FillGood is a Wellington not for profit project committed to reducing waste impact of events, functions, parties, festivals concerts and sports events. We do this by providing reusable serviceware solutions. With a brand new purpose built wash facility at Sky stadium, a mobile wash van and a fleet of over 200,000 reusable plates, bowls cup and trays. We have created a wash lease loop system that can be scaled for most Wellington events, thus eradicating the need for single use serviceware.

Vinnies Kitchen is a Not-for-profit organisation that aims to reduce food insecurity in Auckland. with a shiny new commercial Kitchen approved the challenge is to commercialise and launch a range of gourmet frozen meals for home delivery. Turning profit into aroha meals for families in need.

Rongotai Production Kitchen produces ready to eat meals the Healthy School meals programme, supermarkets, school canteens and retail venues. Runway Bakery produces Artisan and specialist Breads,Burger buns and PiesHeat and eat meals & wholesale bakery products for hospitality, retail and grocery channels

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In a senior management team of 5, I take responsibility for Marketing, sponsorships, and promotional activations accross 20+ venues and a flourishing events and functions business. I am responsible for the wellbeing of 260+ employees, and am proud to be focussing on developing excellence in our newly refurbished work ready training facility. these are going to be busy times, but I am working in areas of business that I'm passionate about, working for a company that values its people and values… Show more In a senior management team of 5, I take responsibility for Marketing, sponsorships, and promotional activations accross 20+ venues and a flourishing events and functions business. I am responsible for the wellbeing of 260+ employees, and am proud to be focussing on developing excellence in our newly refurbished work ready training facility. these are going to be busy times, but I am working in areas of business that I'm passionate about, working for a company that values its people and values fun. Show less

Group General Manager of Wellington Hospitality Group subsidiary - New Zealand Bar Management. Developing newly acquired bars through business transition, on premise development and hospitality evolution. Taking 4 unique hospitality venues in diverse locations from Whanganui to Wellington and Wanaka from receivership to to profitability in less than 18 months.

Part Time contractor to support ADBT and Timaru in its quest to be the #Gigatown champions and win Giga 100x speed broadband for Timaru. I am contracted to develop relationships with local Schools and Businesses and facilitate involvement in Gigatown Activities.Doing something good for Timaru and having fun doing it!

Member of the Senior management team reporting to the CEO. I Managed an academic department across multiple disciplines over 5 campuses. As head of school My department grew to be the largest school and most successful in the institution. Managing over 50 staff , over 25 programmes at campuses from Christchurch to Dunedin.

Established a specialised hospitality marketing and consultancy company - Using 16 Years of On premise experience combined with a proven business analysis process, I help pubs and clubs maximise their profit potential, develop their businesses and create a market impact. This start up business is in its infancy but already has a strong web presence and significant trade interest.www.innbusiness.co.nz

Responsibility for shaping on premise strategy throughout New Zealand. Tasked with restructuring On premise lending criteria and development of channel specific sales development tools.

Based out of Wellington this role required management of regional budgets , development of regional sales strategy and implementation of brand driven sales objectives through a direct report group of three regional managers and a sales team of circa 15 Key account representatives

building a strong sales team in the heartland of our oppositions territory. Based Dunedin, Direct reports 6 - 2

After emigrating to NZ I chose to go back to the floor, to learn about the NZ hospitality marketplace. based out of Mainland brewery I took on more than the role of KAR by establishing the Brewery marketing project, still going today the project has spawned a brewery tour , reintroduction of the Iconic Clydesdale Horses, establishment of Innovation brewing practices at mainland and development of merchandise sales through the brewery shop.

Direct Reports: 8 Middle managers and 8 administrative staffBudget: £2.5 million trade marketing spend. ResponsibilitiesMember of the Senior Management Team Delivery of branded promotions to on-trade customers in three distinct trading channels. Responsibility for shaping and implementing brand promotional plans, new product launches, sponsorship leveraging opportunities and development of Consumer and Customer media opportunities. Integral involvement in new… Show more Direct Reports: 8 Middle managers and 8 administrative staffBudget: £2.5 million trade marketing spend. ResponsibilitiesMember of the Senior Management Team Delivery of branded promotions to on-trade customers in three distinct trading channels. Responsibility for shaping and implementing brand promotional plans, new product launches, sponsorship leveraging opportunities and development of Consumer and Customer media opportunities. Integral involvement in new customer negotiations and renegotiations with existing clients. Presentation of current and predicted trends in demographic profiling, consumer insight and competitor trend activity to main Carlsberg board level. Show less

Responsible for building trade marketing campaigns in the UK Wholesale market. delivering Brand marketing plans through the line and creating trade marketing promotions, new product launches and sponsorship activities.

National Marketing Manager (beer & wine) I was responsible for managing the marketing budget and brand portfolio for 4 major brewers and upwards of 30 regional and Micro brewers. Creating national and regional promotions for our Franchised estate. This role required strong relationship, negotiation and presentation skills.

The UK's Largest Franchise operator with over 1200 franchised pubs. I joined as business development manager, tasked with developing a regional estate of 85 pubs. The role was multi faceted but predominantly the role involved, aiding small business to improve , find operators and funding, assessing business plans, co-ordinating pub developments , proposing new concept bar opportunities and negotiating terms and franchise contracts. Significant understanding of the licensing law and legal… Show more The UK's Largest Franchise operator with over 1200 franchised pubs. I joined as business development manager, tasked with developing a regional estate of 85 pubs. The role was multi faceted but predominantly the role involved, aiding small business to improve , find operators and funding, assessing business plans, co-ordinating pub developments , proposing new concept bar opportunities and negotiating terms and franchise contracts. Significant understanding of the licensing law and legal processes of sale and sale of liquor were required as were a sound understanding of liquidation processes. Show less

Hartlepool, Wakefield and Hamburg GermanyBoth of these roles provided me with a good grounding and education in the pub industry. Analysing 1400 leased pubs and proposing bespoke marketing packages to aid development. This lead to an opening in Germany based out of Hamburg. Returning to the UK to head a HR initiative to become the first pubco in the UK to gain the Investors in People accreditation.