Jody Direen Email & Phone Number

New Zealand

• Conducted all aspects of artist management, marketing & brand management, including budgeting, organising and conceptualising photo-shoots, music videos and recording sessions.
• Expertly manage graphic & web design, social media content and music release strategies, filtering media interviews/monitoring interview angles, product manufacture and distribution, publishing and royalty management.
• Continuously maintain effective communications, relationship management, and negotiations, in addition to managing online presence, health and fitness, and more.
• Streamlined all aspects of daily administration, including planning, prioritising tasks, accounting, record keeping/data input, monitoring product inventory, booking/enquiry response, and general business operations.
• Use excellent technical proficiency to oversee website content development and maintenance, as well as improve methodologies for scheduling meetings.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills in organising band members for regular rehearsals, managing personalities in a close-knit group, and booking & coordinating tour requirements for band & crew.

New Zealand

Assist with all facets of marketing including social media content plans and general management, website development and optimisation, brand management, media reporting, analytics, email marketing, partnerships (including proposals and fulfilment), writing and releasing press releases and general administrative support for Redbull endorsed Ironman athlete.

New Zealand

• Festival Marketing and Event Manager
• Developed and execute entire marketing strategy to maximise reach and sell the music festival resulting in exponential growth over the past five years. Marketing strategy involves a strong emphasis on the digital.
• Improved procedures for applying for council regulated special licenses, complying to all related regulations, booking contractors, and more to ensure events are produced on-time, under budget, and above all expectations
• Orchestrate event setup and oversee event, including staff briefings & related documents, business negotiations, and the establishment of strong contractor relationships.
• Create positive, productive workplace through compassionate leadership and superb human resources knowledge.
• Prepare all event documents (e.g. event running schedules, contact sheets) and signage schedule & manufacture, communicating clearly with all contractors, artists and staff to maximise efficiency and ensure event.

Wanaka, New Zealand

• Assisted with overall event organising and coordination duties, digital mapping, course marking, signage allocation and manufacture, logging, and creating event schedules, guaranteeing a superior outcome.
• Innovated on methods for volunteer recruiting through a restructuring of previous advertising, social media, and recruiting sponsorship guidelines.
• Diligently monitored race schedules and activity ensured consistency with all council and legal regulations.
• Prepared custom-tailored traffic management plans, organised meetings with officials, and guided budgeting to deliver an event which achieved resounding success across all available metrics.

Methven, New Zealand

• Championed excellence in producing, promoting, marketing, planning and managing live music events, including establishing a platform for up-coming and established local and international artists.
• Analysed all risk potentials associated with producing and promoting musical events in various locations and venues, and recommended low risk, high profit potential opportunities which enabled continued organizational.
• Maintained exacting professional standards across event management/planning, marketing, social media, and more.

Various

Casual Sheep & Beef Farm Assistant, Omarama/Te Anau, NZ: 2011 – 2015 Farm Assistant, Le Mee Farms Limited, Methven, NZ: 2011Tractor operator/ 30T chaser bin, Cropping Farm, Lake King, WA: 2010 2IC, Ribbonwood & Sheltondowns Stations, Omarama, NZ: 2010 Farm Assistant/Head Shepherd, Sheep & Beef property, Te Anau, NZ (Belfield Farm): 2008 – 2010 Farm.

Lake King, Western Australia

• 18000 acres
• Chasing combine harvesters, allowing them to unload grain (wheat & lupins).
• Unlaoading into road trains
• Only chaser driver for the harvest season

Bachelor Of Agriculture, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

• Awards/Honours: Two Letters of Congratulations

Ncea Level 3, Ncea Levels 1,2 & 3