Experience

Consumer NZ

• New Zealand
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Campaigns Adviser

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Abby Damen

• Freelance Copywriter

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  I'm not sure why I didn't start freelance writing earlier! I love sinking my teeth into technical or complex projects. I see myself like a little fullstop, a bracket, a short joke, a thoughtful analogy; paving the way through a jungle of legalese and big, boring trunks of text. I like reading efficient, colourful and engaging content, so that's also my default writing style, but I'm also proficient in writing for specific demographics and audiences or can help develop a clear tone of voice, assist in establishing guidelines and will inevitably consider your strategic goals.I enjoy writing for government, local and international businesses and especially creating ad copy for VOs.If you'd like an experienced copywriter who will take initiative and produce content efficiently, please get in touch for my rates card at hello@abbydamen.com Show less

• Casting Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Working as a casting coordinator and assistant on various roles for the fabulous Tina Cleary and Miranda Rivers. Also worked as a reader which I love for the challenges and attention to detail you need to have with every single individual auditionee.



Shut Up And Dance

• New Zealand
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Co-founder & Co-Director

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  I started Shut Up & Dance in 2016 with my two ace friends. I've had to teach myself many roles, from financial strategy to web design, advertising to human resources, daily operations and event management. In running my own business I've learnt that I'm not one to shy away from a challenge. Our company mission – which is to shut up and just do 'it' – translates well into my work ethic as I'm regarded as someone who gets things done and always to a high standard. I am incredibly focused and driven because I care deeply about everything I produce. We are t​he​ first class in New Zealand to offer dance classes inspired by your favourite films, musicals and music videos. No mirrors, no photos or videos allowed in our classes; We're about feeling good, not looking good and welcome those of us with two left feet. For anyone who loves to dance. Shut up and Dance was formed by three friends who could do the “sprinkler” and the “running man” but were desperate to dance like their idols. They knew they weren’t alone in that a whole nation of people were trying to figure out the choreography to their favourite musicals and music videos too. They decided it was time to liberate those Bedroom Beyoncé’s, and give them and anyone else with two left feet a safe place to bust a move. Now running regular classes in Wellington and Auckland, we know how to have fun, and offer a fresh private bookings for corporates or Hens Dos. www.shutupanddance.co https://www.facebook.com/shutupanddancenz https://www.instagram.com/shutupanddancenz Show less



880 Productions

• Wellington, New Zealand

• Extras Casting Coordinator

  • Feb 2019 - May 2019

  Casting and coordinating extras for Avatar Films 2, 3 and 4. Adapting to an ever changing and evolving shooting schedule, communicating change, establishing systems to minimize error and save time, communicate across multiple departments and help meet a number of varying needs and requirements, respecting exceptional levels of confidentiality, tight deadlines, regular interruptions, limited resources. Finding a way to be successful and solve problems efficiently despite these challenges. Extras contracts; detail, signing authority and interpreting legal jargon for my HOD. Show less



Saving 2050

• Wellington

• Founder and Director

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

  Saving 2050 is about saving our planet from the effects that our ever-growing world population is going to cause by the year 2050. We believe that the decisions we make at the supermarket have the power to impact the environment, animal welfare around the world, and our own health. The more recipes we know, love and can actually afford, the more often we’ll make them. Saving 2050 is a resource to discover new environmentally-friendly recipes and a platform for you to share your own with the rest of the world. There isn’t anything better than getting a tried and true dinner idea from your friend, your neighbour, or the girl you babysit, unless that dinner idea is actually a part of a big movement to save 2050, and inspires you to live a more ethical and sustainable lifestyle. www.saving2050.org Show less



Light House Cinemas

• Marketing and Business Coordinator

  • Jan 2014 - May 2015

  I was in charge of creating and implementing marketing collateral for the Light House Cinemas in Wellington. As well as designing and writing the weekly newsletter, updating the website, and many other marketing related-tasks, I also assisted operations in the smooth running of more holistic tasks for the company. I provided monthly business reports to senior management, which also drove me to create more specific marketing campaigns. I was in charge of creating and implementing marketing collateral for the Light House Cinemas in Wellington. As well as designing and writing the weekly newsletter, updating the website, and many other marketing related-tasks, I also assisted operations in the smooth running of more holistic tasks for the company. I provided monthly business reports to senior management, which also drove me to create more specific marketing campaigns.



