Tessie Gaertner🇳🇱
Creative Director/Strategist at Meta
About Tessie Gaertner
Creative Director/Strategist at Meta
I’m a former art director and creative strategist with experience across advertising, client-side roles, and Big Tech (Meta). I’ve navigated career pivots myself, reinventing my path when things stopped fitting. Today, I mentor creatives, graduates, and career switchers, helping them clarify direction, sharpen portfolios, and confidently navigate transitions. I focus on practical, honest guidance — no templates or fluff — and support people in finding sustainable, fulfilling paths while standing out in competitive industries.
Expertise
Sessions with Tessie Gaertner
- Intro Session (20 min): A no-pressure 20 minutes to see if we're a good fit. We'll talk through where you are, what's feeling stuck, and what kind of support would actually help. I'll ask direct questions and give you honest initial perspective, not a sales pitch. Good for creatives, graduates, and career switchers navigating transitions in creative strategy, advertising, or tech.
What mentees say
“Tessie's guidance has given me a much clearer perspective on how to position myself during an important career transition! She brings an incredible depth of industry knowledge and, more importantly, draws from her own experience to offer practical, thoughtful and highly relevant advice.”
“I had an amazing experience with Tessie! Her amazing communication skills made our session comfortable and engaging. She guided me with realistic insights, proverbs and personal anecdotes that truly resonated with me. Her subject knowledge and problem-solving abilities were great. She provided practical advice that was easy to visualise and understand.”
“I had an incredible session with Tessie! Her knowledge helped me gain clarity on my portfolio, which I had been overthinking. She provided great feedback on how to articulate my UVP, insights on what recruiters may look for and actionable tips that helped me take immediate steps forward.”