Experience

Arinui Limited

• New Zealand
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  I support our clients with Arinui, New Zealand's leading online appraisal tool (www.arinui.com). I am involved with the pre-purchase support and sales of Arinui - our clients are welcome to a complimentary trial of Arinui before making a financial commitment. Part of my role involves introducing potential clients to Arinui and supporting them to get up and running with our robust appraisal system. I support our clients with Arinui, New Zealand's leading online appraisal tool (www.arinui.com). I am involved with the pre-purchase support and sales of Arinui - our clients are welcome to a complimentary trial of Arinui before making a financial commitment. Part of my role involves introducing potential clients to Arinui and supporting them to get up and running with our robust appraisal system.



Various Organisations

• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

  Setting up and training of CRM Setting up of document management system to allow for collaborative business approach Developing sales initiatives, cold calls, prospecting schools establishing an interest in our products Maintaining and developing relationships with key personnel within schools Emailing correspondence as required and following up within time frames Maintaining database Setting up and training of CRM Setting up of document management system to allow for collaborative business approach Developing sales initiatives, cold calls, prospecting schools establishing an interest in our products Maintaining and developing relationships with key personnel within schools Emailing correspondence as required and following up within time frames Maintaining database



KiwiSchools

• New Zealand
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • May 2013 - May 2017

  Cold calls, prospecting schools establishing an interest in our products Sales presentations to BOT and Principals Maintaining and developing relationships with key personnel within schools Emailing correspondence as required and following up within time frames Maintaining database Cold calls, prospecting schools establishing an interest in our products Sales presentations to BOT and Principals Maintaining and developing relationships with key personnel within schools Emailing correspondence as required and following up within time frames Maintaining database



Style Blinds

• Ireland
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager - Contract

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  Maintaining, developing and implementing systems/processes to improve organizational efficiencies Managing Warehouse and Office Staff to ensure smooth running of the business Creating contractor agreements Monitoring and analyzing current systems and making necessary changes Overseeing Inventory Maintaining, developing and implementing systems/processes to improve organizational efficiencies Managing Warehouse and Office Staff to ensure smooth running of the business Creating contractor agreements Monitoring and analyzing current systems and making necessary changes Overseeing Inventory



Charles Parsons

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services

• Business Manager

  • Sep 2005 - Nov 2007

  International buying trips, involving maintaining relationships with existing suppliers, negotiations, quality control & attending trade fairs Product selection, research & developmentManage administration, customer service & sampling employeesMaintaining, developing and implementing systems to improve organizational efficienciesProvide back up support for General ManagerAttend Senior Management meetings, providing assistance with various projectsKey Accounts

• Product Manager

  • Sep 2003 - Sep 2005

  Sourcing, development, maintenance, reviewing performance and presentation of product rangeMaintaining and developing supplier relationships both locally and off shore Overseeing sample room and customer service staffMaintaining, developing and implementing systems to improve organizational efficienciesQuality controlProvide back up support for General ManagerDevelop and improve processes for divisionMaintain communication between division and associated departments within Charles Parsons, including – shipping, accounts, sales and despatchKey Accounts Show less

• Sales Executive

  • Sep 2002 - Sep 2003

  Maintaining & expanding customer base by developing long term customer relationshipsForesee and respond to customer needs Liaise between various departments to meet customer requirementsFrequent visits to existing and potential customers around greater AucklandRange & product selection



Notions Fabrics

• Canada
• Software Development

• Sales Executive

  • Jul 1996 - Mar 1999

  Maintaining & expanding customer base Foresee and respond to customer needs Recruitment for sampling department Organize sampling department and outworkers Frequent travel around the North Island to visit existing and potential customers Liaise between various departments within Notions to meet customer needs Assistance with range & product selection Maintaining & expanding customer base Foresee and respond to customer needs Recruitment for sampling department Organize sampling department and outworkers Frequent travel around the North Island to visit existing and potential customers Liaise between various departments within Notions to meet customer needs Assistance with range & product selection