Dani Simpson
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Sue Pairaudeau
I am delighted to recommend Danielle Nicholson. Even in her early days as a journalist, integrity, talent, perseverance, insight and courage were clearly evident in her work ethic. The result was an exceptionally high standard of reporting, interviewing and writing. Targets and deadlines were also met. Danielle's professional approach stood out, imbedded with common sense and sharp wit. She worked wonders – even with the most difficult clients – maintaining a proactive, calm and positive presence in public and in the newsroom. She was certainly a valued member of the Hamilton Press/City Weekend team, and earned respect further afield with Waikato Times editorial staff. She is a vibrant, intelligent, effective people-manager, with the qualities of a trusted leader.
Kerry Leonard
I have worked closely with Danielle for a number of years on a variety of projects and got to know her very well. I found Danielle to be an extremely hard worker, committed, fastidious and always delivered fantastic work. The success of her leadership saw Danielle build a very effective features editorial team. Danielle has the skill set, accomplishments and drive that will help any business exceed its goals.
Sue Pairaudeau
I am delighted to recommend Danielle Nicholson. Even in her early days as a journalist, integrity, talent, perseverance, insight and courage were clearly evident in her work ethic. The result was an exceptionally high standard of reporting, interviewing and writing. Targets and deadlines were also met. Danielle's professional approach stood out, imbedded with common sense and sharp wit. She worked wonders – even with the most difficult clients – maintaining a proactive, calm and positive presence in public and in the newsroom. She was certainly a valued member of the Hamilton Press/City Weekend team, and earned respect further afield with Waikato Times editorial staff. She is a vibrant, intelligent, effective people-manager, with the qualities of a trusted leader.
Kerry Leonard
I have worked closely with Danielle for a number of years on a variety of projects and got to know her very well. I found Danielle to be an extremely hard worker, committed, fastidious and always delivered fantastic work. The success of her leadership saw Danielle build a very effective features editorial team. Danielle has the skill set, accomplishments and drive that will help any business exceed its goals.
Sue Pairaudeau
I am delighted to recommend Danielle Nicholson. Even in her early days as a journalist, integrity, talent, perseverance, insight and courage were clearly evident in her work ethic. The result was an exceptionally high standard of reporting, interviewing and writing. Targets and deadlines were also met. Danielle's professional approach stood out, imbedded with common sense and sharp wit. She worked wonders – even with the most difficult clients – maintaining a proactive, calm and positive presence in public and in the newsroom. She was certainly a valued member of the Hamilton Press/City Weekend team, and earned respect further afield with Waikato Times editorial staff. She is a vibrant, intelligent, effective people-manager, with the qualities of a trusted leader.
Kerry Leonard
I have worked closely with Danielle for a number of years on a variety of projects and got to know her very well. I found Danielle to be an extremely hard worker, committed, fastidious and always delivered fantastic work. The success of her leadership saw Danielle build a very effective features editorial team. Danielle has the skill set, accomplishments and drive that will help any business exceed its goals.
Sue Pairaudeau
I am delighted to recommend Danielle Nicholson. Even in her early days as a journalist, integrity, talent, perseverance, insight and courage were clearly evident in her work ethic. The result was an exceptionally high standard of reporting, interviewing and writing. Targets and deadlines were also met. Danielle's professional approach stood out, imbedded with common sense and sharp wit. She worked wonders – even with the most difficult clients – maintaining a proactive, calm and positive presence in public and in the newsroom. She was certainly a valued member of the Hamilton Press/City Weekend team, and earned respect further afield with Waikato Times editorial staff. She is a vibrant, intelligent, effective people-manager, with the qualities of a trusted leader.
Kerry Leonard
I have worked closely with Danielle for a number of years on a variety of projects and got to know her very well. I found Danielle to be an extremely hard worker, committed, fastidious and always delivered fantastic work. The success of her leadership saw Danielle build a very effective features editorial team. Danielle has the skill set, accomplishments and drive that will help any business exceed its goals.
Experience
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Dynamic Media NZ | Crisis Communication | Public Relations
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Jun 2015 - Present
I'm passionate about working alongside visionary, driven people to take their idea, business or project to new heights. Services include: PR; corporate relations; social media strategy, management, training and workshops; media training; crisis communications; and media management. Our client base extends around New Zealand, from Whangarei in the north to Christchurch in the south. I'm passionate about working alongside visionary, driven people to take their idea, business or project to new heights. Services include: PR; corporate relations; social media strategy, management, training and workshops; media training; crisis communications; and media management. Our client base extends around New Zealand, from Whangarei in the north to Christchurch in the south.
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Western Bay of Plenty District Council
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New Zealand
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Waihī Beach Community Board member
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Board Chair
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Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Chair of the board tasked with governance of the Trust delivering student accommodation at Wintec | Te Pukenga in Hamilton.
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Board member
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Feb 2021 - Dec 2022
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Hatch Property Management
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New Zealand
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Oct 2021 - Dec 2022
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Breast Cancer Research Trust
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New Zealand
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trustee
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Nov 2019 - Sep 2022
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Wintec - Waikato Institute of Technology
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New Zealand
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Industry lecturer
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Feb 2019 - Jun 2019
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New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)
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New Zealand
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Editor, Hamilton News and Waikato News
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Oct 2013 - Apr 2017
Provided editorial direction of Hamilton News and Waikato NewsLead relaunch of HamiltonNews in early 2014 with fresh look, content and mastheadOne direct report (journalist)Gathered news for print and digital formatsTook photographs for print and digitalManaged CMS for hamiltonnewslive.co.nz and grew online audienceManaged and grew audience on the publication's Facebook page
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Journalist - Hamilton News
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Jul 2012 - Oct 2013
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Fairfax Media
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Australia
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Online Media
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700 & Above Employee
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Advertising Features Editorial Supervisor and Publications Editor
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Aug 2005 - Mar 2009
Editor of several newspaper-inserted magazines including House & Lifestyle and multiple client-driven tabloids such as Balloons over Waikato and Gallagher's anniversary publications. Led a team of three in-house journalists and several external contract journalists. Editor of several newspaper-inserted magazines including House & Lifestyle and multiple client-driven tabloids such as Balloons over Waikato and Gallagher's anniversary publications. Led a team of three in-house journalists and several external contract journalists.
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Coffey Geoscience
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Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Administration and Accounts Receivable Officer
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Feb 2004 - Jun 2005
Managed accounts receivable and was tasked with debt collection, including multi-million dollar accounts. Preparation of geotechnical reports for several large mining clients including Newmont, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue Metals Group. Liaised closely with the company’s large team of geotechnical engineers and scientists on reports. Managed accounts receivable and was tasked with debt collection, including multi-million dollar accounts. Preparation of geotechnical reports for several large mining clients including Newmont, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue Metals Group. Liaised closely with the company’s large team of geotechnical engineers and scientists on reports.
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Journalist
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Jan 2001 - Oct 2003
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Education
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1998 - 2000
Wintec - Waikato Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Media Arts, Communication, Journalism -
1998 - 2000
Waikato Polytechnic
Diploma, Journalism
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