Experience

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  CreativeQ: Digital Marketing | Web | Software

  • New Zealand

  • Director

    • Dec 2019 - Present
    • New Zealand

    CreativeQ works with great Agencies & Brands. We focus on software & website development, as well as digital strategy, SEO & Online Advertising.Feel free to contact me: [email protected]

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  The Good Source

  • Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

  • Co-Founder

    • Sep 2021 - Present
    • Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    thegoodsource.netFast, Family-friendly Broadband for Kiwi families!

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  Rhema Media

  • Board Member

    • Sep 2022 - Present

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  Business Mentors New Zealand

  • Tauranga

  • Business Mentor

    • Sep 2013 - Present
    • Tauranga

    I am matched with clients through Business Mentors NZ, and volunteer my time to help encourage and support them in achieving their business goals, specifically in relation to sales and marketing.

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  Authentic Christian Trust

  • New Zealand

  • General Manager

    • May 2018 - Mar 2020
    • New Zealand

    Authentic Christian Trust is a not-for-profit trust, with the purpose of promoting the kingdom of Jesus Christ through various media projects. Our flagship project is Authentic Men's Magazine (www.authenticmagazine.co.nz).We exist through the generous support of individuals, businesses, churches and trusts who catch the vision to reach out through print, websites, video and social media.

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  Authentic Media International

  • New Zealand

  • General Manager

    • May 2018 - Mar 2020
    • New Zealand

    When God wants to get your attention He can do it in a number of ways; through a burning bush, through a vision, through a voice calling your name, or through a series of events that draws a few people to become friends and commit to serving Him together!A vision is something that you see. We see Authentic as a gift from God. It’s not ours. It’s His – all of it. We believe that God has given us a clear mandate for being authentic in the marketplace. That means living and working with our eyes fixed on Jesus, regardless of the consequences. This is exciting and occasionally terrifying but it’s our calling so there’s no better place to be. Scripture must be our guide (not our feelings and opinions) so that is also our standard that our staff, clients, suppliers and partners can hold us to. Good eh?Our focus is working with Christian ministries, churches and Christian-led businesses. We want to help Christian organisations communicate clearly and effectively!However, we really enjoy working WITH an organisation rather than working FOR one. Those we work with are not mere clients – they are partners, working together to advance His Kingdom!This level of involvement means we can be a bit of a pain! You see, if you just want a website designing and nothing more, we’re probably not what you’re looking for. But if you want us to come in and tell you all the things you can be doing better, then that’s us! We won’t patronise you by pretending we don’t see problems.

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  Authentic Magazine

  • New Zealand

  • General Manager

    • May 2018 - Mar 2020
    • New Zealand

    Bringing you NZ's first Christian Men's Magazine! Subscribe: www.authenticmagazine.co.nz

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  WAITING

  • In transit. A new season awaits!

    • Apr 2018 - May 2018

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  Likeable NZ

  • Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

  • General Manager

    • Aug 2016 - Apr 2018
    • Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Originally from South Africa, Ryan moved to New Zealand with his family in 1999, settling in the sunny Bay of Plenty. With over 10 years of sales and marketing experience, Ryan became a Likeable shareholder in 2016, and is now responsible for important things like the Likeable team culture and customer happiness. Ryan and his family recently moved to a lifestyle block in Oropi, so in his spare time (!) Ryan tries his best to keep his farm animals alive.Strengths: Connectedness, Developer, Learner, Positivity, BeliefRyan & co-founder Dan sold Likeable to another entrepreneur in April 2018.

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  Rhema Media

  • New Zealand

  • Connecting you to over 350,000 kiwis every week

    • Jul 2012 - Apr 2018
    • New Zealand

    Working with a range of businesses, ministries & not for profits to connect with a NEW market of over 350,000 New Zealander's every week. Rhema Media Inc. is the largest, privately owned Media Organisation in New Zealand. Operating for over 38 years. They have a very loyal audience across a range of media:- 3 x Nationwide Radio Brands (LifeFM, Rhema, Star) - (190,000+ weekly listeners)- Nationwide TV Station (ShineTV) - (135,000+ weekly viewers)- 2 x Print Quarterly Print Publications (240,000+ readership)- multiple digital platforms (websites, mobile application & social media)Moved on from Rhema Media to explore new opportunities.

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  4good charitable trust

  • Co-Founder & Trustee

    • Nov 2010 - Nov 2016

    We're currently giving away almost $1500 to a new charity each month! How can you help? Donate just $4 per month at www.4good.org.nz - 100% of all funds go directly to the winning charity!If you're a business and would like to support 4good - visit http://www.4good.org.nz/awesome-businesses/

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  Business Edge NZ

  • Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

  • Executive Director | Business Edge NZ

    • Nov 2013 - Jul 2016
    • Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Business Edge is a unique support ministry dedicated to empowering those who are called to business, to become a positive force within their business community and nation. We work with Business Owners & leaders across NZ and Australia. We focus on what it means to have a faith and be in business. Our goals are community & connection. We achieve this through developing strong relationships, regular communication and events, as well as delivering breakthrough coaching & training opportunities.My wife & I also facilitate the Bay of Plenty Business Edge Community. Our goal is to encourage, support & connect them on this journey of life. We all navigate through the challenges & successes of being in business in this day and age. Sometimes we need people we can connect with, be honest with and who are willing to support us in our endeavours. Often the world of business & leadership can be a lonely one, so feel free to reach out and connect with us.http://www.businessedge.org.nz

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  Naked Apps

  • New Zealand

  • NZ's #1 Custom App Bulider

    • May 2013 - Jan 2016
    • New Zealand

    Naked Apps, develops custom iPad, iPhone, Android & WP7 mobile & web apps:https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/sherpa-surf-guide/id724048782?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/app/official-camping-nz/id582914766

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  SimpleMail

  • NZ's Easiest Email Marketing System

    • Jul 2009 - Mar 2014

    Started and ran SimpleMail Ltd for 4+ years, working with clients across the country. Email Newsletters Made Easy | Send beautiful email’s to your customers and see which recipients have opened or clicked them. Our clients use SimpleMail to keep in touch with their existing customers and to gain new ones! To see how it works, simply visit our website:www.simplemail.co.nz

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  Get Smart Tauranga Trust

  • Tauranga

  • Governence Role - Board of Trustees

    • Jan 2011 - Apr 2013
    • Tauranga

    It was a privilege serving on this Board and seeing lives transformed in our community. Thanks for the opportunity team and looking forward to seeing you continue to grow and support our community!Get Smart Tauranga provide free Drug & Alcohol Counselling services to the Bay of Plenty area and deliver a number of programmes designed to educate and inform parents, students and other organisations about the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol.

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  TelstraClear

  • Business Manager

    • Feb 2008 - Jun 2012

    Worked with Corporate Businesses around New Zealand to provide telecommunications solutions that work.We focus on a whole of business approach, encompassing Mobile, Voice & Data. We have a massive Fibre network across NZ and specialise in delivering what we say we will.