Andy Schick Email & Phone Number

New Zealand

New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand

Reach Beyond is a global Christian organisation that uses media, technology and healthcare to provide support in remote parts of the world. Founded in 1931, Reach Beyond has grown to become a leading organization in global media outreach.Through shortwave radio, online streaming, and other media platforms, Reach Beyond broadcasts programs in over 30 languages to people in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. These programs include Bible studies, Christian music, cultural… Show more Reach Beyond is a global Christian organisation that uses media, technology and healthcare to provide support in remote parts of the world. Founded in 1931, Reach Beyond has grown to become a leading organization in global media outreach.Through shortwave radio, online streaming, and other media platforms, Reach Beyond broadcasts programs in over 30 languages to people in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. These programs include Bible studies, Christian music, cultural and educational programs.Reach Beyond also provides healthcare services to people in remote and underserved communities around the world. This work includes providing medical care, training local healthcare workers, and developing public health initiatives. Reach Beyond's healthcare ministry is motivated by the belief that everyone deserves to have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.In addition to its media and healthcare ministries, Reach Beyond also partners with local churches and organizations around the world to support church planting, leadership training, and other community development initiatives. Show less

New Zealand

As Managing Director of Bastion Digital, my role has been about taking our digital capability and transitioning it to a stand alone business unit, capable of and responsible for its own growth and retention of clients. In addition, and as part of the wider Bastion Group (via acquisition), I lead the implementation of the Global “Centre of Excellence” - centralising the digital capability under my leadership to provide all digital services to all markets across the group (NZ, AU and the US).… Show more As Managing Director of Bastion Digital, my role has been about taking our digital capability and transitioning it to a stand alone business unit, capable of and responsible for its own growth and retention of clients. In addition, and as part of the wider Bastion Group (via acquisition), I lead the implementation of the Global “Centre of Excellence” - centralising the digital capability under my leadership to provide all digital services to all markets across the group (NZ, AU and the US). This enabled us to accelerate the groups go-to-market in this growth industry whilst ensuring high quality and healthy profits. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Joining Bastion Shine as a Partner, I established the Digital function alongside the existing creative and design teams. Starting from a standstill, I built the Digital team to 12 staff, multi-million revenue and the agency’s most profitable function. We operated with owned data at the core of our philosophy, helping the largest companies in their sector transform their marketing capabilities to data driven and automation centric operations. We did this by excelling in data and… Show more Joining Bastion Shine as a Partner, I established the Digital function alongside the existing creative and design teams. Starting from a standstill, I built the Digital team to 12 staff, multi-million revenue and the agency’s most profitable function. We operated with owned data at the core of our philosophy, helping the largest companies in their sector transform their marketing capabilities to data driven and automation centric operations. We did this by excelling in data and marketing platform engineering, an excellent paid media capability and data marketers and web designers. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Led international revenue growth for Fergus.com, a Software as a Service company, successfully delivering a 100% year-over-year increase in ARR.* Developed and executed go-to-market strategy* Launched and accelerated into the UK market* Built and scaled high-performing sales, marketing, and customer success teams* Secured and managed strategic partnerships with leading global trade companies* Collaborated with the CEO and other executives to set and achieve company-wide… Show more Led international revenue growth for Fergus.com, a Software as a Service company, successfully delivering a 100% year-over-year increase in ARR.* Developed and executed go-to-market strategy* Launched and accelerated into the UK market* Built and scaled high-performing sales, marketing, and customer success teams* Secured and managed strategic partnerships with leading global trade companies* Collaborated with the CEO and other executives to set and achieve company-wide revenue goals* Worked closely with the Board to ensure an aligned vision for revenue and burn rate was created and adhered to. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

In my role at Xero, I provided strategic leadership and operational support to multiple HQ teams, supporting go-to-market sales and marketing teams across all countries. Some of the projects and responsibilities these teams delivered were;* Implemented and transitioned to the Marketo marketing automation platform, winning the coveted "Globe Trotter" award for the best global roll out of a technology platform.* Led the growing analytics and data sciences capability, providing… Show more In my role at Xero, I provided strategic leadership and operational support to multiple HQ teams, supporting go-to-market sales and marketing teams across all countries. Some of the projects and responsibilities these teams delivered were;* Implemented and transitioned to the Marketo marketing automation platform, winning the coveted "Globe Trotter" award for the best global roll out of a technology platform.* Led the growing analytics and data sciences capability, providing insights across marketing, sales, and product portfolios.* Designed, built, and tested multi-channel automation programs, increasing conversion and retention rates.* Authored and led the "Frictionless Sale" program of work, which increased trial-to-sale conversions untouched by a sales team member from 0% to 40%, significantly reducing CAC and accelerating sales volume.* Provided operational management to ensure projects and creative requirements were organized, prioritized, and resourced for timely delivery. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand & Wellington, New Zealand

