Experience

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  Mini Smiles Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Director/Owner

    • Apr 2019 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    In April 2019 Mini Smiles Ltd was created and we and bought the Auckland franchise of Little Annie Pop-in Portraits, a children's photography brand. Our Pop-in open days offer the opportunity to capture a professional portrait of your baby growing month by month for a tiny fraction of the cost of a private portrait session. Pop-ins are perfect for baby bumps, babies in their first year, pre-school aged children, and bigger kids are welcome too. 1 day-18 years.Mini Smiles runs Little Annie Pop-in Portraits in 13 different locations around Auckland.

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  Jodie C Photography

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Director/Owner

    • Jul 2009 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Self Employed as a Wedding and Portrait Photographer in Auckland, New Zealand, I also contract to other businesses and photographers as an Image Editor/Retoucher.I have photographed numerous weddings and portraits and have also been involved in photographing events - such as conferences, brand images and other commercial photography.In June 2013 I left full time employment at Dissero Brands to go on Maternity Leave. From there, for the past 5 years I've contracted my services to them so that I could create the freedom for myself to spend time with family, and develop and nurture my photography business. In February 2018 the business was sold overseas and my contract with Dissero Brands ended.I have also• Carried out retouching for Sam Mothersole Photography • Carried out retouching for Robinson Creative• Continued Photographing weddings and portraits under Jodie C Photography and carrying out retouching for my own business• Run & marketed my photography businessHighly competent in Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Lightroom with experience in Adobe Illustrator & Adobe InDesign

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  Dissero Brands

  • Image Retoucher

    • Jan 2011 - Feb 2018

    As the Image Retoucher for Dissero Brands I worked on commercial image creation, from being involved in the photoshoots to generating the images into finished artwork for worldwide licensees to view and choose to feature on their products. Responsibilities• Dissero Brands main brand is Rachael Hale which specialises in photographing animals. All images taken in photoshoots were then culled and given to me to retouch into finished images ready for use on products worldwide.• Take care of any requested changes by licensees. For Example, background colour changes, cut outs, addition of other props or items to images. • Creation and delivery of artwork for 2 annual International Trade Shows.• Retouch animal owners chosen images and send to lab for printing

  • Product Manager

    • Feb 2008 - Jan 2011

    As Product Manager I was responsible for overseeing all externally designed product artwork from international companies who chose to use Rachael Hale® images on their products.Responsibilities• Ensuring all copyright and design guidelines for Dissero Brands were adhered to by external design houses. • Suggesting alternative ideas to improve designs• Upkeep of internal database of all designs created and samples received• Receive all product samples and ensure they match designs that had been approved• Upkeep of Rachael Hale® shopping website and Image GalleryExtra Responsibilities• Due to my interest in photography I was given the responsibility of photographing all of the samples that were received.• I was also given the opportunity to develop my retouching skills by assisting the lead Image Retoucher with small jobs when there was a heavy workload.

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  Gary Hewlett Photography

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Studio Marketing & Sales Assistant

    • Mar 2007 - Jan 2008
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    To assist in the implementation of new marketing and sales initiatives for Photography by Gary Hewlett and help to develop and and manage processes.Responsibilities• Creating and managing the client database. • Driving database orientated marketing activities. • Booking clients/studios for photographic sittings.• Create and maintain a process and procedures manual and ensure these processes are adhered to and identify any updates that are required.• Ensure that any products ordered and/or any required information is sent to clients before, during and after each wedding or portrait shoot.• To assist in identifying and liaising with new business partners.• Where required, assist with photographic shoots.Achievements• Proactively approached potential clients to enhance customer/client base.• Successfully implemented administration processes to support the business going forward.• Gained a basic knowledge of photographic support software packages (photoshop, photojunction, lightroom).

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  IAG New Zealand

  • Australia
  • Insurance
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Underwriting Academy Administrator

    • Mar 2004 - Jan 2008

    The Underwriting Academy Support role was demanding. Supporting 8 staff it required top class organisational skills and planning abilities while having the ability to actively build and develop effective business relationships.Responsibilities• Consolidating monthly reports for Senior Management.• Managing the organisation of all off site training events throughout New Zealand. • Responding to inquiries from all IAG staff (call centre through to Level 2 Management).• Consulting with project owners to successfully design and implement an Underwriting Academy website on the company’s intranet.• Developing, maintaining and launching e-learning modules.• Keeping up to date records of all licenses issued by the Underwriting Academy.• General support of 2 Managers, 1 Assessor and 5 Technical Trainers.Achievements• Successfully developed the Underwriting Academy Support role from a new position into the main function it has now become for the team. • Quickly developed successful working relationships with various business units, brokers, and external suppliers. • Designing the Underwriting Academy newsletter and diplomas in conjunction with our in house desk top publishing team and implementing these initiatives to the business.• Designing and implementing IAG’s first e-learning module.• Designing and managing the Monthly Reports that are sent to Senior Management.

  • Commercial Sale Consultant

    • Oct 2001 - Mar 2004

    Selling and underwriting commercial insurance risks directly to small to medium size businesses. Responsibilities• Partnering with business owners to help them identify and understand their insurance needs. • Management of technical underwriting for my accounts and some of my peers. • Mentoring and Coaching of new staff in underwriting, sales and rating capability whilst maintaining my own workload• Responsible for the entire sales, underwriting and service function for the customer, including some manual rating, keying and service. • In depth knowledge on insurance principle and products. Achievements• Consistently exceeded premium sales targets, whilst keeping my underwriting integrity. • I was one of the first to be given delegations to underwrite.• Successfully trained and supported many of the staff within our department.

  • Broker Support Officer

    • Feb 2001 - Oct 2001

    Worked in conjunction with Broker Account Managers, to provide customer service to brokers throughout the Auckland area.Responsibilities• Processing new Broker Business, Broker Renewals, Policy amendments and cancellations.• Handling monthly bordereau payments for broking houses.• Credit Control, this included actioning broker statements, handling outstanding accounts and completion of new accounts.Achievements• New to the insurance industry I quickly grew confidence with the concepts and products.