Hi, I'm Penelope, a creative digital marketer with over 5 years of experience in driving brand awareness, content marketing, and lead generation across various industries including property, construction, manufacturing, and finance. I believe in understanding the target audience deeply and using data-driven, creative campaigns to deliver real ROI and long-term brand value. Currently, I manage marketing at an Investment Fund on the Gold Coast, where I transformed the marketing function resulting in significant lead growth. I am passionate about creating impactful campaigns and enjoy collaborating with sales teams to boost engagement and conversions. Outside work, I enjoy playing soccer and collecting rare fruit trees.

Penelope Padua

Hi, I'm Penelope, a creative digital marketer with over 5 years of experience in driving brand awareness, content marketing, and lead generation across various industries including property, construction, manufacturing, and finance. I believe in understanding the target audience deeply and using data-driven, creative campaigns to deliver real ROI and long-term brand value. Currently, I manage marketing at an Investment Fund on the Gold Coast, where I transformed the marketing function resulting in significant lead growth. I am passionate about creating impactful campaigns and enjoy collaborating with sales teams to boost engagement and conversions. Outside work, I enjoy playing soccer and collecting rare fruit trees.

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Hi, I’m Penelope, a creative digital marketer with over 5 years of experience in driving brand awareness, content marketing, and lead generation across various industries including property, construction, manufacturing, and finance. I believe in understanding the target audience deeply and using data-driven, creative campaigns to deliver real ROI and long-term brand value.

Currently, I manage marketing at an Investment Fund on the Gold Coast, where I transformed the marketing function resulting in significant lead growth. I am passionate about creating impactful campaigns and enjoy collaborating with sales teams to boost engagement and conversions. Outside work, I enjoy playing soccer and collecting rare fruit trees.

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Language

English
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Portuguese
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Work Experience

