Experience

Entertainment Publications Australia

Account Manager {JAN 13 - DEC13}

Business Development
Lead generation, ensuring new business potential at all times
Face -to-face sales meetings

LESLEY SIMS

marketing | pr | business development

Testimonials
If you want a professional who is passionate,
enthusiastic and capable, look no further than
Lesley.I recommend her highly.
- Andrew Griffiths, Australia's #1 Small Business Author

Lesley is a truly innovative marketing professional,

who provides practical, common sense solutions,
which deliver results in a timely and cost-effective
way. She is great to work with.
- Gerard Byrne B Com FCPA FAIM, Presenter, CPA Australia

Achievements

Account Management
Managing 160+ accounts
Relationship building with stakeholders, distributors and benefiting organisations
Motivating staff and maximising sales through, including sales and marketing training
Managing distribution and point of sale marketing for 160+ distributors

Silver Lining Marketing

Marketing Consultant and Account Manager {DEC 08 - JAN 13}

Account Management
Manage client accounts including local, national and international brands
Relationship management - key clients and strategic partners
Plan, imlement and host corporate hospitality events
Plan, negotiate and project manage contracts - quoting all jobs
Business Management
Identify and develop new business
Create budgets and manage finance
Source suppliers and negotiate working agreements
Client Consulting
Strategic marketing advice
Graphic design and brand creation
Public Relations
Event management and production
Direct marketing mail campaigns
Project management for website design - static and e-commerce
Grant/Award/Tender submission writing
Marketing seminar presentation

ACT for Kids

Corporate and Community Relations Officer {MAY 07 - DEC 08}

Entertainment Publications Australia

Marketing
Create and manage local and national fundraising campaigns
Preparation of the local strategic marketing plan
Merchandising

- Won Top Performers prizes for 3 months running

Event Management
Create and manage budgets
Plan and run corporate, youth and fundraising events

- Awarded Best Sellers trophy and won an

international sales trip for reaching 103%
of my financial target

- Named highest business acquisition for 13 across

Australia & New Zealand, introducing 80+
new book distributors

Silver Lining Marketing

- Doubled a clients revenue in 6 months by
acquiring a record number of new customers
- Invited to speak as a specialist on Social Media at
an industry conference, also sat on the expert panel

ACT for Kids

- Tripled revenue from the annual signature event

within my first year {$60,000}

Public Relations
Public speaking
Liaison for media enquirys
Media release writing and distribution
TV and radio interviews
Hosting media crew

Professional Skills
PROGRAMS

ONLINE MARKETING

- Established Social Media for ACT for Kids and

created a strong following of supporters

Adobe Illustrator

Facebook

Adobe Indesign

Wordpress

- Named #1 fundraiser for the organisation 07/08,

winning by 42% in revenue

Adobe Photoshop

Shopify

Webdesign

Wordpress

au.linkedin.com/in/lesleysims/

lesleyjeansims@yahoo.com.au

0412 452 702

Portfolio
I have had experience in Social Media, Online Marketing, Website Design, Events
and Public Relations. Here is just a small sample of my portfolio...

LESLEY SIMS

marketing | pr | business development

Testimonials
If you want a professional who is passionate,
enthusiastic and capable, look no further than
Lesley.I recommend her highly.
- Andrew Griffiths, Australia's #1 Small Business Author

Lesley is a truly innovative marketing professional,

who provides practical, common sense solutions,
which deliver results in a timely and cost-effective
way. She is great to work with.

WEB DESIGN

SOCIAL MEDIA

I am able to build websites on various platforms, Social Media is a passion of mine. Ive helped
including; static sited Wordpress and E-commerce small business gain an online presence through
websites on Shopify. I have also project managed their social media, engaging with their audience.
websites using web developer contractors.

- Gerard Byrne B Com FCPA FAIM, Presenter, CPA Australia

Achievements
Entertainment Publications Australia
- Awarded Best Sellers trophy and won an
international sales trip for reaching 103%
of my financial target

- Won Top Performers prizes for 3 months running

- Named highest business acquisition for 13 across
Australia & New Zealand, introducing 80+
new book distributors

DESIGN & PRINT

I have worked with small to large businesses, in projects ranging from full branding to campaign
specific projects. I am able to design and package items for printing.

Silver Lining Marketing

- Doubled a clients revenue in 6 months by
acquiring a record number of new customers
- Invited to speak as a specialist on Social Media at
an industry conference and sat on the expert panel

ACT for Kids

- Tripled revenue from the annual signature event

within my first year {$60,000}
- Established Social Media for ACT for Kids and
created a strong following of supporters
- Named #1 fundraiser for the organisation 07/08,
winning by 42% in revenue

au.linkedin.com/in/lesleysims/

PUBLIC RELATIONS

EVENT MANAGMENT

I have worked with print, radio and TV

media through various campaigns and
newsworthy pr opportunities

I have planned, managed and produced

large charity events to corporate events.

lesleyjeansims@yahoo.com.au

0412 452 702