Asahi Beverages NZ is part of Asahi Group Holdings with global HQ in Japan, and is the 2nd largest beverage supplier in New Zealand. My role sits within the on-premise channel with responsibility and accountability for securing new profitable business within my region.

Welcome to Joylab!Joylab is a network of over 20 one-of-a-kind establishments across the Auckland region that bring people together. Whether for a meal, a few drinks with friends, or your special event, Joylab will give you an experience worth remembering!In my role, I have sole responsibility and leadership for the event sales of the business, across both corporate and consumer bookings throughout the year. Across the network, Joylab can offer venues to suit all needs, from milestone birthdays, to weddings, product launches and end-of-year business celebrations.

Compass Group NZ is a wholly owned subsidiary of Compass Group PLC, with global headquarters in London. We are New Zealand's leading provider of food services and catering solutions, servicing our clients in 5 key sectors: Healthcare & Senior Living, Education, Business & Industry, Defense & Offshore, and Sport and Leisure. We employ over 4,000 New Zealanders from Whangarei to Dunedin and support our customers and clients from our National Support Office (NSO) in Auckland. I work within our Sales & Marketing team and manage New Business Development and Growth of our Business & Industry sector. For any queries about our service offering please do not hesitate to reach out to me.Mike.Burns@compass-group.co.nz

During the global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus I transferred within the business to recruit within our Logistics SBU. Our team of specialists recruit permanent and temporary roles within the areas of manufacturing, logistics, operations and supply chain.

I work within the Office Support specialism in the Auckland CBD office, recruiting for permanent positions. Hays has 40 offices located across ANZ, and is present in 33 countries worldwide.

I work within the Office Support specialism in the Auckland CBD office, recruiting for permanent positions. Hays has 40 offices located across ANZ, and is present in 33 countries worldwide.

During this role, I was responsible for generating leads for the company across a multitude of countries and cultures and a wide range of industries. I conducted enterprise level business internationally and remotely, and used a variety of sales tools and CRM’s to sell industrial level products to governments and commercial entities. I became a trusted and reliable member of the team hitting monthly and quarterly targets.

I worked for a successful Middle Eastern Sports and Holiday Program company, responsible for 10+ children at a time from ages between 5 and 12. I co-lead after school programs, worked in holiday summer and winter camps, refereed sports fixtures, and co-coached different sports and activities.