Leading a team of advisors who are responsible for Watercare's infrastructure project engagement across all project phases (Planning - Consenting - Construction) across Auckland.

Secondment role - leading a full service communications, marketing and outreach team. Acting as Public Information Manager during a sinkhole incident.

Contract role assisting with internal communications including team engagement.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Head of Fundraising, my remit is to increase awareness, engagement and support for the Foundation with the aim to raise increased funds  from individuals, grants and corporate partners to support neurological research.Recently completed a brand refresh and currently leading a website redevelopment project, my objective is to establish an engagement strategy for the Foundation so that we are able to engage with different market segments and… Show more Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Head of Fundraising, my remit is to increase awareness, engagement and support for the Foundation with the aim to raise increased funds  from individuals, grants and corporate partners to support neurological research.Recently completed a brand refresh and currently leading a website redevelopment project, my objective is to establish an engagement strategy for the Foundation so that we are able to engage with different market segments and expand our reach and engagement, leading to increased revenue generation and allowing us to provide a sustainable future supporter base.Leading a small team, my remit covers marketing strategy development, fundraising and awareness campaigns, communications including our quarterly magazine, digital and events and identifying new opportunities to increase engagement and revenue. Show less

Course lecturer for the Diploma of Strategic Marketing.In 2019, I have been responsible for the redevelopment of the course content and the development of a new assessment to provide students with a practical and actionable introduction to marketing strategy.

As head of department I led a team of 6 to manage all marketing and communications to build brand awareness and engagement while increasing visitor attendance and revenue according to strategic and annual plan targets. In addition, my role is also responsible for internal communications across the organisation.Previously Marketing & PR Manager (May 2013 - June 2014)

National Marketing Manager responsible for brand, advertising, PR, social media, sponsorships and corporate social responsibility; and digital touchpoints.

Part of APN News and Media's Fast-Track Executive Development programme. Working over various APN business units on strategic improvement projects (4-6 month durations) in NZ and Australia.Business units include newspapers, magazines, online, radio, group purchasing (GrabOne) and outdoor media.Placement 3 - APN Outdoor (Sydney)Marketing Re-branding, website, social mediaHR - 6 weeks - Project managed the implementation of a new online performance management… Show more Part of APN News and Media's Fast-Track Executive Development programme. Working over various APN business units on strategic improvement projects (4-6 month durations) in NZ and Australia.Business units include newspapers, magazines, online, radio, group purchasing (GrabOne) and outdoor media.Placement 3 - APN Outdoor (Sydney)Marketing Re-branding, website, social mediaHR - 6 weeks - Project managed the implementation of a new online performance management system (Sonar6) including the liaison with senior managers to agree on requirements and common role goals/KPI's, announcing the system launch and tailoring and hosting training sessions both in-house and via conference call for all Australia & NZ staff. This also involved re-developing all staff position descriptions to align competencies and goals.- Re-developed the online advertising templates for common roles to be more dynamic Placement 2 - NZ Herald Working with the Commercial Operations & Sales teams on a project looking at increasing revenue/yield for APN's NZ print pulications. Involved financial analysis, understanding of the sales management process and change and project management.Placement 1 - New Zealand Magazines Worked on a range of projects including an online development for current group wide editorial (NZ Media) food/recipe content to be re-packaged into a website www.foodhub.co.nz. Included content review, sales proposal development, wireframe, business case development, research.Also worked on the development of a niche "one-shot" magazine for NZ Woman's Weekly, NZ Woman's Weekly Classic Craft. Show less

School of Graduate StudiesKey Duties - manage on-going communications via web (re-design of information architecture for site), two bi-weekly e-newsletters postgraduate students and staff - improved readership utilising market testing, manage events for postgraduate students (including Postgraduate Orientation Week, Three Minute Thesis Competition, Exposure Postgraduate Expo), manage regular events such as monthly Doctoral Morning Tea, collaborate with Central Marketing Team on postgraduate… Show more School of Graduate StudiesKey Duties - manage on-going communications via web (re-design of information architecture for site), two bi-weekly e-newsletters postgraduate students and staff - improved readership utilising market testing, manage events for postgraduate students (including Postgraduate Orientation Week, Three Minute Thesis Competition, Exposure Postgraduate Expo), manage regular events such as monthly Doctoral Morning Tea, collaborate with Central Marketing Team on postgraduate recruitment events such as Postgraduate Week, production of marketing material and publications, managing budgets and working with suppliers, securing sponsorships, market research, providing feedback and suggestions for on-going projects and opportunities, departmental knowledge base coordinator within CRM system, representing the department on various committees-both student and staff organised as well as regularly liaising with student groups such as Postgraduate Students Association. Show less

Fixed Term contract with Light Metals Research Centre for Postgraduate Certificate in Light Metals Reduction.Liaison across Univeristy departments to ensure proper processing and enrollment of International students for the course which was held in Bahrain. This included assisting course participants with the online application and enrolment process.Liaison with host smelter in Bahrain.Organisied required materials and training documents for course from various academics and… Show more Fixed Term contract with Light Metals Research Centre for Postgraduate Certificate in Light Metals Reduction.Liaison across Univeristy departments to ensure proper processing and enrollment of International students for the course which was held in Bahrain. This included assisting course participants with the online application and enrolment process.Liaison with host smelter in Bahrain.Organisied required materials and training documents for course from various academics and guest presenters.Coordinated travel arrangements for LMRC & University staff as well as international guest speakers. Show less

Assisted with both marketing and events projects.Responsible for developing the Univeristy's official central social media presence (YouTube, Facebook), art directed photo shoots for campaigns and publications plus coordinated the locations, models and props etc required for these shoots of up to 5 weeks dureation at a time, assisted with the ongoing production of prospectuses and marketing collateral, developed style guide for photography plus guidelines for organising a phot shoot… Show more Assisted with both marketing and events projects.Responsible for developing the Univeristy's official central social media presence (YouTube, Facebook), art directed photo shoots for campaigns and publications plus coordinated the locations, models and props etc required for these shoots of up to 5 weeks dureation at a time, assisted with the ongoing production of prospectuses and marketing collateral, developed style guide for photography plus guidelines for organising a phot shoot, project managed the development of a bespoke image library DAM site plus writing training guides and hosting training sessions, responsible for promotional product and signage guides and ordering at a central level with a large annual budget, liasion with agencies and designers for projects, updated CMS for both website and intra nets. Show less

Supported a team of 18 Sales and Marketing staff.Coordinated collateral and promotional items.Assisted with RFP'sAssisted with B2B and B2C events and sponsorshipsCoordinated CRM updates and entries as well as providing reports as requestedDatabse managementAssisted with Direct Mail campaignsDesigned regular newsletters for loyalty club members, B2B marketing and guests.