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Queenstown, New Zealand

Ski Instructor at NZSki at Remarkables & Coronet Peak. Southern Hemisphere Winters 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan

Ski instructor at NBS (Niseko Base Snowsports)

Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan

Ski instructor at NBS (Niseko Base Snowsports)

Following my passion and living the dream!

Prince Hotel Building No.3, 202 Mikuni, Yuzawa-Mach

Teaching skiing in Naeba Ski Resort at the International Snow School. From group to private at all levels.

Auckland, New Zealand

National Sales Manager for TimeNZ Limited, part of the TravelPharm Group. The TravelPharm Group is a New Zealand owned company specialising in health supplements and organic, natural skincare products. The company is committed to best in class retailing with many of the products are sourced here in New Zealand and use natural or organic active ingredients.TImeNZ have 6 Time Piece stores throughout New Zealand and sell a number of high quality brands such as G Shock, Armani… Show more National Sales Manager for TimeNZ Limited, part of the TravelPharm Group. The TravelPharm Group is a New Zealand owned company specialising in health supplements and organic, natural skincare products. The company is committed to best in class retailing with many of the products are sourced here in New Zealand and use natural or organic active ingredients.TImeNZ have 6 Time Piece stores throughout New Zealand and sell a number of high quality brands such as G Shock, Armani, Seiko, Michael Kors, Timex, Oceanus, and more. The company has recently expanded its offering into sunglasses and offer key brands such as Oakley, Prada, RayBan, Coach, Armani and more.Responsibilities include up skilling, training and motivating the team, setting targets and budgets, implementing sales incentive programs, store specific marketing promotions, building new supplier relationships and maintaining current relationships, following market trends and driving the business. Show less

Parnell, Auckland

Strand Media is dedicated to helping companies thrive by leveraging actionable intelligence and new generation marketing practices. Strand Media provides its customers with coaching and training to deliver tailor made solutions to small to medium size New Zealand businesses.ResponsibilitiesAnticipate trends and remain abreast of current industry knowledge to formulate key marketing strategies and implement plans creating opportunity, capitalizing on market shifts and driving market… Show more Strand Media is dedicated to helping companies thrive by leveraging actionable intelligence and new generation marketing practices. Strand Media provides its customers with coaching and training to deliver tailor made solutions to small to medium size New Zealand businesses.ResponsibilitiesAnticipate trends and remain abreast of current industry knowledge to formulate key marketing strategies and implement plans creating opportunity, capitalizing on market shifts and driving market penetration.Key AchievementsWorked with leading brands such as MasterCard, All Blacks, Coop Taxi, DB Breweries & Cardrona to deliver innovative print & digital solutions. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Harkness & Young import and distribute hardware & housewares in the New Zealand marketplace. ResponsibilitiesDeveloped budgets and setting targets, key product line management, website development with agency and sales team development.Streamlined of the focus of the business towards higher sales, margin and volume mix products; identified key, high value customers and drove the strategy for product maximization.Key AchievementsMassive growth and increased sales in… Show more Harkness & Young import and distribute hardware & housewares in the New Zealand marketplace. ResponsibilitiesDeveloped budgets and setting targets, key product line management, website development with agency and sales team development.Streamlined of the focus of the business towards higher sales, margin and volume mix products; identified key, high value customers and drove the strategy for product maximization.Key AchievementsMassive growth and increased sales in 2004; grew the ITA to 12.6M NZD which is the largest in the company’s history. Negotiated a deal with Placemakers to range our Gorilla Ladders for 2.2M from 400k budget for all channels. Setup individual targets for the sales team to be more accountable for the clients they worked with. Show less

