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Botany Essentials Pty LtdSales and Branding Expert
Jun. 2023 - Sep. 2023Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaBotany Essentials has been inventing, formulating and creating gorgeous ethical and sustainable skin and hair care for over 20 years. These two new ranges are the culmination of all that expertise and experience while harnessing the power of beautiful Australian native plant extracts. My role is to design and execute a Marketing and Sales strategy to launch into the Australian market - focusing on branding, social media, communications, PR, corporate sales, B2B and B2C sales.
High Tees AustraliaFounder and Artist
Feb. 2018Melbourne, AustraliaWEAR YOUR HERO.
Jess started High Tees with the premise of WEARING YOUR HERO. Wanting to find a way to bring a positive message through her business and celebrating significant Australians and NZs, Jess started drawing portraits of iconic Australians and printing them on t shirts. Boasting more than 40 designs on t shirts, enamel pins and greeting cards, High Tees gives the wear an opportunity to celebrate their favourite Australian icon and wear (and embody) their favourite hero. Gone are the days of the slogan tee, instead grab wearable art, and get yourself a High Tees. High Tees is available via www.hightees.com.au and is also available for wholesale enquires. Email Jess - jess@hightees.com.au for further details.
Agents of InnovationFounder and Managing Director, Business Coach and Strategy Consultant, Trainer
Oct. 2015Melbourne, AustraliaAgents of Innovation help you innovate. Whether it be your business, your brand, your career or a little shake up and honest conversation, talk to us!
We offer the following services:
- One on One executive Coaching
- Jump Start Strategy for start up and new businesses
- Stop Start Continue Strategy for established businesses.
www.agentsofinnovation.com.au
LUSH Fresh Handmade CosmeticsInternational Senior Support - Team Japan
Feb. 2014 - May. 2015JapanI had the privilege of working with the Lush Japan team. As Support, my role was to provide coaching and advice for the Senior Team as they worked towards growing and developing the Lush Japan business. Lush Japan is one of the biggest teams in the Lush world and has a dynamic business of more than 150 shops, Japanese Manufacturing and a vibrant Digital Online business. Integral to my role were the following skills: Strategic Thinking and Planning, Sales and Marketing, Training and Development, Coaching, Vision and Goal setting, Culture building, Change Management, Engagement and Motivation, Brand building. During my time with Lush Japan I oversaw the following changes:
- Complete Restructure of the Retail side of the business
- Soft Skill Training for Senior and middle Management, most notably on Leadership, Collaboration, Engagement and Communication.
- Changes to full company Pay Roll system
- New Store Management Annual Development and Training Program
- Launched new engagement initiatives including an internal newsletter, the 3 Wishes program, changes to bonus systems, Right People Right Place, new recruitment processes. - Communication of change and plans for the future.
- New brand communication activities including innovating social media and facilitating idea generation for customer activities and brand awareness.
LUSH FRESH HANDMADE COSMETICSRetail Support Manager
Jul. 2010 - Jun. 2013I was part of the Australasian Retail Support Team. I joined the business during time of great change. The business was transitioning and restructuring to ensure future viability. As part of the Senior team, my role was to reenergise the Retail side of the business through great communication, effective change management, training and development, coaching and leading, and Right People Right Place. Over my time with Lush Australasia, we were able to turn around the sales performance to be one of the fastest growing businesses in Lush Global and we were also awarded Employer of the Year in NZ. In my role, it was key to inspire, motivate and develop our store managers and staff. My role included training, talent development and assessment, company strategy, brand awareness, business and sales strategy, marketing and people management, external sale opportunities.
I developed a range of Training and Development materials including a performance assessment program "Dressed for Success" and a "Trainee Manager Development Program". I also implemented new recruitment processes and communication lines. I also covered the maternity leave of the Retail Director for 6 months from July 2011 to January 2012.
The List Ltd.Media Sales Executive
Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2009My responsibilities included
- client relationship management
- advertising sales and hitting sales budgets
- working towards deadlines
- building new business relationships and new clients
Serval Investments Pty LtdDirector
Jan. 2000Melbourne, AustraliaServal Investments Pty Ltd is a family run investment company. As one of the four Directors of Serval Investments Pty Ltd, we are responsible for the ongoing performance of Serval Investments - including
- monitoring current investment performance
- assessing potential investment opportunities and risks
- participation at Company meetings
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