Amber Blakesley
Hastings
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Support and New Build Interior Fit Out Co-ordinator
MSR Construction Ltd
07.2022 - Current
- Liaise and advise clients of interior design and fit out finishings throughout new build homes
- Includes design and quotes of: kitchen, flooring, plumbing, showers, tiling, wardrobe and shelving, mirrors, fireplace, lighting, custom and bespoke elements (ie: entrance nook or modified decks and entry points etc)
- Signing off choices and managing client expectations, tailored solutions and variations to contracts
- Liasing and managing relationships with suppliers and contractors, forward ordering, stock control and management of deliveries, including plumbing and appliances and other items specific to each clients build
- Greet, host and qualify enquiries from initial enquiry to Scope of Work sign off and contract signing
- Give guidance and direct clients on general land procurement and resource consents
- Collaborate with management team for marketing strategies, events and general administration and communication to create a cohesive process and team
Office Manager
Hawke’s Bay Contracting Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented ALL filing and recording systems and processes from scratch
- Qualify and action client leads and support client follow up process
- Implemented and administered HR functions (recruitment, Induction, administration & staff management)
- Accounts Payable and monthly reconciliation (process and manage AP’s)
- Health & Safety management and administration
- Vehicle and Machinery fleet management
- Assisted, ordered and managed resources, building materials, sub-contractor bookings and staff for smoother job outcomes
National Sales Manager
Haha Wines
Havelock North
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed 145 Off and On-Premise liquor accounts across NZ (including Supermarkets)
- Increased National Accounts by 35% (180 accounts to 240)
- Pipeline forecast for NZ’s largest liquor retailer & Core Ranging for premium New Worlds
- Developed and upgraded CRM and stock management systems to maximise and streamline performance and service creating efficiency for growth
- Processed and invoiced orders daily using Unleashed stock management & Xero software
Marketing and Cellar Door Manager
Moana Park Winery
Taradale
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Increased Cellar Door Revenue by 50%
- Increased CRM use and EDM engagement and purchases through synchronized campaigns
- Achieved finalist place for Cellar Door of the Year 2015
- Recruited, trained and managed a team of 4-6 staff
- Implemented staff training and departmental communications to enhance staff knowledge
- Event marketing, set up and management from conception, completion to post event follow ups
- Processed and dispatched stock, invoiced & processed payments with customers daily
Territory Manager
Villa Maria Wine Ltd
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Top Salesperson for lower North Island within 6 months (increased sales by 35%)
- Increased ranging and product placement across a majority of accounts
- Trained and managed a staff of 3 to create a cohesive and effective sales team to enhance account and customer service relationships
- Initiated moving from paper-based customer base to digital CRM and analysis
Lower North Island Territory Manager
Moana Park Winery Ltd
Hawkes Bay
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Increased ranging and product placement throughout the lower North Island by over 200%
- Created and managed CRM system and utilised for EDM to both On and Off Premise base
- Hosted and managed expo stands to expand brand awareness and customer leads
- Created, organised and hosted numerous Wine Club tastings across regions
Wine Broker/Office Administrator
Napier, Hawkes Bay
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Converted paper administration system to computerised database creating resource efficiency and much higher quality customer service
- Cleaned out and organized all office paperwork
- Completed a full stock take and purge to update listings and again to prepare business for sale
- Negotiated sales and listings to increase profits
- Helped manage and implement a large UK export contract from multiple growers and facilities
Office Manager & Staff Coordinator
RBKC Plumbers
Earls Court, London
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Managed and liaised with customers, plumbers, suppliers and engineers
- Brought outstanding debts down by 90% by implementing a best practice system
- Created a cloud-based job database to give real-time changes and appointments to plumbers and engineers out on the road thus creating more efficiency on resources
Executive Assistant
Aon Hewitt Corporation
London
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Managed International travel for 5 Executive Consultants
- Organised conferences including video, internal and external meetings
- Produced and edited client reports and presentations
- Often supported other administration staff and executives
Account Manager
Prime Location.com
Piccadilly Circus, London
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Account and data management for a Real Estate Property Web-portal
- Converted customer trials into subscriptions through maximizing education and utilisation of web-portal
- Evaluate and analyse website functions and give recommendations for improvements
Legal and Financial Advisor
Public Trust
Tauranga
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Met and guided customers to make financial and legal decisions
- Prepare, draft and present Wills, Trusts, Insurance and Investments
- Exceeded Sales and service targets by 200% and 150% on numerous occasions
Sales Consultant & Show Home Host
Lockwood
Tauranga
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Hosted and facilitated customers through the design and build process
- Liaised with engineers, architects, suppliers and builders to reach client expectations
- Managed general office and database and all customer communications and follow up
Personal Assistant
Bayleys Rotorua & Eves Real Estate
Mt Maunganui
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Qualifying and listing new customers and guiding them through the sale and purchase process
- Editing, coordinating and copywriting advertising, photographs, and brochure publications
- Management of CRM, general correspondence, files, legal documentation and advice
- Hosting and following up customers from Open home viewings
- Source sales data and analyse to utilise for marketing and planning purposes
HR Assistant
Hutt Valley DHB
Lower Hutt, Wellington
01.2001 - 12.2002
- General employment administration (orientation/induction services, data management)
- Administered new pay scale and performance appraisal system
- Organised induction and resignation documentation and formatted HR policy documents
- Compiled reference database and trained staff on maximizing its use
Timeline
Sales Support and New Build Interior Fit Out Co-ordinator
MSR Construction Ltd
07.2022 - Current
Office Manager
Hawke’s Bay Contracting Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2022
National Sales Manager
Haha Wines
01.2016 - 12.2017
Marketing and Cellar Door Manager
Moana Park Winery
01.2014 - 12.2016
Territory Manager
Villa Maria Wine Ltd
01.2013 - 12.2014
Lower North Island Territory Manager
Moana Park Winery Ltd
01.2013 - 12.2014
Wine Broker/Office Administrator
01.2011 - 12.2013
Diploma of Wine Marketing - Business, Management And Marketing
Eastern Institute of Technology
02.2010 - 03.2011
Office Manager & Staff Coordinator
RBKC Plumbers
01.2008 - 12.2009
Executive Assistant
Aon Hewitt Corporation
01.2008 - 12.2008
Account Manager
Prime Location.com
01.2007 - 12.2008
Legal and Financial Advisor
Public Trust
01.2004 - 12.2007
Sales Consultant & Show Home Host
Lockwood
01.2003 - 12.2004
Personal Assistant
Bayleys Rotorua & Eves Real Estate
01.2002 - 12.2003
HR Assistant
Hutt Valley DHB
01.2001 - 12.2002
Education
Diploma of Wine Marketing - Business, Management And Marketing
Eastern Institute of Technology
Taradale, Napier 02.2010 - 03.2011
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