Experience

Westlake Boys High School

• New Zealand
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Programme Director

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Westlake Boys High School are building entrepreneurship as a pathway, developing NZ’s next entrepreneurs. Openground is a new level of experiential education. It provides a pathway between academic theory and learning, and the practical reality of running a business. As a business incubator, we want to build sustainable businesses that can empower student’s success for years to come. I am really excited to manage the development of this ambitious programme within the school, while exploring broader opportunities for the programme. Show less



The Resilience Project

• Australia
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2023

  The Resilience Project (TRP) delivers emotionally engaging programs to schools and businesses, providing practical, evidence-based, positive mental health strategies to build resilience and happiness. Since launching TRP’s School Program in four Auckland based schools in 2020 (two weeks before Covid arrived in New Zealand), I am extremely proud to know that in 2023 TRP will be delivered to over 16,000 Year 1-8 Students in 46 schools throughout New Zealand. The Resilience Project (TRP) delivers emotionally engaging programs to schools and businesses, providing practical, evidence-based, positive mental health strategies to build resilience and happiness. Since launching TRP’s School Program in four Auckland based schools in 2020 (two weeks before Covid arrived in New Zealand), I am extremely proud to know that in 2023 TRP will be delivered to over 16,000 Year 1-8 Students in 46 schools throughout New Zealand.



Tania Dalton Foundation

• Auckland, New Zealand

• General Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Feb 2023

  It was a privilege to be part of this wonderful Foundation, whose aim is to make a meaningful difference to young New Zealanders in our community. Having got it up & running in 2017, I was extremely grateful to be provided the opportunity to lead the delivery of the following achievements since then. - Establishing TDF's scholarship programme, which has now awarded 73 scholarships, worth over $1million. - Establishing the Boost programme, which was delivered during school holidays in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne. - Working with Rebel Sport and ACE Sport to deliver the Pass If Forward programme, providing over 20,000 sports balls to over 200 deserving schools and sporting organisations. - Launching The Resilience Project’s Education program into four Auckland based schools in 2020 (two weeks before Covid arrived in New Zealand) and growing the programme to a point that in 2023 it will be delivered to over 16,000 Year 1-8 Students in 46 schools throughout New Zealand. - Holding five consecutive Gala Dinners since 2018, raising over $1million. Show less



Westlake Boys High School

• New Zealand
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Advancement Manager

  • May 2016 - Mar 2020

  This role fitted well with my strong desire to give back to those who have played a significant role as to who I am today. The main purpose of the role was to raise funds for various school projects that serve to future-proof the school's well-being. The completion of their new indoor cricket centre was the main fundraising project. Role included the advancement of relationships with members of the school’s community, including fellow old boys. This role fitted well with my strong desire to give back to those who have played a significant role as to who I am today. The main purpose of the role was to raise funds for various school projects that serve to future-proof the school's well-being. The completion of their new indoor cricket centre was the main fundraising project. Role included the advancement of relationships with members of the school’s community, including fellow old boys.



Air New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Philanthropic Advisor - Contract

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  The focus of this contract role was to assist individuals and businesses to develop and implement their philanthropic vision. This included helping them identify their philanthropic values, thoughtful planning and practical guidance. The focus of this contract role was to assist individuals and businesses to develop and implement their philanthropic vision. This included helping them identify their philanthropic values, thoughtful planning and practical guidance.



First Foundation

• New Zealand
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Mar 2009 - May 2015

  When I was appointed General Manager at First Foundation in 2009, I felt extremely privileged to be given the responsibility of leading such a wonderful organisation. My six years there were so rewarding in many respects. - Significantly increasing the number of scholarships awarded on an annual basis. - Witnessing the development of our scholars as they moved through the First Foundation programme and their achievements post scholarship. - Overseeing the development of First Foundation’s ‘high support, high expectations’ programme – in particular with regards to our mentoring programme. - Being supported by so many in the business and wider community. Show less



Noel Leeming

• New Zealand
• Retail
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Services Channel Manager

  • Nov 2005 - Mar 2009

  Under my management, the Services Channel underwent considerable growth and achieved significant success, including nearly tripling its revenues over a period of two years. Under my management, the Services Channel underwent considerable growth and achieved significant success, including nearly tripling its revenues over a period of two years.



Ticketek Australia

• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Country Manager

  • Nov 2003 - Jan 2005

  During my stint at Ticketek NZ, notable achievements included a record year-end EBIT performance, the renewal or extension of exclusive ticketing contracts of key clients in an increasingly competitive environment and delivery of major technological initiatives into the New Zealand market. During my stint at Ticketek NZ, notable achievements included a record year-end EBIT performance, the renewal or extension of exclusive ticketing contracts of key clients in an increasingly competitive environment and delivery of major technological initiatives into the New Zealand market.



Pillar Ltd

• Director

  • Nov 2000 - Nov 2003

  Pillar, a marketing and communications company, was set up by a colleague and myself to offer a full range of services to give clients a fresh approach to managing marketing and commercial objectives. It provided expertise in key projects requiring additional or more specialised resource, while offering the flexibility of ongoing support on a regular basis. Clients included CallPlus Services Ltd, North Harbour Rugby, Rockline Distributors Ltd, Andrew Brands, Recreational Services Ltd, August Dean Group, New Zealand Internet Services. Show less