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SPCA New ZealandPartnerships Manager | National Support
Nov. 2024 - Jan. 2026• Managing partnerships between organisations and SPCA, fostering relationships and creating new opportunities for collaboration.
• Developing strategic plans to align partner goals with SPCA's mission, resulting in increased support and impact.
Health TickBusiness Development Manager
Jan. 2024 - Oct. 2024Auckland, New ZealandHealth Tick provides organisations with a proactive approach to support the health and wellbeing of their most valuable asset - their people.
Habit HealthNational Key Account Manager
Dec. 2020 - Jan. 2024Auckland, New ZealandHabit Group are dedicated to providing best-practice health services in NZ.
EAP Services LimitedNational Key Account Manager
Jul. 2018 - Jan. 2024Auckland, New ZealandEAP Services has been providing behavioural health services to New Zealand businesses and their subsidiaries throughout the world since 1989. A client base of over 3,400 organisations highlights their commitment to international best practice in people support strategies and enhances the wellbeing and performance of their employees. Since December 2020, EAP Services has been a business unit of Habit Health.
PageProof®Business Development Manager
Jan. 2018 - Jul. 2018Auckland, New ZealandWe came from the creative industry and know first-hand the frustrations of the sign-off process. That’s why we created PageProof. We now show the world how quick and easy it is to seek feedback and approval on all creative material (PDFs, imagery, artwork, video, html web banners and websites, audio, documents and more) – PageProof really is the smarter way to review and approve anything and everything. https://pageproof.com. #OnlineReview #OnlineProofing #ReviewSmarter #kiwi #saas
All About People - Health and Safety | Emergency ManagementBusiness Development Manager
Mar. 2017 - Jan. 2018AucklandAll About People are experts in Workplace Health & Safety having been in operation since 2003. Based in Auckland and Christchurch we support clients New Zealand-wide. Our team of specialists can help your organisation manage your obligations and help instill a modern health and safety culture in your workplace by developing your systems and processes and providing training. We are advocates for the management of Health & Safety using cloud-based solutions as these simplify communication, tasks, training and encourage worker engagement. Alongside Health and Safety, we are also experts in Fire Safety procedures, Emergency Management and Risk Management and are able to create your Schemes and action your Trial Evacuations. Our philosophy is that people should always #keepclimbingtrees. Just work out how to do it safely. My role included:
- Business Development Management
- Relationship Management
- Account Management
- Partner Development
- Product Offerings, Pricing and Strategy - Sales and Marketing Management (including Digital)
Target Travel LimitedSales and Marketing Manager
Nov. 2012Auckland, New ZealandTarget Travel has been operating for over 30 years and has built up strong relationships with many small to medium sized commercial clients New Zealand-wide, by offering a personal and complete travel service. We are proud members of First Travel Group family of agents which gives us further access to air fares, special rates for accommodation, car rentals and holiday packages. We are IATA (International Air Transport Association) Accredited Agents and Full Members of TAANZ (Travel Association of New Zealand) - My role includes developing website content and ongoing maintenance
- Writing and promoting offers from Industry suppliers
- Maintaining and creating content for our Social Media channels
- Networking and Relationship-building
- Supporting our team of Agents and Brokers
The Projection LinkOwner
Jan. 2012 - Mar. 2017Auckland, New ZealandAreas of Expertise: - Identifying Business Development needs, creating and then implementing the solutions - Lead generation and Cold-calling
- Relationship Development
- Account Management
- Membership and Sponsorship Development
- Social Media Marketing (Strategic Planning, writing and implementation)
- Business Networking and connecting people/companies
- Mentoring Sectors that I have worked in: Financial Services, Packaging Design, Visual Identity, Marketing and Communications, Digital and Online Creative, Social Media, Audio and Lighting Installations, Market Research, Commercial LED Lighting, Travel, Cleaning Services, Branded Merchandise
Curious DesignBusiness Development Manager
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2011Auckland, New ZealandCurious Design specialises in artwork/design for product packaging, point of sale, trade presenters through to vehicle graphics and 3D constructions. Responsibilities include:
Initiating and developing relationships with new clients and partners, managing existing client accounts, overseeing IT infrastructure and support (needs analysis, recommendations and implementation), and day-to-day administrative tasks.
