Experience

CS Cavity Sliders

• New Zealand
• Construction Hardware Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States Cavity Sliders is a leading New Zealand Pocket Door manufacturer that expanded its operations to the United States in 2013. As an Operations Manager at Cavity Sliders USA, I play a pivotal role in establishing and running the day-to-day operations of the business. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic related disruptions in the supply chain, our team successfully navigated these obstacles and achieved significant growth in the US market. Our focus on creating strong and robust processes,… Show more Cavity Sliders is a leading New Zealand Pocket Door manufacturer that expanded its operations to the United States in 2013. As an Operations Manager at Cavity Sliders USA, I play a pivotal role in establishing and running the day-to-day operations of the business. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic related disruptions in the supply chain, our team successfully navigated these obstacles and achieved significant growth in the US market. Our focus on creating strong and robust processes, efficiency, and time management has been crucial to our success. Show less



All Good

• New Zealand
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations

  • Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

  Auckland, New Zealand All Good organics is a small business based in Auckland, known for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and creativity. As an All-Rounder, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in various aspects of the business, ranging from operations, procurement and customer service to sales and marketing. All Good organics' ethos of being good for both individuals and the planet resonated with me, and I contributed to creating a positive impact through our products and initiatives. This… Show more All Good organics is a small business based in Auckland, known for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and creativity. As an All-Rounder, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in various aspects of the business, ranging from operations, procurement and customer service to sales and marketing. All Good organics' ethos of being good for both individuals and the planet resonated with me, and I contributed to creating a positive impact through our products and initiatives. This experience allowed me to develop a passion for Operations and honed my problem-solving and innovation skills. Show less



Team Up

• Founder

  • Mar 2018 - Jul 2020

  Auckland, New Zealand After finishing the Venture Up Accelerator program, I continued to build Team Up into a legitimate business. Team Up aims to create a more connected, active and healthy New Zealand through playing social sports and is a not-for-profit business. Team Up is now a run via social media as a community lead initiative, I no longer have ambitions to turn it into a business but now a community of active and healthy individuals. Through this experience, I learned to approach businesses for sponsorship… Show more After finishing the Venture Up Accelerator program, I continued to build Team Up into a legitimate business. Team Up aims to create a more connected, active and healthy New Zealand through playing social sports and is a not-for-profit business. Team Up is now a run via social media as a community lead initiative, I no longer have ambitions to turn it into a business but now a community of active and healthy individuals. Through this experience, I learned to approach businesses for sponsorship, create original content, run social media platforms, manage accounts and take part in events where I pitched to hundreds of industry professionals including the US Ambassador to New Zealand. I was later invited to Scott Brown’s residence for a dinner of sports and innovation. Show less



The Comfort Group - Asia Pacific

• New Zealand
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Nov 2018 - Feb 2020

  Auckland, New Zealand The Comfort Group is a prominent company in the New Zealand market, specializing in bedding and furniture products. During my time at The Comfort Group, I started as a Graphic Designer and later expanded my role to include in-house photography. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I worked on various branding and marketing projects, creating engaging content and executing in-house photography shoots. The Comfort Group provided me with valuable experience in brand development and enhanced… Show more The Comfort Group is a prominent company in the New Zealand market, specializing in bedding and furniture products. During my time at The Comfort Group, I started as a Graphic Designer and later expanded my role to include in-house photography. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I worked on various branding and marketing projects, creating engaging content and executing in-house photography shoots. The Comfort Group provided me with valuable experience in brand development and enhanced my skills in design, photography, and project management. Show less



Città

• New Zealand
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Representative

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2018

  Auckland, New Zealand I worked as a sales representative at numerous Citta Stores around Auckland, including the flagship store. In this role, I developed strong people skills from interacting with consumers. Working in a team environment provided me with the ability also to build trusted relationships with other colleagues and key stakeholders.

• Graphic Designer

  • Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  Auckland, New Zealand I completed a 6-month internship at Citta, working on collaborations with the Home- Style magazine, Samsung and Style your Space. My work involved in-house and on-location photo shoots as well as other minor briefs including posters, point of sales and direct electronic mail. Through this role, I transitioned from being a full-time university student and working two days a week to becoming a full-time intern at the company. I left this role to pursue a position in Creative HQ’s Venture Up… Show more I completed a 6-month internship at Citta, working on collaborations with the Home- Style magazine, Samsung and Style your Space. My work involved in-house and on-location photo shoots as well as other minor briefs including posters, point of sales and direct electronic mail. Through this role, I transitioned from being a full-time university student and working two days a week to becoming a full-time intern at the company. I left this role to pursue a position in Creative HQ’s Venture Up accelerator.



Creative HQ

• Venture Up Accelerator

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand At the end of 2017, I was selected to take part in Creative HQ’s 2018 accelerator program, where I further developed my final University project, Team Up into a potential business. Since completing the accelerator, I have continued to develop the Team Up concept into a business opportunity. Through the accelerator program, I developed strong personal and professional skills that would benefit me in the work environment. These included: strong organizational skills, pitching to an… Show more At the end of 2017, I was selected to take part in Creative HQ’s 2018 accelerator program, where I further developed my final University project, Team Up into a potential business. Since completing the accelerator, I have continued to develop the Team Up concept into a business opportunity. Through the accelerator program, I developed strong personal and professional skills that would benefit me in the work environment. These included: strong organizational skills, pitching to an audience, creating in-depth and robust business plans, building a content plan to promote a business, how to engage with customers through research and product testing, having the confidence to cold-call consumers, meeting hard deadlines and running prototypes. Show less



BoConcept

• Denmark
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Furniture Coordinator

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  Auckland, New Zealand BoConcept is a subsidiary of Acland Holdings, specializing in high-end furniture and interior design. As a Furniture Coordinator, I gained hands-on experience in managing staff, logistics, and time management. This role allowed me to strike a balance between running a startup business and working full-time. Working closely with the team at BoConcept, I honed my organizational and time-management skills while also building expertise in the furniture industry.



Città

• New Zealand
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Warehouse Worker

  • Nov 2010 - May 2015

  Auckland, New Zealand For several years I spent my summers working as a warehouseman where I developed experience in stock allocation, inwards and outwards goods and stock management. I completed my forklift license with the company and increased my knowledge of business logistics.



Brambletye Junior School

• United Kingdom

• Gap Student

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  West Sussex, United Kingdom, United Kingdom I applied for a Gap Tutors Worldwide position during my final year of high school and got accepted into one of the leading prep schools in the UK. I tutored classes in Art and Design and coached various sports teams including the 1st XV Rugby and 1st XI Cricket during my time at Brambletye.