Charles Cunningham

Director Of Growth at Sparkloft Media

Charles Cunningham has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Charles started their career as a Contributor for Laneway Magazine in 2011. Charles then worked as a Digital Marketing + Wine Club Coordinator for Punt Road Wines + Napoleone Cider Co., where they managed digital marketing communication and streamlined the wine club.

In 2010, Cunningham served as the Director of Digital Communications for Monash Marketing Student Society, where they established social media accounts, developed strategies, and provided advice to students.

Charles also had a role as the Fixtures Secretary/Online content coordinator for Victorian Schoolboys Rugby Union, where they developed and implemented match fixtures and managed online content in 2010-2011.

From 2007 to 2012, Cunningham worked as a Rugby Coach/Coordinator for Trinity Grammar School, leading coaching efforts and coordinating the annual schedule for grade 7 students.

In 2011-2013, they served as the Digital Communications Program Manager for Yarra Valley Water, where they led integrated digital marketing efforts, developed social strategies, and managed the Choose Tap initiative.

At ntegrity agency (2013-2014), Cunningham was a Senior Digital Strategist responsible for client relationships, social media strategies, content creation, and new business development.

Charles then joined The Story Lab (2014-2015) as a Content Strategist, where they led account relationships, developed social media campaign strategies for Disney, and managed social presence for BWS.

From 2016 to 2019, Cunningham worked at Sparkloft Media, initially as an Account Manager, where they led a team, managed accounts, and developed social strategies. Charles later became a Group Account Supervisor, responsible for client relationships and overseeing paid media and social initiatives. In 2021, they became the Director of Growth, leading sales, marketing, and networking efforts.

Throughout their career, Cunningham has demonstrated expertise in sales, marketing, client relationship management, social media strategies, content creation, and leadership.

Charles Cunningham began their education at Trinity Grammar School in 2001, where they completed their VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) in 2006. In 2007, they enrolled at Monash University, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Politics, Marketing, German, and French. Charles attended Monash University until 2011. During this time, in 2009, they also obtained a Diploma in Arabic from Deakin University. In 2010 and 2011, Charles extended their language studies by attending the Institut bourgibua des langues vivantes / جامعة تونس المنار in Tunisia to specialize in Arabic. Additionally, in 2004, they temporarily attended Marianum - Realschule und gymnasiale Oberstufe in Fulda to focus on German language and culture. Charles' educational journey also includes a Certificate of Web Design obtained from Grenadi School of Design in 2009-2010.

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Previous companies

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Timeline

  • Director Of Growth

    June, 2021 - present

  • Group Account Supervisor

    August, 2019

  • Account Manager

    January, 2016