Rob Ward Email & Phone Number

Auckland

I transferred from Whangarei to Auckland as part of APN's (NZME's) Ad Production Centralisation Project.As Team Manager, I played an integral role in both the initial Centralisation Project into Auckland, and soon after, the outsourcing of a large portion of or work to offshore partners. I helped ensure a smooth as possible transition for all involved, while maintaining the quality service clients expected from NZME. Most of that workload has since been bought back in-house, where I now work as part of a highly efficient, creative design team.The increased focus and shift into the Digital and Radio worlds enabled me to further up-skill and specialise in these new and exciting areas. Along with our already established print products, Digital ad creation and concept design is now a large part of my day to day work.Roles include;- Print, Digital and Corporate collateral design- Digital marketing assistance- Liaison between Clients, Reps, Coordinators, Digital Trafficing Teams, Our local Production team and outsourcing partner's.- Process analysis and improvement/streamlining- Progress reporting- Post and Pre-press print and digital issue resolution- Ensuring strict output deadlines are met for the 100s of print and digital ads each weekComputer Proficiencies:- Windows based products (Excel, Word etc)- Adobe CC Design Suite - Ad Tracker (Print/Digital ad processing software)- Google Web Designer (Doubleclick, Google ads)

Whangarei, Northland

Initially began in the Ad Production Department as a designer, soon after, helped implement and lead a smaller Sales and Creative team focusing on specialty products such as gloss magazines, corporate collateral, flyers and other business related products.

Whangarei, Northland

Audio and Security business specialising in mid to high end car audio and security, retail and installation services.New Zealand Security Association approved suppliers and installers of vehicle security systems.

North Shore, Auckland

Owner/Director of a high end Audio & Security retail store. Specialising in aftermarket vehicle audio and security systems, including factory replacement and retro fit systems. Aftermarket and pre/post sale support for many large automotive retailers and franchises in the Auckland area. Design and construction of competition sound systems for both SPL and sound quality. Production of demonstration vehicles for local importers and wholesalers. Pre-import/production product testing and analysis for wholesalers. Planning and running large display stands at retail shows including 'Big Boys Toys', 'National Hotrod Show' along with many other industry related shows.

North Shore, Auckland

Worked as a service technician specialising in the service and repair of all forms of consumer electronics. Served an apprenticeship and gained Trade Certificate in Electronics Servicing.