Experience

Riddet Institute

• New Zealand
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Coordinator

  • May 2023 - Present

  - Plan and organise domestic and international conferences, symposia, workshops and public events for the Riddet Institute, a world-best research centre in food and nutritional sciences. - Responsible for all aspects of these events, including planning, organisation, budget, communication, team and reporting. - Plan and organise domestic and international conferences, symposia, workshops and public events for the Riddet Institute, a world-best research centre in food and nutritional sciences. - Responsible for all aspects of these events, including planning, organisation, budget, communication, team and reporting.



Massey University

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Programme Coordinator Short Courses

  • Apr 2010 - Present

  - Provide high quality coordination in the planning, design and delivery of tailored professional development short courses for overseas universities and government organisations. - Responsible for entire course life cycle: business development, internal and external relationship building, proposals, staffing, budgeting, reporting and review of the programmes. - Fourteen month secondment as Capability Development Advisor in People and Culture, responsible for employee development programmes: planning, course development and facilitation, evaluation of programmes and reporting (August 2014 to September 2015). Show less



Honorary Consulate in Palmerston North

• Honorary Consul of Belgium

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  - Assist Belgian nationals, who live or travel in NZ, in case of emergencies or unexpected events - Promote economic and cultural relations between Belgium and NZ - Responsible for the region Wellington, Manawatu-Whanganui, Taranaki and Hawke’s Bay - Assist Belgian nationals, who live or travel in NZ, in case of emergencies or unexpected events - Promote economic and cultural relations between Belgium and NZ - Responsible for the region Wellington, Manawatu-Whanganui, Taranaki and Hawke’s Bay



University of Canterbury

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Employment Consultant

  • May 2004 - Mar 2010

  - Marketed and organised employer events and careers fairs for up to 3000 students. Successfully managed staff and volunteers, careers fair budgets and revenue generation. - Provided advice on job search strategies, job applications, interview preparation and other aspects of the job-hunting process in one-to-one or group sessions. Developed and facilitated careers seminars to help students gain success in the job market. - Contributed to various reports and publications and represented UCCE at meetings and committees. Show less



Ryan Recruitment

• New Zealand
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruitment Consultant

  • Apr 2000 - May 2004

  - Interviewed, tested and reference checked candidates. Compiled written assessment reports on shortlisted candidates. Facilitated client interviews. Presented and negotiated job offers. Followed-up and evaluated with both candidates and employers. - Planned and executed business development for unit through employer visits, proposals, marketing, networking and cold calling. Secured job orders for permanent and contract vacancies. Initiated regular Account Management meetings with major clients. - Recruitment database management, administration and budgeting. Show less


And Travel
• United States
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• Immigration to NZ

  • Jul 1999 - Mar 2000


Randstad

• France
• Human Resources Services

• Branch Manager

  • Jan 1999 - Jun 1999

  - Managed a branch and eight staff, focusing on industrial and technical assignments. Converted strategic plans into operational plans and budget forecasts. Developed and managed large accounts and prospective clients. Complied with ISO 2001 requirements. Exceeded monthly, quarterly and yearly sales targets by 10 to 22%.- Recruited and trained new consultants, motivated and organised professional development of staff, managed performance reviews.

• Account Manager

  • Aug 1997 - Dec 1998

  - Managed and grew three Key Account clients through account analysis and customised services. Produced strategic plans for staffing provision (up to 300 temps per Key Account) and budget forecasts. Grew internal market share vs. competition by providing superior support and tailor-made solutions to clients’ needs.- Managed a staff of four.

• Senior Consultant/Unit Coordinator

  • Aug 1994 - Jul 1997

  - Developed existing business partnerships and acquired new business through marketing, cold calling, direct mailings, networking. Produced professional proposals and follow-up. Started up new units: ‘Senior Management’ and ‘Executive Assistants’.- Managed two units (‘Medical’ and ‘Administration’) and four consultants. Coordinated the recruitment process for temporary employees. Followed-up with both temps and client-companies. Organised day-to-day administration, candidate searches, and weekly contract and payroll administration. Show less

• Commercial Consultant

  • Aug 1993 - Jul 1994

  - Planned and executed business development for branch through employer visits, proposals, marketing, networking and cold calling. - Secured job orders for permanent and contract vacancies for industrial, administrative and technical units.

• Recruitment Consultant

  • Sep 1990 - Jul 1993

  - Interviewed, tested and reference checked candidates. Presented shortlisted candidates and facilitated client interviews. Presented and negotiated job offers. Followed-up and evaluated with both candidates and employers.- Responsible for advertising, candidate searches, recruitment database management, contract and payroll administration, forecasting and budgeting.