Hi, I’m Therese. I’m an integrated project director and marketer, working across a mix of channels including brand strategy, design, digital, marketing campaigns, film and video content. I’m a true team player, I ensure projects are led with clear communication, expectations and collaboration. I am the lead on all client relationships and look after projects from annual strategy planning, through to project management and third-party supplier execution of tasks. I believe that good relationships—internally and externally—enable projects to be delivered on time and on budget. I have spent my career shaping brands and campaigns across diverse sectors, from local government to consumer electronics, and I thrive in environments that value creativity, collaboration and delivering measurable results. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, building strong stakeholder partnerships and turning strategic briefs into compelling, on-brand outcomes.

Therese Walley

Hi, I’m Therese. I’m an integrated project director and marketer, working across a mix of channels including brand strategy, design, digital, marketing campaigns, film and video content. I’m a true team player, I ensure projects are led with clear communication, expectations and collaboration. I am the lead on all client relationships and look after projects from annual strategy planning, through to project management and third-party supplier execution of tasks. I believe that good relationships—internally and externally—enable projects to be delivered on time and on budget. I have spent my career shaping brands and campaigns across diverse sectors, from local government to consumer electronics, and I thrive in environments that value creativity, collaboration and delivering measurable results. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, building strong stakeholder partnerships and turning strategic briefs into compelling, on-brand outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Therese.

I’m an integrated project director and marketer, working across a mix of channels including brand strategy, design, digital, marketing campaigns, film and video content.

I’m a true team player, I ensure projects are led with clear communication, expectations and collaboration.

I am the lead on all client relationships and look after projects from annual strategy planning, through to project management and third-party supplier execution of tasks.

I believe that good relationships—internally and externally—enable projects to be delivered on time and on budget.

I have spent my career shaping brands and campaigns across diverse sectors, from local government to consumer electronics, and I thrive in environments that value creativity, collaboration and delivering measurable results.

I’m passionate about mentoring teams, building strong stakeholder partnerships and turning strategic briefs into compelling, on-brand outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Tourism and Events Digital Marketing Adviser at Whakatāne District Council
March 1, 2023 - Present
Looks after all digital marketing tasks for the tourism and events team in Whakatāne & Ōhope, promoting all that the area has to offer. Also training up to tourism operators in the area to utilise digital marketing to promote their own businesses.
Account Director at WOODS Agency and The Whole Picture
May 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Leads all client communications and requests and oversees a wall production development between clients in Australia and the production house in the UK; key campaigns included TV, digital and radio. Key clients included Compare the Market (Australia), Ballance Agri-nutrients, Waiariki Spa and Wellness.
Account Director at WAVE Creative
February 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Account Service lead on design and marketing projects across brand, PR and communications, media and digital channels; helped NZ Certified Builders solidify their marketing effort and commit to a bold, new advertising campaign.
Freelance Project Director at Various (Independent contracts)
June 1, 2014 - May 1, 2020
Contracted with Auckland, Sydney and Tauranga brands and design agencies for five years; included work for a Sydney agency while based in Auckland with their key client in NZ; six months at Unified Brands, a FMCG packaging agency and two one-year contracts at Insight Creative, where I worked on large-scale digital projects. Key clients included Mercury Energy, McDonald's NZ, Frucor, DB Breweries, Fonterra & Tip Top, Heinz Wattie’s, Fletcher Building, Spark Retail, Kiwibank, L'Oreal Cosmetics.
Account and Studio Manager at Supply Ltd
March 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
Managed design and development teams within the agency, overseeing scheduling of jobs in the studio and acting as the key client contact on projects. Responsible for identity development for new brands, design and development of eCommerce websites, promotional micro-sites and corporate websites.
Account and Studio Manager at Supply Ltd
November 1, 2009 - May 1, 2011
Oversaw the design and development teams, scheduling of jobs within the studio and acting as the key client contact on projects. Led identity development for new brands and development of eCommerce websites, promotional micro-sites and corporate websites.
Production Manager at Producer Ltd
April 1, 2007 - October 1, 2009
Production specialist in print and product work for creatives and design agencies. Communicated between designers and printers, coordinating multiple suppliers and staying on top of constantly changing projects and production work to meet high standards.
Account Executive at Saatchi & Saatchi
August 1, 2005 - December 1, 2006
Worked within the Interactive department, including online, mobile and word-of-mouth campaigns. Nominated for Agency Account Executive of the Year.

Education

Mini MBA in Brand Management at Mark Ritson
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Diploma in Computer Graphics at Media Design School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Business Studies at Massey University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail