MARIA WILSON
Christchurch
Summary
A highly organised and motivated individual with a background in marketing, account and relationship management.
Experienced with planning and coordinating projects to ensure timely completion and resource efficiency. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage detailed schedules and logistics. Knowledge of effective team collaboration and problem-solving for successful outcomes.
Currently looking for a new and exciting opportunity with a progressive and exciting company where I can use my knowledge and experience to contribute towards company goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning assistant
MCCRACKEN & ASSOCIATES
Christchurch
09.2011 - Current
- RESPONSIBILITY - Daily client liaison | Communication with third party resource required for Land Use/Plan Change applications | Submissions on proposed Plan Changes | Response to Council requests
- Part-time
Marketing Consultant
THE LAPTOP COMPANY
Christchurch
07.2012 - 03.2013
- RESPONSIBILITY - Website optimisation & redesign | Analysis of existing website and recommendation of ways to optimise traffic & customer experience | Meeting with prospective re-developer and creation of site schematics and content organization | Copywriting for magazines such as Metropole
- Contract
Marketing Consultant
JOHNS ROAD HORTICULTURAL
Christchurch
07.2011 - 09.2012
- RESPONSIBILITY - Assisting JRHL (Land developer) with all their marketing requirements
- Involvement in all aspects of the band development and management including: Meetings with stakeholder and third party resource (brand, print & website design) | Project managing the production and delivery of printed media such as marketing collateral for expo's, brochures, magazines and billboards | Creation of regular newsletters to database | Maintaining the database of prospective clients | Facilitated the initiation of the new website and CMS
- Contract
Customer Support Representative
THE LAPTOP COMPANY
Christchurch
05.2010 - 06.2012
- RESPONSIBILITY - Client liaison | Preparing and providing quotations | Liaison with suppliers | Maintaining the company's database | Execution of regular newsletters to client d/base (copy-write & distribution)
- Part time
Property Manager
WHITTLE KNIGHT & BOATWOOD
Christchurch
07.2008 - 02.2009
- RESPONSIBILITY - Management of approx. 140 properties; regular liaison with property owners and their respective tenants | Listing and arranging viewings of available properties | Preparing contracts | Preparation of reports | Regular property inspections
- Self-employed
Account Executive
STRATEGY ADVERTISING & DESIGN
Christchurch
03.2008 - 06.2008
- RESPONSIBILITY - Creation of marketing communication strategies in line with client requirements | Budget & time management | Responsible for branding, print and online projects | Media planning & execution | Daily client liaison
- Full-time
- Relocation & Travel from London to Christchurch Nov 2007 – Feb 2008
Account Manager
KING
London
01.2007 - 10.2007
- RESPONSIBILITY - contracting into one of Sweden's leading advertising agencies; Budget & time management | Effective communication of value propositions in line with the client's strategy | Management of internal teams
- Contract
- HIGHLIGHTS - Assisting a team in setting up a new digital division within the company which allowed King to offer fully integrated marketing strategies to their clients
Account Manager
POKE
London
07.2006 - 11.2006
- RESPONSIBILITY - Customer Relationship Management | Budget & time management | Brand positioning & campaign strategy | Generation of new business propositions
- Contract
- HIGHLIGHTS - Successfully managing POKE's largest client whilst delivering a constant stream of micro sites & integrated campaigns as well as continuous idea generation to increase the customers brand presence at all times
Account Director
TONIC DESIGN
London
05.2005 - 06.2006
- RESPONSIBILITY - Overall responsibility for maintaining & growing the client relationship & profitability of the digital requirements for PricewaterhouseCoopers UK & NL | Creation of business plan, budget planning & quarterly forecasting | Drive & monitor policies & process to ensure continued growth & profitability | Negotiation & preparation of contracts | Preparation of briefs | Internal resource management
- Tonic - Independent creative agency specialising in digital design & marketing
- Full-time
- Head of Account Management / Senior Account Manager/Team Leader (Full-time) London, Aug 2003 – Apr 2005