ChillisoftSales Manager
Oct. 2005 - Dec. 2006Auckland, New ZealandResponsibilities: - Business development, focussing on engaging, educating and retaining resellers, with an emphasis on the NOD32 antivirus software business. Achievements:
- Increased reseller count from 150 to over 500 actively engaged resellers in only 13 months. Key brands:
NOD32, Death2Spam, iFax, iTrack.
DesigntekOwner/Manager
Jun. 1998 - Sep. 2005Auckland, New ZealandResponsibilities: - Identifying challenges faced in the market and finding software/hardware solutions to solve them.
- Establishing relationships with Australian and American technology companies to distribute and market their products here in New Zealand.
- Creating and marketing a services-based product that end-users can rely on when they need help or consultation.
- Day to day administrative tasks and compliance associated with running a small business in New Zealand
- Continual research and reading to sustain my ability to advise customers appropriately. Achievements: - I created a viable business in a low-margin, highly competitive environment.
- I was able to recognise changes in the sector and was able to change my business model to compensate for and thrive on those changes.
- I was able to foster good long-term relationships with suppliers and customers alike. Brands managed: Farallon (networking hardware); Sonnet (Apple Macintosh accessories); LaCie (storage hardware) ; Strata (3D modelling software); ElectricImage ((3D modelling software); AutoDesSys (3D modelling software); Hash (3D modelling software); Insider Software (Font management software); AlienSkin Software (Adobe Photoshop plugin software); Onyx (3D modelling software); WAM!NET/4-Sight (P2P file-transfer software); Sagem (ISDN hardware); Netopia (networking hardware); Mactell (Apple Macintosh accessories).
Digital TechnologyBusiness Development Manager
Jun. 1996 - May. 1998Auckland, New ZealandDigital Technology was a distribution company set up by Imagetext Publishing Systems. Responsibilities: - Identifying marketplace problems and finding software/hardware solutions to solve them.
- Establishing new relationships with Australian and US companies to
distribute and market their products here in New Zealand.
- Maintaining existing and developing relationships with the local
dealer channel.
- Maintaining existing relationships with offshore developers.
- Managing a marketing-focussed staff member to develop new markets and increase sales. Achievements: - Organised existing product lines and new product lines into a cohesive distribution model.
- Convinced NZ dealer channel to deal with a company that could be
considered competition. Brands Managed:
Micronet (storage hardware); FWB (utility software); Farallon (networking hardware); Netopia (networking hardware); WAM!NET/4-Sight (P2P file-transfer software); Sagem (ISDN hardware); AlienSkin Software (Adobe Photoshop plugins); MetaCreations (Adobe Photoshop plugins)
Keysoft DistributorsProduct Manager
Apr. 1992 - Jan. 1994Auckland, New ZealandResponsibilities: - Representation and marketing of networking, storage and communications products to the local Apple-centric dealer channel.
- Representation of Keysoft at International tradeshows and conferences, building relationships with suppliers and looking for new opportunities. - Brands managed:
PSI (modem hardware); Asanté (networking hardware); Micronet (storage hardware); CE Software (P2P email software); InFocus (projection hardware).
Computerworld (1982) LimitedJunior Sales
Jun. 1991 - Apr. 1992Auckland, New ZealandMy entry into the world of sales. Retail storefront, working in the Apple space. I remember how exciting it was to see the first Quadra 700 and PowerBook. Responsibilities: - Retail store sales duties, inventory management and price-control. Technical and customer support duties. My focus was the Apple Macintosh and connected products. Achievements: - I was employed by Computerworld when there was no job position on offer. I created and developed my own role.
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