Singapore

Based in Singapore, I worked with 16 APMEA countries to develop the peripherals & accessories range for Philips Consumer Electronics.ResponsibilitiesDeveloped and implemented various strategies to drive the direction; developed the P&ACC business within the APMEA region.Key AchievementIncreased sales of the various categories within P&ACC business; worked with the various country contacts to help them achieve their KPI’s.Worked with 16 countries to bring together the… Show more Based in Singapore, I worked with 16 APMEA countries to develop the peripherals & accessories range for Philips Consumer Electronics.ResponsibilitiesDeveloped and implemented various strategies to drive the direction; developed the P&ACC business within the APMEA region.Key AchievementIncreased sales of the various categories within P&ACC business; worked with the various country contacts to help them achieve their KPI’s.Worked with 16 countries to bring together the introduction of an entire range change; developed and implemented strategies to suit developed & developing countries through APMEA. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Based in Auckland, NZ, Philips Consumer Electronics bring in a range of consumer electronic products into the New Zealand Market through key channel partners.ResponsibilitiesPrepare, execute and communicate an annual marketing plan for CRT & LCD monitors, projectors and peripherals, liase with advertising & PR agencies, new range presentations to key chanel partners and liase with key internall steakholders to deliver on forecasted numbers.Key AchievementsPhilips… Show more Based in Auckland, NZ, Philips Consumer Electronics bring in a range of consumer electronic products into the New Zealand Market through key channel partners.ResponsibilitiesPrepare, execute and communicate an annual marketing plan for CRT & LCD monitors, projectors and peripherals, liase with advertising & PR agencies, new range presentations to key chanel partners and liase with key internall steakholders to deliver on forecasted numbers.Key AchievementsPhilips Consumer Electronics (CE) NZ boasted massive increased annual revenue of over 100m in 2003; MMD business accounted for 33M of the CE business with over 95K monitors sold into the NZ Market.28% of all monitors in NZ in 2003 being a Philips monitor as recorded by IDC; awarded NZ PC World Awards 2002/2003/2004 for best LCD monitor & best CRT monitor.Led the transition from CRT to LCD for the New Zealand marketplace through establishing key relationships within Philips APMEA and with Key Channel partners who brought into the vision. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Hanimex (NZ) distributes the Fujifilm and Hanimex branded product ranges through complex channels including FMCG. In 2001 Hanimex NZ’s annual turnover was 45M with 60 employees. ResponsibilitiesRecommending the product mix for Fujifilm & Hanimex Camera & Accessory range in New Zealand. Liaison with Hanimex Australia, Fuji Japan and various Asia Suppliers. Developing advertising strategies, promotional plans including concepts and POS materials. Developing strategies for retail… Show more Hanimex (NZ) distributes the Fujifilm and Hanimex branded product ranges through complex channels including FMCG. In 2001 Hanimex NZ’s annual turnover was 45M with 60 employees. ResponsibilitiesRecommending the product mix for Fujifilm & Hanimex Camera & Accessory range in New Zealand. Liaison with Hanimex Australia, Fuji Japan and various Asia Suppliers. Developing advertising strategies, promotional plans including concepts and POS materials. Developing strategies for retail product distribution via appropriate trade or staff incentives. Ensured stock levels were kept at company policy requirements via the inventory control program. Provided input into consumer marketing & retail brand strategies.Key AchievementsAchieve 115% of Portfolio sales target in a declining film camera market in 2000. Fuji Image Plaza (FIP) 2000 Christmas Catalogue. FIP Scratch & Win Competition Xmas 2000, “Free Bear” promotion, “Win a Scooter” promotion January 2001, “Win a gold bracelet” Promotion Mother Day 2001. Revamped & launched a new Fujifilm 35mm, Hanimex 35mm Snapshot range & APS Camera range. Designed new Camera & Accessory range brochure. Show less

Whislter, Canada

Whistler Blackcomb was rated the number one ski field in the world with over 5,000 employees. With the addition of Mountain Biking, its now an all year round destination offering world class facilities and activities for the adventure seeker.With over 1200 instructors, my role was very specific, to coach the "Ride Tribe" 13 to 18 year olds and give them the big mountain experience with fun while the learn.

Mt Ruapehu, North Island, New Zealand

Whakapapa Ski Field is a non-profit organisation, located in a National park offering great skiing and boarding in the North Island of New Zealand. The ski school has over 70 instructions in peak season and teaches more people to ski than any where else in the southern hemisphere.Working during the winter season, June through to October, I was responsible for teaching private and group lessons at all levels.

Wyoming, Usa

As part of my OE I obtained a working holiday visa for the States. Jackson Hole was a place I had always dreamed about going to and when the opportunity to work there came along, I grabbed it with both hands. My job was to teach skiing but also help manage the lower division, where I was meeting with clients and teaming them up with an instructor and ensuring the lower division was running smoothly. My New Zealand work ethic coupled with can do attitude was rewarded with the "Rookie… Show more As part of my OE I obtained a working holiday visa for the States. Jackson Hole was a place I had always dreamed about going to and when the opportunity to work there came along, I grabbed it with both hands. My job was to teach skiing but also help manage the lower division, where I was meeting with clients and teaming them up with an instructor and ensuring the lower division was running smoothly. My New Zealand work ethic coupled with can do attitude was rewarded with the "Rookie of the Year" award giving to the instructor that shows outstanding performance in their first year with the company. Show less

Bms, Double Major In Marketing & Communications

Activities and Societies: Ski Club President

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