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Jenn Valavala

Marshland,Christchurch

Summary

Accomplished marketing professional with demonstrated success developing and implementing strategic approaches to drive market growth and bottom-line profitability. Strong communicator with natural leadership talent and high energy. Impactful and successful manager talented in building teams and motivating personnel to new levels of performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Marketing - NZ

Ryman Healthcare Ltd
Russley, Christchurch
07.2022 - Current

Accountable for the development and implementation of Ryman New Zealand’s marketing strategy and the implementation of the brand strategy for New Zealand.

Leading the Marketing functions including Brand, Partnerships & Sponsorships, Campaigns, Events and Content.

Key performance indicators (KPIs) were focused on cost per sales, cost per lead, new leads and brand metrics - brand awareness, brand love and active consideration.

Group Marketing Manager

Ryman Healthcare Ltd
Russley, Christchurch
06.2021 - 07.2022

Accountable for the development and implementation of Ryman's marketing strategy and the implementation of the brand strategy for New Zealand and Australia.

Leading the Marketing function across the Australian and New Zealand businesses for Brand, Digital, Sponsorships and Graphic Design.

Led the development of The Ryman ‘Pioneers a New Way of Living’ award winning brand campaign for both the New Zealand and Australian markets, resulting in significant increases in brand engagement, enquiry and sales.

Marketing Manager

Ryman Healthcare Ltd
Russley, Christchurch
01.2012 - 06.2021

Led our entry into the Australian market successfully from a marketing perspective.

Accountable for the development and implementation of Ryman's marketing strategy for New Zealand and Australia.

Marketing Executive

Ryman Healthcare Ltd
Russley, Christchurch
01.2010 - 12.2011

Developed marketing strategies based on company objectives and market trends. Planned advertising campaigns for online, print and other mediums.

Marketing Manager

Regents Footwear
, Christchurch
08.2007 - 09.2010

Education

Leadership

Melbourne Business School
01-2021

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma, USA
05-2007

Skills

  • Go-to-market strategy development
  • Branding
  • Data Analytics
  • Quality leadership
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Creative Direction
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Timeline

Head of Marketing - NZ

Ryman Healthcare Ltd
07.2022 - Current

Group Marketing Manager

Ryman Healthcare Ltd
06.2021 - 07.2022

Marketing Manager

Ryman Healthcare Ltd
01.2012 - 06.2021

Marketing Executive

Ryman Healthcare Ltd
01.2010 - 12.2011

Marketing Manager

Regents Footwear
08.2007 - 09.2010

Leadership

Melbourne Business School

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Oklahoma State University
Jenn Valavala