Experience

Make-A-Wish Foundation New Zealand

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

• Individual Giving Manager

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  The purpose of the Individual Giving Manager role is to make a difference to children living with critical illness in New Zealand by growing sustainable income. To manage and develop the implementation of the Individual Giving Programme and grow the regular givers and one-off donors and show the impact of their donations. The purpose of the Individual Giving Manager role is to make a difference to children living with critical illness in New Zealand by growing sustainable income. To manage and develop the implementation of the Individual Giving Programme and grow the regular givers and one-off donors and show the impact of their donations.



Variety New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Partnerships Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

  The main purpose of this new role is to develop, lead and scale Variety's corporate partnerships across New Zealand. Identify and secure new multi-year, strategic partnerships with corporate partners and communities who are committed to supporting Variety's work in the child poverty space. In addition, manage a large portfolio of valued and committed partners to continue delivering high quality sponsorship opportunities, workplace giving, partnered events and branded campaigns. The main purpose of this new role is to develop, lead and scale Variety's corporate partnerships across New Zealand. Identify and secure new multi-year, strategic partnerships with corporate partners and communities who are committed to supporting Variety's work in the child poverty space. In addition, manage a large portfolio of valued and committed partners to continue delivering high quality sponsorship opportunities, workplace giving, partnered events and branded campaigns.



Blind Low Vision NZ

• New Zealand
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Community & Events Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  Responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of BLVNZ's Community & Events fundraising program. Leading a team of three to deliver 4 key annual events and various challenge and community events to increase income and supporter engagement. Relationship management, communication and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, including corporate partners for event activity. Responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of BLVNZ's Community & Events fundraising program. Leading a team of three to deliver 4 key annual events and various challenge and community events to increase income and supporter engagement. Relationship management, communication and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, including corporate partners for event activity.



Presbyterian Support Northern

• New Zealand
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

  This role works within the Fundraising and Communication team and has a key focus be to nurture Corporate Partnerships and wider opportunities across all of the PSN services. There will be a primary focus on Shine & Lifeline including their Services to Business and Community Activation work.

• Lifeline Aotearoa - Business Development & Training Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2020

  Responsible for the development and marketing of Lifeline’s workplace wellbeing programs. This will include training, consultancy, and the provision of peer support and debriefing mechanisms. Maximising the potential for businesses and their staff to become agents of change not only in their workplace but also with their families and communities.

• Fundraising Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Sep 2019

  A senior member of the Fundraising and Communications team at PSN, a charitable social service provider. Leading the Corporate Partnerships and Community Fundraising initiatives for Lifeline, Shine and Family Works services and managing the relevant teams. Building and maintaining solid relationships internally and externally and significantly increasing revenue for the services of PSN, and a member of the Lifeline senior management team.



realbuzz Group

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Asia Pacific

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  To manage business development of Realbuzz products in the Asia Pacific region.Responsible for the sales and implementation of an array of registration systems, charity programmes and group websites.

• Account Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2017

  Account managing a portfolio of charities and their 3rd party fundraising efforts in a number of large events.



Youthline

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

• Fundraising - Sales, Events & Sponsorships

  • Oct 2012 - Mar 2015

  Raising Funds and the Profile of Youthline - New Zealand's oldest Youth Development Charity. Raising Funds and the Profile of Youthline - New Zealand's oldest Youth Development Charity.



Frucor Suntory Oceania

• New Zealand
• Food and Beverage Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Territory Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Oct 2012

  STM of the Northland Sales Team - from the Auckland Bridge to Cape Reinga. STM of the Northland Sales Team - from the Auckland Bridge to Cape Reinga.



Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Representative

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2009

  Sales & Marketing of the worlds No1 brand in Liverpool & Edinburgh. Sales & Marketing of the worlds No1 brand in Liverpool & Edinburgh.



Mitchells & Butlers PLC

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Licensed House Manager

  • Jan 2002 - Nov 2004

  Hen & Chickens, Sun Inn, Anglers, Crown & Greyhound, Spaniards, Woodstock. Hen & Chickens, Sun Inn, Anglers, Crown & Greyhound, Spaniards, Woodstock.