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Laura Potter

Business Director
Mount Eden,Auckland

Summary

Experienced Business Director with 12+ years of expertise. Proven ability to handle multiple projects while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Natural collaborator, passionate about fostering creativity and delivering exceptional work. Solution-oriented and resilient, thriving in fast-paced environments. Effective communicator and presenter. Organized, self-motivated, and skilled in prioritizing tasks.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Director

Wavemaker NZ
Auckland CBD, Auckland
2018.04 - Current

Brands: Vodafone NZ, L'Oreal, DoorDash, LVMH, Vero, Flooring Xtra

Reporting into the Managing Director, leading the Agency team to delivering best in class client service on flagship accounts and across a diverse range of clients in the technology, luxury, FMCG and Insurance categories.

Account Director

PHD Media NZ
Mount Eden, Auckland
2016.01 - 2018.04

Brands: ANZ Bank, Hewlett Packard

Supporting the Business Director in delivering all media for ANZ Bank and oversaw a dedicated team of specialists, providing leadership and guidance, while also nurturing the professional growth of two direct reports (Account Manager and Media Assistant).

Media Manager

PHD Media
London, UK
2014.11 - 2015.12

Brands: Warner Bros. UK, Canon Europe & New Business

Spearheaded the strategic development and execution of media campaigns across all divisions of Warner Bros., including Theatrical releases, Home Entertainment, TV & Catalogue product, HBO TV product, and Harry Potter Studio Tour marketing.

Prior to relocating to New Zealand, I provided planning and project management support to multiple client teams and new business efforts.

Senior Planner

MediaCom London
London, UK
2012.02 - 2014.11

Brands: Universal Pictures, NBC Universal TV, Entertainment Film Distribution

Formulating campaign strategy, leading the briefing of internal media planner-buyers and external media owners, as well as other key stakeholders, to ensure that all plans are delivered on time and on budget.

Account Manager

Generation Media
London, UK
2009.07 - 2012.01

Brands: Hit Entertainment, Flair Leisure Products, MGA Entertainment & New Business

Working with the Head of Planning to manage key agency accounts within the Toys and Games sector.

Part-Time Employment Around Studies

Various
2004.10 - 2009.07

Marketing Assistant (Unpaid)

TV Choice Productions
Bromley , UK
2008.08 - 2008.09

Providing DVD Marketing support, contacting media and press representatives, drafting press releases and compiling information for promotional material, as well as assisting on a location shoot.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Theory and English Literature

University of Warwick
England, UK
2006.10 - 2009.07

Skills

    Team Leadership

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Media Expertise

Financial Management

Talent Development

Timeline

Business Director

Wavemaker NZ
2018.04 - Current

Account Director

PHD Media NZ
2016.01 - 2018.04

Media Manager

PHD Media
2014.11 - 2015.12

Senior Planner

MediaCom London
2012.02 - 2014.11

Account Manager

Generation Media
2009.07 - 2012.01

Marketing Assistant (Unpaid)

TV Choice Productions
2008.08 - 2008.09

Bachelor of Arts - Film Theory and English Literature

University of Warwick
2006.10 - 2009.07

Part-Time Employment Around Studies

Various
2004.10 - 2009.07
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