Megan Voss

• Management and implementation of the marketing strategy & activity, across retail and wholesale network. With an integral role in planning and ensuring execution is delivered on brand • Responsible for marketing budget and delivering commercial results from spend across campaigns. With a focus on analysis and ROI, presenting to relevant key stakeholders on a weekly basis. • The focus of this key role is on improving the impact and presence of Bonds at the point of purchase and in the wider environment, consistent in its positioning, other marketing activity and capable of delighting both consumers and retailers alike. Along with development of an omni communications programme driving traffic to both bricks and clicks. • Key point person for agency campaign briefings with the aim to bring to life our campaigns through our external agency network – covering creative, paid digital, media and PR. • Co-ordinating and leading communications with internal departments across creative, CRM, E-commerce to strategize marketing output - whilst delivering the requirements to key stakeholders (buying, merchandise, retail, wholesale departments). • Leading a team of x4 direct reports and management of growth and review programs for each individual, alongside mentoring them to deliver successful marketing campaigns for Bonds • Key point person for our wholesale sales team, with experience across developing strategies for wholesale network and presenting how campaigns can be bought to life in these environments. Key retailers: Big W, Coles, Woolworths, DJs, Myer

Responsible for managing the delivery of scope with the Sussan Group ensuring retention and growth opportunities were delivered. Key clients: Sportsgirl, Sussan and Suzanne Grae. Acts as the guardian for all work created by the agency. Delivering a total retail communications approach to produce the most creative, commercial work – on strategy, on time, on budget and exceeding client expectations. Strong leadership role, with a creative and solutions focused approach to meet client & agency expectations. Key client facing contact, co-ordinating seasonal strategy presentations with key stakeholders in London and Melbourne. As well as Australian operations lead on completing all responsibilities required as part of the management team by the agency and board. Leading and managing a team of 4 direct reports. Providing working process and an environment that fosters personal and professional growth for team to encourage loyalty, openness of opinion and constant curiosity.

Co-Founder of a series of exhibitions raising money for Youth with Cancer via the Alfred Hospital. 2018 Simple Gestures 2007 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 2006 Wakes Me Into Featuring donations of works by Caroline Walls, Anthony Lister, Scottie Cameron, Beci Orpin, Bec Parsons, Brooke Holm, Jonathan Zawada, J.M Doubleday, Kat Macleod, Studio Hiho, Mr P, Max Berry, Max Doyle, Sean Fennessey, Tom Blachford, Kate Ballis and more. Through these successful events, over $80,000 has been donated to aid the research team at the Melanoma Ward (care of the Alfred Foundation).

Management of the global marketing strategy, whilst Leading a team of seven direct reports & overseeing the wider marketing & social teams. Oversee seasonal calendar planning, creative/design direction, expansion into international markets, store opening events & promotions, digital & social growth and integration, agency briefings, sponsorship & collaboration management. Strong experience across budget management and delivering commercial results across campaigns, with a focus on analysis and ROI, presenting to relevant key stakeholders. Encompassing a solid understanding of retail, wholesale and product license marketing - implementing strategies and marketing guidance to external parties on a global level. Leading communications with internal departments across creative, CRM, E-commerce to deliver a strategic marketing output - whilst upwardly managing key stakeholders (buying, merchandise, retail, wholesale management. Successful omni-channel campaigns include Keeping up with the Bakers, Mission Impeccable & Pinch Me, leading with digital innovation and in-store integration with a focus on customer experience and execution across all key communication channels.

Responsible for the co-ordination of the L'Oreal Paris Runway Shows (7 shows as part of the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival). Involved co-ordination of presenting magazines, stylists, designers, L’Oreal teams and production teams, ensuring their creative goals and those of the festival were consistently met. Involved presentations to Creative Director, Grant Pearce; budget co-ordination; designer requests; sponsorship ticket requests; AV assistance and general event management for each individual show

Reporting directly to the Creative Director. Brand & Marketing objectives included managing the wholesale side of the business (a major client being market-leading Australian department store MYER) as well as maintaining our own 3 retail stores, USA-based clients, online avenues and clearance options. Co-ordination of marketing/PR initiatives to build brand awareness included in store events, runways, pop up shops, developing the online business across email marketing, social media planning and working with PR agency and local PR opportunities. Co-ordinated seasonal look book shoots, assisting the creative director on the aesthetics of the range and ultimately direction of the season. Managing a team of retail staff with the Store Manager and continuously identifying ways to minimise costs in the business. Role also included two buying trips to China (design assisting) and India (fabric sourcing), as well as being second in charge in overall business decisions.

Managed the overall Marketing and Showroom responsibilities for the brand, whilst assisting Brand Managers in Major Sales Showings and Wholesale Sales. Liaised directly with media outlets for advertorials/editorial opportunities on strict budgets. Worked with PR Teams to source celebrity requests (Hugh Jackman, Eric Bana, Vanessa Amorosi), major store openings, events for the brand, as well as liaising with Editorial Magazine Teams and individual stylists on product requests and loans. I was the Designer & Photographer on all CKJ Apparel & Accessory brand Look Books, which were distributed to major clients MYER, David Jones & Just Jeans. These Sales Books were able to translate directly into more profit for the CKJ brand. Other tasks undertaken include assisting Visual Merchandise teams with artwork and implementing overseas directives, email/online marketing and production registration duties. Major events co-ordinated: Spring 08 Luncheon Launch, Make Me a Supermodel Catwalk, L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2007-2009, Melbourne Central Store Launch.