Digital Marketing Manager at Credit Connect Group
April 1, 2023 - Present
Manage marketing budgets, partners, and editorial/social calendars; maintain consistent brand messaging and visual identity; oversee sales automation tools and email sequences; maintain CRM database with 20,000+ contacts; lead website development and redesign; copywriting for all content including sales emails and blogs; manage print materials and paid SEM campaigns; oversee native advertising and social media content; produce graphics for various media; manage email marketing campaigns and CRM sequences; analyze user journeys; coordinate with compliance and external partners; provide customer service for investors and brokers.
Digital Marketing Manager at ThinkMarkets Gold Coast
November 30, 2022 - July 24, 2025
Responsible for marketing activities across CFD and Cash Equities products in Australia; supported partner teams in multiple Asian regions; developed campaign strategy with C-level executives; created financial user personas and customer journeys; managed affiliate marketing budget and FX/global review sites; managed CRM and email marketing; planned digital events and webinars; managed SEO and content marketing; designed graphics and social media content; developed media and influencer partnerships; ensured compliance with ASIC and AFSL regulations; key achievements include driving significant increases in website traffic, converting leads, and producing top-performing webinars and eBooks.
Digital Marketing Manager (Contract) at LocalCoinSwap
December 31, 2019 - July 24, 2025
Managed all global digital marketing activities for P2P crypto exchange; developed corporate branding, user personas, and customer journeys; created content marketing including blogs, PR, and sales material; managed social media accounts and partnerships; redesigned website UI/UX; hired sales and marketing staff; managed ambassador and referral programs; established football sponsorship for brand promotion.
Digital Marketing Manager (Contract) at Dether
August 31, 2018 - July 24, 2025
Developed marketing plan and app launch strategy; created user personas and key messaging; managed social media content; developed content marketing strategy; created PR and influencer manifesto; used analytics and app data for performance metrics; hired core marketing and community management staff internationally.
Digital Marketing Coordinator (ANZ) at Daikin
November 30, 2016 - July 24, 2025
Coordinated digital marketing activities for Australia and New Zealand; supported product and sales teams; managed multiple corporate websites; managed administration for 450+ dealers; conducted social media setup and community management; led SEO and content marketing efforts; created email newsletters and print production materials; managed lead analytics and PPC campaigns; increased website traffic and referrals significantly; developed video content and dealer iPad application; managed agency PPC and SEM efforts.
Interactive CRM & Email Manager at CBS Networks Sydney & London
December 31, 2011 - July 24, 2025
Managed design, development, and delivery of multi-language B2B digital and email marketing campaigns; executed over 500 integrated campaigns; designed all email creatives, whitepapers, microsites, eBooks, and other marketing collateral; analyzed email trends and campaign data; managed technical project management tasks including business cases and user requirements; collaborated with sales and external clients; created lead generation social media strategies; increased email deliverability rates; created mobile apps and in-house tools that improved efficiency and revenue.
Digital Marketing Manager at Credit Connect Group
April 1, 2023 - Present
Managing marketing budgets, partners, and editorial/social calendars; maintaining consistent brand messaging and visual identity; managing administration for sales and lending teams, including inboxes and CRM data entry; overseeing owned platforms like GMB, website, and digital assets; leading website development and redesign projects to optimize UX and lead pathways; copywriting all content including sales emails, newsletters, blogs, brochures, and website copy; designing and preparing print materials; planning and executing paid, earned, and owned marketing campaigns; managing SEM campaigns with agency; leading SEO activities and social media content design and publishing; producing graphic design assets; managing all email campaigns; analyzing user journeys and optimizing conversion rates; coordinating compliance and external partners; providing customer service for investors and brokers.
Digital Marketing Manager at ThinkMarkets Gold Coast
November 30, 2022 - July 24, 2025
Responsible for marketing activities across CFD and Cash Equities for Australia; supporting partner teams in Southeast Asia and Greater China; developing campaign strategy with senior management; creating financial user personas and customer journeys; managing digital affiliate marketing spend and global review sites for content; managing CRM and email marketing; preparing digital events; managing SEO and content marketing including content calendars; graphic designing for multiple platforms; social media management across various channels; developing media and influencer partnerships; extensive knowledge of Australian compliance and regulations.
Digital Marketing Manager (Contract) at LocalCoinSwap
December 31, 2019 - July 24, 2025
Managed all global digital marketing activities for a peer-to-peer crypto exchange; developed corporate branding, user personas, and customer journey materials; created content marketing and social media publishing; developed media and influencer partnerships; designed graphics and redesigned website UI/UX; involved in hiring sales and marketing staff; managed ambassador and referral programs; developed partnerships including football sponsorship.
Digital Marketing Manager (Contract) at Dether
August 31, 2018 - July 24, 2025
Developed marketing plan and app launch strategy; created user personas and key messaging; managed social media content across channels; crafted content marketing strategy and editorial focus; created PR and influencer manifesto; used Google Analytics and blockchain app data for performance metrics; hired marketing and community managers.
Digital Marketing Coordinator (ANZ) at Daikin
November 30, 2016 - July 24, 2025
Coordinated digital marketing across Australia and New Zealand; supported product and sales teams; managed website redesigns and ongoing site management; managed dealer channel communications for 450+ dealers; managed social media presence and risk mitigation; conducted SEO and content marketing; created video content and newsletters; handled print production and lead reporting; worked with agencies on PPC and remarketing; reported on brand sentiment and assisted media production.
Interactive CRM & Email Manager at CBS Networks Sydney & London
December 31, 2011 - July 24, 2025
Managed design, development, and delivery of multi-language B2B digital and email marketing campaigns across APAC; managed over 500 integrated campaigns; created all email creatives, whitepapers, microsites, eBooks, webcasts, and survey collateral; analyzed email marketing trends and campaign data; managed digital product roadmaps; technical project management; created sales and marketing training decks; collaborated with clients, agencies, and translation firms; created social media lead generation strategies; managed call center system development; recruited and trained campaign managers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Western Sydney
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Bachelor of Arts at University of Western Sydney
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

Certified Prince2 Practitioner
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
RG146 Compliance Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
CPD23 Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Google Analytics IQ Certification
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Adwords Search Certification
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Adwords Fundamentals Certification
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Google Analytics Platform Principles
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
HootSuite Certified Social Media Professional
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Certified Prince2 Practitioner
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Google Analytics IQ Certification
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Adwords Search Certification
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Adwords Fundamentals Certification
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Google Analytics Platform Principles
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
HootSuite Certified Social Media Professional
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
CDP23 Compliance Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
RG146 Compliance Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Wholesale & Distribution