Leonnee Stolker

Experience

• 

  Self-employed

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2017

  Freelance Marketing Consultant

  Servicing local and national brands as a freelancer, I provided clients a full range of design services, from branding and brand strategy, excellent graphic design, website design and digital execution.I had a firm focus on applying a collaborative approach to all projects, cultivating strong, lasting relationships with a broad range of clients including Northern Inland Credit Union, Tamworth Shoppingworld, Stacks Law Firm, Paula Duncan Promotions, JT Fossey and Single Builders to name a few.I managed over 20 accounts and > 150 projects at any given time, working within budget and in a timely manner.I placed many work experience students providing them with industry experience, a reference to use on future job applications and the opportunityto make contacts that assisted them with a first career step.Day-to-day tasks and duties included:» Negotiating with printers to determine best value for money» Project and CRM management» Interpersonal communication» Creative thinking» Preparing detailed marketing campaigns showing sequence andtiming of project delivery including TVC, radio, print and digital media» Business Management» BookeepingI specialise in brand development and strategy, and regularly developed and advised on brand guidelines and visual identity for small business through to large corporate and NFP. Show less

• 

  M&C Saatchi Australia

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2014

  Art Director

  As an art director at M&C Saatchi Sydney, one of Australia's largest, most successful marketing agencies, I was responsible for integrating design with strategy, conceptual thinking and collaborating with the rest of the creative team to ensure that the design and campaigns we developed achieved the client’s communication objectives. I was an active participant and strong presenter in project critiques. With strong attention to detail and passion for design, I was an Art Director, creative thinker and problem solver excited by the opportunity to push the boundaries of constraints.Working closely with client David Jones as Art Director, I formulated layoutdesign, specifying marketing collateral details such as style, typography,graphics, and overseeing media buying and photography.Day-to-day tasks and duties included:» Development of magazine, press, billboard,and other visual communications» Regular consultation of the David Jones style guide to ensure allart conformed to standards and specifications of the brand» Interpersonal communication» Creative thinking» Working strategically with a large teamM&C Saatchi comprised more than 360 staff and seven companies. The agency abides ruthlessly to its founding philosophy, Brutal Simplicity of Thought to create great advertising that works. In 2010 M&C Saatchi was named agency of the year by AdNews and agency of the decade by pitch consultant The Agency Register. Show less

• 

  HealthWISE New England North West

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2017

  Marketing & Communications Manager - Maternity Relief

  HealthWISE is based in the New England Region delivering federally fundedprimary health and social services.Originally fulfilling a 6 month maternity leave position (extended to 12 months)I planned, executed and measured an array of strategies with the objectiveof supporting business growth. I was responsible for measuring marketingcampaigns and analysing website traffic, lead generation and sales activityalongside the business development manager.Day-to-day tasks and duties included:» Leading communication design» Implementing the marketing plan» Brainstorming and campaign concept development» Reporting on contractual funding» Website re-development» Stakeholder & community engagement» External + internal EDM design and development» Analysing and reporting on analytics» Management of google Ad words and Facebook/Instagram paid advertising» Social media management Show less

• 

  Nucleo

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2021

  Art Director

  núcleo are experts in marketing, creative and digital, with over 20 full-time marketing professionals, across 4 locations; Sydney, Wollongong, Tamworth, Armidale.As Art Director I was responsible for overseeing the creative team and directing projects across the agency including website, print and digital design. At any given time managing 30+ projects. The rolerequired a high level of strategic and design thinking, generating concepts, presenting and pitching to clients, managing budget, timeline and client expectations.The role required a thorough understanding of marketing, brand, print, weband digital media, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skillsfor ongoing client management.Day-to-day tasks and duties include:» Directing and overseeing field specialists, such asgraphic designers, videographers and developers» Marketing strategy development» Leadership» Brand strategy, development and implementation» Wire-frame and UX planning» Stakeholder engagement» UI design» Project and budget management» Working well as part of a team, and with a range of people» Liaising with new clients to develop marketingplans and determine goals» Web, digital and print graphic design» Staying on trend and forward thinking with concepts and techniques Show less

• 

  Broker Bros

  Jul 2020 - now

  Brand Manager

  With a background in design and marketing, and a specialty in corporate branding, I developed the Broker Bros brand for my husbands small business, and whilst I do not work on the day-to-day of BrokerBros I maintain brand integrity across all marketing initiatives and communications and develop the brand strategy.BrokerBros assist people to turn their dreams, hopes and aspirations into reality by understanding exactly what you're hoping to achieve and linking you with the lender that is most likely to say yes, with the best possible deal. Show less

• 

  Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN

  May 2021 - now

  Marketing Specialist

  The Primary Health Network (PHN) is a not for profit organisation funded by the Commonwealth government to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the primary health care system.The PHN is not a direct provider of services, instead it manages a range of service agreements with organisations to deliver primary health care programs in areas of identified need.With a vision for healthy people and healthy communities the PHN exists to deliver innovative, locally relevant solutions that measurably improve the health outcomes of communities within the region it serves.Day-to-day tasks and duties include:» Directing and overseeing field specialists, such as graphic designers, videographers and web developers» Brand strategy, development and implementation» Wire-frame and UX planning» Project management» Working well as part of a team, and with a range of people» Liaising with health portfolios to develop communication plans, identify stakeholders and determine SMART objectives» Web, digital and print graphic design» Forward thinking marketing concepts and techniques Show less