Lu Auckram
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Malini Raj GAICD SF Fin
Lu is the ultimate marketing professional. She is extremely customer focussed and seeks to thoroughly understand the behaviours and mindset of the end user/customer before she commences on any work. Lu is proactive and passionate about what she does. She has an exceptional work ethic and holds herself to extremely high standards, going the extra mile to deliver refreshing and innovative concepts. I would not hesitate in recommending her as I believe her skills and insights will add an immense amount of value to any organisation wishing to drive their brand awareness and market presence.
Kelly Vorst-Parkes
I had the pleasure of working with Lu at the Urban Development Institute of Australia. Lu's diverse skills were highly valuable to the organisation and she was a respected member of the team. She has a natural ability to identify innovative approaches to problems and project manage even the most multi-faceted campaigns from start to finish.
Malini Raj GAICD SF Fin
Lu is the ultimate marketing professional. She is extremely customer focussed and seeks to thoroughly understand the behaviours and mindset of the end user/customer before she commences on any work. Lu is proactive and passionate about what she does. She has an exceptional work ethic and holds herself to extremely high standards, going the extra mile to deliver refreshing and innovative concepts. I would not hesitate in recommending her as I believe her skills and insights will add an immense amount of value to any organisation wishing to drive their brand awareness and market presence.
Kelly Vorst-Parkes
I had the pleasure of working with Lu at the Urban Development Institute of Australia. Lu's diverse skills were highly valuable to the organisation and she was a respected member of the team. She has a natural ability to identify innovative approaches to problems and project manage even the most multi-faceted campaigns from start to finish.
Malini Raj GAICD SF Fin
Lu is the ultimate marketing professional. She is extremely customer focussed and seeks to thoroughly understand the behaviours and mindset of the end user/customer before she commences on any work. Lu is proactive and passionate about what she does. She has an exceptional work ethic and holds herself to extremely high standards, going the extra mile to deliver refreshing and innovative concepts. I would not hesitate in recommending her as I believe her skills and insights will add an immense amount of value to any organisation wishing to drive their brand awareness and market presence.
Kelly Vorst-Parkes
I had the pleasure of working with Lu at the Urban Development Institute of Australia. Lu's diverse skills were highly valuable to the organisation and she was a respected member of the team. She has a natural ability to identify innovative approaches to problems and project manage even the most multi-faceted campaigns from start to finish.
Malini Raj GAICD SF Fin
Lu is the ultimate marketing professional. She is extremely customer focussed and seeks to thoroughly understand the behaviours and mindset of the end user/customer before she commences on any work. Lu is proactive and passionate about what she does. She has an exceptional work ethic and holds herself to extremely high standards, going the extra mile to deliver refreshing and innovative concepts. I would not hesitate in recommending her as I believe her skills and insights will add an immense amount of value to any organisation wishing to drive their brand awareness and market presence.
Kelly Vorst-Parkes
I had the pleasure of working with Lu at the Urban Development Institute of Australia. Lu's diverse skills were highly valuable to the organisation and she was a respected member of the team. She has a natural ability to identify innovative approaches to problems and project manage even the most multi-faceted campaigns from start to finish.
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Home By 5
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Australia
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Marketing Communications
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Oct 2020 - Present
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LuV Marketing
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Advertising Services
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Brand and Marketing Consultant
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2013 - Oct 2020
LUV marketing specialises in providing brand, marketing and communication services with a core focus in the property sector. We build brands through creative and intelligent marketing and design. + Development of brand, marketing and sales strategies + Creation and management of paid online advertising (Google Adwords, Linkedin, Facebook) + SEO, SEM and Google Analytics + Copywriting and design of digital and print marketing collateral + EDM and web design + Lead generation and pitch development + Event production and sponsorship management + Stakeholder management + Content creation and social media management
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The Pregnancy Pause
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Public Policy Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Designer of human life (maternity leave)
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
On maternity leave and working as a marketing consultant part-time. On maternity leave and working as a marketing consultant part-time.
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Macrovue
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Australia
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Marketing and Brand
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Macrovue is Australia's most innovation online brokerage providing global thematic investing opportunities to retail investors. As Marketing & Brand Manager I am responsible for taking this new award winning product to market. Macrovue is Australia's most innovation online brokerage providing global thematic investing opportunities to retail investors. As Marketing & Brand Manager I am responsible for taking this new award winning product to market.
