Russ Thomas
Chief Executive Officer at ALTFunds Global- Claim this Profile
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Bryan Donnelly
Working alongside Russ really assisted my development in sales and leadership roles. He has an infectious energy and strives to always push boundaries, encouraging belief in self and in the product while providing the tools necessary to develop individual strengths and exceed company expectations. Russ has the ability to break-down challenging tasks into manageable segments, clarifying the necessity behind certain roles and responsibilities and bringing relevance to daily tasks in terms of the overall picture. This enabled me to understand specific leadership progression tasks, which he followed up regularly to ensure I was on track. Having his support gave me the confidence to lead a sales team and overachieve the sales target month on month, and to develop new-to-market products. Russ has the rare vision to truly see raw potential, with the patience, knowledge, and focus to allow others to see that in themselves and then begin to thrive. His extensive understanding of the sales environment, together with his passionate leadership and learning approach, creates a positive environment that pushes each person to achieve to the best of their ability. Leaders like this are hard to come by.
Bruno Bickerdike
I highly recommend anyone working in Sales, to leverage Russ’ knowledge and perspective to step change their personal or team performance. I have over 20 years of Sales experience working in high performing environments across diverse industries. And in all the roles I have worked, Sales Leaders and Innovators like Russ are far and few between. I worked directly with Russ from July 2014 through to February 2017, reporting to Russ for 10 months in his capacity as Sales Director. During this time Russ enabled me to earn more in a financial year, than I have yet been able to, to date. I worked as a Sales Consultant in a multinational Digital Marketing business for 4 years prior to Russ’ leadership. The sales team evolved from around 7 when I joined in a small business start-up environment, to a corporate Sales team of 22 at its peak. When Russ was appointed NZ Sales Director, I was one of eight in the Sales Team, morale was low and sales performance had been consistently below target, inconsistent and revenue of the business had suffered continuous decline. Most of the team before Russ started were considering other opportunities for employment. Apart from one colleague leaving on maternity leave and another resigning due to personal issues, Russ changed the attitude and motivation of the team for the better, enabling each of us with our varied personalities to achieve close to or exceed the stretch goals we developed under his tutorship. By the time Russ took to a new challenge, customer retention had significantly improved and revenue had grown consistently month on month, for the first time in over 12 months. Russ is an empowering leader, enabling individuals to develop themselves in a way traditional methods take considerable time. Russ optimised my sales performance - helping me outperform my traditional sales metrics, in a fun, positive and dynamic way. Russ ultimately challenges convention to drive exceptional outcomes.
Joshua Moa
Russ has a very intuitive and strategic style of management. During the time he was my sales director, I watched as our entire team experienced an increased sales performance. Not only did each team member enjoy profitable growth; Russ was able to pinpoint what made each of us tick. He helped maximise my individual strengths, which in turn propelled my motivation and desire for top performance. I can honestly say I had never been more effective and profitable as a sales person until I experienced Russ's leadership. I've learned important elements around my mentality that have stuck with me and allowed me to progress throughout my career since then. His background as a champion athlete and his coaching style of management is guaranteed to help any team reach their goals, and I highly recommend him if you want a dynamic element of winning brought to your team.
Bryan Donnelly
Working alongside Russ really assisted my development in sales and leadership roles. He has an infectious energy and strives to always push boundaries, encouraging belief in self and in the product while providing the tools necessary to develop individual strengths and exceed company expectations. Russ has the ability to break-down challenging tasks into manageable segments, clarifying the necessity behind certain roles and responsibilities and bringing relevance to daily tasks in terms of the overall picture. This enabled me to understand specific leadership progression tasks, which he followed up regularly to ensure I was on track. Having his support gave me the confidence to lead a sales team and overachieve the sales target month on month, and to develop new-to-market products. Russ has the rare vision to truly see raw potential, with the patience, knowledge, and focus to allow others to see that in themselves and then begin to thrive. His extensive understanding of the sales environment, together with his passionate leadership and learning approach, creates a positive environment that pushes each person to achieve to the best of their ability. Leaders like this are hard to come by.
