Experience

New Zealand Network for Women in Security (NZNWS)

• New Zealand
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Chair of New Zealand Network for Women in Security (NZNWS)

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Excited to be a part of this recently registered charity forging and creating opportunities within Aotearoa New Zealand's security landscape for women and gender diverse. Assumed the new role of Co-Chair with Sai Honig, and a committee of champions really driven to make a difference to next gen practitioners and seasoned campaigners. Have a look at the Linked In page and get in touch if you would like to be involved. https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-zealand-network-for-women-in-security-nznws/


Atlas Gentech NZ Limited
• New Zealand
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Enterprise Security & Risk Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Present


Independent Contractor

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Physical Security and Risk Consultancy I Auditing I Project Management

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  Providing physical and personnel security and risk consultancy services, including auditing and project management solutions to private, public and industry organisations. Providing physical and personnel security and risk consultancy services, including auditing and project management solutions to private, public and industry organisations.



Okal New Zealand Limited

• Co Owner

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2020

  Okal New Zealand Limited is the authorised distribution agent for the Okal range of fixed and retractable bollards in New Zealand. Okal NZ Ltd is a supply only business, providing finished products and parts to the commercial and residential sectors. We can introduce you or your clients to installers of the Okal products across New Zealand. Products can also be supplied for you or your builder to install. Installation instructions are available. The business commenced in 2015 by acquiring the respective Okal retractable and pivot bollard assets of Axon Security Limited, before they closed down due to the directors health. Axon Security Limited was arguably New Zealand's leader in physical security solutions, designing, manufacturing and importing for over 20 years until its closure.



ASIS New Zealand

• ASIS Chapter 148 (New Zealand) Chair

  • Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

  Elected Chairperson for the 2019/2020 years, to support the evolution of the local ASIS New Zealand chapter through the inclusion of other security special interest groups and academics to deliver holistic enterprise security risk management, resilience and business continuity content. ASIS New Zealand is part of ASIS Region 39 which also includes the South Pacific and Papua New Guinea. There are over 120 members of ASIS International in New Zealand. ASIS International, with more than 38,000 members worldwide, is the pre-eminent international organisation for professionals responsible for security, including managers and directors of security. In addition, corporate executives and other management personnel, as well as consultants, architects, lawyers, and police officers, are becoming involved with ASIS to better understand the constant changes in security issues and solutions.



Atlas Gentech NZ Limited, an Anixter Company

• National Brand Manager - Security

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2019

  National Brand Manager representing the following security brands: - Inner Range: Multipath IP communication solutions, Inception, Concept and Integriti building & infrastructure management, visitor & contractor management, intrusion detection & access control solutions. - Paradox: Intrusion detection and access control solutions. - HID: Physical access control, Bluvision real time location services (RTLS) & workplace optimisation, Fargo secure issuance id and loyalty card printer solutions. - Assa Abloy: Electronic access control locking solutions.


New Zealand Security Industry Awards
• 2018 New Zealand Security Consultant of the Year

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2018


New Zealand Security Association (NZSA) - Academic Board

• Member of the NZSA Academic Board

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2018

  NZSA Academic Board is established to provide input and advice to the New Zealand Security Association, on an as required basis, in matters relating to security education and training. NZSA Academic Board is established to provide input and advice to the New Zealand Security Association, on an as required basis, in matters relating to security education and training.



Auditor for New Zealand Security Association - NZSA

• Auditor

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2018

  Auditing of association members for compliance against codes of practice(s) which apply within their respective industry and that members comply with the NZSA Rules and Bylaws. Auditing of association members for compliance against codes of practice(s) which apply within their respective industry and that members comply with the NZSA Rules and Bylaws.


ICARAS Consultants
• New Zealand
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Regional Manager - Senior Consultant

  • Nov 2014 - Dec 2016


Matrix Security Group Limited

• Technology Solutions Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2014

• Sales Manager

  • Jul 2009 - Jan 2012

• Business Development Manager

  • Aug 2007 - Jul 2009


Smith and Caughey Limited
• Retail Loss Prevention Associate - Part Time

  • 2007 - 2011

Axon Security Limited
• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sales and Marketing Executive

  • 2002 - 2007

ADT Security Commercial
• Regional Sales Executive

  • 2001 - 2002

Alarm Concepts - self employed contracting installation technician
• Director/Self-Employed

  • 1999 - 2001

NZPI Alarm Systems - now Matrix Security Group Limited
• Security Technician

  • 1998 - 1999

Andrews Alarms and Locks
• Trainee Security Technician

  • 1996 - 1998