Experience

Mission Intelligence
• New Zealand
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Chief of Staff

  • May 2023 - Present


Laura Cheftel

• Creative Strategist

  • Aug 2020 - May 2023

  I help individuals and organisations achieve success. I help businesses elicit what's most important to them, determine the strongest ways to achieve that based on research and data, then use analysis and copywriting to put it all into motion. Along the way clients discover a sense of purpose, feel heard like they haven’t before, and understand the truly vital role they play in their industry. I’ve delivered international programmes to country leaders and guided large scale initiatives with world-renowned universities, Fortune 500 companies, UNESCO, the United Nations, government organisations internationally, and purpose-driven corporate sponsors. Previously, I helped generate $4 million in government funding as a bid writer for a university ranked first in the Times Higher Education global impact rankings. Show less



OneLeap

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  OneLeap is a strategic growth consultancy that helps leading corporate and family entities thrive by being more entrepreneurial. Featured in the Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2013/11/a-new-model-for-innovation-in-big-companies OneLeap is a strategic growth consultancy that helps leading corporate and family entities thrive by being more entrepreneurial. Featured in the Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2013/11/a-new-model-for-innovation-in-big-companies



Latin America New Zealand Business Council

• New Zealand
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Officer

  • Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

  The Latin America New Zealand Business Council is the leading business organisation focused solely on the promotion of trade and commerce between New Zealand and Latin America. Role involved promoting business relationships and opportunities between New Zealand and Latin America, sharing information for participants in Latin American markets and advocating to government for beneficial business agreements and supporting institutions. In this part-time role, I managed the day to day operations for the Council to ensure its smooth running within the constraints of the annual budget. The role involved supporting the Board, planning and delivering initiatives to meet the needs of members and generate revenue. Developing and maintaining effective relationships with business and government agencies, sponsors and high profile stakeholders. In 2020, I project managed the establishment of the LANZBC Young Professionals Network, a peer network designed to equip and empower members to deepen their business, language and cultural ties with Latin America as a key emerging market for New Zealand. Show less



The University of Auckland

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outbound Scholarships Coordinator

  • Oct 2018 - Aug 2020

  Part of the 360 International team, which provides University of Auckland students with access to a diverse range of overseas experiences including semester-long and year-long exchange, short-term and summer programmes, research placements, internships, and more. As Outbound Scholarships Coordinator, I prepare bids for government funding for overseas programmes, and project manage successful bids. Part of the 360 International team, which provides University of Auckland students with access to a diverse range of overseas experiences including semester-long and year-long exchange, short-term and summer programmes, research placements, internships, and more. As Outbound Scholarships Coordinator, I prepare bids for government funding for overseas programmes, and project manage successful bids.



British Council

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Taught English in 27 classes across three schools (primary and secondary). Worked with 15 teachers to deliver lessons that met their goals for students, preparing lessons for all levels on diverse topics including Anglophone culture, organising class debates among other activities. Taught English in 27 classes across three schools (primary and secondary). Worked with 15 teachers to deliver lessons that met their goals for students, preparing lessons for all levels on diverse topics including Anglophone culture, organising class debates among other activities.



Exeter College JCR (student union)

• President

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Chaired exec and general meetings. Supervised projects of 25 committee members. Oversaw allocation of budget and other JCR resources. Attended meetings and liaised with other JCR Presidents. Coordinated college events and campaigns to promote JCR interests. Represented the JCR at meetings of the Governing Body and college committees, and in rent negotiations. Supervised the Ball Committee. Gave speech at annual Parents’ Dinner. Improved JCR access by leading revamp of alternative prospectus.

• Secretary

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Organised and minuted JCR, JCR Executive, and Liaison Committee meetings. Compiled and emailed weekly bulletin. Coordinated College Housing Ballot for two years. Voted ‘Best JCR Executive Member’.



ExVac (student-run charity)

• Vice President

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  Coordinated recruitment process for children. Liaised with social services and parents. Ran week-long holiday; managed student leaders, children and activities; oversaw policies, safeguarding and emergency procedures. Skills: Good organisation, thorough knowledge of procedures involving child policies, led a group of peers, communicated with new people, troubleshooting and problem-solving, making quick decisions. Coordinated recruitment process for children. Liaised with social services and parents. Ran week-long holiday; managed student leaders, children and activities; oversaw policies, safeguarding and emergency procedures. Skills: Good organisation, thorough knowledge of procedures involving child policies, led a group of peers, communicated with new people, troubleshooting and problem-solving, making quick decisions.



Common Purpose

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  Helped the Operations Director of Common Purpose organise and promote the summer Global Leader Experience with another JCR President. Helped the Operations Director of Common Purpose organise and promote the summer Global Leader Experience with another JCR President.


Exeter College, Oxford
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Telethon Caller

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
• Admissions Helper

  • Dec 2014 - Dec 2014