Bruno Bickerdike
I highly recommend anyone working in Sales, to leverage Russ’ knowledge and perspective to step change their personal or team performance. I have over 20 years of Sales experience working in high performing environments across diverse industries. And in all the roles I have worked, Sales Leaders and Innovators like Russ are far and few between. I worked directly with Russ from July 2014 through to February 2017, reporting to Russ for 10 months in his capacity as Sales Director. During this time Russ enabled me to earn more in a financial year, than I have yet been able to, to date. I worked as a Sales Consultant in a multinational Digital Marketing business for 4 years prior to Russ’ leadership. The sales team evolved from around 7 when I joined in a small business start-up environment, to a corporate Sales team of 22 at its peak. When Russ was appointed NZ Sales Director, I was one of eight in the Sales Team, morale was low and sales performance had been consistently below target, inconsistent and revenue of the business had suffered continuous decline. Most of the team before Russ started were considering other opportunities for employment. Apart from one colleague leaving on maternity leave and another resigning due to personal issues, Russ changed the attitude and motivation of the team for the better, enabling each of us with our varied personalities to achieve close to or exceed the stretch goals we developed under his tutorship. By the time Russ took to a new challenge, customer retention had significantly improved and revenue had grown consistently month on month, for the first time in over 12 months. Russ is an empowering leader, enabling individuals to develop themselves in a way traditional methods take considerable time. Russ optimised my sales performance - helping me outperform my traditional sales metrics, in a fun, positive and dynamic way. Russ ultimately challenges convention to drive exceptional outcomes.
Joshua Moa
Russ has a very intuitive and strategic style of management. During the time he was my sales director, I watched as our entire team experienced an increased sales performance. Not only did each team member enjoy profitable growth; Russ was able to pinpoint what made each of us tick. He helped maximise my individual strengths, which in turn propelled my motivation and desire for top performance. I can honestly say I had never been more effective and profitable as a sales person until I experienced Russ's leadership. I've learned important elements around my mentality that have stuck with me and allowed me to progress throughout my career since then. His background as a champion athlete and his coaching style of management is guaranteed to help any team reach their goals, and I highly recommend him if you want a dynamic element of winning brought to your team.
Bryan Donnelly
Working alongside Russ really assisted my development in sales and leadership roles. He has an infectious energy and strives to always push boundaries, encouraging belief in self and in the product while providing the tools necessary to develop individual strengths and exceed company expectations. Russ has the ability to break-down challenging tasks into manageable segments, clarifying the necessity behind certain roles and responsibilities and bringing relevance to daily tasks in terms of the overall picture. This enabled me to understand specific leadership progression tasks, which he followed up regularly to ensure I was on track. Having his support gave me the confidence to lead a sales team and overachieve the sales target month on month, and to develop new-to-market products. Russ has the rare vision to truly see raw potential, with the patience, knowledge, and focus to allow others to see that in themselves and then begin to thrive. His extensive understanding of the sales environment, together with his passionate leadership and learning approach, creates a positive environment that pushes each person to achieve to the best of their ability. Leaders like this are hard to come by.
Bruno Bickerdike
I highly recommend anyone working in Sales, to leverage Russ’ knowledge and perspective to step change their personal or team performance. I have over 20 years of Sales experience working in high performing environments across diverse industries. And in all the roles I have worked, Sales Leaders and Innovators like Russ are far and few between. I worked directly with Russ from July 2014 through to February 2017, reporting to Russ for 10 months in his capacity as Sales Director. During this time Russ enabled me to earn more in a financial year, than I have yet been able to, to date. I worked as a Sales Consultant in a multinational Digital Marketing business for 4 years prior to Russ’ leadership. The sales team evolved from around 7 when I joined in a small business start-up environment, to a corporate Sales team of 22 at its peak. When Russ was appointed NZ Sales Director, I was one of eight in the Sales Team, morale was low and sales performance had been consistently below target, inconsistent and revenue of the business had suffered continuous decline. Most of the team before Russ started were considering other opportunities for employment. Apart from one colleague leaving on maternity leave and another resigning due to personal issues, Russ changed the attitude and motivation of the team for the better, enabling each of us with our varied personalities to achieve close to or exceed the stretch goals we developed under his tutorship. By the time Russ took to a new challenge, customer retention had significantly improved and revenue had grown consistently month on month, for the first time in over 12 months. Russ is an empowering leader, enabling individuals to develop themselves in a way traditional methods take considerable time. Russ optimised my sales performance - helping me outperform my traditional sales metrics, in a fun, positive and dynamic way. Russ ultimately challenges convention to drive exceptional outcomes.
