Laura Koot Email & Phone Number

Garston, Southland, New Zealand

The Fairlight Foundation aims to advance women in New Zealand's agriculture industry by providing them with a one year, female only, practical farm training course based at Fairlight Station in Northern Southland. Our mission is to create resilient, confident and capable rural professionals who will become leaders in our rural industry. Combining practical farm skills, relevant agricultural qualifications, an emphasis on personal development and using our strong relationships within the… Show more The Fairlight Foundation aims to advance women in New Zealand's agriculture industry by providing them with a one year, female only, practical farm training course based at Fairlight Station in Northern Southland. Our mission is to create resilient, confident and capable rural professionals who will become leaders in our rural industry. Combining practical farm skills, relevant agricultural qualifications, an emphasis on personal development and using our strong relationships within the agricultural industry, our female graduates will be the most sought after rural professionals in New Zealand. Show less

Queenstown, Otago

Laura is passionate about delivering exceptional and authentic experiences for visitors that want to be treated like more than just another tourist. She launched Real Country in Queenstown at the start of 2017 and is solely responsible for the growth, marketing, business development, strategy, operations and general day to day running of Real Country. Laura personally guides each trip and ensures that every customer has a unique and memorable experience. See the real New Zealand with… Show more Laura is passionate about delivering exceptional and authentic experiences for visitors that want to be treated like more than just another tourist. She launched Real Country in Queenstown at the start of 2017 and is solely responsible for the growth, marketing, business development, strategy, operations and general day to day running of Real Country. Laura personally guides each trip and ensures that every customer has a unique and memorable experience. See the real New Zealand with Real Country. Real Country offers a range of bespoke country experiences, guided by a local Southern Girl. Real Country offers a truly authentic and memorable experience. Every tour is different and we exceed visitor expectations by combining good old fashioned Southern Hospitality, with a range of enjoyable activities. http://www.realcountry.co.nz/ Show less

Christchurch

Key Responsibilities• Coordinate the handover of technologies to the Engineering department from the Research and Development Department• Communicate with all stakeholders in customer delivery projects and make informed decisions to drive the project • Document, record, distribute information and adjust project plan accordingly using a variety of tools including MS Project and SharePoint. • Coordinate the interaction between several global departments at Wynyard to ensure a… Show more Key Responsibilities• Coordinate the handover of technologies to the Engineering department from the Research and Development Department• Communicate with all stakeholders in customer delivery projects and make informed decisions to drive the project • Document, record, distribute information and adjust project plan accordingly using a variety of tools including MS Project and SharePoint. • Coordinate the interaction between several global departments at Wynyard to ensure a successful product delivery to the customer• Improve the department culture and facilitate the creation of a more collaborative team Show less

Key Responsibilities• Create a Market Segmentation framework to gather insights from our customers and help develop and sell our products in a more targeted manner• Consultation project on our global CRM process and solution and provide recommendations for improvement • Coordinate and research new business opportunities with other project stakeholders to provide recommendations on approach Key Achievements • Successful creation of a Market Segmentation framework that met… Show more Key Responsibilities• Create a Market Segmentation framework to gather insights from our customers and help develop and sell our products in a more targeted manner• Consultation project on our global CRM process and solution and provide recommendations for improvement • Coordinate and research new business opportunities with other project stakeholders to provide recommendations on approach Key Achievements • Successful creation of a Market Segmentation framework that met the organisation’s needs • Completed the CRM consultation and provided a report which allowed educated decisions to be made to improve the solutionReason for Leaving • I was asked to take on a new challenge within Wynyard Group Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Key Responsibilities• Prospecting for new business and growing the property portfolio• Streamline operations• Train existing staff• Review brand and create new marketing and advertising collateral• Consult on fee structuring and all administration processesReason for Leaving• This was a short term, contracted role.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Key Responsibilities • Hiring and training staff• Creating streamlined operational systems• Marketing and brand development • All administration and accounting requirements including setting financial targets• Prospecting for new business and growing portfolio• Managing client relationships and resolving all issuesKey Achievements• Growing the portfolio from 0 to 250 properties in just over 4 months• Establishing company as a strong competitor in an… Show more Key Responsibilities • Hiring and training staff• Creating streamlined operational systems• Marketing and brand development • All administration and accounting requirements including setting financial targets• Prospecting for new business and growing portfolio• Managing client relationships and resolving all issuesKey Achievements• Growing the portfolio from 0 to 250 properties in just over 4 months• Establishing company as a strong competitor in an already established and competitive marketReason for Leaving • The company was operating successfully and it was time to pursue other career opportunities in Auckland Show less

Hawkes Bay

Key Responsibilities • Prospect and build residential property sales business• Negotiate contracts• Have comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislationKey Achievements• Consistently exceeding targets set by sales manager • Several monthly awards for most residential sales units within company Reason for Leaving• Promoted within the company and founded Tremains Rentals, a property management company for Tremains Real Estate

Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

Key Responsibilities • Forming strong relationships with clients• Facilitating the delivery of client projects and business objectives• Acquiring new business clients to meet Boomtown’s financial targetsKey Achievements• Continental Tyre – Successful strategic development of European BestDrive brand and launch into the South African market• Continental Tyre – Won project over other larger agencies to develop brand and launch a new tyre fitment franchise• Kraft… Show more Key Responsibilities • Forming strong relationships with clients• Facilitating the delivery of client projects and business objectives• Acquiring new business clients to meet Boomtown’s financial targetsKey Achievements• Continental Tyre – Successful strategic development of European BestDrive brand and launch into the South African market• Continental Tyre – Won project over other larger agencies to develop brand and launch a new tyre fitment franchise• Kraft Foods Southern Africa- Internal campaign originally was just for South Africa, but due to success was expanded to Southern Africa. Reason for Leaving• Left South Africa and moved back to New Zealand Show less

Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

Key Responsibilities • Facilitating client’s entry into the South African manufacturing and mining markets• Daily project reporting• Manage team, overall budget and time constraintsKey Achievements• Brought project back on track to clients satisfaction as it was previously running over schedule and over budget Reason for Leaving• Promoted to Account Manger within the same company

Key Responsibilities • Company valuations for ACC• Financial modeling, transaction services, advisory, consulting and due diligence for various clients Key Achievements• Worked with senior partner in a project management capacity on two major engagements; selling a local IT company and providing advisory work to the national tertiary sectorReason for Leaving • An opportunity to travel and live in South Africa arose

Key Responsibilities• Develop recommendations for methodologies to be used in new product development• Review of current new product development process and business culture• Provide an operational road map to aid the success of future projectsKey Achievements• Creating practical solutions that were implemented from theoretical methodologies and observationsReason for Leaving • The role was a 3 month contract to complete MBA thesis

Completed MBA at Otago University. It was a very challenging 16 months and has most certianly given me valuable skills, experience and business contacts that will help take me to the next level.

My position involved managing the payroll of all the staff (over 400) employed at Allied Security throughout New Zealand

Key Responsibilities• Daily operations including managing all events • Office responsibilities including budgeting, invoicing, managing accounts and setting financial targets• Resolve all staff and customer issuesKey Achievements• Planning, building and establishing a new bar and restaurant into the market and breaking even within 6 months of operationReason for Leaving • Started fulltime MBA course

Mba, Business

Bsc, Anatomy