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Sophie Bullock

Queenstown

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven marketing professional with 10 years of experience in brand management, strategic marketing, communications, and customer engagement. I excel at developing compelling brand narratives and executing impactful marketing campaigns that drive customer acquisition and retention.

In my current role, I present customer insights to my team, contribute to process improvements, and serve as Scrum Master, running monthly retrospectives. I have strong analytical skills and utilise data to inform decision-making and optimise strategies, supported by my proficiency in tools such as MS Office Suite, Copilot, SharePoint, Jira, Mailchimp, PageProof, and Adobe Suite.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Communications Specialist

IAG
08.2020 - Current
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful outcomes in cross-functional projects focused on customer experience and brand loyalty
  • Developed essential knowledge of th business and the State brand while working on customer-centric projects aimed at enhancing engagement and retention
  • Analyse data to create communication approaches tailored to customer needs aiming to result in improved engagement and desired outcomes
  • Communicate with key stakeholders and manage initiatives such as new offers and marketing strategies to align with business objectives
  • Lead and implement process improvements, managing budgets and invoicing efficiently

Brand & Communications Advisor

Suncorp NZ
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Manage brand projects, including the development of marketing and brand materials
  • Communications and content development; digital upload onto websites
  • Briefed agencies on design work, in-market material, and BTL and ATL ads while overseeing external communications via social media and websites
  • Collaborated with brokers on projects and assessed customer data to compile reports that support in-market campaigns
  • Managed communications and content development for Vero Insurance NZ and Asteron Life
  • Communicate with key stakeholders, internal and external agencies
  • Oversee brand activity to ensure consistency and adherence to brand strategy while meeting legal and compliance requirements
  • Manage merchandise and other branded touchpoints
  • Manage monthly business unit reporting and oversee allocated budgets to ensure accurate forecasting and delivery according to budget
  • Projects of interest:
  • Showcase App: Led comprehensive research and developed surveys for advisers to identify solutions and enhancements, presenting findings visually to key stakeholders with actionable recommendations for improvement
  • Developed an informative internal infographic in response to COVID-19, published on the company intranet and shared with teams to effectively communicate our support initiatives for customers
  • Established a compelling social media presence to enhance company and brand visibility through engaging blog posts, customer giveaways, and targeted brand campaigns on LinkedIn and Facebook

Marketing & Development Manager

Propellor Property Investments Ltd
  • Oversaw project management for marketing and brand initiatives, creating bespoke marketing materials
  • Managed email marketing campaigns, client data, and correspondence for effective customer engagement
  • Email marketing campaigns – monthly newsletters and client updates

Marketing & Business Development Executive

Simpson Grierson
  • Project management of development opportunities, marketing, and brand initiatives
  • Creation and design of the company's bespoke communications and brand marketing materials
  • Website and content management
  • Email marketing campaigns – monthly newsletters and client updates
  • Liaised with brokers, legal firms, and affiliated businesses, ensuring customer needs are met

Executive Assistant

Jones Lang LaSalle
  • Preparation of all digital and bespoke print and online communications, and BTL, TTL, and ATL marketing materials
  • Extensive use of InDesign and Photoshop for developing marketing materials such as tenders and marketing reports
  • HTML and online digital material management and CRM database maintenance
  • Weekly marketing reports for sales and lease opportunities

Marketing Assistant

L’Oréal London
  • Contributed to digital marketing efforts, overseeing the design of promotional materials and merchandising strategies to enhance brand visibility
  • ATL marketing and support in promotions and monthly branded brochure development
  • Development and coordination of innovative visual marketing concepts for prominent UK department stores

Business Development & Marketing Assistant

GVA London
  • Assisted in managing bids/tenders and rebranding projects, while supporting senior stakeholders
  • Invoicing, maintaining budgets, and expense reports

Education

Bachelor of Business - Commercial Law

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, AUK
12.2011

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Brand management
  • Communications
  • Social media strategy
  • Design
  • Business development
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Corporate website management
  • Social media presence
  • Brand visibility
  • Engagement
  • Cross-functional project management
  • Time management
  • Customer data management
  • Database marketing
  • Briefing external agencies
  • Stakeholder management
  • Content strategies
  • Compelling content creation
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Digital marketing tools
  • B2B and B2C marketing
  • Customer segmentation
  • CRM Management
  • Product positioning
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organisational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Projects of interest

  • As a Customer Communications Specialist at IAG, I contributed to the Digital Transition project for AMI and State, which shifted customers from receiving policy documents by post to email. Collaborating with stakeholders, I developed a communication strategy to promote the benefits of digital delivery. This initiative aims to successfully increase email adoption, improved customer satisfaction, and support sustainability by reducing printing and postage costs.
  • Showcase App for Asteron Life: Led comprehensive research and developed surveys for advisers to identify solutions and enhancements, presenting findings visually to key stakeholders with actionable recommendations for improvement.
  • For the Vero brand I developed an informative internal infographic in response to COVID-19, published on the company intranet and shared with teams to effectively communicate our support initiatives for customers.
  • Established a compelling social media presence to enhance company and brand visibility through engaging blog posts, customer giveaways, and targeted brand campaigns on LinkedIn and Facebook.

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Customer Communications Specialist

IAG
08.2020 - Current

Brand & Communications Advisor

Suncorp NZ
07.2019 - 07.2020

Marketing & Development Manager

Propellor Property Investments Ltd

Marketing & Business Development Executive

Simpson Grierson

Executive Assistant

Jones Lang LaSalle

Marketing Assistant

L’Oréal London

Business Development & Marketing Assistant

GVA London

Bachelor of Business - Commercial Law

Auckland University of Technology
Sophie Bullock