Shelly Hague Email & Phone Number

Auckland, Nz

Auckland, New Zealand

Working collaboratively across MPI other scientific government agencies, and the food and fibres industry. Food manufacturers, horticulture and entrepreneurs

Auckland, New Zealand

Contracted to Callaghan Innovation as Business Development manager leading innovation, advising Start Ups, SMEs primarily Auckland in digital, space-tech, health-tech, construction and manufacturing, with NZ overarching focus on food manufacturing:- assess the business to determine needs, meet inspire, advise & connect- assist with strategic plans to help develop, grow and innovate businesses small and large- identify relevant science, research or product development, provide advise: information access; capital to grow; connections to help businesses expand; FMCG opportunities; export opportunities; and crucially help with projects that entail specific R&D needs.- determine eligibility for funding for Callaghan Innovation programs, if not advise on SFFF funds, Marsden funds other avenues to grow NZ businesses, to connect with accelerators such as Sprout, Icehouse, Venture capital funds, crowd funding. Active member of the NZ Food Manufacturing Network focused on raising productivity and innovation strategies in all food manufacturing sectors.

Auckland, New Zealand

I provided technical and project leadership for wine and beer installations, with a focus on filtration systems, DNA testing kits and laboratory equipment. Working on R&D projects with large wine and beer manufacturers, maintained customer profile to achieve orders, revenue & margin projections. Worked on large to medium Capital projects providing technical advise on filtration, DNA testing machine and laboratory equipment. Provided quotes for equipment. Support customers on technical advise from engineering food science to quality. Using my knowledge & networking sales skills to drive new sales opportunities.Provide business analysis including trend data, customer retention & development. Negotiate pricing adjustments with key accounts.Project skills and help in project management with large multi nationals, to SMEs.

Auckland, New Zealand

I joined ICL Specialties as Key Account Manager for the dairy sector for Australia and New Zealand. While the role was enjoyable and challenging unfortunately ICL Global decided to close the NZ office making my role redundant. While at ICL Food Specialties I was responsible for key accounts in NZ. Focused on sales growth for a range of key accounts and new projects growth in dairy for the range of ingredients that ICL -NZ offered in key areas of:, FMCG, and bakery sector through utilising my extensive industry network. Promotion of commercial innovation through presenting new concepts from principals and ICL to key Food Industry Accounts in the New Zealand. Proactive relationship development in the food and manufacturing business community through active networking.

Auckland, New Zealand

Manager leading up to 4 direct reports and responsible for all of Ingredion ANZ NZ Pty. Delivered sales growth through management of projects with customers, successful product development launches, contract negotiations, technical presentations and successful NZ budget management.• Delivery of sales volumes and monies of targets of YOY growth of at least 10% budget up to $12million. Oversee daily operations and managing key accounts• Negotiation and contracting skills with Global Accounts and NZ key accounts. Establish trading terms with large multi nationals, Heinz, Fonterra, Goodman Fielder, Yoplait, Douglas Pharmaceuticals etc.; negotiate prices and work with multi discipline Logistics teams for timely supply. • Manage NZ Financial Budget, undertake financial planning, and understand profit, loss and business costs. .• Proactively manage the project pipeline in Saleforce, ensuring successful projects and also internal product development. Grew sales in clean label space through understanding consumers trends and utilising targeted marketing. • Planning and Promotion of Ingredion to large NZ Food Manufacturers, bringing together multi discipline teams that would visit clients to ensure successes for the client. • Management of overseas relationships - to be networked with key Logistics Managers and have an excellent understanding of trade routes to NZ and NZ customs procedures. Ensuring local customers were kept in supply, but managing costs to the business.

Auckland, New Zealand

I worked with small start ups in the manufacturing, agritec sectors. I provided support in developing strategic plans to grow businesses and access government support. Advise on the NZ funding landscape; network people through to the appropriate places, NZTE, MBIE, MPI & Callaghan Innovation. Plus funding for research and advise on moving ideas to pilot trials and consumer research. I have established networks overseas in a number of different processes and institutions.I am available to consult on food legislation, HACCP plans or GMP plans for small through to large organisations. I have worked previously as a Quality Manager.

Post Grad Diploma In Business: Management

Food Technology

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