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2024 (Jan - August)Voluntary Missionary in Thailand offering chaplaincy services to local families, small business owners and individuals recovering from complex mental health and narcissistic abuse.2021 - 2022Creatives Incubator ResourceI developed a trauma-informed coaching module for first-time founders (specifically millennials and Gen Zs) to improve their emotional aptitude, self-awareness and confidence as they embark on a journey of entrepreneurship.Role: Program consultant, client culture liaison, digital relationship managerResult: A network of community of leaders, mentors and mental wellness professionals collaborating to develop a soft-skills resource toolkit for young entrepreneurs.____2021Easter Camp SouthernA community camp for Christian youth groups to meet each other over the Easter weekend. We host a range of games, motivational leadership, community engaging activities as well as camp-style catering for 5000 attendants from all over the South Island.Role: Head of Kitchen (purchasing & logistics) 2021Result: Improved kitchen workflow and negotiated a 5% cost reduction in food and beverage costs while maintaining the same menu and quality as previous years._____2010 - 2020NZCAF & Hip Hop UniteNFP organisation promoting sports aerobics and hip hop dance competitionsRole: Head Judge, brand ambassador, community engagementResult: Increased social media presence up to 3000+ followers. Grew the event with the help of a nationwide events team by 8x within 5 years. _____2011 - 2013Easter Camp SouthernLargest youth camp in the Southern Hemisphere with 5000+ attendants.Role: Head of Media (creative communications)Result: Assembled and optimised the creative team's workflow, created an archive of media for marketing and to encourage post-camp engagement.

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

On a contractual basis, I project manage an international creative team and oversee marketing and creative development of entrepreneurial ideas through the DCCS Network. I work directly with founders through the ideation stage, developing a clear roadmap and marketing strategy ahead of their launch.2018 - 2020Project: Lister (Privately acquired by national real estate platform 'Appraise Me' in 2020) Disruption platform for real estate lead-generationBrainstorming and ideation using design thinking methodology, pitching and entrepreneurship coachingTask: Working with key stakeholders, sales agents and real estate agency owners, I created a business plan, modelled projections and produced a pitch deck to raise funds. Using lean and agile methodologies, a wireframe and prototype was developed. I led an international team using scrum methodology, assembling a remote team of developers and assigning a local sales agent as product owner.Result: Using a cold call strategy, we received 250 agent EOIs and raised $240k in 2 rounds of seed funding from 4 investors parties.____2018 - 2020Zero ThreeProfessional athlete and clothing labelBusiness model, business advisory, entrepreneurship coachingTask: Working with the owner to articulate his vision by performing a SWOT analysis, I developed a strategy to pivot the existing label into a wholesale distributor with a sister company selling limited-run hype clothing.Result: Raised $14k in interest-free finance with a lean business plan, and a 5yr holistic lifestyle roadmap. This gave the owner direction, clarity and the confidence to pursue his interests in graphic design, maintain a healthy work/life balance while growing his business in alignment with his MMA career progression. ____2018-2023Lemon TreeOwner-operated new businessBrand launch strategy, project management & exit advisory____2018Nelson Car WreckersNational auto dismantler networkSolution provided: National brand & marketing strategy

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I identified an creative opportunity and led a special projects team to provide 3D virtual rendering services for large scale commercial and pre-construction residential sales. I assembled a team of 4 and project managed each project from prospecting to delivery.- Photo realism renders- Cinematic video renders- Virtual interior staging- Experiential AR/VR kiosks- Graphic design- Brand development

New Zealand

My strategy for successful growth starts by cultivating strong relationships, delivering quality and value to a blue ocean market and collaborating with industry professionals to achieve profitability within 6 months. With this approach, I was able to consecutively achieve high-impact growth for my clients within 2-3yrs (requiring no external investment, seed capital or excessive marketing budget).2018 - Sold in 2020DC Photos LiveNationwide photography networkSolution provided: Pivot strategy to offer live-training for freelance photographers and creatives.2016 - Sold in 2018DiLusso & Dc DessertsFine-dining desserts served in a boutique cocktail barSolution provided: Strategic partnership for brand growth.2015 - 2018Vault 21, Catacombs, Moon BarAward winning restaurant group & nightclub venueSolution provided: Launch strategy, brand development, marketing management and customer retention strategies.2013 - Sold in 2016The Foam CompanyEvent hire equipment, touring and promotions businessSolution provided: National marketing strategy for growth.2011 - Sold in 2014The Break - Bar, nightclub and venueSolution provided: Brand strategy & digital marketing.

