Introduction
Hi, I’m Tam. A people-focused creative who loves design, OCD level organisation and building genuine relationships. I’m equal parts a creative thinker and practical doer, with a knack for managing projects, keeping clients happy and finding solutions when things get busy.
I’m energetic and thrive in collaborative environments where ideas are shared and people enjoy working together. My colleagues know me as someone who works hard, stays positive and brings plenty of enthusiasm (and the occasional terrible joke) to the team.
I’m looking for a role where I can contribute, grow and work alongside great people who love what they do.
Introduction
Hi, I’m Tam. A people-focused creative who loves design, OCD level organisation and building genuine relationships. I’m equal parts a creative thinker and practical doer, with a knack for managing projects, keeping clients happy and finding solutions when things get busy.
I’m energetic and thrive in collaborative environments where ideas are shared and people enjoy working together. My colleagues know me as someone who works hard, stays positive and brings plenty of enthusiasm (and the occasional terrible joke) to the team.
I’m looking for a role where I can contribute, grow and work alongside great people who love what they do.

SKILLS
my
Adobe
(Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign etc.)
Microsoft/Apple
Systems & Programs
CRM
(salesforce, Zoho, Hubspot, etc.)
WordPress Website
Design & Build
Social Media
Content & Management
Email
Marketing
Digital Marketing
(Insights, ads, SEO)
Event
Planning & Management
Education
Education
EMPLOYMENT
history
April 2023 – Current Marketing Manager | Glenfield Mall
Nov 2019 – Nov 2022 New Home Sales Consultant | G.J. Gardner Homes
Feb 2019 – Nov 2019 Mac Op/Graphic Designer | G.J. Gardner Homes
Nov 2017 – Current Marketing & Graphic Designer | Blended Design
Feb 2017 – Sep 2018 Graphic & Digital Marketer | Linen and Things Ltd
Mar 2016 – Oct 2016 Design & Marketing Intern | Box Living Architects
Sept 2015 – Feb 2017 Gold Class Duty Manager | Event Cinemas
Campaign Marketing Manager | ASB
Brand May 24 – Nov 24:
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Development and delivery of ASB’s nationwide fraud and scam awareness campaign, managing activity across TV, radio, digital channels and script writing from concept through to execution.
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Worked closely with teams across ASB to ensure marketing activity aligned with brand guidelines, providing brand approvals, advice and support across a range of projects and initiatives.
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Supported on the new ASB internal brand for and ASB’s new CoP (Confirmation of Payee) launch in 2024 closely with other banks and government.
Business Banking Nov 24 – Current:
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Transitioned from Brand Marketing into Business Banking to support ASB’s Backing Business and Food & Fibre campaigns.
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Planned, coordinated and delivered integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, content, PR, events and traditional media channels.
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Managed stakeholder relationships across internal teams, agencies and external partners to ensure successful campaign delivery.
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Led website content updates, customer communications and marketing collateral while maintaining brand, legal and compliance standards.
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Supported campaign reporting, performance analysis and optimisation to improve customer engagement and business outcomes.
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Followed project budgets to ensure effective use of marketing spend.
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Organised and lead people and landscape photoshoots for campaigns.
Marketing Manager | Glenfield Mall
Marketing:
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Manage and execute marketing campaigns (print & digital) for all aspects within budget and time frame.
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Track and update actual expenditure after each event and compare with budget, as well as developing the annual marketing plan and budget.
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Work with external suppliers and promoters to deliver event outcomes and print materials.
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Gain staff and retailer support for promotion campaigns, activations and PR events.
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Discuss campaign performance and provide ideas/assistance tenants may require.
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Create marketing material for newspapers, posters, flyers, brochures and magazine advertising.
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Ensure all internal marketing documents (Marketing Kit, Retail Welcome Kit, Leasing Brochure, Community Guidelines, Casual Leasing Guidelines etc.) are updated regularly.
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Constantly performing market research to assess all competition.
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Ensure retailers comply with Glenfield Mall standards and guidelines. (Signs, shop fit-out, etc.)
Social Media and Digital Marketing:
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Contribute to the growth and performance of all online and e-marketing viewers and engagement.
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Edit and update website and social media platforms keeping both updated with current campaigns.
