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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Brandinc is an award-winning design-led brand management consultancy. We help our clients to maximise their brand identity through the strategic use of high-quality branded merchandise and memorable brand experiences. We are a global force with sales offices in the UK, US, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and a production office in Hong Kong.I joined Brandinc in 2008 and was promoted to Operations Director in May 2011. I now oversee the day to day operations of the company including… Show more Brandinc is an award-winning design-led brand management consultancy. We help our clients to maximise their brand identity through the strategic use of high-quality branded merchandise and memorable brand experiences. We are a global force with sales offices in the UK, US, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and a production office in Hong Kong.I joined Brandinc in 2008 and was promoted to Operations Director in May 2011. I now oversee the day to day operations of the company including Finance, Production, Logistics, HR and IT, reporting directly to the Managing Director. Responsibilities:Preparation of monthly reports and attend management meetings with Directors. Contribute to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team.Oversee major projectsSupervising and supporting staff, prepare and complete performance appraisals of all staff and address any HR issues.Improve the operational systems, processes and policiesManage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance) Achievements:Implemented new cloud server for the company’s ECM system in SydneyImplemented and trained staff in new CRM systemImproved accounting processes.Project management of one of the world’s largest grossing exhibition retail stores (Harry Potter: The Exhibition). Show less

London, United Kingdom

Promoted to Strategic and Marketing Manager in recognition of a desire to further develop my managerial skills and to draft and implement the company’s global growth strategy.Responsibilities: Managing the marketing budget to contractual obligationsReporting marketing plans and sales data and analysis to Board of Directors, participate in management meetings.Produce strategic growth documentOversee social auditingAchievements:Drafted, submitted and… Show more Promoted to Strategic and Marketing Manager in recognition of a desire to further develop my managerial skills and to draft and implement the company’s global growth strategy.Responsibilities: Managing the marketing budget to contractual obligationsReporting marketing plans and sales data and analysis to Board of Directors, participate in management meetings.Produce strategic growth documentOversee social auditingAchievements:Drafted, submitted and implemented a global marketing and sustainability strategy to expand a UK business by opening offices in Hong Kong and SydneyRebranding of company logo and brand guidelines.Wrote and distributed the company’s ethical trading policy.Winning an industry award for marketing campaign in 2009, finalist in 2010 and 2011.Working from Hong Kong office, travelling to China to visit factories and carry out social auditing and produce feasibility reports Show less

London, United Kingdom

Responsibilities:Senior Account Manager for approx 10 exclusive clients.Account management and development.Liaise directly with Senior Management/ Business Owners. Achievements:Managing global accounts and providing the platform for opening the Sydney office.Travelled to China to conduct factory audits in Ningbo, Fuzhou and Shenzhen

Christchurch, New Zealand

Spence Watson Limited is a fencing company specializing in medium to large sub development residential fencing. Responsibilities:Setting up SMEManagement of staff up to 7 people Plan work flow for group & delegateCashflow management and forecastingProject managementAchievements:Identified an opportunity with a small underperforming company within the booming regional construction industry and increased turnover by 300% whilst maintaining a 35% gross… Show more Spence Watson Limited is a fencing company specializing in medium to large sub development residential fencing. Responsibilities:Setting up SMEManagement of staff up to 7 people Plan work flow for group & delegateCashflow management and forecastingProject managementAchievements:Identified an opportunity with a small underperforming company within the booming regional construction industry and increased turnover by 300% whilst maintaining a 35% gross profit marginManaged all aspects of a small business; accounting & finance, marketing, management including IT & HR Show less

Graduate Diploma, Political Science

B.Comm

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Economics And Management