reVision
Tech Mentor Program
Image: Rosina Possingham, Mapping the Parklands. Photograph George Graetz.
The reVision Tech Mentor program complements the reVision Speaker Series and enables artists to grow skills where they’re needed most, particularly within areas of video and editing, VR, design software, social media and digital marketing and analytics, website development and online sales and brand development.
2022 Tech Mentors:
We are delighted to announce the 15 artists who will be participating in our 2022 Tech Mentor Program, working with industry experts in digitally up-skilling their creative practices.
Our 2022 mentees are Sienna Blok, Melanie Bone-Manser, Kate O’Boyle, Jan Brown, Bailey Donovan, Jess Ervin, Jorji Gardener, Sue Kneebone, Cristina Metelli, Lauren Murphy, Greta Laundy, Jackson Preuss, Fiona Schubert, Rosemary Whitehead, and Hanah Williams.
The artists involved will be building on their skills in videography, animation, design software, website development, digital marketing, branding and communication.
Adam Drogemuller
Postdoctoral Researcher, Australian Research Centre for Immersive and Virtual Environments (IVE), UniSA STEM
Adam is a Postdoctural Researcher working at the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE). His specialist topics are Human Computer Interaction and Virtual Reality.
Expertise: Virtual and augmented reality platforms, 3D printing/fabrication and prototyping.
Marina Pullin
Marina is an experienced and skilled Australian business leader with an incurable optimism and passion for great business outcomes and service the customers. She is the founder and designer of the award-winning Jungal™ freelancer platform.
Expertise: Business Strategy, Digital Design, Product Design
Erin Faehrmann
Chief Executive, Youth Opportunities
Erin Faehrmann is the Chief Executive of Youth Opportunities, a non-profit organization that works with young people to improve their wellbeing, resilience and enterprise skills. Her work spans utilities, the public sector, youth leadership, education and the not-for-profit sectors.
Expertise: Setting up and scaling business, Strategic marketing, Grant writing, Customer relationship management and Finances, spreadsheets, budgets.
Kristy Cutts
Senior Marketing & Communications Consultant, Perks
A senior marketing & communications consultant, Kristy Cutts draws upon over thirteen years’ experience in project management, brand & content development.
Expertise: Website set up, Email integration, Social media strategy and integration, Search engine marketing and optimisation.
Juan Pieschacon
Research Assistant and PhD candidate, Australian Research Centre for immersive and Virtual Environments (IVE), UniSA STEM
Experienced creator passionate about art and technology, Juan’s background includes government, not-for-profit, education, and corporate experience. He runs a consultancy that serves clients across the globe, primarily in Latin America, Australia, and the USA.
Expertise: Graphic design, Editorial, Web design, Brand identity, E-commerce and Video editing.
Antara Joglekar
Digital Marketeing Coordinator, Fuller
Antara plays a key role in Fuller’s Digital Team by implementing, monitoring, optimising and reporting on all digital marketing campaigns for our clients (and demystifying acronyms like CPM, ROAS and VTC for non-digital natives!)
Expertise: Digital marketing, Analytics, Social media marketing.
Todd Fischer
Graphic Designer, Fuller
With a specialisation in branding, Todd brings an eye for detail, an adaptable design approach and a strong desire to understand his clients’ brands and businesses.
Expertise: Identity design, Brand development, Cover art design, Running a successful freelance business.
Nerissa Douglas
Senior Designer, Fuller
With two decades of expertise in branding, packaging, illustration and UI design, Nerissa is one of Adelaide’s most experienced and talented designers, responsible for overseeing the branding and visual identity of many high-profile projects.
Expertise: Design/Creative Suite technology, Promoting/selling to a commerical market.
Jordaine Chattaway
Brand Communications Strategist, Fuller
Jordaine loves bringing clients’ brands to life by developing heartfelt brand stories and messaging, as well as PR, content and communications strategies with cut-through.
Expertise: Brand building (focus on storytelling), PR, Public speaking/presenting.
Matilda Toepfer
Digital Marketing Strategist, Fuller
Tilly is driven by the digital evolution of marketing communication and discovering the next “new thing” around the online corner that will help clients achieve their goals to maximise their digital marketing opportunities in a rapidly changing media landscape.
Expertise: Google, Analytics, Social Media, Website Admin, SEO.
Josh Newnes
Senior Copywriter, Fuller
Josh is a highly experienced and talented copywriter with a creative spark, quick wit and natural storytelling ability. He has a skill for getting under the skin of a brand and developing content that connects with audiences on an emotional level.
Expertise: Branding, Messaging, Storytelling, Content creation.
2021 Tech Mentors:
Our round two mentees are Danielle Barrie, Sahr Bashir, Neville Cichon, Jess Dare, Marika Davies, Cindy Durant, Annelise Forster, Katherine Grocott, David Hume, Julianne Pierce and Margie Medlin, Mary Ann Santin, Madhu Saraf, Kasia Tons and John Ullinger.
The artists will be building on their skills in videography, animation, design software, website development, digital marketing, branding and communication.
Greg Kavanagh
Greg can help you with the strategy behind branding your business and help you apply that thinking to the commercialisation of your practice.
Expertise: Brand Development, Customer Experience, Marketing Strategy
Lana Davidson
Lana is a senior marketing communicator, writer and relationship developer with strong creative project management skills. Her experience spans the arts, government, corporate organisations and higher education.
Expertise: Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Publicity
Lauren Byleveld
Lauren is an experienced director, with around 30 years’ experience, and demonstrated history of working in the digital program delivery and business process strategy. She is skilled in web design, art direction, community engagement, executive management, and strategic planning.
