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Breen Cowie is a seasoned supply chain professional with experience in logistics, orchard management, and compliance. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and various certifications in auditing and food safety. With a strong background in international business and horticulture, Breen has worked in various roles, including Supply Manager, Inwards Manager, and Managing Director. He is proficient in English and has elementary proficiency in Chinese.

Credentials

  • Introductory Auditing Skills
    AsureQuality
    Apr, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Introductory Food HACCP
    AsureQuality
    Apr, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Introduction to the Apples and Pears Industry – Food Safety
    eCampus NZ
    Aug, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Introduction to the Apples and Pears Industry – Health and Safety
    eCampus NZ
    Aug, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Introduction to the Apples and Pears Industry – On Orchard
    eCampus NZ
    Aug, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Introduction to the Fruit Industry – Packhouse Champion
    eCampus NZ
    Aug, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Introduction to the Fruit Industry – Postharvest
    eCampus NZ
    Aug, 2021
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Fresh Direct Ltd (NZ)
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Supply Manager
      • Apr 2023 - Present
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      To manage the logistics of the North Auckland Avocado crop and harvest. Including orchard management, procurement and labour supply.Also to undertake audits and provide support to the NZGAP and GlobalGAP Grower Group andthe Groups compliance team

  • CentralPac Limited
    • Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand
    • Inwards Manager
      • Dec 2023 - Feb 2024
      • Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand

      Cherry PackhouseTo ensure that traceability and coolchain are maintained on arrival of fruit into packhouseLoading and unloading trucks from orchards - forklift capability

  • Harvestaz Ltd.
    • Maungatapere, Northland, New Zealand
    • Managing Director
      • Jun 2020 - Mar 2023
      • Maungatapere, Northland, New Zealand

    • Marketing Specialist
      • Nov 2019 - Jun 2020
      • Christchurch

      Contribute to growing sales through managing export, providing excellent customer interactions, diverse administrative coordination and support. Prepare, complete and check Export Documentation for overseas markets with a strong focus on China and also Asia, Middle East, USA

  • SPCA New Zealand
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Marketing and Communications Coordinator
      • Mar 2019 - Sep 2019
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      Support the implementation of SPCA’s communications strategy. Help implement SPCA marketing campaigns and produce written content for the SPCA’s web and print publications. Develop materials and interact with internal and external clients to deliver SPCA messages in an appropriate, timely and professional way.

  • Ogilvy & Mather
    • New Zealand
    • Social Account Executive
      • May 2018 - Mar 2019
      • New Zealand

      Dedicated to Social Media and content, delivering insight into conversations taking place in the social space and extending that insight into powerful engagement strategies (content) to drive customer behaviour.Working closely with account teams and clients on the development of strategies and the integration of media into existing programmes to measuring the success of programmes using listening and analytical tools.Collect, compare and synthesise market data (consumer, markets, competition, digital…), generate insights and suggest actions based on findings.

    • Social Account Executive
      • May 2018 - Mar 2019
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      Dedicated to Social Media and content, delivering insight into conversations taking place in the social space and extending that insight into powerful engagement strategies (content) to drive customer behaviour.Working closely with account teams and clients on the development of strategies and the integration of media into existing programmes to measuring the success of programmes using listening and analytical tools.Collect, compare and synthesise market data (consumer, markets, competition, digital…), generate insights and suggest actions based on findings.

  • Skinnies
    • Ponsonby
    • Brand Activation Manager
      • Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
      • Ponsonby

      To contribute to the growth of this brand by driving new product launches and pushing growth on pillar products through the implementation of promotional and advertising excellence for a specific product(s). Execute the local adaptation of advertising creative material; implement media recommendation.Analyze market and consumer data and make recommendations to management

  • Five and Dime
    • Christchurch, New Zealand
    • Social Media Coordinator Intern
      • Sep 2017 - Sep 2017
      • Christchurch, New Zealand

      Social Media Coordinator intern that covered the Social Enterprise World Forum 2017 in Christchurch

  • Pascoes The Jewellers
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Sales Assistant
      • Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
      • Auckland, New Zealand

  • SWAS GROUP LIMITED
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • In-Store Demonstrator
      • Oct 2015 - Dec 2016
      • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Del Sol Vila Mexicana
    • Dunedin, New Zealand
    • Kitchen hand
      • Feb 2016 - Apr 2016
      • Dunedin, New Zealand

  • NoShortcuts
    • North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand
    • Kitchen Assistant
      • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
      • North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand

  • Kumeu Produce Market
    • Kumeu, Auckland, New Zealand
    • Cashier
      • Mar 2011 - Jan 2014
      • Kumeu, Auckland, New Zealand

Education

  • 2014 - 2017
    University of Otago
    Bachelor’s Degree, International Business
  • 2020 - 2022
    Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
    New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) (General), Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
  • 2017 - 2017
    Shanghai University of International Business and Economics
    Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Chinese Studies
  • 2007 - 2013
    ACG parnell college
    High School, High School/Secondary Certificate Programs

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