marketing activities for several brands across entire South Australia region. Widely varying role that requires an adaptable personality and the ability to apply skills and achieve measurable results under pressure.Key Responsibilities / Accomplishments:- Event Planning and Management, as a project leader and as a member of a team- Sponsorship Appraisal and Approvals, including co-ordination of resources and value assessment- CRM Management across integrated systems - Reporting for all brands to Dealer Principal, General Manager and Marketing Manager- Creation and Ordering of full suite of marketing material across all mediums as per Company - ----- Identity standards- Liaising with media outlets and preparing digital media- Producing and Distributing direct mail and eDMs- Competitor Analysis geographically and within sector - Constructing ongoing reciprocal relationships with stakeholders- Social Media monitoring and content- Induction and training of new staff members- Teamwork and resource planning - Creation of briefs and procedure outlines- Managing cross-department liaison and internal communications

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  Simulation Australia

  • Adelaide, Australia

  • Marketing Assistant

    • Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Adelaide, Australia

    - Daily operations of all social media platforms, including running social media competitions- Commission and purchase of several mailing databases, as well as preparation of new company mailing lists- Completion of several large mail-outs through all stages- Coordination of major week-long conferences held interstate- Involving large volumes of stakeholders and members of the simulation industry- Liaison with speakers and members to ensure future communications and planning- Drafting and dissemination of media and press releases- Website maintenance and updating- Planning meetings and minute-taking as key member for a Special Interest Group relating to proposed ‘National Simulation Week’ plans- Collation of research material and feedback from Conferences and Simulation Summit

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  Wallis Cinemas

  • North Adelaide

  • Usher

    • Jul 2006 - Nov 2013
    • North Adelaide

    Serving customers efficiently and effectively to enhance the overall movie experience – including:• Training of new staff members• Function coordination• 35mm film and digital film projection • Computer maintenance• Customer service through cashier and ushering• Promotional material and marketing

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  Clemenger BBDO

  • Work Experience

    • Aug 2012 - Aug 2012

    Completed Work Experience at major advertising and communications agency Clemenger BBDO during August 2012

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  McDonald's Corporation

  • Collinswood

  • Crew Member

    • Dec 2004 - Jul 2006
    • Collinswood