Joshua Moa
Russ has a very intuitive and strategic style of management. During the time he was my sales director, I watched as our entire team experienced an increased sales performance. Not only did each team member enjoy profitable growth; Russ was able to pinpoint what made each of us tick. He helped maximise my individual strengths, which in turn propelled my motivation and desire for top performance. I can honestly say I had never been more effective and profitable as a sales person until I experienced Russ's leadership. I've learned important elements around my mentality that have stuck with me and allowed me to progress throughout my career since then. His background as a champion athlete and his coaching style of management is guaranteed to help any team reach their goals, and I highly recommend him if you want a dynamic element of winning brought to your team.
Bryan Donnelly
Working alongside Russ really assisted my development in sales and leadership roles. He has an infectious energy and strives to always push boundaries, encouraging belief in self and in the product while providing the tools necessary to develop individual strengths and exceed company expectations. Russ has the ability to break-down challenging tasks into manageable segments, clarifying the necessity behind certain roles and responsibilities and bringing relevance to daily tasks in terms of the overall picture. This enabled me to understand specific leadership progression tasks, which he followed up regularly to ensure I was on track. Having his support gave me the confidence to lead a sales team and overachieve the sales target month on month, and to develop new-to-market products. Russ has the rare vision to truly see raw potential, with the patience, knowledge, and focus to allow others to see that in themselves and then begin to thrive. His extensive understanding of the sales environment, together with his passionate leadership and learning approach, creates a positive environment that pushes each person to achieve to the best of their ability. Leaders like this are hard to come by.
Bruno Bickerdike
I highly recommend anyone working in Sales, to leverage Russ’ knowledge and perspective to step change their personal or team performance. I have over 20 years of Sales experience working in high performing environments across diverse industries. And in all the roles I have worked, Sales Leaders and Innovators like Russ are far and few between. I worked directly with Russ from July 2014 through to February 2017, reporting to Russ for 10 months in his capacity as Sales Director. During this time Russ enabled me to earn more in a financial year, than I have yet been able to, to date. I worked as a Sales Consultant in a multinational Digital Marketing business for 4 years prior to Russ’ leadership. The sales team evolved from around 7 when I joined in a small business start-up environment, to a corporate Sales team of 22 at its peak. When Russ was appointed NZ Sales Director, I was one of eight in the Sales Team, morale was low and sales performance had been consistently below target, inconsistent and revenue of the business had suffered continuous decline. Most of the team before Russ started were considering other opportunities for employment. Apart from one colleague leaving on maternity leave and another resigning due to personal issues, Russ changed the attitude and motivation of the team for the better, enabling each of us with our varied personalities to achieve close to or exceed the stretch goals we developed under his tutorship. By the time Russ took to a new challenge, customer retention had significantly improved and revenue had grown consistently month on month, for the first time in over 12 months. Russ is an empowering leader, enabling individuals to develop themselves in a way traditional methods take considerable time. Russ optimised my sales performance - helping me outperform my traditional sales metrics, in a fun, positive and dynamic way. Russ ultimately challenges convention to drive exceptional outcomes.
Joshua Moa
Russ has a very intuitive and strategic style of management. During the time he was my sales director, I watched as our entire team experienced an increased sales performance. Not only did each team member enjoy profitable growth; Russ was able to pinpoint what made each of us tick. He helped maximise my individual strengths, which in turn propelled my motivation and desire for top performance. I can honestly say I had never been more effective and profitable as a sales person until I experienced Russ's leadership. I've learned important elements around my mentality that have stuck with me and allowed me to progress throughout my career since then. His background as a champion athlete and his coaching style of management is guaranteed to help any team reach their goals, and I highly recommend him if you want a dynamic element of winning brought to your team.
