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Dunedin, Ota, Nz

As the Founder and Director of Pick a Path, my mission is to empower career success for my clients through meticulously tailored services that align with their individual career trajectories. I excel in crafting standout CVs, persuasive cover letters, strategically optimised LinkedIn profiles, and providing insightful career assessments. My offerings are further enriched with comprehensive interview preparation and advanced job searching techniques, ensuring my clients not only stand out in the competitive job market but are also fully equipped to excel in their job search and interview processes. This holistic approach is designed to empower clients to confidently secure their aspirational roles. Driven by a deep commitment to career excellence, I am dedicated to providing unmatched service and support, guiding each client with precision and passion towards their professional goals.

New Zealand, Australia

Played a pivotal role in connecting talent with opportunity, harnessing my in-depth understanding of the local and broader Australasian job markets. My responsibilities encompassed managing the full recruitment cycle, from initial client consultation to candidate placement, ensuring both parties' needs were met with the utmost professionalism and efficiency. I utilised innovative sourcing strategies and my expertise in LinkedIn Optimisation to attract high-calibre candidates. My commitment to fostering strong relationships with both clients and candidates alike was instrumental in delivering tailored recruitment solutions.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Specialised in crafting bespoke resumes that effectively showcased clients' skills, experiences, and unique value propositions. My role involved a comprehensive analysis of clients' career histories, aspirations, and the specific requirements of their targeted industries or roles. Leveraging my proficiency in language and design, I created compelling and visually appealing CVs that enhanced clients' marketability and job prospects. My dedication to detail and client satisfaction ensured the delivery of high-quality, tailored CVs, empowering clients to achieve their career objectives and stand out in the competitive Australian and New Zealand job market.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Instrumental in developing comprehensive training process manuals, enhancing operational efficiency and knowledge sharing within the company. My responsibilities included generating detailed quotes, conducting site visits to ensure project alignment, and providing client support for enquiries and service requests. Additionally, I played a key role in project management, offering the necessary support to ensure the seamless execution of projects. My multifaceted position bridged technical writing and administrative support, contributing to streamlined operation and client engagement.

Melbourne, Australia

I have successfully led, driven, and coached teams in various aspects, including the preparation, production, amendment, and reconciliation of commercial telecast schedules. I have also played a pivotal role in the recruitment, induction, training, continuous development, and performance review of my direct reports. In addition, I have spearheaded cross-training programs involving multiple departments, empowering team members with new skills and knowledge. Moreover, I have provided one-on-one mentoring and coaching to team members to support their growth and development. As a focal point for communication and resolution of interface and integration issues with other teams, I have overseen day-to-day operations, utilising time effectively, economically, and proactively to achieve broader team delivery outcomes. I am known for initiating and encouraging innovative thinking and fostering attitudes of vigilance, accuracy, alertness, and attention to detail among team members. Furthermore, I am skilled in preparing and presenting verbal and written communications for management in accordance with accepted company styles, standards, policies, and procedures..

Auckland, New Zealand

As a seasoned professional in managing a portfolio of Advertising Agencies, my key responsibilities have included facilitating workflow and communication to ensure efficient and consistent meeting of deadlines throughout the entire process - from inception to broadcast, placement, and implementation of advertisements. I have diligently monitored broadcasts and schedules to ensure seamless execution of advertisements and commercials.Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships has been a priority in my role, as I have actively assisted with high-severity requests and issued escalations as needed. Responding promptly to last-minute sales requests for advertising space has been a key skill, allowing me to effectively manage and prioritise multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.In addition to my expertise in traditional advertising, I have also managed and monitored digital campaigns, providing after-hours support to advertising clients and agencies. I have effectively debriefed schedules post-transmission and assisted with requests from the New Zealand Advertising Standards Authority, demonstrating my attention to detail and commitment to compliance.Overall, my extensive experience in managing Advertising Agencies has honed my skills in workflow facilitation, deadline management, customer relationship building, and digital campaign oversight.

Auckland, New Zealand

As a Recruitment Services Coordinator, I was responsible for managing relationships between prospective candidates and clients, I conducted interviews and utilised sound judgement and research skills to present top candidates to clients. I also gained experience with CRM systems, managed recruitment payroll using MYOB, and edited final resumes to meet high standards. Additionally, I provided consistent support to Senior Consultants and the Director.My role required attention to detail, effective communication, and collaboration with team members. Through my expertise in candidate-client relationship management, interviewing and selection, CRM utilisation, payroll management, and resume editing, I successfully facilitated smooth interactions between all parties involved. I am confident that my skills and experience make me well-equipped for roles that demand exceptional relationship management, meticulous attention to detail, and strong organisational abilities.

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for editing and compiling television schedules for Canada’s Free to Air network City TV , working to daily deadlines, ensuring a pre-designated campaign was maintained to the highest standard using the BMS scheduling system, assisted and supported the scheduling team, sales, management and promo producers, trained new employees.

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for the coordination and care of the celebrity guest talent and host as well as efficient transcribing for producer on the television show Top Chef Canada. Production Assistant for Canada’s Got Talent. Attended production meetings, typed and distributed schedules and call sheets, assisted talent and ran errands for them, kept track of timings during programme.

Melbourne, Australia

Scheduled promotional material, created and issued weekly computerised channel and cross channel promotional reports as determined by programme manager verifying certain placement techniques, ongoing support to promotion producers and coordinators.

Melbourne, Australia

Prepare and reconcile telecast schedules, liaise, assist and support Network CI Management and Sales Management. Prepare and present communications verbal and written for CI Management as required in accordance with accepted company styles, standards and procedures.

New Zealand

Sales and administration support to Account Executive, first point of contact for advertising agencies and media buyers. Responsible for writing the minutes for work in progress staff team meetings. Weekly meetings with agencies and clients. Assisting media buyers with their campaigns face-to-face, email or on the phone, communicating any late sales to the traffic department and responsible for resolving any issues directly related to advertising campaigns.

New Zealand

Preparation of transmission schedules, commercials and data as required, maintenance of records within portfolios. Scheduling advertising logs and coordination of all commercial material to daily and weekly deadlines. Constant communication with Sales Executives, Business Managers, Advertising Agencies and Internal Departments.

Post Graduate Diploma Of Performing And Creative Arts, Dance Studies

Bachelor Of Business, Advertising And International Business