Karen Knight
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Michelle Maitland
Karen is an absolute star in all that she is associated with - A great role model in business and community. A very smart human & I look forward to a continued relationship and the possibilities the future might hold. #Love your work.
Terri Gasparich
Karen is a focused and dedicated professional, and has succeeded in launching an innovative new niche service into a tough market dominated by large insurance companies. The value delivered to Crash Management clients and business partners was recognised by the Insurance Industry Award 2009 for Service Innovation of the Year, and very deserved. Karen's passionate and ethical approach to business sustain the strong industry relationships that support the company, and her business acumen will ensure its continued growth and future successes.
Michelle Maitland
Karen is an absolute star in all that she is associated with - A great role model in business and community. A very smart human & I look forward to a continued relationship and the possibilities the future might hold. #Love your work.
Terri Gasparich
Karen is a focused and dedicated professional, and has succeeded in launching an innovative new niche service into a tough market dominated by large insurance companies. The value delivered to Crash Management clients and business partners was recognised by the Insurance Industry Award 2009 for Service Innovation of the Year, and very deserved. Karen's passionate and ethical approach to business sustain the strong industry relationships that support the company, and her business acumen will ensure its continued growth and future successes.
Michelle Maitland
Karen is an absolute star in all that she is associated with - A great role model in business and community. A very smart human & I look forward to a continued relationship and the possibilities the future might hold. #Love your work.
Terri Gasparich
Karen is a focused and dedicated professional, and has succeeded in launching an innovative new niche service into a tough market dominated by large insurance companies. The value delivered to Crash Management clients and business partners was recognised by the Insurance Industry Award 2009 for Service Innovation of the Year, and very deserved. Karen's passionate and ethical approach to business sustain the strong industry relationships that support the company, and her business acumen will ensure its continued growth and future successes.
Michelle Maitland
Karen is an absolute star in all that she is associated with - A great role model in business and community. A very smart human & I look forward to a continued relationship and the possibilities the future might hold. #Love your work.
Terri Gasparich
Karen is a focused and dedicated professional, and has succeeded in launching an innovative new niche service into a tough market dominated by large insurance companies. The value delivered to Crash Management clients and business partners was recognised by the Insurance Industry Award 2009 for Service Innovation of the Year, and very deserved. Karen's passionate and ethical approach to business sustain the strong industry relationships that support the company, and her business acumen will ensure its continued growth and future successes.
Experience
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Crash Management Services
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New Zealand
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Automotive
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1 - 100 Employee
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MD
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Nov 2004 - Present
Crash Management is New Zealand's leading 24/7 accident management service provider for car and light commercial fleets. Clients & alliance partners include government,corporate & SME fleets, insurers, car manufacturer programmes, and private motorists. Crash Management designs tailored programmes for large fleets to support driver safety and reduce incidents. This includes accident cause data collation, analysis and reporting. www.crashmanagement.co.nz Crash Management is New Zealand's leading 24/7 accident management service provider for car and light commercial fleets. Clients & alliance partners include government,corporate & SME fleets, insurers, car manufacturer programmes, and private motorists. Crash Management designs tailored programmes for large fleets to support driver safety and reduce incidents. This includes accident cause data collation, analysis and reporting. www.crashmanagement.co.nz
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Board Member, Deputy Chair
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Nov 2010 - Present
The Rainbow NZ Charitable Trust fundraises, attracts sponsorships, donations & bequests to fund & build strength within the LGBTI+ community. Distributions are NZ-wide and funding includes rainbow initiatives, services, projects & events including PRIDE festivals. The Trust also operates a Tertiary Scholarship programme for high-achieving LGBTI+ high-school students, for their first year of university. The Rainbow NZ Charitable Trust fundraises, attracts sponsorships, donations & bequests to fund & build strength within the LGBTI+ community. Distributions are NZ-wide and funding includes rainbow initiatives, services, projects & events including PRIDE festivals. The Trust also operates a Tertiary Scholarship programme for high-achieving LGBTI+ high-school students, for their first year of university.
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National Vehicle Centre Manager
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2001 - 2003
Management of team of 9 throughout NZ, providing a broad portfolio of services during and after vehicle lease term. Management of team of 9 throughout NZ, providing a broad portfolio of services during and after vehicle lease term.
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Special Projects Manager
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2000 - 2000
A fixed term contract providing client management services within large scale residential and commercial property development projects. A fixed term contract providing client management services within large scale residential and commercial property development projects.
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Executive Committee member
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Jul 1995 - Jul 1997
Member of the CRA Executive Committee. Member of the CRA Executive Committee.
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GM
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1982 - 1997
Manager and 50% shareholder of the largest collision repair facility in NZ. The Body Shop was the first operation in the sector to achieve TQM certification in NZ. Manager and 50% shareholder of the largest collision repair facility in NZ. The Body Shop was the first operation in the sector to achieve TQM certification in NZ.
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Club President
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Jul 1994 - Jul 1996
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Education
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1998 - 2002
The University of Auckland
MBA
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