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Strata Plus
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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Manager - Brand and Business Growth
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Dec 2013 - Dec 2015
+ Generation of new business and management of client relationships + Response to tenders and preparing proposals + Attending client meetings to provide advice during planning of new apartment developments + Project management of work delivery + Creation of a brand strategy and brand guidelines + Copywriting and design of company collateral, brand identity elements, advertising and websites + Content creation and management of social media channels + Management of sponsorship, client events and advertising
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Urban Development Institute of Australia
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Australia
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager - Brand and Business Growth
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Jul 2011 - Jun 2013
+ Generation of revenue from the creation of new services + Contributor to strategic direction of the organisation + Creation of a brand strategy and marketing plan to gain exposure and maximise memberships + Development of website, EDM platform and set up of social media channels + Design and copywriting of company collateral and policy documents + Development of all professional development courses and the acquisition of course enrolments + Creation and execution of a series of international research tours + Editor of the annual awards magazine
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Kaplan Professional Australia
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Australia
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Manager
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
+ Development of a marketing strategy to increase enrolments for financial services and real estate + Creation and management of paid advertising campaigns including Linkedin and Google Adwords + Management of one direct report + Redesign of course marketing material, advertising and website architecture + Budget management + Management of sponsorship, tradeshows, advertising, and events. + Development of a marketing strategy to increase enrolments for financial services and real estate + Creation and management of paid advertising campaigns including Linkedin and Google Adwords + Management of one direct report + Redesign of course marketing material, advertising and website architecture + Budget management + Management of sponsorship, tradeshows, advertising, and events.
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Finsia
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Australia
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Brand and Strategic Marketing Manager
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Oct 2009 - Dec 2010
+ Management of five direct reports - 4 sales, 1 marketing + Project managed the organisation's rebrand including; market research, agency selection, creation of briefs, art direction, traffic management of design studio, copywriting and launch campaign + Development of a student membership to safeguard future pipeline of members + Project management of website build and campaigns to drive traffic + Creation of new services to build desirability and relevance of membership + Management of membership acquisition and retention + Developed and marketed inaugural financial services conference
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Direct Marketing Manager
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2008 - 2009
+ Responsible for acquisition and retention of members through direct marketing channels + Management of four direct reports + Key contributor to the value proposition + Creation and management of acquisition and retention campaigns + Partnership marketing + Data segmentation and CRM integration + Copywriting and management of print and digital assets + Responsible for briefs to external creative agency and internal design studio + Responsible for acquisition and retention of members through direct marketing channels + Management of four direct reports + Key contributor to the value proposition + Creation and management of acquisition and retention campaigns + Partnership marketing + Data segmentation and CRM integration + Copywriting and management of print and digital assets + Responsible for briefs to external creative agency and internal design studio
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Australian Business Consulting & Solutions
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Australia
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Executive
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2007 - 2008
+ Marketing strategy and execution for three business units - International Trade, Commercial Products & Australian Business Lawyers + Campaign development + Product development + Data segmentation and EDM management + Copywriting and content creation + Management of advertising, sponsorship and tradeshows + Creation of digital assets + Collateral development including art direction, photoshoots, copywriting + Marketing strategy and execution for three business units - International Trade, Commercial Products & Australian Business Lawyers + Campaign development + Product development + Data segmentation and EDM management + Copywriting and content creation + Management of advertising, sponsorship and tradeshows + Creation of digital assets + Collateral development including art direction, photoshoots, copywriting
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Sydney Chamber of Commerce
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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Project Manager
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Feb 2006 - Apr 2006
Sydney Chamber of Commerce is the corporate membership arm of the NSW Business Chamber offering a range a benefits for businesses with a vested interest in Sydney. During this short term contract, I was responsible for the planning, marketing and sales of their first large-scaled conference. Sydney Chamber of Commerce is the corporate membership arm of the NSW Business Chamber offering a range a benefits for businesses with a vested interest in Sydney. During this short term contract, I was responsible for the planning, marketing and sales of their first large-scaled conference.
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Theme Traders
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Jul 2004 - Nov 2005
Theme Traders is a creative event management and party planning company which operates worldwide. Theme Traders' provides creative event planning from concept to completion, delivering creative solutions including logistical support, designers, technicians & workshops on-site incorporating production, design, consultancy & installation. As an Account Manager I was responsible for the sales, design conception, and project management of high-end events. + New business acquisition and account management + Event concept design and development + Project management of events, from conception to on-site visual design and production
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Metro Entertainment
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Venue & Promotions Manager
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Mar 2000 - Sep 2002
Metro Entertainment is a music promotions company and venue owner of the St James Theatre and the Power Station. In this role I was responsible for the overall management of the two venues and staff as well as being a key contributor to the sales and marketing campaigns for large concerts with capacity of up to 4500 people. + Managed the operations and staff for three entertainment venues + Tendered for and promoted both international and national artists + Managed a team of 20 hospitality staff and up to 100 temporary function staff.
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Education
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University of Otago
LLB, Law -
International College of Design & Technology New Zealand
Diploma, Graphic Design -
Auckland Institute of Technology, New Zealand
Certificate, Business Studies