Paula Buchanan

Business Development Manager at Highlands Motorsport Park
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(386) 825-5501
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Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand, NZ
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Mark Quickfall

I am pleased to recommend Paula and will be pleased to act as referee should this be required.

Graham Southall

Paula worked for Johnston’s Coachlines and was very versatile due to her background. Some of Paula’s roles in Johnston’s were Management Accountant, Auckland Operations Manager and lastly Sales Manager for the Meetings, Incentive, Conference and Events markets. Paula’s work ethic, attention to detail and ability to go the extra mile for the customer grew these markets rapidly while building very robust relationships.

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Experience

  • Highlands - Experience the Exceptional
    • New Zealand
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development Manager
      • Apr 2017 - Present

      Highlands - Experience the Exceptional.Looking for that exceptional experience to bring your group, we have great options for 2 hours, a half day or full day with 12 different activities to chose from.Full cafe and conference facilities onsite.Talk to me and I can put a group program together to suit your time and budget. Highlands - Experience the Exceptional.Looking for that exceptional experience to bring your group, we have great options for 2 hours, a half day or full day with 12 different activities to chose from.Full cafe and conference facilities onsite.Talk to me and I can put a group program together to suit your time and budget.

  • The Events Group
    • Sales and Event Manager
      • Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

      The Events Group specialise in managing corporate functions, conferences and team building activities in Auckland. We work with individuals and companies to deliver the event that meets your objectives. Our extensive expertise and real experience help us to create events that are successful and enjoyable. No matter what the size of your event is, you can completely rely on us. We are a professional event management company offering expert event management services for Corporate functions & conferences and dozens of professionally designed team building events in Auckland. Our team have unique skill sets and years of experience in planning, managing, implementing and delivering events successfully. We blend experience and creativity together to deliver memorable events that are engaging, enjoyable and worth remembering.

  • ID New Zealand
    • Key Account Manager
      • Sep 2014 - May 2016

      Organising land tours for passengers off my designated cruise ship that purchase tours through the Shore Excursion Manager on board the cruise ship throughout ports in New Zealand.Working with the Port Managers at each port around New Zealand to ensure the have the correct information on the day the ship berths and the passengers have their tours booked.In Auckland being the Port Manager when my designated ships arrives in Auckland.Contacting suppliers of tours to ensure the have the correct information to deliver the tour booked by the cruise ship passengers.

  • The Spencer Hotel
    • New Zealand
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development Manager for Conference, Events and Sports groups
      • Nov 2011 - Aug 2014

      Selling group accommodation to large conferences, events and Sports groups.Selling conference space to Associations, PCO's, Event Managers, Corporate Companies and Sports teams.Building networks and relationships throughout New Zealand within the MICE sector.Responsible for forecasting and yielding the group segment within the accommodation budget.Quotes and contracts for large conferences, events and sports groups.Working with the C&E Team to ensure my clients events are delivered to the highest standard and to the customers expectations.Operationally delivering a group stay to a client who has only breakfast or no meals included in their group accommodation.Quarterly delivering a informative presentation to Managers and Head Office with quarterly results and next quarter forecasts and action points.Keeping the CRM database up to date with activities and client contacts.Reporting monthly on activities and proposals quoted, won or lost.Networking within the MICE industry with industry peers.

  • Seasonz Travel
    • Transport Manager
      • Aug 2011 - Nov 2011

  • Johnston's Coachlines
    • Sales for M.I.C.E
      • Aug 2008 - Jul 2011

      Selling coach charter transport to groups.CorporateAirline crew transfersIncentive GroupsTradeshows and Tourism eventsWith my operations experience I can work out the most cost effective way to move your groups. For large groups I will be kerbside to ensure the transport runs smoothly and you have coaches when you need them. Selling coach charter transport to groups.CorporateAirline crew transfersIncentive GroupsTradeshows and Tourism eventsWith my operations experience I can work out the most cost effective way to move your groups. For large groups I will be kerbside to ensure the transport runs smoothly and you have coaches when you need them.

  • Johnston's Coachlines
    • Branch Manager
      • 2007 - 2007

  • Tourism Holdings Limited
    • New Zealand
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Assistant Management Accountant
      • 2005 - 2007

    • South Island Operations Manager for Great Sights
      • 2002 - 2005

  • Tourism Holdings Limited
    • New Zealand
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Base Manager at Mount Cook Ski Planes
      • 1998 - 2000

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