Experience
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ALTFunds Global
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Canada
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Aug 2022 - Present
We help successful businesses leverage exclusive banking programs so that they can fund all their capital needs.Access capital that traditional banks nor brokers can provide.We help businesses leverage their assets (Cash, Assets, and letters of credit) to access capital – banks only offer to their top fortune 50 companies. Our volumes, relationships, and expertise make this happen.This new capital is helping our clients afford to:Finance a project or opportunityExpand their existing business Buy a businessCreate generational legacyOur brain trust includes trusted tier A law firms, former bank executives, ex FBI/CIA agents, and asset management experts and close relationship with the 30 top banks of the world.When it comes to money, the most important thing is trust. Show less
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Director of Strategic Partnerships
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Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
Educating and Assisting 300+ Broker network
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Thomas and Sadler
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Sep 2020 - Present
Providing proven investments for Wholesale Investors Providing project funding and monetisation for projects needing $50mUSD+ Providing proven investments for Wholesale Investors Providing project funding and monetisation for projects needing $50mUSD+
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OMNI Consultants
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New Zealand
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder/CEO
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2018 - Present
Timely Solutions to Profitable Growth with EASE OMNI Consultants take a proven approach to contemporary problems. Simple, brilliant solutions that are mapped directly to your needs and executed in a timely fashion. Timely Solutions to Profitable Growth with EASE OMNI Consultants take a proven approach to contemporary problems. Simple, brilliant solutions that are mapped directly to your needs and executed in a timely fashion.
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Align Digital
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Chief Revenue Officer/Co-Founder
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2018 - Jun 2019
Get more leads, online sales and phone calls. We help you increase your ROI on every click received by optimising your site. Get more leads, online sales and phone calls. We help you increase your ROI on every click received by optimising your site.
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Chief Commercial Officer
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Apr 2017 - Aug 2018
An exciting time to be providing or needing profitable business growth! An exciting time to be providing or needing profitable business growth!
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Bench
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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200 - 300 Employee
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National Sales Manager
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Feb 2017 - Apr 2017
Marketing, Evolved. Founded in 2012, Bench has quickly grown to become a leader in the performance advertising space. At Bench, we believe in a scientific approach to marketing that is data and technology-driven. Yet we don’t discount instinct and intuition. We see the future of marketing being defined by the symbiosis of human judgement and machine logic. To evolve our discipline, we believe in challenging blind convention and traditional theories. Bench provides an integrated programmatic platform backed by a managed service team that act as an extension of your performance marketing efforts. Our mission is to make programmatic marketing more accessible, integrated and high performing. Our main solutions include: - End-to-End Programmatic Management Platform - Programmatic Media Buying - Video and Mobile advertising - Facebook and Native Advertising - Performance boosting landing page system Show less
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ReachLocal Australia & New Zealand
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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Sales Director NZ & Inside Sales ANZ
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May 2016 - Feb 2017
ReachLocal (NASADQ:RLOC) helps small and medium businesses acquire, develop and retain customers via the Internet. Employing around 2000 people in over 70 locations across North America, Europe, India, Japan, Australia and NZ, we use proprietary technology platforms, Digital Marketing Consultant teams and our select third parties to offer a comprehensive suite of online marketing solutions. Our services include search engine marketing, display advertising, social media, remarketing, online marketing analytics, live customer engagement and lead capture and management.Accountable for developing and executing the sales strategy, developing marketing collateral, sales toolkit and process, coaching and leading the sales organisation, driving business cadence, revenue and customer growth in the NZ and Australian Market Show less
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Business Development Manager - Strategic Partners
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Jul 2014 - Apr 2016
Specialising in strategic partnerships and online marketing solutions for national brands, media agencies, and resellers I ensure that our clients’ online campaigns attract the highest ROI from their advertising budget as possible whilst accurately tracking the results and conversions every step of the way.The benefits for my strategic partners is a range of services that they can offer their clients through a combination of our proprietary technology platforms and our select third party agencies and resellers:• Search Engine Marketing• Display advertising • Social Media management• Retargeting• Online marketing analytics• Live customer engagement and lead capture Show less
