Harper Digital was founded in 2016 by a team of expert Digital Marketers with over 20 years’ combined experience in managing and optimising the online presence of Small to Medium Businesses.We are 100% NZ owned and operated and are proud to be out in the local NZ business community, helping them perform better online. We also serve businesses of all sizes throughout the asia-pacific region, including Australia and Singapore.We aim to offer “One-Touch Digital Marketing Solutions” in the sense that you can rely on us to manage your entire online presence, from Website Design and Development, through to Search Engine Optimisation, Digital Advertising and Marketing Automation.We provide detailed and ongoing reporting solutions to our clients to ensure they are getting the best possible return on their digital marketing investment.Does your business need help with an aspect of its digital marketing strategy? We can help!At Harper Digital, no challenge is too great (or too small), and we pride ourselves on getting you the best possible results.We’re also really great to deal with. But don’t take our word for it, let’s catch up for a coffee!

New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) is a result of bringing together three New Zealand media brands, APN NZ, The Radio Network (TRN) and GrabOne and unifying them under one overarching banner. The result is an organisation with a portfolio of radio, digital, e-commerce and print brands producing fantastic content, targeting New Zealand audiences.NZME is all about audiences: New Zealand audiences who want perspective on what’s going on in the world, and a window on what’s coming next.NZME is a leading New Zealand media and entertainment business that reaches 3.2 million kiwis. Whether reading, listening, watching, our audience gets the content they want - where and when they want across digital, print, radio and on-demand video platforms.

I previously worked as the Media Specialist for NZME’s employment sector. Between the team, we were responsible for all revenue for employment relevant advertising. NZME has also introduced YUDU, an innovative platform designed to engage and attract the best talent. This platform is one of three new digital ventures NZME has launched in 2018 and offers a new and exciting way to engage with the passive market.Key responsibilities:• Be the primary point of contact for NZ’s largest advertising agencies• Upskill and train agency account managers on product point of difference within the market• Deliver weekly and monthly forecasts and reports to the GM• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives• Communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders• Responsible for working with the Sales team to onboard and integrate new clients and developing existing client relationships• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize company profits

I was hired as the Sales Director for the UK’s leading tradeshow for the MICE industry, International Confex. Arguably one of the longest running exhibitions in the UK, Confex is the largest live event that offers suppliers a successful platform to meet and network with leading UK event organisers. Key responsibilities:• Developing relationships with key stakeholders and partners• Devise client split and allocation amongst a team of 5• Attend all key industry events & keep abreast of market knowledge and competitor activity• Motivate & drive sales activity to achieve weekly, monthly & annual KPI's and objectives for sales consultants in order to deliver target revenue• Communicate regularly and clearly with all heads of departments• Report each week/month against targets & KPI’s: sales & telephone activity, volume of sales, revenues for Confex and individual salespeople• Close incoming leads from the show website & new business opportunities that junior staff unearth

As the Sales Manager for What Next? (WN) I was tasked with the job of launching a trade show into the undergraduate market which was heavily contested by long standing successful platforms. WN was successfully launched in February 2016; off the back of this success we were able to launch a second event in London.Key responsibilities: Met and exceeded sales targets while managing one junior sales executive Developed and created additional revenue streams to maximize revenue and hit company targets Maintained a sound knowledge of relevant issues within exhibition markets and monitored competitor exhibitions Maintained and developed relationships with key customers while actively minimizing the risk of client turnover Provided sales support for further company exhibitions Organised and executed bi-weekly portfolio meetings Produced professional customer facing proposals and documents Maintained CRM systems with accurate and up to date information

I was given an opportunity to move from the conference portfolio and became the Sales Manager for Outdoor Swimmer Magazine. I played an influential part in the redesign of the portfolio and secured its place as a trusted brand within the endurance industry. Within the first 12 months we increased sales revenue by over 200% and the second by a further 20%.Key responsibilities:• Manage the commercial distribution of the title• Social media marketing • Maintain the portfolio P&L documents• Secure & manage key media partnerships• Develop additional revenue streams• Supervising & overseeing a dedicated Sales Executive• Report weekly & monthly sales forecasts directly to the Managing Director• Maximize the growth potential of the current client base

As Sales Executive for the Conference News Portfolio, I established many clients through accomplished and productive methods of sale. I developed proficiency for establishing relationships between suppliers and end users alike. I contributed revenue to the portfolio on multiple platforms, including print, digital and event sponsorship.Key responsibilities: New business lead sourcing Increased revenues from existing client base Organised face to face meetings with senior level decision makers Communicated clearly with editorial and advertorial teams Attended consumer shows and conferences Reported weekly forecasts to sales director Achieved and exceeded sales targets and KPI’s

Whilst employed at CCA I learned invaluable sales techniques including but not limited to a high degree of self-motivation, strong negotiation skills, the ability to communicate with people at all levels, building rapport, persuasiveness, tenacity and persistence.Key responsibilities: Outbound calling to promote the products of British Telecom Used available resources to improve product knowledge Engaged with all contact centre processes and policies Identified, recommended and implemented improvements Maintained a high level of customer service Resolved customer disputes and escalations in a professional manner Implemented feedback from team managers relating to call conduct and quality

During my Summer in Canada I worked as a raft guide, bus driver and photographer. In this customer facing role, I was responsible for promoting and selling rafting packages to potential clients. Customer service and time management were key skills required for this job role. Safety was second to none; regular checks on equipment were part of my day to ensure the safety and well being of our customers.I successfully obtained a Class 2 HGV Alberta driving licence, certifications in Class II and III Rapid Training , Swift White Water Rescue and Level 2 First Aid.

During my time at Marmot Basin, I was responsible for ensuring safety of experienced skiers and snowboarders. On a daily basis I was required to use judgment and assertiveness to determine the level of competence of visitors to navigate the advanced section of the mountain.Initiative was required on a daily basis to ensure safety of all guests in times of adverse weather. Efficient communication was imperative when accidents occured to aid mountain rescue teams.Other tasks included general maintenance and upkeep of chair lift and relating equipment.

In this Role at Acrow Ltd, I successfully managed, supervised and was held responsible for all scaffolding on the Mt Eden/ACRP Redevelopment project.I was responsible for building relationships with clients and making sure work was carried out effectively and efficiently. I chaired daily meetings with all staff on site, which consisted of reviewing workloads and safety procedures. I also chaired weekly safety meetings with all staff on site which consisted of an open discussion where any safety issues or problems could be resolved to prevent work place injuries.Additionally I took part in weekly project meetings with senior staff to discuss weekly targets and methods of work. I gained vast experience in problem solving both on and off site. I successfully managed the deadlines of projects and the allocation of crews on all contracts.I efficiently recorded the hours spent on each task in order to undertake the invoicing of services to the appropriate clients.Throughout this job I gained valuable experience in teamwork, leadership, management, problem solving, time management, resourcing and allocating labour appropriately. I also obtained understanding of health and safety, encouraging productivity and liaising with clients within the design, construction and end product stages