Krafthaus Films

• New Zealand
• Media Production

• Actress

  • Nov 2010 - Mar 2014

  Over the past 4 years I have been fortunate enough to work with David Stubbs & Thomas Robins of Krafthaus Flow on a couple of projects. In 2010 and 2011, I was a part of the Emmy Award Winning Reservoir Hill and in 2012, 2013 and 2014, TV2's Girl vs Boy. Over the past 4 years I have been fortunate enough to work with David Stubbs & Thomas Robins of Krafthaus Flow on a couple of projects. In 2010 and 2011, I was a part of the Emmy Award Winning Reservoir Hill and in 2012, 2013 and 2014, TV2's Girl vs Boy.



Sota Digital

• Account Executive

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2014

  I was the Account Executive at Sota, print workshop. I looked after our clients and customers as well as managed the 'small format' aspect of the print solutions consultancy. I was the Account Executive at Sota, print workshop. I looked after our clients and customers as well as managed the 'small format' aspect of the print solutions consultancy.



The ProActors

• Administration Assistant

  • May 2012 - Dec 2012

  As a liaison with casting agencies/production companies and our clients, I assisted in the management of our actors careers and helped to facilitate the audition process for them. I also frequently provided relevant information and support regarding their various projects. As a liaison with casting agencies/production companies and our clients, I assisted in the management of our actors careers and helped to facilitate the audition process for them. I also frequently provided relevant information and support regarding their various projects.



Madison Recruitment

• New Zealand
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Receptionist

  • Nov 2012 - Nov 2012

  I fulfilled general administration and reception duties (and updated client files) as well as facilitated the flow of interviews and phone calls to ensure that the Madison Recruitment office ran as smoothly as possible. I fulfilled general administration and reception duties (and updated client files) as well as facilitated the flow of interviews and phone calls to ensure that the Madison Recruitment office ran as smoothly as possible.



DNA Solutions Ltd

• Advertising Services

• Brand Ambassador

  • Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

  I did a bit of promotional work for a couple of months. Working at DNA Solutions was a fun and rewarding job because it was very people-oriented. I enjoyed the challenge of trying to meet a target and I developed my skills in customer service as well as learnt about consumer behavior. I did a bit of promotional work for a couple of months. Working at DNA Solutions was a fun and rewarding job because it was very people-oriented. I enjoyed the challenge of trying to meet a target and I developed my skills in customer service as well as learnt about consumer behavior.



The Gasworks

• Miramar

• Duty Manager & Waitress

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2011

  I enjoyed working at The Gasworks for a couple of months. I moved there after working at Monteiths Brewery Bar in Khandallah because it was closer to home. I developed my skills as a Duty Manager and found myself challenged in a new environment. I enjoyed working at The Gasworks for a couple of months. I moved there after working at Monteiths Brewery Bar in Khandallah because it was closer to home. I developed my skills as a Duty Manager and found myself challenged in a new environment.



Monteiths Brewery Bar Khandallah

• Khandallah

• Duty Manager & Waitress

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2011

  I loved working at the busy suburban bar (now 'The Khandallah Trading Company') for a year and a half as a waitress and duty manager. I enjoyed my job there so much, perhaps because I felt as though I become part of a community. I built relationships with regular patrons and developed relationships with new customers, as well as made new friends. I learnt how to maintain professionalism and efficiency in fast-paced conditions and developed my skills in customer service and hospitality. I loved working at the busy suburban bar (now 'The Khandallah Trading Company') for a year and a half as a waitress and duty manager. I enjoyed my job there so much, perhaps because I felt as though I become part of a community. I built relationships with regular patrons and developed relationships with new customers, as well as made new friends. I learnt how to maintain professionalism and efficiency in fast-paced conditions and developed my skills in customer service and hospitality.