Bernadette (Bee) Stevenson
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Heather Grimwood
Bernadette is the consummate professional at all times – anytime, anywhere. But at the same time, great to fun to work with. Words that I feel describe her are: friendly, helpful, honest, caring, efficient, organised, forward-thinking, accommodating, flexible.... Any company that has the foresight to employ her will reap huge rewards from her input. She's an absolute star.
Sarah Scott MBA BCA (Hons) (Buchanan)
Bernadette is one of the most capable consultants I have had the pleasure of working with. She has an energy and creativity, which is second to none and an ability to provide insights across a variety of industries. With strong in-house and agency experience, her expertise spans across a variety of consumer accounts clients, and has included managing activations, influencer programs and social media campaigns. She also has strong corporate credentials and can easily turn her hand to technology briefs and traditional PR programs. Her professionalism, sense of humour and integrity have enabled her to build strong and lasting relationships with clients, stakeholders and influential media. These relationships make her an asset on any account team and a great consultant to learn from. Bernadette’s personable nature and strong management skills enable her to effectively manage teams and work with junior consultants to develop their skills. She has a genuine interest in seeing other consultants succeed, which makes her a very credible and well respected manager. I would love the opportunity to work with Bernadette again in the future.
Heather Grimwood
Bernadette is the consummate professional at all times – anytime, anywhere. But at the same time, great to fun to work with. Words that I feel describe her are: friendly, helpful, honest, caring, efficient, organised, forward-thinking, accommodating, flexible.... Any company that has the foresight to employ her will reap huge rewards from her input. She's an absolute star.
Sarah Scott MBA BCA (Hons) (Buchanan)
Bernadette is one of the most capable consultants I have had the pleasure of working with. She has an energy and creativity, which is second to none and an ability to provide insights across a variety of industries. With strong in-house and agency experience, her expertise spans across a variety of consumer accounts clients, and has included managing activations, influencer programs and social media campaigns. She also has strong corporate credentials and can easily turn her hand to technology briefs and traditional PR programs. Her professionalism, sense of humour and integrity have enabled her to build strong and lasting relationships with clients, stakeholders and influential media. These relationships make her an asset on any account team and a great consultant to learn from. Bernadette’s personable nature and strong management skills enable her to effectively manage teams and work with junior consultants to develop their skills. She has a genuine interest in seeing other consultants succeed, which makes her a very credible and well respected manager. I would love the opportunity to work with Bernadette again in the future.
Heather Grimwood
Bernadette is the consummate professional at all times – anytime, anywhere. But at the same time, great to fun to work with. Words that I feel describe her are: friendly, helpful, honest, caring, efficient, organised, forward-thinking, accommodating, flexible.... Any company that has the foresight to employ her will reap huge rewards from her input. She's an absolute star.
Sarah Scott MBA BCA (Hons) (Buchanan)
Bernadette is one of the most capable consultants I have had the pleasure of working with. She has an energy and creativity, which is second to none and an ability to provide insights across a variety of industries. With strong in-house and agency experience, her expertise spans across a variety of consumer accounts clients, and has included managing activations, influencer programs and social media campaigns. She also has strong corporate credentials and can easily turn her hand to technology briefs and traditional PR programs. Her professionalism, sense of humour and integrity have enabled her to build strong and lasting relationships with clients, stakeholders and influential media. These relationships make her an asset on any account team and a great consultant to learn from. Bernadette’s personable nature and strong management skills enable her to effectively manage teams and work with junior consultants to develop their skills. She has a genuine interest in seeing other consultants succeed, which makes her a very credible and well respected manager. I would love the opportunity to work with Bernadette again in the future.
Heather Grimwood
Bernadette is the consummate professional at all times – anytime, anywhere. But at the same time, great to fun to work with. Words that I feel describe her are: friendly, helpful, honest, caring, efficient, organised, forward-thinking, accommodating, flexible.... Any company that has the foresight to employ her will reap huge rewards from her input. She's an absolute star.
