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Auckland, Nz

Auckland, New Zealand

The New Ventures is a specialist innovation and entrepreneurship team focused on rapidly responding to scalable business opportunities by working with customers, start-ups and the investment community.We use design thinking, lean start up and agile methodologies and due to the fast pace in the innovation world, we are no strangers to pivoting and failing fast. As the Programme Manager I keep all projects and people on task, help identify and remove roadblocks, source and… Show more The New Ventures is a specialist innovation and entrepreneurship team focused on rapidly responding to scalable business opportunities by working with customers, start-ups and the investment community.We use design thinking, lean start up and agile methodologies and due to the fast pace in the innovation world, we are no strangers to pivoting and failing fast. As the Programme Manager I keep all projects and people on task, help identify and remove roadblocks, source and allocate resources and people, as well as monitor status, progress and outcomes, while keeping everything to budget.No two days are the same - I’ve designed the launch and workflows of large programmes of work. I’ve recruited globally for venture teams. I’ve run branding workshops, team onboarding sessions and retros. And recently produced an educational series with key international speakers on a new sustainability initiative. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

PledgeMe helps Kiwis (and Australians) fund the things they care about. The Delivery Manager's role is to help prepare companies launch campaigns and work alongside them as they run.I helped companies to prepare for their equity campaigns through PledgeMe's CrowdfundingU programme. I worked 1:1 with social enterprises and growth companies, giving feedback and guiding them through the intricate capital raising process. This included campaign planning, offer documentation, financials… Show more PledgeMe helps Kiwis (and Australians) fund the things they care about. The Delivery Manager's role is to help prepare companies launch campaigns and work alongside them as they run.I helped companies to prepare for their equity campaigns through PledgeMe's CrowdfundingU programme. I worked 1:1 with social enterprises and growth companies, giving feedback and guiding them through the intricate capital raising process. This included campaign planning, offer documentation, financials, forecasts, terms, valuations, communication plans, pr, storytelling and pitching. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

•Business Mentors NZ (Contract Mentor Coordinator)Sourcing and onboarding new business mentors and matching them with business (of less than 19 employees) wanting mentoring support. This was during covid and the demand for these services were high.•Aamplify Partners (Producer)Produced a series of B2B events (Accelerate 19) both in New Zealand and Australia.•Alchemy (B2B Production Director)I produced 17 B2B demand generation campaigns across the social and digital… Show more •Business Mentors NZ (Contract Mentor Coordinator)Sourcing and onboarding new business mentors and matching them with business (of less than 19 employees) wanting mentoring support. This was during covid and the demand for these services were high.•Aamplify Partners (Producer)Produced a series of B2B events (Accelerate 19) both in New Zealand and Australia.•Alchemy (B2B Production Director)I produced 17 B2B demand generation campaigns across the social and digital landscape for Microsoft’s Marketing Services Partner. •Speak Story (Business Consultant)Advised on and created a business plan to successfully secure funding. Co-facilitated a branding workshop.•Roland Berger Europe (Contract Consultant)Contracted by this global strategy consulting firm to research, arrange and conduct face to face interviews with various stakeholders across NGOs, business and government. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

XLabs is NZ's first lab dedicated to economic and environmental outcomes using a circular economy framework. The lab brings together up to 25 businesses, working alongside circular experts, scientists, technologists and creative minds. It creates the space to accelerate innovation and shape extraordinary ideas for these businesses.I produced the launch event with over 100 attendees including Auckland's key players in the sustainability space. I produced the series of workshops including… Show more XLabs is NZ's first lab dedicated to economic and environmental outcomes using a circular economy framework. The lab brings together up to 25 businesses, working alongside circular experts, scientists, technologists and creative minds. It creates the space to accelerate innovation and shape extraordinary ideas for these businesses.I produced the launch event with over 100 attendees including Auckland's key players in the sustainability space. I produced the series of workshops including location, catering, film crew as well as overseeing the volunteers. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

