Experience

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  Wiri Licensing Trust

  • Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand

  • Venue Operations Manager

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand

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  Mission Entertainment Limited

  • Palmerston North City, Wanganui-Manawatu, New Zealand

  • Event Organiser

    • Jan 2021 - Present
    • Palmerston North City, Wanganui-Manawatu, New Zealand

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  Mzz West Entertainment

  • West Auckland

  • DIRECTOR

    • Feb 2006 - Present
    • West Auckland

    • Sort by Event Management companies nationally and internationally and by several individual persons to co-ordinate their events with my assistance through networks, liaison, promotions, marketing and connections• Create plans and documentation for the event• Organise event contractors, staff and volunteers Liaising extensively with Artists at all times• Promote and market the event to media and relevant groups• Oversee the running of the event• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements• Liaison with all management• Extensive travel within New Zealand• Actively involved in planning and organising the company’s participation in future events.

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  Te Atatu Boat Club

  • 32 Bridge Ave, Te Atatu South Auckland

  • Bar, Promotions & Event Manager

    • Mar 2019 - Feb 2023
    • 32 Bridge Ave, Te Atatu South Auckland

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  Paddy's Bar

  • Kumeu, Auckland

  • Shift Manager

    • Jun 2018 - Mar 2019
    • Kumeu, Auckland

    Sole Charge Bar and Events

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  The Postmans Leg

  • Glenfield, Auckland

  • Restaurant Bar Manager

    • Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Glenfield, Auckland

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  Industry Bar N Grill

  • 24 Dunrobin Place Highland Park, Auckland

  • GENERAL MANAGER

    • May 2017 - Sep 2017
    • 24 Dunrobin Place Highland Park, Auckland

    Full day to day operations, compliances.3 month contract, initially hired to set up all systems, structure and processes for the business.

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  The Trusts (West Auckland Trust Services Ltd)

  • Waitakere City, Auckland

  • GENERAL MANAGER

    • Jun 2016 - May 2017
    • Waitakere City, Auckland

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  The Vault Bar

  • Tauranga

  • SPECIAL EVENT COORDINATOR

    • Dec 2015 - Feb 2017
    • Tauranga

    Special Event CoordinationScheduling and managing of all Events and functions on the agreed evening of Friday evenings: Including viewings, contracts, food and beverage and all liaison between all parties involved.Ensuring that all production, staffing and venue policies were adhered to and managed.

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  Raggamuffin

  • Waitakere City

  • ARTIST LIAISON & AMBASSADOR

    • Aug 2015 - Feb 2017
    • Waitakere City

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  Richardson Tavern

  • Owairaka

  • TAB OPERATOR

    • Jun 2016 - Oct 2016
    • Owairaka

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  Strive Community Trust

  • Mangere, Auckland

  • TUTOR EDUCATOR

    • Feb 2014 - Aug 2016
    • Mangere, Auckland

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  Stampede Bar & Grill

  • Papakura, Auckland

  • EVENT COORDINATOR

    • Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Papakura, Auckland

    Event CoordinationScheduling and managing of all Events and functions on the agreed evening of Friday nights and in some cases, Thursday evenings: Including viewings, contracts, food and beverage and all liaison between all parties involved.Ensuring that all production, staffing and venue policies were adhered to and managed.

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  Mangere Bridge Tavern

  • Mangere, Auckland

  • BOOKING AGENT & PROMOTER

    • Jul 2015 - Oct 2015
    • Mangere, Auckland

    Event CoordinationScheduling and managing of all Events and functions on the agreed evening of Saturday:Including viewings, contracts, food and beverage and all liaison between all parties involved.Ensuring that all production, staffing and venue policies were adhered to and managed.

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  THIRSTYWHALE BAR & GRILL

  • Three Kings, Auckland

  • EVENT COORDINATOR

    • Oct 2011 - Apr 2013
    • Three Kings, Auckland

    Event CoordinationScheduling and managing of all Events and functions. Including viewings, contracts, food and beverage and all liaison between all parties involved.Ensuring that all production, staffing and venue policies were adhered to and managed.Extensive promotion and advertising.

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  Mika Haka Foundation

  • Mount Roskill, Auckland

  • PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR

    • Mar 2011 - Nov 2011
    • Mount Roskill, Auckland

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  Cruz Bar & Cafe

  • Porirua, Wellington

  • MANAGING DIRECTOR

    • Oct 2006 - 2010
    • Porirua, Wellington

    Day to day full operation • Leading a sizable team in the delivery of great service • Maintaining and improving overall standards • Ensuring the financial performance and profitability of the venue • Marketing activity, building a loyal base of clientele • Team performance management and training • Building on the overall reputation of the venue • Ensure health, safety and liquor licensing regulations are followed • Maintenance, recordings of NZGT Gaming Machines

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  Ansett New Zealand

  • MT Eden, Auckland NZ

  • OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR

    • 1997 - 2000
    • MT Eden, Auckland NZ

    • Originally commenced as a Telephonist (promoted 4 levels) • Ensure customer service is maintained at a high level • Deal with all customer complaints and stress management • Liaising with customs and freight couriers • Ensuring correct and fast delivery for door to door service nationally • Documentation of all goods and insurance • Assisted in despatching couriers in the Auckland Area

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  Kaipara Tavern

  • Helensville, Auckland NZ

  • GENERAL MANAGER

    • 1994 - 2000
    • Helensville, Auckland NZ

    • Originally commenced as Waitress (promoted 4 levels) • Day to day full operation • Leading a sizable team in the delivery of great service • Maintaining and improving overall standards • Ensuring the financial performance and profitability of the venue • Marketing activity, building a loyal base of clientele • Team performance management and training • Building on the overall reputation of the venue • Ensure health, safety and liquor licensing regulations are followed • Setting budgets and forecasting sales whilst maintaining full P&L accountability • Maintenance, recordings of PUB CHARITY Gaming Machines

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  Kaipara College

  • Helensville, Auckland NZ

  • MAORI CO-ORDINATOR

    • 1995 - 1997
    • Helensville, Auckland NZ

    • Teacher for School Cert Maori • School Maori Cultural Tutor (group of 46 students) Furthered my skills gained to also teach Maori to Pre-School Kohanga Reo

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  Maclennan Realty Ltd

  • Helensville, Auckland

  • CORPORATE RECEPTIONIST

    • Feb 1994 - Feb 1995
    • Helensville, Auckland

    General Office ManagerAssistant Rental Officer