Expertise: Website Design, Brand Development, Software Research, UX Design
Lewis Brideson
Formerly the owner-editor of Adelaide’s thriving youth music and art magazine, Yewth, Lewis worked as a freelance filmmaker around Adelaide, while also interning at Music SA, before he joined the Fuller team where he has honed his creative skillset as a video editor and now digital marketer.
Expertise: Digital Marketing, Content Production, Videography and Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite
Philippa Lawrie
As a digital designer facing both creative and technical challenges, Philippa applies UX/UI design principles to help create responsive, user friendly websites and digital content.
Expertise: Branding, User Experience and Interface Design (UI/UX), Adobe XD, Figma, Squarespace
Marina Pullin
Marina is an experienced and skilled Australian business leader with an incurable optimism and passion for great business outcomes and service the customers. She is the founder and designer of the award-winning Jungal™ freelancer platform.
Expertise: Business Strategy, Digital Design, Product Design
Scott Schubert
Scott is a Front-End web developer with a background in digital marketing. He enjoys helping others by sharing his knowledge and teaching new skills.
Expertise: Web Development, Analytics, Digital Marketing
Snøhetta
Snøhetta is a Norwegian integrated design practice of architecture, landscape, interiors, graphic and product design, with offices worldwide. They practice a self-defined trans-disciplinary process in which different professionals and disciplines exchange roles in order to explore differing perspectives. Snøhetta can provide Graduate Architecture Mentors with skills in 2D and 3D design software.
Expertise: Design Software including: Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Enscape, Blender, Revit, AutoCAD
Bridie Letford
Senior Business Analyst, Comunet
A committed and passionate tech geek with 18+ years’ experience in IT, Bridie is skilled in providing practical guidance to artists and troubleshooting across a diverse range of platforms and marketing strategies.
Expertise: Website development, Online Sales & Social Media Integration
Our round one mentees are David Baker, Thom Buchanan, Dave Court, Maarten Daudeij, Lisa Furno, Ray Harris, Anja Jagsch, Mary Jose, Carollyn Kavanagh, Rita Kellaway, PJ Lee, Cristina Metelli, Kylie Nichols, Julie Pieda, David Pedler, Judith Rolevink, Rosina Possingham, Lee Salomone, Ellen Schlobohm, Eleanor Scicchitano, Regine Schwarzer, Jane Skeer, Catherine Truman, Sarra Tzijan, Victor Waclawik, Hanah Williams and Robyn Wood.
The artists will be building on their skills in digital editing, design software, website and online shop development, social media marketing and communication.
Aaron Shuppan
Aaron made his first film at 14 years of age and has not looked back since. He is experienced across all areas of videography from shooting raw footage to the finished product.
Expertise: Videography & Writing
Adam Drogemuller
Adam is a PhD Student and researcher working at the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE). His specialist topics are Human Computer Interaction and Virtual Reality.
Expertise: Virtual and augmented reality platforms, 3D printing/fabrication and prototyping.
Adrian Kenyon
Adrian has ten years of experience across a diverse range of commercial and residential projects where he has developed skills across various design software packages. As the partner of an artist he is also experienced in preparing documentation for project pitches including public art submissions.
Expertise: Design Software: Photoshop, InDesign, Revit, AutoCAD & Rhino
Amy Hourigan
Amy has spent the better part of a decade perfecting the art of digital marketing; marrying strong technical knowledge with marketing and communication skills to get people clicking on your website, and driving more effective results for your business.
Expertise: Digital marketing and analytics, media marketing.
Ashleigh McManus
With an background in arts marketing, Ashleigh is passionate about data, analytics, and actionable insights to influence the who, how and what aspect of marketing.
Expertise: Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing & Analytics
Beth Shimmin
Beth is a marketing and communications specialist with extensive project management experience working on major festivals and events in the visual and performing arts sectors.
Expertise: Digital Marketing, Social Media Profile, Online Sales & Website Development
Bridie Letford & Jessica O'Reilly
Senior Business Analyst, Comunet
A committed and passionate tech geek with 18+ years’ experience in IT, Bridie is skilled in providing practical guidance to artists and troubleshooting across a diverse range of platforms and marketing strategies.
Jessica O’Reilly
Co-Founder at Mochara Marketing
Jessica is an experienced digital marketing consultant who provides small and large businesses with growth strategies focused on returning measurable results.
Expertise: Website development, Online Sales & Social Media Integration
Emma Mellett
Emma is a communications professional working in the higher education sector, and is skilled in many facets of digital marketing and social media management.
Expertise: Digital marketing strategies, social media marketing, website development
Geoff Irvine
Geoff has a background in building shopify themes for diverse clients including large and boutique fashion and product retailers.
Expertise: Online Sales
Kacy Ratta
A well-rounded digital marketing professional, Kacy is an expert at working with teams, clients and agencies to deliver KPI breaking campaigns for internationally recognised organisations and events.
Expertise: Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing & Analytics
Marjeta Irvine
Digital communications professional Marjeta brings 14 years’ experience developing marketing strategies and building brands for small and large businesses, and is passionate about improving quality of life in health and wellbeing.
Expertise: Brand Development, Digital Marketing and Analytics
Melanie Merlino
Melanie is a digital communications specialist with experience working in small business across the not for profit, creative/digital agency and education sectors.
Expertise: Social Media Profile & Website Development
Images,( L-R): Ellen Schlobohm, The Beehives of Goodwood, photograph Sam Oster; reVison Tech Mentors, photographs courtesy the mentors.
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