The Founders Hatchery is a three month programme which focuses on building entrepreneurial capabilities and ventures. It covers three key areas, with a specific module dedicated to each:• Leadership/ team alignment and development• Initial market opportunity scoping• Business model development.As the first Founders Hatchery programme for the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, I created the content of the programme, and designed each workshop and the interactive team… Show more The Founders Hatchery is a three month programme which focuses on building entrepreneurial capabilities and ventures. It covers three key areas, with a specific module dedicated to each:• Leadership/ team alignment and development• Initial market opportunity scoping• Business model development.As the first Founders Hatchery programme for the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, I created the content of the programme, and designed each workshop and the interactive team exercises. I presented and facilitated each workshop to participants, including design thinking, customer experience journeys and personas, team building exercises and presentation/pitching skills as well as one on one mentoring sessions.www.cie.auckland.ac.nz/programmes/founders-hatchery Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Aamplify was an Australasian B2B marketing and digital agency helping technology, software and professional services firms to captivate an audience and build brand equity.The Production Director role was newly created, with the primary purpose of orchestrating the delivery of creative projects for clients, while exceeding their expectations.I worked closely with the team across creative, demand generation and technology to ensure they created extraordinary results on time. And… Show more Aamplify was an Australasian B2B marketing and digital agency helping technology, software and professional services firms to captivate an audience and build brand equity.The Production Director role was newly created, with the primary purpose of orchestrating the delivery of creative projects for clients, while exceeding their expectations.I worked closely with the team across creative, demand generation and technology to ensure they created extraordinary results on time. And with the client partners to help manage budgets, client expectations and to move the account to conclusion.I lead a predominantly young team, directing them through fast turnaround times andcompeting deadlines, with many moving parts. I provided them with the tools and processes toallow them to remain focused on what they do best, and ongoing mentorship.I also continuously developed, implemented and streamlined processes to improve productivity and creativity. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Expander is New Zealand's leading solution provider specialising in traceability, brand protection and consumer engagement. They operate predominantly with food and beverage clients in the FMCG sector.I was co-founder and director of the company, a successful graduate of The Lightning Lab - New Zealand’s first digital accelerator programme. I took the company from initial concept, through to securing the first two rounds of investment. I was responsible for leading the first due… Show more Expander is New Zealand's leading solution provider specialising in traceability, brand protection and consumer engagement. They operate predominantly with food and beverage clients in the FMCG sector.I was co-founder and director of the company, a successful graduate of The Lightning Lab - New Zealand’s first digital accelerator programme. I took the company from initial concept, through to securing the first two rounds of investment. I was responsible for leading the first due diligence process and building a management team to take the business through to commercialisation.As Chief Operating Officer I was responsible for the day to day operations of the business including business development and sales, account management, marketing and branding, product development (incl. wireframing, business user cases, UX design, running sprints and testing), finance, HR, legals and worked closely with the rest of the management team on overall strategy. I was also a director on the Board.In August we were successfully acquired and rebranded to Trust Codes. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

SET QR were the pioneers and inventors of designer QR codes and the global leaders in this field.Brought on primarily to secure new business and account manage projects, I also established the operational and production systems and procedures for the company. The role included advising and developing digital solutions, financial management, industry education, website and social media management.

Auckland, New Zealand

Netfilms created professional web videos with high production values for business.My role as producer and partner was to oversee the production of all shoots, financial management, negotiations and contracts, pitches, presentations and marketing.

Auckland, New Zealand

The Creative Hub was The Sweet Shop's in-house creative department, set up to support their international roster of TV commercial directors pitch and win jobs. The role included overseeing a team of creatives, who helped create each director's pitch. I had to ensure each was completed on time and to a high standard, while working across multiple time zones with extremely fast deadlines.

London, United Kingdom & Europe

Choosing to gain a broader experience across the industry, I decided to freelance with advertising, photographic and new media/experiential agencies across the UK and Europe. I developed an extensive and invaluable network of contacts, suppliers and talent throughout the world. One of the highlights was working with the acclaimed agency The Rumpus Room, helping to concept and produce experiential events and new media, including an event for the MTV EMEA Awards involving the world’s… Show more Choosing to gain a broader experience across the industry, I decided to freelance with advertising, photographic and new media/experiential agencies across the UK and Europe. I developed an extensive and invaluable network of contacts, suppliers and talent throughout the world. One of the highlights was working with the acclaimed agency The Rumpus Room, helping to concept and produce experiential events and new media, including an event for the MTV EMEA Awards involving the world’s first tv recording studio in the back of a travelling black cab.Clients included McCann, Ogilvy, Strawberry Frog, DDB, AMV, Euro, Leagas Delaney, Karmarama. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Webber is a boutique agency that represents advertising photographers, stylists and art directors.As Senior Producer, my responsibilities included managing the production teams, building relationships with suppliers and clients and ensuring the job was completed on time, within budget and to the creative brief. As London Manager I managed a small team, oversaw all proposals, business finance, legals and strategy.

Auckland, New Zealand

Nightingale Management represented advertising photographers and had the reputation of discovering, promoting and establishing the industry's newest talent. I established one of the first photographic and production agencies in New Zealand and helped educate the local industry on the value of an agent and helped to instigate the practice of issuing terms and conditions, usage fees and copyright issues in New Zealand.

Entrepreneurship / Digital Start-Ups

Lightning Lab’s 12-week mentor-intensive programme is based on the renowned US accelerator, TechStars. It provides seed capital.

Dip Id, Industrial Design

Now known as Massey University College of Creative Arts. Core subjects included product design, design thinking, model making.