FFR Auckland

Meet the team

Welcome to the FFR Auckland team page. We're all here to help you connect and interact with your peers and seniors, and we're excited to be a guiding voice as you take your first steps in the industry. Each of us brings our own unique flair, passion, and expertise, and together, we're working to create a valuable library of knowledge. If you'd like to chat with any of us, just click on our image and reach out – we'd love to hear from you!

Chairperson FFR Auckland

Andrew Eiserman | UX/UI Designer | Dentsu

Andrew has three years of experience researching and designing digital solutions and integrated campaigns as a UX/UI Designer.

Key Skills

1. User Research

2. Ideation

3. Innovation

Andrew was a part of the In Our Hands campaign for the Ministry of Social New Zealand, helping Kiwi’s better understand the signs of an abusive relationship.

Outside of work, Andrew is passionate about art, currently working on a series of Paintings. Feel free to reach out to Andrew if you want to chat about working as a creative or just settling into agency life!
Deputy Chairperson FFR Auckland

Grace Chittock | Media Planner/Buyer | Spark Foundry

Grace has 3 years of experience planning and implementing advertising campaigns. She enjoys the creative thinking behind bringing a brief to life and seeing her work live in market.

Key Skills:
1. Communication
2. Media Planning
3. Team player

Grace was a part of the NZBCF Signs Are Everywhere campaign, spreading awareness about breast cancer and the importance of booking a mammogram.
Secretary FFR Auckland

Leo Shum | Digital Executive | Dentsu

Leo has worked in the media industry for 1.5 years at dentsu Aotearoa. As a media enthusiast, he’s passionate about using technology to better connect with consumers and the integration of online and offline.

Key Skills:
1. Digital marketing
2. Strategy
3. Data analyses

Leo is part of Woolworths rebranding journey from the get-go, helping the brand transition into a new exciting era!
Outside of work, Leo enjoys baking and trying new baking recipes, going on long nature walks with his dog, Benji, having coffee catch-up with his friends and spending time in the water when he can.
Committee Member FFR Auckland

Tayler Gover | Business Manager | Dentsu

3 years experience within media planning and buying. As a media planner and buyer, Tayler is passionate about how to bring creatives to life through bold and fun media campaigns.

Key Skills:
1. Audience insights
2. Presenting
3. Strategy

Tayler was part of NZDF’s recruitment rebrand in 2023 - Codewords which took home a Beacon award for best use of insight and social marketing/public service.
Outside of media, Tayler loves to go for a walk, hunt down new eateries to try, head home to the sunny Tauranga or catch up on all the latest releases on Netflix. Feel free to reach out to Tayler to talk about anything media, agency-land or for the scoop on all the latest new shows on TV.
Committee Member FFR Auckland

Lily Tootill | Business Manager | The Monkeys

Lily has two years experience in Media and is now embarking on a Creative side learning journey. Lily is passionate about the advertising industry and is looking forward to putting her media background to good use, creative side.

Key Skills:
1. Client Servicing
2. Brand strategy
3. Public Speaking/Presenting
Committee Member FFR Auckland

Ayaan Shaikh | Activation Executive | OMD

Ayaan hopes to empower newcomers in the industry and build support networks for their highest potential.
Committee Member FFR Auckland

Ben Kidd | Junior Art Director | DDB

Ben has 2 years of experience bringing creative campaigns to life at DDB Aotearoa. He enjoys the creative process, crafting great ideas and driving culture within the creative department.

Key skills:
1. Visual storytelling
2. Communication
3. Presenting

Ben created the Freya's “Variety is good” campaign, helping Kiwi spice up their bread life one loaf at a time.
Outside of work he enjoys going to the gym, catching up with his mates or heading to the thrift store for some one off finds.

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