Experience

The Production Co. Limited

• New Zealand
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Feb 2019 - Present



August Avenue Limited

• New Zealand
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  A New Zealand based Artist Management and Music Agency connecting artists, industry and audiences. Current roster includes Sol3 Mio, Tami Neilson, Kimbra, Vince Harder, Christabel, Zed, Bic Runga, Moses Mackay, Louis Baker +more ArtistsBookings, Management, Media, Brand PartnershipsAgencyBrand partnerships, Sponsorship, Event activations, Tour partnerships, VIP experiences, Exclusive content, New music campaigns A New Zealand based Artist Management and Music Agency connecting artists, industry and audiences. Current roster includes Sol3 Mio, Tami Neilson, Kimbra, Vince Harder, Christabel, Zed, Bic Runga, Moses Mackay, Louis Baker +more ArtistsBookings, Management, Media, Brand PartnershipsAgencyBrand partnerships, Sponsorship, Event activations, Tour partnerships, VIP experiences, Exclusive content, New music campaigns



The Story Board

• New Zealand
• Media Production

• Managing Director

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2019

  Partnering with Producer Tanya Haitoua, we established an independent production company. The initial focus was shooting commercials for television, then growing opportunities into online outlets. Most recently we have moved away from commercials and are now growing long format programming for online distribution.Key Roles:Strategic Development, Brand Management, HR, Account Management, Office Management, IT, AdministrationKey Achievements:Established Successful Film CompanyCreated framework of systems, processes and protocolsSecured key clients such as Tourism NZ, Auckland City, SkyCity, Unilever and FordManaged transitions of strategic focus between formats



Fatboy Management

• Artist and Tour Manager

  • Oct 2006 - Apr 2017

  Managing Artists Artist development, brand development, public relations. Worked with Chris Cope, Elly Pascoe and Late 80s Mercedes as well as consulting to Spacifix, Vince Harder and Daniel Bedingfield.Managing Tours Logistics management, personnel management & HR, event management, production management. Worked with Sean Mendes, The Proclaimers, The Stranglers, Sarah Borealis, Icehouse, Donavon Frankenreiter, Jimmy Barnes, Dave Dobbyn, Supergroove, The Exponents, Dragon, Tim Finn, Bic Runga, Boh Runga, Anika Moa, Brooke Fraser, Gin Wigmore, Opshop, Evermore, and Midnight Youth. Responsible for The Winery Tour (over its 10 year history) including liaising with local government bodies, venues and suppliers and facilitating the safe and effective delivery of this annual event.Event ConsultingEngaging specialist areas of event management on behalf of events such as Traffic Management, Permitting and Health & Safety.



Parachute Music

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Band Manager

  • Mar 2003 - Sep 2006

  I've always loved music, having learned piano from an early age, then drums and dabbling in some singing. That said, my ability was such that I was never going to have a career as a professional musician! But when the opportunity to use my skills and abilities in project management in the music industry came along, I could't say "no".It was a baptism by fire as I was on tour within weeks of starting my position at Parachute Music. My job was made up of the following roles:Artist Development, Personnel Development & HR, International Tour Management, Financial Management and General Administration.KPI's included targets set for staff development, income growth and market development (booking and touring the band into new markets - primarily in the USA & Australia, but also Europe, Africa and South East Asia).During my time in this role I successfully: - grew the band from touring a stripped down team of 4 to full band and support crew of up to 10- expanded territories from USA and Australia to also include the UK, the Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and Singapore- developed opportunities in the USA to include top 5 Music Festivals in the market- released at an international level, 2 recordings - including a live recording at a music festival which I also oversaw



Construction Plus Ltd

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jun 2002 - Feb 2003

  Though I enjoyed being on the tools, I wanted to push myself and develop administrative and leadership facets of my career. Project Management offered that opportunity and I joined the team at Construction Plus who were working in the light commercial and high density residential market. Being a part of a team again was fantastic - building a collaborative approach and having the opportunity to draw on the wisdom and experience of colleagues set the tone for growing my career.After 4 months of being at the organisation, I was promoted to Senior Project Manager. This was a real boost to my confidence and gave me a tangible outcome that acknowledged the effort I had put in to delivering my projects on time, on budget and to spec.This environment also fostered my early leadership development as I managed and motivated the various suppliers working on my projects, navigating disruptors and road blocks along the way. A strong sense of personal responsibility combined with good interpersonal skills provided the strong foundation which lead to my success in this role.



Self Employed

• Builder

  • Mar 2001 - May 2002

  Following my qualification in Carpentry, I set out to build my own business in construction. I always enjoyed the challenge of remodels and renovations over new home construction so focused in that area. Following my qualification in Carpentry, I set out to build my own business in construction. I always enjoyed the challenge of remodels and renovations over new home construction so focused in that area.