Meet the QLD Mentors
Marnie Vaughn

Marnie Vaughn

Marnie Vaughn

Freelance Producer

I've work across production and client services roles in agencies large and small. My career kicked off in Sydney before moving to Brisbane and now the Gold Coast. Experience across a diverse client base focusing on behaviour change in the service industries and gov.

Career & Background

What inspired you to do what you are doing now?

I love working with creative people. I am driven, passionate and always looking for a challenge.

Could you tell us a bit about your professional background and where you are headed in your career right now?

From Uni I started out in photography production before moving to agency. A few agency roles:
R/GA – content producer
Theola – Producer/client services
New Word Order – Producer/Account Manager
Firme – Account Director

Working between full time jobs with freelance on side, I have varied hands on experience under my belt. I’ve produced/shot/edited over a dozen music videos, assisted fashion photographers, assistant director and I’ve had a wedding photography business.

I’m now happily freelance working between producer and account director roles in Brisbane.

What drives and inspires you

What are your core values?

  • Creativity
  • Family
  • Integrity

What’s your biggest source of inspiration?

Being a mum.

You as a Mentor

Why have you decided to become a mentor?

It has been tough breaking the Brisbane advertising community and I want to lend a helping hand to someone who could use it.

What are the top 3 skills or qualities you bring to mentoring?

  • Collaborative
  • Open-minded
  • Passionate

Ready to apply?

The best time is right now. Take a chance – you never know where an Assisterhood mentor can take you.