Experience

Core Events

• New Zealand
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  I live and breath events, my dedication and passion for people-centric experiences drove me to realise my dream of going out on my own and launching Core Events. I entered the events industry straight from school and swiftly rose to manage some of New Zealand’s largest iconic events, including National Agricultural Fieldays, Rally NZ, T.H.E Expo & Equidays. I have 20 plus years of designing and executing exhibition style experience focused events meaning I bring not only a wealth of knowledge, also a professional perspective and innovative ideas proven to captivate the target audience.



Accor

• France
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Marketing Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Apr 2021



Mystery Creek Events Centre

• New Zealand
• Events Services

• Senior Events Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2020



Philips Search & Research Trust

• Corporate & Fundraising Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2016

• Business Development Team Leader

  • May 2013 - Sep 2014

  I have worked at Mystery Creek Events Centre for the past 17 years. It has provided me with experience working on events from small to large, local to international. I have experienced events from both perspectives - as either the venue manager or the event manager. Mystery Creek Events Centre is located in Hamilton New Zealand and is the home of the New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays, Equidays, THE Expo, Parachute and many other venue hire events.I absolutely love events and am very passionate about them. I know and understand the tremendous commitment and pressure that events require. I have directed, motivated and managed large numbers of staff and volunteers.Currently as Business Development team leader, I manage a team of three permanent staff who are dedicated to creating and delivering exceptional events outside of the box. In this role I am currently responsible for: • Sales, marketing and business development • Development and event planning of Equidays and venue hire events• Preparation of venue hire proposals• Establishing relationships with key clients and sponsors• Event concept planning and themeing• Event delivery management• Budget planning and monitoring• Management of event calendar & booking software• Staff management and supportAt Mystery Creek we are ambitious, courageous and aspire to be the very best – OK just doesn’t cut it

• Events Manager

  • Mar 2005 - Aug 2009

• Venue Hire Events/Food and Beverage Manager

  • Mar 2000 - Mar 2005