- RESPONSIBILITY – Client management |Budget and time management | Integrated campaigns with ATL agencies JWT & Fallon | Management of CMS | Media planning with OMD | Motivating and leading teams | Defining and writing processes to improve workflow and efficiency within the team
- HIGHLIGHTS - Account lead for Vodafone UK's Retail campaigns | Managing complex media schedules and tight deadlines such as the launch of the new 3G service offering | Running pan-European campaigns for various BG's (business groups) within Sony and managing the clients as well as the media owner's expectations
Senior Account Manager
TECH PACIFIC
Christchurch
12.2002 - 07.2003
- RESPONSIBILITY - SME Channel (Region: South Island) Accountable for developing strong relationships with new and existing accounts by gaining an in-depth understanding of my customer's business objectives and overall business strategy | Liaison with business partners to identify and sales opportunities | Responsible for setting up training sessions & organising product launches together with suppliers | Proposal creation
- Full-time
- Account Manager (Full-time) Christchurch, May 2001 – Nov 2002
- RESPONSIBILITY – Account Management of the Retail Channel (Region: Taupo South)
- Relocation & Travel from London to Christchurch Jan 2001 – Apr 2001
Project Manager – Change Management
IPC MEDIA (Electric Division)
London
04.2000 - 12.2000
- RESPONSIBILITY - Responsible for the delivery of end-to-end content and support processes for all newly launched websites (NME.com, Decanter.com, Yachtingworld.com etc) | Creation of OSP's (Operational support plans) for existing and new websites launched by IPC Media | Assisted in the creation & implementation of a new change management process designed to streamline the workflow between IPC Electric (division I contracted into) and IPEC HD (IPC Help desk) & also reduce downtime when implementing a change
- Contract
Project Manager - Procurement
GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL
London
04.1999 - 03.2000
- RESPONSIBILITY - Part of the implementation team of new procurement system – Peoplesoft | Daily communication with legal & IT to ensure delivery to schedule | Reviewed & defined the purchasing procedures to ensure that the new system would comply with the GS standards globally & the guidelines set up by the Financial Control Unit
- Contract
- Relocation & Travel from Christchurch to London Nov 1998 – Mar 1999
Marketing Support Representative
COMPUTERLAND
Christchurch
07.1995 - 11.1998
- RESPONSIBILITY - Client & third party supplier liaison | Creation of proposals including complete solutions customised to the clients requirements with detailed implementation plans | Organisation of client events to promote products & raise Computerland's profile in the market place | Report generation & organisation of client training
- Full-time
- Receptionist (Full-time) Christchurch, Jun 1994 – Jun 1995
Education
High School Diploma -
Nacka Gymnasium
Stockholm, SwedenSkills
- Customer relationship management
- Resource management
- Document preparation
- Project scheduling
- Digital marketing
- Marketing campaigns
- CRM management
- Marketing analytics
- Media planning
- Web analytics
- Project management
- Brand-building strategies
- Vendor relations
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swedish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Travel & learning about other cultures
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Mindful about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Timeline
Marketing Consultant
THE LAPTOP COMPANY
07.2012 - 03.2013
Planning assistant
MCCRACKEN & ASSOCIATES
09.2011 - Current
Marketing Consultant
JOHNS ROAD HORTICULTURAL
07.2011 - 09.2012
Customer Support Representative
THE LAPTOP COMPANY
05.2010 - 06.2012
Property Manager
WHITTLE KNIGHT & BOATWOOD
07.2008 - 02.2009
Account Executive
STRATEGY ADVERTISING & DESIGN
03.2008 - 06.2008
Account Manager
KING
01.2007 - 10.2007
Account Manager
POKE
07.2006 - 11.2006
Account Director
TONIC DESIGN
05.2005 - 06.2006
Senior Account Manager
TECH PACIFIC
12.2002 - 07.2003
Project Manager – Change Management
IPC MEDIA (Electric Division)
04.2000 - 12.2000
Project Manager - Procurement
GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL
04.1999 - 03.2000
Marketing Support Representative
COMPUTERLAND
07.1995 - 11.1998
High School Diploma -
Nacka Gymnasium
CORE ATTRIBUTES
- I believe in prevention rather than cure
- Planning is key & effective communication invaluable
- I am organised & efficient
- I take a pragmatic approach towards problem solving
- I value integrity & a straightforward approach
- I am profoundly loyal & believe in building long-standing relationships