Experience

Zone Law

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Business Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Zone Law provides a full range of intellectual property (IP) and business law services. Our clients benefit from our expertise in complex and contentious, commercial and intellectual property issues. We have a dynamic team, providing practical & effective advice for our clients. Our principals bring a wealth of experience to the firm, having worked in private practice for a number of well-established Wellington patent attorney and law firms and in senior Government positions. We pride ourselves on using commercial strategy and common sense to achieve pragmatic commercial solutions in line with our client’s objectives. We actively manage your IP portfolio by finding the right solutions and people for your needs. We create a realistic business strategy for your IP protection, both in New Zealand and internationally. Show less



Zone IP

• New Zealand
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Operations

  • Jun 2011 - Present

  Zone IP is New Zealand's fastest growing trademark consultancy. The Zone Group of companies is one of the Top 5 filers of trademarks in New Zealand by volume. At Zone IP, we provide personal and cost effective intellectual property advice for businesses who want to grow and succeed in their sector. We provide businesses with clear steps in achieving effective IP protection in today’s global market. We focus on affordable and effective results and take a realistic commercial approach to protecting IP assets. Zone IP specialises in trademarks, both locally and internationally. We deliver the very best strategic and commercial advice to all our clients with their business in mind. We provide proactive portfolio management at no extra cost, with seamless integration within your business, brand and culture. Zone IP is headed by a former Assistant Commissioner of Patents, TradeMarks and Designs of the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ). Show less



Trademark Zone

• New Zealand
• Legal Services

• Director, Marketing and Business

  • Jan 2011 - Present

  Trademark Zone is New Zealand's top rated online assisted trade mark service. We provide expert advice and assist you to register your mark quickly and affordably, from the convenience of your home or office. We also provide ongoing assistance for your registered trade mark. We save you time & money registering and maintaining your trade mark. We can also assist in Australia with our online service, www.trademarkzone.com.au Trademark Zone is the online branch of Zone IP, an intellectual property consultancy providing authoritative advice in trade marks, copyright and branding. Zone IP is headed by a former Assistant Commissioner of Patents, TradeMarks and Designs of the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ). Show less



FINZ

• France
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • 2009 - Nov 2013

  Was elected as a Board Member in 2009 for a two year term. At this stage the FINZ's Board was changing from a Governance focus to a policy driven board. Currently still sitting on the Board and also on the Wellington FINZ's Committee. Was elected as a Board Member in 2009 for a two year term. At this stage the FINZ's Board was changing from a Governance focus to a policy driven board. Currently still sitting on the Board and also on the Wellington FINZ's Committee.



Mary Potter Hospice

• New Zealand
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fundraising & Community Engagement

  • Mar 2007 - May 2011

  Responsible for relationship management with key stakeholders. The Annual Appeal and the Strawberry Festival both local and national. Responsible for relationship management with key stakeholders. The Annual Appeal and the Strawberry Festival both local and national.



Wellington City Mission

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

• Event Manager

  • Aug 2004 - Apr 2007

  Responsible for the Mission's Annual Street Appeal, Pack the Bus Event and the Young Gun's Dinner Responsible for the Mission's Annual Street Appeal, Pack the Bus Event and the Young Gun's Dinner