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Online Asset Partners
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New Zealand
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Advertising Services
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Asia Pacific Sales Manager
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Jun 2012 - Jan 2014
onlineassetpartners.com.au | Full-service internet marketing company with market leader position in 'organic' lead generation. High level and expert capability to create and execute online strategy to achieve market dominance in any sector, category, niche or market. Proven results and proven ROI with increasing top line turnover and ability to design and create new online assets for client-partners. Specialties: Internet Marketing, Lead Generation, Shopper Marketing, Online Reputation Management, Business Website Design & Development, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Website Conversion, Copywriting, Search Engine Marketing (PPC, SEM). Show less
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Online Directory
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Online Marketing Specialist
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May 2011 - Feb 2012
We have the largest portfolio of Social Media clients in NZ and AUS, and soon to be globally. Currently we manage over 700 clients social media side of their business. I have vast experience in the use of Social Media strategy for new business acquisition. Any companies or owner operators who are wanting to set up social media platforms that convert the right audience should contact me, we have the capability to service clients globally regardless of location and target audience, it all comes down to the same methodology and proven results. Show less
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Managing Director/Founder
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Nov 2010 - Apr 2011
Launch and deploy strategies for quality candidate attraction and client acquisition. We are using cutting edge online marketing technology and solutions to match great candidates with great client in the Hospitality, Travel and Tourism industries. As with any start up I am overseeing all aspects of the business and ensuring our team enjoy the successful journey. Launch and deploy strategies for quality candidate attraction and client acquisition. We are using cutting edge online marketing technology and solutions to match great candidates with great client in the Hospitality, Travel and Tourism industries. As with any start up I am overseeing all aspects of the business and ensuring our team enjoy the successful journey.
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Focus On Business
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New Zealand
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Executive
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Jan 2010 - Oct 2010
Job Specification: Establish NZ CRM footprint and grow market share and develop CRM sales, marketing and CS team Responsibilities: New client acquisition, project management, Sales, marketing, Account Management strategy. Achievements • Established $1million sales pipeline through consulting approach in 4 months. • Identified and closed NZ accounts. • Project Managed upgrades • Developed software partner relationships Job Specification: Establish NZ CRM footprint and grow market share and develop CRM sales, marketing and CS team Responsibilities: New client acquisition, project management, Sales, marketing, Account Management strategy. Achievements • Established $1million sales pipeline through consulting approach in 4 months. • Identified and closed NZ accounts. • Project Managed upgrades • Developed software partner relationships
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Talent Technologies
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Thailand
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
Responsible for identifying and acquiring new accounts, from SME to Large Corporate. Working with a team of Organisational Psychologists we provided online and consulting solutions for screening, selection and development of future and current employees. Responsible for identifying and acquiring new accounts, from SME to Large Corporate. Working with a team of Organisational Psychologists we provided online and consulting solutions for screening, selection and development of future and current employees.
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Frog Recruitment
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New Zealand
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Dec 2007 - Dec 2008
Responsible for acquisition and relationship management of Key Accounts and Preferred Supplier Agreements. Through prospecting and tender applications. Wokring with a very Dynamic recruitment company and team, we provided full end to end recruitment solutions. Responsible for acquisition and relationship management of Key Accounts and Preferred Supplier Agreements. Through prospecting and tender applications. Wokring with a very Dynamic recruitment company and team, we provided full end to end recruitment solutions.
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SEEK
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Internet Consultant
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Sep 2006 - Dec 2007
I was responsible for managing and growing Key Accounts at SEEK NZ. We were the No 1 Jobsite in New Zealand for Job adverts and Unique browsers, an amazing team and organisation to work with and for. I was responsible for managing and growing Key Accounts at SEEK NZ. We were the No 1 Jobsite in New Zealand for Job adverts and Unique browsers, an amazing team and organisation to work with and for.
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Education
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1997 - 1999
The University of Glamorgan
Bachelor's degree, Business -
1994 - 1996
Hereford College of Technolgy
HND, Business -
1992 - 1994
Colleg Glan Hafren
A levels -
Cantonian High School
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