New Zealand

I enjoy identifying and cultivating a niche communities that intersect with my hobbies. Out of this passion, I developed a range of photography related services and built various teams to scale my owner-operated photography business into a nationwide enterprise. Over the course of 8yrs, I compounded our growth in these 5 unique industries, built around the same customer persona.-Hospitality Community (restaurants, bars and venue photography services)-DJ Community (concerts, clubs, parties and wedding receptions)-Marketing Community (promotional, website, branding, experiential marketing)-High School Student Community (socials, balls & formals, school photos)-Dance Community (portraits, competitions, performances)The common denominator being that I was able to engage effectively with the community and maintain a strong personal brand. I led various teams such as:Hosting live-training programmes in creative entrepreneurshipHosting club and concert photography masterclasses across the countryCoordinated full-service media teams for corporate events, concerts, festivals and school formals.I also launched a nationwide creatives network across 30 high schools, training teams of talented photographers, videographers and editors from:Villa Maria CollegeTimaru Girls High SchoolSt Kevins CollegeMount Aspiring CollegeI entered into an agreement with a long time mentee and DC Photos was sold in 2021.Notable clients include:Rhythm & Alps FestivalIlluminate Paint Party TourSmile Dealers - Social MarketingUCSA - Events & CommsOUSA - Events & CommsThe Edge 91.8 OtagoZM Online - I Heart Radio

Christchurch, New Zealand

I co-founded this digital agency as part of my contract with Next Level NZ.I assembled and led a creative team, using scrum and agile methodologies to launch 40 brands.We scaled to $240k within 6 months, negotiated a merger and consolidated with a creative co-op.In 2018, Husky Digital pivoted into an advertising company (Husky Billboards) with display contracts in McDonalds and New World Supermarkets.

Christchurch, New Zealand

Next Level is a Russian owned business consultancy for SMEs in Christchurch. After being promoted from marketing manager to BDM after my first franchise deal, I went on to co-found a sister company, Husky Digital, to provide digital marketing and creative services on retainer.2018Rev 3Property developersService provided: Marketing for virtual-rendering based sales2018Megan Ward ConsultancyFunding advice and loan planning servicesService provided: Marketing assets & branding2018Christchurch Football CentreSports facilityService provided: Brand advertising & sponsorship management2018Mega AirEntertainment facilityService provided: Marketing assets & sponsorship management2018PhoneFixNationwide Phone Repair FranchiseService provided: Franchise agreement, marketing strategy & sponsorship management2018Rainbow Wall ArtCustom wallpaper Service provided: Marketing assets & launch strategy2018Dzyn SpaceCloud-based graphic design software & print management systemSolution provided: Business plan & technical team2018Hanafins & PhotograbPhoto & Video FranchiseSolution provided: Pivot and rebrand strategy, digital marketing assets.2018GM Gallery & Mike’s Hair CareAward winning hair salonSolution provided: Business strategy, brand diversification & growth strategy2018Pure ModestyOrganic beauty product for exportService provided: Business plan & launch strategy

I connect New Zealand clients with trusted manufacturers across Asia.Products I have imported, branded and marketed include:- Digital advertising displays and LED billboard screens- Commercial studio lighting equipment- Photobooth machines- Custom branded 'vegan-friendly' varsity jackets- Bamboo fiber textiles- Self-priming spa pool pumps- Commercial ice-cream maker & blast freezers- Commercial herb and meat dehydrators- Commercial vacuum sealer- Food grade packaging and boxes- Custom food truck trailer- Dog tunnel & mobile pet crates for large dogs

Dunedin, New Zealand

Branded a series of dessert chef residencies at various cocktail bars and lounges.LBDC (The Little Boutique Dessert Company)DC Desserts x Moon BarDC Desserts x DilussoDC Desserts x ZanzibarSweet Boxes NZSignature items include:Luxury desserts, designer centrepiece cakes and hand-churned ice creams.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 - (sold in 2015)Designed, prototyped, manufactured and branded Australasia's largest water bubble cannon.Pitched, promoted and organised 2 nationwide tours."This cannon can shoot bubbles across a 15m dance floor and will fill a two storey building in 10 minutes!"

Otago & Southland, New Zealand

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞Organised a series of fundraising events in Dunedin and grew our social media following to over 5k followers in 3 months. I did this by recruiting a network of 30 student reps, collaborated with local artists and venues to raise funds for various school sports teams and dance groups.

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Te Puna Wai ō Tuhinapo (youth justice residence) - Specialist teacher for dance therapy programTe Oranga (care and protective residence) - Specialist teacher for dance therapy programChristchurch Girls High School - Performance crew dance coachOtago Girls High School - Specialist dance teacherQueens High School - Specialist dance teacherVilla Maria College - Dance teacherKaiapoi High School - Dance teacherZion Studios - Dance teacher and performance teamStudio One - Dance teacherSalsa Rhythm - Dance teacherRhythm Nation - Dance teacher

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Audio mixing engineer for dance studios, community groups and school performance teams.Worked with artists and studio managers to create sampled mixes featured in:Coca-Cola Christmas in the ParkBand Together ConcertWestfield Riccarton MallNorthlands Shopping CentreNorthcity Church

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Choreographer and coach for NZ schools nationals dance team.In charge of team fundraising, travel, budgets and organising local performances.