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Auckland, NZ

Auckland, New Zealand

Aotearoa New Zealand

My career in the arts can be traced back to 1996 when I participated in a holiday theatre programme run by what was then Maidment Youth Theatre and is now Massive Company. It is therefore an absolute privilege to be able to support this organisation to provide life-changing opportunities for other creative young people. In my role as a trustee, I work with.

Auckland, New Zealand

I work with teams across council's Arts, Community and Events department to enable strategic and innovative thinking and to generate meaningful and tangible outcomes for Auckland. I provide advice, insights and analysis to help my colleagues understand the opportunities and needs that exists within their communities, to develop procedures and programmes.

Auckland, New Zealand

At Q, I worked across Q's programming, hospitality, technical and ticketing units to help them identify opportunities, improve processes and develop new services. I worked to deepen Q's relationships with corporate and commercial partners to position Q as a premier event venue, as well as an essential arts. As a member of the leadership team, I contributed.

New Zealand

The NZ Comedy Guild represents the interests of comedy professionals throughout NZ, including performers, writers, managers, producers, venue managers and more.The Guild Board provides advice, advocacy and intervention across the community in the name of improving the industry as a whole. As Chair, difficult situations such as personal grievances and.

Auckland

In this role, I assessed and provided advice on several funding round per year, ranging from low value 'quick response' grants to multi-year investment agreements. This role required the ability to comprehend complex ideas, identify opportunities and threats, gauge viability and assess strategic alignment. I also monitored business performance of.

Western Australia, Australia

This job was a dream opportunity to experience Western Australia while managing four touring programmes across six regional centres. I was responsible for the success of these tours from end-to-end, including programme curation, artist management, contract negotiation, marketing and tour logistics.

Perth, WA

At Artrage, I was responsible for managing three business streams; a live music venue, an outdoor cinema; and a fringe festival. My primary tasks included financial management, people and performance, business operating procedures, fundraising, and stakeholder reporting.

As Producer for the New Zealand Comedy Trust, I was responsible for scoping, developing and delivering programmes and activities that achieved the aims of the Trust. The most visible output for this role was the annual New Zealand International Comedy Trust, but also include several live comedy specials for television, regional tours and development.

Auckland

New Zealand Certificate In Te Reo (Rumaki/ Immersion) Level 3 & 4, Te Reo Māori

Certificates Of Proficiency, Te Reo Māori

Te Pihinga - Māori Language 2 (intermediate) Te Pihinga - Māori Language 1 (intermediate) Te Kākano - Māori Language 1 (beginners) Te.

Certificate Of Proficiency, Entertainment Technologies

Introduction to Entertainment Technologies - Placed first in class.

Post Grad Dip Bus, Arts Management

Awarded Mercury Theatre Arts Management Scholarship 2003

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Painting

Bursary