ABRAHAM TURNER
I’ve spent the majority of my career in Account Management… But lately, I have dabbled in other areas like production, traffic management, and dare I say it, client side to broaden my skills and understand relevant areas to be successful for the long term.
In 2013, I commenced my career as a Campaign Manager at TBWA in Sydney, Australia, focusing on the Tourism New Zealand account, a coveted opportunity. Following a relocation to Auckland, New Zealand, I was privileged to be retained within the TBWA network, seamlessly transitioning to their local office while continuing my dedicated work on Tourism New Zealand.
A few years pass, I relocated to Amsterdam and secured a position at 180 Amsterdam, marking a significant turning point in my career trajectory. Over the course of seven years, I had the privilege of contributing to renowned global campaigns for clients such as DHL, Under Armour, ASICS, Qatar Airways, and Lays Pepsico working with their global head offices and global head of marketing, solidifying my professional growth within the industry.
I have been fortunate enough to work with some of the most talented and experienced people in the industry. Making friends for life along the way.
More recently, I have moved back home to look after my Mum and have ventured in working for smaller organisations to broaden my skillset.
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
PROJECT MANAGER
PRODUCTION MANAGER
MOST RECENT EXPERIENCE
Marketing Lead, Auckland
June 2023 - Present
Led strategic brand and campaign planning, amplifying market presence and impact.
Owned marketing calendar and key initiatives, surpassing objectives consistently.
Crafted and executed dynamic digital marketing strategies for optimal audience engagement.
Coordinated external suppliers seamlessly, optimizing campaign efficiency.
Creative Production Manager, Auckland and Sydney
August 2022 - April 2023
Streamline workflow, priorities, and schedules for the creative department, ensuring optimal efficiency.
Drive process optimization across creative and production departments, enhancing productivity and quality.
Collaborate with leadership to refine agency processes, fostering innovation and agility.
Develop comprehensive timing plans, budgets, and campaign strategies, ensuring seamless execution.
Serve as agency Producer for production-related campaigns, delivering exceptional results.
Global Account Director, Amsterdam
January 2016 - March 2022
Spearhead strategic multimedia international campaigns to drive audience acquisition, retention, and brand affinity.
Direct cross-functional teams of up to 25 members, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
Identify and resolve operational issues, devising effective action plans for seamless execution.
Develop promotional plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements for optimal campaign delivery.
Achieve objectives through high-impact digital campaigns leveraging SEO and content optimization.
Define project purpose, design, and outline to ensure campaign success.
Drive new business growth through proactive initiatives.
Account Manager, Auckland, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia
January 2013 - June 2015
Writing task briefs and working with creative teams to build a new campaign.
Collaborating with client to complete tasks by the due deadline.
Maintaining social media outputs and developing social media strategies.
Handled the tasks of negotiating with agency staff and clients about the details of campaigns.
Assisted the charge of managing budgets, campaign costs and invoicing clients.
