Experience

The Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Relations Director

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Responsible for leading the public relations and fundraising team to promote and raise awareness of the Salvation Army in marketing strategy and development; brand management and protection; direct marketing campaigns; national appeals; corporate partnerships and sponsorship; trust and foundation engagement; wills and bequests facilitation.

• Major Gifts Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Feb 2018



Northern Stars Netball Franchise

• Establishment General Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2017

  Fixed term contract role. Fixed term contract role.



TRH Sport Management

• Managing Director

  • May 2012 - Oct 2017

  TRH Sport Management is committed to producing the best results for sporting and other organisations by creating an environment which will drive success. Based on experience at a regional, national and international level across a number of sports TRH Sport Management has a strong understanding of sport in New Zealand and is determined to make a difference in the sporting landscape based on principles that are values based and people focused.My projects have involved:- Oversight of Basketball Auckland (BA) and Counties Manukau Basketball (CMBB) current staff, contractors, operations and facilities- Working with a committee of representatives from BA and CMBB to oversee the formation of a shared services model- Assist not for profit organisations develop their own unique funding strategies



Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty Zone incorporating Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Dec 2012 - Sep 2016



Basketball New Zealand

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2009 - Mar 2012

  Basketball New ZealandResponsible for leading a key national sporting organisation of a global sport. The role encompasses the development, promotion, governance and control of basketball throughout New Zealand.Achievements- Played a central role in the change management of the organisation, including introducing an external review process leading to an overhaul of the organisation's constitution and strategic direction and achieve Sport New Zealand (previously SPARC) status as a 'targeted' sport which has resulted in increased recognition and investment for basketball from them and others- Led review of staffing and resources to transform the financial result to a positive position from an insolvent position within 12 months- Executed the successful planning, implementation, management and review of the New Zealand men's national team's World Championship campaign- Created a collaborative, inclusive environment promoting positive exchanges with all stakeholders, including members, funders and supporters



Netball North Harbour & Netball North

• Chief Executive Officer & Regional Manager

  • Aug 2006 - Sep 2009

  Responsible for guiding the largest netball region and centre in New Zealand through significant change in the landscape of netball, including the emergence of the professional era of the sport. Achievements- Merged the business, development and high performance functions of two organisations- Engineered a funding strategy which generated an unprecedented level of funding and grants- Conducted a review of the effectiveness of development and community programmes which led to the appointment of a world class director of netball- Created an environment where the impact of women in sport became prominent, culminating in a civic award being received- Developed and led the momentum to build a leading edge indoor court complex



Northland Rugby Union

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Feb 2003 - May 2006

  Responsible for managing one of the largest, geographically-challenged rugby provinces in New Zealand in the challenging environment of the developing professional era.Achievements- Nearly doubled operating revenue during tenure and achieved unprecedented levels of positive financial results in the union's history- Secured the union's immediate future by gaining selection into the premier division of New Zealand rugby- Repositioned community rugby profile through the development of a club strategy



Wanganui Rugby Union

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2001 - Feb 2003

  Responsible for leading a small but proud rugby province in a transitional period following a challenging off-field period.Achievements- Implemented a youth rugby strategy to target talented players with a view to retaining and developing them on and off the field- Developed strategy to re-connect with the business community through a unique sponsorship campaign- Introduced a Code of Ethics to the network of clubs and schools to curb poor displays of sportsmanship. This initiative generated significant nationwide media interest



Sport Manawatu

• Active Living Coordinator/Promotions Manager

  • 1998 - 2001

  Responsible for promotion of healthy living through participation in sport and recreation and identifying new opportunities for partnerships. Responsible for promotion of healthy living through participation in sport and recreation and identifying new opportunities for partnerships.



State Insurance, Cigna Insurance and Flinders Cook

• Various Roles

  • 1986 - 1998

  Various roles within the insurance industry including customer service, commercial risk assessment, underwriting and loss adjuster. Various roles within the insurance industry including customer service, commercial risk assessment, underwriting and loss adjuster.