Experience

Go Above & Beyond

• Australia
• Luxury Goods & Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  As the Founder of Go Above and Beyond, I offer a unique and tailored corporate gifting service creating sophisticated hampers and gifts. Go Above and Beyond works as an extension of the client’s team and all gifts are custom designed with branding and messaging. We specialise in assisting Real Estate, Property, Financial, Legal, Media, Construction and Automotive industries to use gifting strategically to - Grow their business - Build their brand - Enhance their reputation - Forge relationships - Start conversations - Foster goodwill - Encourage referrals Enjoy a bespoke service like no other with your own login on our website, providing a personalised shopping experience. We tailor gifting to the recipient that’s designed to your budget, is on-trend, uses high quality homewares, gifts and artisan products,. We match your organisation’s branding and aesthetic to your recipients and offer an extensive suite of personalisation options for one offs or many. You’ll also be delighted by how we Go Above & Beyond in terms of packaging, delivery and customer service. We can take care of distribution and warehousing so there are no storage issues for you. Please contact me here on LinkedIn to discuss your corporate gifting needs or visit our website. Show less



Tapp Limited

• United Kingdom

• Wonder Woman at Tapp

  • Dec 2013 - Oct 2015

  In this successful business partnership, I was a key member of a tech startup that developed a smartphone app (iOS & Android) with integrated payments module. While originally planned for use by the Taxi Industry, the team is in discussion with several different industries. I now hold a shareholder role. Key responsibilities includes sales, business development, managing stakeholder relationships and providing strategic direction. In this successful business partnership, I was a key member of a tech startup that developed a smartphone app (iOS & Android) with integrated payments module. While originally planned for use by the Taxi Industry, the team is in discussion with several different industries. I now hold a shareholder role. Key responsibilities includes sales, business development, managing stakeholder relationships and providing strategic direction.



Laura Harris

• United States
• Writing and Editing

• Freelance : Sales, Reservations, Customer Service and Admin

  • Sep 2010 - Oct 2015

  Smartourism Contract - Sales & Marketing In this role I trained hotel concierges and info centres on my clients' activity trips and managed sales through these channels. MajorDomo Contract - Sales, Reservations & Customer Service In this role I managing enquiries for stays at the portfolio of luxury villas where ac-commodation was $550 to $20,000 per night. I worked with the Property Manager to prepare villas for arrival and undertook meet and greet and worked closely with the directors of this startup business to set operating procedures and install a sales ap-proach to the reservation process. Fiji Travel Network Contract - Reservations Coordinator In this role I fielded enquiries and processed reservations. Sales skills and high atten-tion to detail were essential as we co-ordinated island accommodation with boat and seaplane transfers. I also dealt directly with guests who encountered problems arising from hurricanes and cyclones. These situations required empathy, quick think-ing and problem solving skills in an ever-changing environment. Queenstown Wine Trail: Contract Weekend Reservations & Operations I processed reservations via phone, email and industry channels and dispatched the different tours. Distinctive Holiday Homes Contract - Property Manager I managed a luxury home for the Holiday Club with approx. 50 International High Net Worth members. I planned their holiday including provisioning, arrival and departure, itinerary and activity booking, arranging servicing, daily concierge services and being on call 24/7. Show less



Funkee Limited

• United Kingdom

• Director

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2014

  As the Director and Founder of my own fashion label. I designed handbags, shoes, scarves and jewellery and was involved in all aspects of the business, from design, overseas manufacture and importing to branding, sales and marketing. Key Achievements: • Initially sold through boutique markets, I quickly grew the popularity of the label to include a successful online business. • From a wholesale business, I achieved significant growth to supply products to 10 retail stores throughout NZ including a national high-end department store. The business was successfully sold as an ongoing concern in 2014. Show less



Dinamics

• Spain
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Sep 2003 - Apr 2010

  Working closely with the directors of this small business, I was involved in all aspects of event management from concept and client presentation to event design and delivery. The role required a high level of creativity and problem solving and the need to think ‘outside the box’. I was responsible for project management and coordination including processing event (conference) registrations, booking accommodation, handling event sponsors trade fairs, conference transport & airport transfers, programme activities, gala and restaurant dinners. Key Achievements: • Designing programmes • Styling themed events • Event management both domestically and internationally Show less


Skyline Enterprises
• United States
• Building Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Restaurant Duty Manager

  • 2001 - 2003