Experience

GROW Ltd

• New Zealand
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contractor - Marketing & Events Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Responsible for the development and management of a diverse range of conferences, workshops and events including the National Not-For-Profit Sector Conference, Managers as Coaches, Women & Leadership, Practical Stress Management, Collective Impact, Pink Ribbon Breakfasts and more. The role involves research, development, logistics & implementation, strategic planning, and sales & marketing through all channels – Mailchimp, social media, print, websites, etc (including writing content and media releases).



Hastings & Districts SPCA

• Hastings

• Strategic & Fundraising Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Dec 2015

  The focus of the role was on creating sustainable income streams through securing corporate & private support, the development & delivery of a fundraising events program, and the establishment of a grant applications calendar. I was also responsible for brand development & marketing of the Branch, and developing relationships with other major stakeholders to increase both fundraising and profile opportunities. I was the team leader for 90 active volunteers. The focus of the role was on creating sustainable income streams through securing corporate & private support, the development & delivery of a fundraising events program, and the establishment of a grant applications calendar. I was also responsible for brand development & marketing of the Branch, and developing relationships with other major stakeholders to increase both fundraising and profile opportunities. I was the team leader for 90 active volunteers.



Napier City Council - Napier War Memorial Conference Centre

• Napier

• Event Coordinator

  • Dec 2011 - Oct 2012

  Sales & event coordination for corporate & non-corporate clients - conferences, meetings, trade exhibitions, weddings, and public attended events. This included preparation of quotations, booking reports, deposit & final invoices, and marketing material. Sales & event coordination for corporate & non-corporate clients - conferences, meetings, trade exhibitions, weddings, and public attended events. This included preparation of quotations, booking reports, deposit & final invoices, and marketing material.



Taupo SPCA

• Taupo

• Strategic, Construction Project & Fundraising Manager

  • Aug 2007 - Dec 2011

  This role had 3 facets. I was responsible for formalising the Branch strategic plan and conducting a SWOT analysis. I was the Project Manager of the building of the new Animal Centre (1.2mill project completed under budget), inc managing the feasibility study, construction budget, resource consents, design and layout, and the internal fit-out of the project. In addition, I was responsible for the fundraising for both the construction appeal & also day-to-day operations. This role had 3 facets. I was responsible for formalising the Branch strategic plan and conducting a SWOT analysis. I was the Project Manager of the building of the new Animal Centre (1.2mill project completed under budget), inc managing the feasibility study, construction budget, resource consents, design and layout, and the internal fit-out of the project. In addition, I was responsible for the fundraising for both the construction appeal & also day-to-day operations.



Westerman Realty Limited - Bayleys Taupo

• New Zealand
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Assistant & PA to Company Director

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2007

  The marketing of twelve large real estate projects, organising events (public and corporate events), and general PA duties to the company director. This role included organising television, radio and other advertising campaigns and assisting in organising the Grand Opening of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at Kinloch, New Zealand. The marketing of twelve large real estate projects, organising events (public and corporate events), and general PA duties to the company director. This role included organising television, radio and other advertising campaigns and assisting in organising the Grand Opening of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at Kinloch, New Zealand.



Huka Village Estate, Resort & Conference Centre

• Taupo

• Sales & Marketing Manager

  • Oct 1998 - Feb 2004

  Responsible for Lower North Island Corporate Sales, I consistently attained and exceeded sales budgets. I was the team manager of 6 sales, marketing and coordination staff, and oversaw daily operations in these areas. The role included strategic planning, sales activity & forecasted revenue reports, as well as the identification and development of alternative markets and complimentary products. Responsible for Lower North Island Corporate Sales, I consistently attained and exceeded sales budgets. I was the team manager of 6 sales, marketing and coordination staff, and oversaw daily operations in these areas. The role included strategic planning, sales activity & forecasted revenue reports, as well as the identification and development of alternative markets and complimentary products.



Printcraft 81 Ltd

• Masterton

• Sales Manager

  • Jul 1988 - Oct 1998

  Responsible for Lower North Island & Central Region Corporate Sales, and sales manager for a sales team of 4. Responsible for Lower North Island & Central Region Corporate Sales, and sales manager for a sales team of 4.