Collette Swindells

Collette Swindells has a diverse work experience in various marketing and communications roles. Collette currently holds the position of VP of Marketing at Ocean.io, starting in 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Head of Marketing, Brand & Communications at Passendo from September 2020 to May 2023. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing global marketing and communications strategies, creating a cohesive brand identity, driving traffic across multiple channels, and managing a team.

Before joining Passendo, Collette worked as the Director of Communications at Planday from January 2020 to September 2020. Collette'sresponsibilities included developing the global communications strategy, driving traffic across various channels, understanding the customer journey, managing a content team, and overseeing projects and stakeholders across different departments.

Collette also has experience as a Senior Content Manager at Planday from August 2019 to January 2020, a Volunteer Marketing Advisor at CO Project Farm from November 2018 to February 2020, a Content Strategist & Senior Copywriter at Apostrophe Copywriters from March 2014 to October 2019, a Senior Communications Specialist & Digital Manager at Omada from November 2018 to August 2019, a Senior Digital & Content Marketing Specialist at TEDxOdense from February 2017 to February 2019, a Global Marketing Content Manager & Copywriter at ECCO Shoes from April 2017 to September 2018, a Digital Content Manager at Schwartz Williams from August 2016 to December 2016, and a Feature Writer at The Plus Ones from July 2013 to July 2016.

Overall, Collette Swindells has extensive experience in marketing, communications, brand strategy, content management, and team leadership.

Collette Swindells has a diverse education history. Collette began their education in 1992 at Iona Presentation College, where they completed their secondary education. In 1999, they enrolled at The University of Western Australia and pursued a Bachelor of Environmental Design, completing it in 2000.

After their undergraduate studies, Collette Swindells decided to explore different fields. In 2003, they attended the Photographic Studies College, where they obtained an Advanced Diploma in Photography. This was followed by a period of study from 2005 to 2008 at TAFE NSW, where they earned Certificate II & III in both Fashion Illustration and Spanish.

Continuing their pursuit of diverse interests, Collette Swindells attended Melbourne Fashion Institute/Melbourne School of Fashion from 2010 to 2013, where they completed a Diploma of Fashion. In 2013, they briefly studied at Franklin Scholar and obtained a Diploma of Business Management in Business Administration and Management.

Collette Swindells returned to TAFE NSW in 2009, this time focusing on Small Business Management, and earned a Certificate II & III in Small Business Management.

Finally, in 2014, they attended Mission Australia and received a Certificate IV in Small Business Administration/Management.

Collette Swindells has an extensive education history, with qualifications spanning journalism, professional writing and publishing, fashion design, photography, business administration, and small business management.