Time for a new challenge and this one could test me!! An online clearance business for tiles and floor coverings will call on some old skills and develop some new ones.

I’ve developed the National Driver Training Centre from concept through to implementation and delivery, successfully establishing relationships with industry, educational organisation and government departments and leading a successful $2.8m Provincial Growth Fund application.Responsibilities:Identify areas where skills shortages exist and create solutionsEngage stakeholders, partners and the community with the need for the National Driver Training CentreDevelop strong working relationships with organisations, schools and individuals across New ZealandGenerate over $1M support for the projectWork with the education sector, local and central government to develop a national solution to big picture issuesPresent to Ministers, MPs, Councils and government departments on a regular basisBudget creation and financial reporting both internally and externally to all levelsDevelop, implement and drive new marketing initiatives and promotional activitiesManage, coordinate and organise all aspects of the projectRecruitment, staff management and team buildingDevelop course content and design.

In my position as Regional Manager at Red Badge Group I led a team of Operations Managers and 500 staff across the lower North Island and was responsible for significant growth in our region. Highlights of my time in this role include planning and delivering key international events including Rugby World Cup, Cricket World Cup, FIFA World Cup and many concerts. I also became a specialist in Alcohol Management working closely with a number or partners including Police, venues and other Governing Bodies.

After playing Cricket overseas professionally - managing athletes and a sports franchise was a welcome challenge. My role here included sponsorship, business management, fundraising and creating and leveraging professional networks.Responsibilities included:International player recruitmentNegotiations and contract developmentSponsorship acquisitionOperational delivery.

Established a family business from scratch - included customer relationship management, oversight of marketing, financials and business development.

Lean Meats was a specialised export lamb meat company sending further processed products into niche markets in the USA and Canada. While I was in this role we also expanded into Asia and Europe.Responsibilities included:Delivery of New Zealand operations - from the procurement of animals through to added value products and the delivery of the animals overseasCreation and delivery of business plansExpanding capability to export internationally

Contracted to play cricket within the United Kingdom for two seasons.