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Meta business suite management, targeted audience boosting and ad management.
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Foot traffic data gathering and presentation.
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Keeping up to date with trends and translate them into fun and interesting reels and posts.
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Develop and implement a successful social media strategy to increase the brand awareness.
Event Organisation and Management:
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Research and plan new promotions, events, and campaigns with new ideas to market the mall.
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Co-ordinating events with activities for the community that raise the Mall profile and perception.
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Co-ordinate the tracking systems to monitor roll-out of marketing campaigns.
Marketing & Graphic Designer | Blended Design
• Start to finish brand and website design and build services depending on clients budgets and requirements.
• Teaching adult classes at Selwyn College – How to start an online business & How to build WordPress websites.
Sales and Account/Client Management:
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Planning out clients design work to best drive their customers around their sites and social media.
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Take client through budgets, pricing and processes.
Marketing and Design:
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Produce finished art for a diverse range of projects including branding and campaign marketing collateral, brochures, promotions, signage, flyer design and logos.
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Plan social media through Later and paid ads and insight tracking through meta business suite.
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Design and build WordPress custom websites.
New Home Consultant | G.J. Gardner Homes
Account/Client Management:
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Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with clients understanding their needs.
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Establishing relationships with suppliers, land developers and real estate agents..
Sales:
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Managing leads through marketing channels in Hubspot CRM.
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Identifying and executing new sales opportunities through previous word of mouth and own marketing.
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Follow and maintain the integrity of G.J. Gardner’s processes.
Marketing and Design:
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Preparing design and content for EDM marketing and scheduling best times to send emails.
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Contribute to marketing ideas and creating collateral for EDM’s, Flyer’s, brochures and ad listings.
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Architectural plan drawing through Chief Home designer software, drawing preliminary plans.
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Interior design colour consultations and kitchen designs.
Mac Op/Graphic Designer | G.J. Gardner Homes
Marketing and Design:
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Produce finished art for all franchises including brand and campaign marketing collateral, brochures, signage, internal sales material, showhome image Photoshop, social media and ad campaigns.
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Plan and upload Trade me ads and website listings for all NZ franchises.
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Planning and presenting new marketing ideas to drive sales.
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Maintain franchise relationships and produce creative material for all franchises across NZ.
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Maintain a good relationship with sales staff from each franchise to produce sales collateral.
Graphic & Digital Marketer | Linen and Things Ltd
Graphic Design:
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Product photography for website images and packaging artwork.
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Packaging Artwork for external client The Warehouse (Curtains, Rugs,
Home Decor, Throws, Bedding, Cushions) and The Home Style Depot. -
Flyers and brochures showing all new products for large brands to purchase.
Illustration:
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Creating new pattern ideas for homewares (Bed linen, curtains, towels etc).
Projects/Brand Management:
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Working with big brands who purchase our products – Brands include: Bunnings, The Warehouse, Guthrie Bowron.
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Working on photography shoot for Guthrie Bowron curtain range, buying and planning interior design aspects for the shoot and organising shoot location.
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Liaising with overseas mills for importing products (India & China) and organising new product orders.
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Organising stock intake for the warehouse.
Design & Marketing Intern | Box Living Architects
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Advertising and Branding for company events and sales material using Photoshop and InDesign
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Using ArchiCAD to update files, 3D print models & 3D rendering
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Advertising for new Show Home promotions & updating website & Designs on Worpress as well as assisting to single page spread design for magazine
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Setting up & coordinating client events & gathering data from council to set up client proposals
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Interior furniture shopping for staging show home Talking to clients and advertising them about our design and services
Why hire me?
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I’m a people person through and through. Building relationships comes naturally to me, and I genuinely enjoy getting to know people and understanding what they need.
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Having worked in both sales and marketing, I understand what makes people tick and what helps turn interest into action.
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My background and skills in graphic design means I bring a creative eye, fresh ideas and attention to detail to everything I do.
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I love learning new things and stepping outside my comfort zone. Throw me a challenge and I’ll figure it out.
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I’m highly organised (some may say slightly OCD) and love bringing order to the chaos to keep projects moving.
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When I’m passionate about something, I give it everything I’ve got. I genuinely care about doing a great job and making a positive impact.