Sarah Scott MBA BCA (Hons) (Buchanan)
Bernadette is one of the most capable consultants I have had the pleasure of working with. She has an energy and creativity, which is second to none and an ability to provide insights across a variety of industries. With strong in-house and agency experience, her expertise spans across a variety of consumer accounts clients, and has included managing activations, influencer programs and social media campaigns. She also has strong corporate credentials and can easily turn her hand to technology briefs and traditional PR programs. Her professionalism, sense of humour and integrity have enabled her to build strong and lasting relationships with clients, stakeholders and influential media. These relationships make her an asset on any account team and a great consultant to learn from. Bernadette’s personable nature and strong management skills enable her to effectively manage teams and work with junior consultants to develop their skills. She has a genuine interest in seeing other consultants succeed, which makes her a very credible and well respected manager. I would love the opportunity to work with Bernadette again in the future.
Experience
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Māia
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New Zealand
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Oct 2021 - Present
Māia means brave. But it isn’t reckless bravery. It’s the bravery of Polynesian master navigators when they set sail for Aotearoa, and looked to the stars to guide the way. Māia is bravery, grounded in knowledge. And that is what is woven into all that we do. We empower you, the changemaker of the business world, with expert and inspired communication knowledge, so that you can be māia. He aha tō kaupapa? The way we work with you is like weaving a tukutuku: the intricately woven walls of a meeting house. But to create a tukutuku, you need a plan, a purpose. So that’s the first thing we ask: “He aha tō kaupapa? What’s your purpose?” Once we know your purpose, we can weave together our knowledge and perspectives, to create something uniquely beautiful. And tell your story to the world. Show less
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Brave Bear Publicity
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New Zealand
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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Director / Senior Communications Consultant
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Jul 2013 - Oct 2021
Brave Bear Publicity - Aotearoa's ethical PR team. This is my boutique PR offering, where I help cause-led businesses impact their market through smart, powerful, 'conscious' marketing communications strategies. I also contract in-house and into agencies requiring senior communications counsel and support. I bring 15 years experience as a publicist, brand strategist, marketer and writer for leading Kiwi and international brands. Current clients/projects include Manaaki, Sysdoc, Chooice, Festival for the Future, The Impact Awards, Nau Mai Rā, Small Business Day and Digital Boost. I am passionate about conscious marketing and along with a team of talented Kiwis, we help our clients market with purpose. Marketing & communications strategy | Media buying | Coaching programme | Brand tone of voice | Copywriting/Editing | Product launches | Media Relations | Campaign management | Publication management Show less
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Acumen
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New Zealand
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Director - Consumer PR
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Oct 2010 - Jun 2013
Leading a number of client relationships, and managing a talented team and extensive programme of work. Clients included Audi of New Zealand, Waitoa Free Range Chicken/Ingham Enterprises, Colgate-Palmolive, Anchor Brands (Fonterra), Hewlett-Packard, Chorus, Dimension Data and NZTA. My role involved coming up with the ideas and strategies that put our clients’ brands and products on the map, or delicately managing issues - depending on the brief. I also guided my team in the tactical execution of our clients’ strategies, ensuring communications objectives, timelines and budgets were met. Show less
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Self-Employed
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Wellington and Auckland
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Public Relations Manager
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Mar 2009 - Sep 2010
Marcomms and PR consulting, including contracts at Chorus, Visionstream, Distinct Communications and Senate Communications. Marcomms and PR consulting, including contracts at Chorus, Visionstream, Distinct Communications and Senate Communications.
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Media Design School
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New Zealand
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications & Marketing Executive
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Mar 2007 - Mar 2009
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Parliamentary Service
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Electorate Agent
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2005 - 2007
Managing the electorate office of a Member of Parliament including communications. Managing the electorate office of a Member of Parliament including communications.
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New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
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New Zealand
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Grants Team
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2002 - 2005
Various roles within the grants team at NZTE and the former Industry NZ. Assessing grant applications and liaising with businesses seeking funding. Various roles within the grants team at NZTE and the former Industry NZ. Assessing grant applications and liaising with businesses seeking funding.
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Education
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2009 - 2009
AWARD School
Creative Advertising -
2003 - 2006
Massey University
Bachelor of Communication, Major, Journalism Studies; Minor, Expressive Arts
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