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Auckland, New Zealand

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

TRS - Toyota Racing SeriesThe only class in New Zealand motorsport that offers aspiring racers vital experience with wings, slicks and composite technologies, The Castrol Toyota Racing Series is Toyota’s commitment to nurturing our next generation of top level racing talent.No other manufacturer has made the same long term commitment to motorsport as Toyota. Drivers in the National Championship series compete for every major title and trophy in the sport. The series attracts Premier Gold Star status along with the New Zealand Grand Prix title, one of only two FIA-sanctioned Grand Prix race events outside of Formula One.Toyota 86 ChampionshipNew Zealand’s leading single make championship for sports coupe cars the TR 86Conceived as a stepping stone to greater things, the Toyota 86 Championship is an intensely competitive six round premier-level championship that attracts rising racers and some of the highest profile names in New Zealand motorsport.

Auckland, New Zealand

Training Services- Customer focussed programs for entire dealership staff & automotive businesses- Aftersales and Service Manager, both customer & business management focussed- Service Advisor, customer focussed- Technical training- New model & product for sales staff- TechnologyVehicle Services- New model product launches and presentations- Vehicle launch drive route plans, designed to match the vehicle qualities- Car & 4wd events for TV- Press days- Fleet and Dealer days- Real world fuel economy testing- Demonstration drivingInternational Manufacturer and Engineering Support- Engineering support- Vehicle testing- Commercials or brochure shoots- Drive route planning- Logisticsecodriver- Drive efficiently courses - by the NZ record holder- Fleet driver programs, for large and small organisations- Corporate days- Fleet vehicle selection- International driver orientation- Remedial driver training

Conducting training programs for the collision repair industry.

ecodriver is New Zealand's only company specialising in fuel economy training courses. We focus on providing training for companies and organisations of all sizes. ecodriver training enables drivers to understand and practice the techniques required to maximise the fuel economy potential of their cars.

The role is directly responsible for functions usually associated with a National Service Managers role, plus a range of project initiatives specifically aimed at improving Customer Satisfaction for all aftersales areas. Management Responsibilities-Technical training-Non Technical aftersales training-Aftersales policies and procedures-Customer service standards-Quality and Warranty-All technical issues-Service sales targets and reporting-Department and branch aftersales budgets-Customer satisfaction improvement programs-I-CAR board member-Motor Industry Authority committee member

Responsible for all Lexus new vehicle sales and overall guidance for marketing and service direction, in co-operation with the relevant specialist Toyota divisions.

The role is primarily as an account manager position for various customers including Toyota dealers, major corporate customers and major vehicle leasing companies

The role was to set up, establish and manage the entire operation, housed within a 60,000 sq.ft. facility. This included purchase of all the necessary equipment, hiring of staff, the set up and implementation of systems to enable full mechanical repairs, paint and minor panel repairs and storage facilities for up to1,500 cars per annum.

The role was to design and conduct all technical training modules including new technologies/products for all Toyota and Lexus models.Also conducted introductory, Customer handling skills and TQM training courses.

This role focused on providing specialist information, technical support and on-site trouble shooting for the both the Toyota Dealer network and Toyota Motor Corporation.

Employed as a development engineer with primary responsibility for all electrical and electronic development, engine development, also responsible for chassis preparations and workshop management.