Sales and distribution of bottled gas. We are delivery agents for Genesis home LPG. We are agents for Air Liquide with delivery and retail sales. We fill LPG cylinders on our sites in Whakatane and Kopu. We also have more than 40 LPG swap sites through the Bay of PLenty, Eastern Waikato and Coromandel.This is a growing business, always looking for opportunities in the bottled gas markets.

Originally employed as Marketing Manager for Shoof International my roles and responsibilities have developed over the years. A couple of years into my time with Shoof I became the Sales and Marketing Manager, responsible for sales in NZ to both our professional vet and farm supplies channels. The PV side was handed on after a short time, and I then concentrated on the Shoof farm business. I started visiting China and other Asian countries, sourcing and latterly selling, in 2008. In 2010 I picked up responsibility for the Australian Shoof sales and customer service team, through a local Sales Manager. At the end of 2010 I also started working on the Shoof business in Chile. I established two companies in Chile wholly owned by Shoof new Zealand. To achieve this I had to become a resident of Chile. I was responsible directly for these businesses until early 2017. They are now managed under our Group Sales Manager.In 2011 Shoof employed a Sales Manager for NZ, who reported to me until late 2012. In December 2013 Shoof employed a Group Sales Manager for the Shoof farm business in NZ and Aus. Currently I am responsible for international suppliers, product development, manufacture and sourcing. I also take a company wide view, looking for opportunities to grow Shoof, or improve returns. I have been on the Shoof exec since it was formed in about 2007.

Initially employed as the Web Store Manager. This was a postion based around the Oracle Istore technology.By the time I left the company I was very involved in a variety of projects including brand development and management, new business study (lifestyle market). I remained involved in web strategy, emarketing, and also picked up major event management from an ops perspective.

Initially employed to run the Hamilton central store, however this role developed into a large head office component, establishing a central POS and ERP system which worked across what was to become 5 stores.I became involved in sales training across all the stores.We grew quite quickly to become one of the larger Canon dealers and the largest Agfa dealer in the country.

Employed to cover the owner on maternity leave I was responsible for all aspects of the business, buying, selling, employment, systems and processes.This was a small business not making a profit when I started. At the end of my contract the business turnover increased by 5 times and it was making a very decent profit.Open from 0530 to 2300 every day of the year this was a very intense retail operation. Running two shifts per day systems and processes had to be very robust to ensure consistency in service and protect margins.

At the time of selling the Langwoods franchise I decided that I wanted to learn about the print industry and the world of advertising and marketing.I joined Outlook publications, publishers of the Bay Outlook, and other industry publications such as the "Builders Guide" to develop my understanding.Working crazy long hours the small team wrote copy, created adverts, photographed events and social occasions around the Bay. It was a fantastic time, with a great deal of learning that I have been able to apply to all positions since.

I bought a photographic store franchise, fresh out of university.We were processing photos, working as commercial photographers, selling cameras and accessories.I had a staff of 3-4 depending on the season.I built the business up to be a dominant force in the Bay of Plenty market, before selling.