Accomplished Account Director with over 12 years experience guiding successful brand launches for clients both large and small.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Account Director
180LA
08.2011 - 06.2012
Oversaw production of Mitsubishi's "Welcome to the New Normal" campaign which launched their new electric vehicle the "i"
Managed teams responsible for strategy and creative production of two Constellation wine brands, Kim Crawford and Woodbridge
Led creation and launch of Kim Crawford's new brand campaign "Undo Ordinary" which included an experiential event where guests were invited to an art exhibit only to find out that the campaign was being shot simultaneously
Coordinated all social and digital efforts for both Mitsubishi and Constellation
Freelance Brand Director
72 & Sunny
09.2010 - 07.2011
Led development of new brand strategy and go to market plans for two upcoming game launches for Activision
Managed website development, production and analytics
Oversaw development and production of all Activision creative pieces
Responsible for oversight of all Activision partner agencies to ensure consistency across campaign elements
Aided in negotiation of client compensation proposal and scope of work
Account Director, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Goodby Silverstein & Partners
07.2007 - 08.2010
Managed fast paced retail account for one of Australia's largest marketers overseeing all above the line work as well as in-branch and local market creative
Aided in development of new brand strategy and communication architecture
Led GSP team in working closely with Australian media partners on content, online and non traditional opportunities
Managed both consumer and business divisions developing fully integrated campaigns for products such as transaction accounts, home lending, credit cards, insurance, sponsorships, financial planning, local business banking, agri-business, institutional banking and corporate financial services
Assisted in development of a strategic approach for commbank.com, CBA landing experiences and all other CBA digital offerings
Established processes and structure within GSP to aid in the servicing of a retail client based in a foreign market
Account Director
Bartle Bogle Hegarty
08.2004 - 07.2007
Levi's
Responsible for client relationship, planning, managing and delivering of integrated marketing solutions for the Levi's brand
Launched first new national advertising campaign in four years
Developed engagement plans with integrated advertising, pr, media and seeding efforts
Facilitated seamless integration between brand and retail efforts
Worked closely with merchandisers and designers on product development and market trends
Instrumental in developing Levi's first corporate citizenship campaign promoting volunteerism and HIV awareness
Negotiated client compensation proposals, scope of work and timing plan & agency remuneration
Axe
Ran three product categories simultaneously; body spray, sticks and shower gel
Led development of true 360 degree campaign launches including Axe Gamekillers
Participated in all aspects of new product launches into existing categories including the successful Axe Shower Gel
Aided in strategic development of two Effie award winning campaigns
Led interagency team across disciplines to maintain strategic and creative consistency
Supported development of research proposals and recommendations
Managed pitch teams and participated in strategy development for new business projects
Account Manager
Bartle Bogle Hegarty
01.2000 - 08.2004
Worked as an Account Manager on the Reebok Classic, Levi's and Axe accounts
Assisted in development of online strategies and building of micro-sites
Assumed leadership role for special ad hoc client projects, competitive analysis, industry reviews and new business
Managed production budgets and all aspects of the communication development process
Responsible for ensuring successful outcome of various print and television shoots
Assisted in qualitative research efforts
Managed inter-agency Best Practices/Efficiency Committees
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations & Political Science
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05.1999
Skills
Advertising Campaigns
Brand Development
Operating Procedures and Policies
Website Development & Analytics
Timeline
Freelance Account Director
180LA
08.2011 - 06.2012
Freelance Brand Director
72 & Sunny
09.2010 - 07.2011
Account Director, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Goodby Silverstein & Partners
07.2007 - 08.2010
Account Director
Bartle Bogle Hegarty
08.2004 - 07.2007
Account Manager
Bartle Bogle Hegarty
01.2000 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations & Political Science