Katherine ( Kath ) Dewar Email & Phone Number

Tapawera, Tasman, NZ

NZ

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Auckland, AUK, NZ

Elected Board Member at the SBN AGM 2022. First joined as a member of the Network in 2003.

Following international interest I have transformed my one day workshop in green marketing into an online learning course - 12 hours of self directed online study in what I think is the world's first stand-alone short course in Sustainable Marketing - by marketing pros for marketing pros. Sign up online at www.goodsense.co.nz/learning/green-marketing and.

Auckland, NZ

Supported the advancement of ethical investing in Aotearoa New Zealand as a one of the volunteer judging panel for the Mindful Money Awards in 2021, 2022 and 2023 https://mindfulmoney.nz/learn/mindful-money-awards-judges-for-2023/

Volunteer elected role involving community engagement, council liaison, conservation and heritage advocacy, iwi relationship building and oversight of Pest Free Piha Project operations

Author of Ruby and the Blue Sky, debut novel by Katherine Dewar, and publisher, Ruru Press. Ruby and the Blue Sky is a feminist, climate change thriller set in the near future in the UK city of Leeds. It's a tale of fame, power, sacrifice - and tea. On sale worldwide as paperback and eBook - where to buy here.

Wellington, NZ

Member and co-convenor of the team selected by the Green Party's executive to negotiate the best possible outcome to advance Green solutions in the formation of the new government, following the September 2017 NZ general election. Role included contributing to negotiation strategy development, political and policy analysis, facilitation of the group's.

Wellington, NZ

Convened the formation and first two years' operation of the Green Party's new Fundraising and Marketing team (FunMark), with support of a fellow convenor. The national volunteer committee recruited and set the strategic direction for a senior fundraising staff member as well as establishing and delivering a fundraising programme that doubled income to.

Supported CEO as part of Advisory Board providing feedback and business strategy advice. Resigned position to avoid conflict of interest with new GoodSense client.

Auckland, NZ

Developed and tutor three short professional development courses:- Marketing for sustainable business- Making the most of digital marketing- Writing for the web

Wellington, NZ

Volunteer on national Campaign Committees for election campaigns in 2008 and 2011. Lead role in developing strategy and improved communications for greater electorate cut through and MP growth from 7 to 14.

Management team role leading strategy and marketing communications for launch of web-based loan brokerage service. Led planning, website, marketing communications and lead generation activity achieving ahead of targets in a new market space. Introduced numerous new digital marketing tactics to the NZ environment such as Web Chat for online selling, and.

Led marketing communications team for pioneering direct response business. Specific projects included developing the organisation's online presence, including online banking, management of the multi-brand strategy of ergo/AMP Banking and specific initiatives using culture-building and contact centre relationships to drive sales efficiency and customer.

Headed the accounts team responsible for all direct response and digital communications for Air New Zealand, pioneering email marketing with the company and doubling the size of the account inside 12 months. Led the pitch process and headed the team working with Microsoft New Zealand, introducing a database-led strategy for SOHO users that was presented as.

Led accounts team pioneering development of database marketing by FMCG clients Typhoo and Cadbury as well as leading strategy development for financial services clients and new business.

Account management across finance, technology, not for profit and mail order clients, including direct response strategy development and planning.

Certified Facilitator, Behavioural Styles And Communication Preferences

Post-Graduate Diploma, Marketing

Ba (Hons), Political Studies