The Innovation Partnership was a government-led initiative dedicated to propelling New Zealand to global leadership in the use of the internet to drive business growth, public sector excellence, and educational achievement.Conceived by the Productivity Commission, the Innovation Partnership was a central government working group tasked with researching and disseminating insights on New Zealand's digital maturity in education, business, and government, with the goal of supporting… Show more The Innovation Partnership was a government-led initiative dedicated to propelling New Zealand to global leadership in the use of the internet to drive business growth, public sector excellence, and educational achievement.Conceived by the Productivity Commission, the Innovation Partnership was a central government working group tasked with researching and disseminating insights on New Zealand's digital maturity in education, business, and government, with the goal of supporting increased value creation from digital innovation. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Providing all marketing and communication from the Network for Learning to the Education Sector in all its components; principals, teachers, students, trustees and students.

Auckland, New Zealand & Seattle, Wa, Usa

Engaging on an "as needed" basis, my work with Pushpay has included- initial US market analysis - Market engagement and MVP testing- Grant fundraising- Digital marketing strategy consultation- New market engagement strategy design

Auckland, New Zealand & Sydney, Australia

After Maxnet was acquired by Vocus Communications (ASX: VOC) Vocus Communications brand was overhauled across Australia, and then implemented in the New Zealand rebrand of Maxnet.Taken into consideration was the shift in direction that Vocus had made since the beginning of the company, ensuring it's personality, sophistication and place in the market was reflected.Rebranding Maxnet to Vocus Communications in the New Zealand market was undertaken simultaneously, significantly… Show more After Maxnet was acquired by Vocus Communications (ASX: VOC) Vocus Communications brand was overhauled across Australia, and then implemented in the New Zealand rebrand of Maxnet.Taken into consideration was the shift in direction that Vocus had made since the beginning of the company, ensuring it's personality, sophistication and place in the market was reflected.Rebranding Maxnet to Vocus Communications in the New Zealand market was undertaken simultaneously, significantly overhauling internal systems along with every external touch-point the public had with the company. This meant working with 30+ staff members across both countries, co-ordinating multiple sub-projects and "flicking the switch" to ensure the company changed its brand in a matter of minutes.Along with Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Business development for internet servicesDevelopment of UFB go-to-marketMaxnet brand development Community engagement through social and traditional mediaBrand and service event activation

New Zealand

Data Lock is New Zealand's leading Data Backup and Disaster Recovery company. Data Lock specialises in the Continous Protection of crucial corporate data, securely replicated this information into multiple locations around New Zealand.

New Zealand

Press Play Internet was a regional, rural Wireless Internet Service Provider. This ISP specialised in delivering internet services to the Rotorua Lakes District in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.With extreme geographical features and large amounts of turbulent water, the area needed specialised antenna design. Diverse back-haul feeds given the limited infrastructure was also important, along with wind turbine, solar power and battery implementations in remote areas.This… Show more Press Play Internet was a regional, rural Wireless Internet Service Provider. This ISP specialised in delivering internet services to the Rotorua Lakes District in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.With extreme geographical features and large amounts of turbulent water, the area needed specialised antenna design. Diverse back-haul feeds given the limited infrastructure was also important, along with wind turbine, solar power and battery implementations in remote areas.This business become profitable in less that 6 months from implementation, despite capital investments for imported equipment and going through antenna design and production processes. Show less

United States, Uk, Europe

After being part of the Founding team of "Street Teams" in Australia, a revolutionary program designed to engage with local communities struggling with drug and alcohol abuse and violent crime, I began travelling throughout the UK, Europe and the United States speaking about the impact we had seen in Australia. Beyond this, I helped facilitate the starting of similar programs in these locations, and give training to the founders, supporting local NGO's and local government bodies.

Sydney, Australia

Every week, hundreds of volunteers head out to various Streets in Sydney and Brisbane visiting residents in specific locations. People in these areas face challenges ranging from loneliness and isolation, to crime and vandalism.Street Teams primary purpose is to connect with people in our community who are socially isolated and offer practical support to those needing help. These include basic chores such as gardening, cleaning and maintenance. These practical acts of kindness help us… Show more Every week, hundreds of volunteers head out to various Streets in Sydney and Brisbane visiting residents in specific locations. People in these areas face challenges ranging from loneliness and isolation, to crime and vandalism.Street Teams primary purpose is to connect with people in our community who are socially isolated and offer practical support to those needing help. These include basic chores such as gardening, cleaning and maintenance. These practical acts of kindness help us to build bridges with the residents and create a sense of community which also enables us to support and empower them to take their next steps forward in life.In the first year of operation, our team saw a 74% decrease in violent crime, a statistic that was linked to a equally staggering decrease in substance abuse in the area. Show less

Diploma, Ministry

A Bursary With 2 X Scholarships, Physical Education & Biology