ANGELA MYERS
Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
I am an experienced recruitment consultant with a decade of expertise in the IT industry, currently leading YOU Recruit. I am proficient in recruitment processes, team performance enhancement, and career development strategies. I utilise strong management capabilities to implement effective recruitment strategies and promote teamwork. I offer over 15 years of corporate experience, plus 9 years in business ownership, ensuring a results-oriented approach.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
YOU Recruit Limited
06.2024 - Current
- Established a consulting business specialising in recruitment, team performance, and career guidance using the Kolbe Theory.
- Achieved certification as a Kolbe Consultant in June 2024.
- Developed strategies to enhance team dynamics and individual career paths based on Kolbe assessments.
- Achieved certification as a Kolbe Youth Specialist in March 2025.
- Provide all recruitment services to clients.
Full-time Mum
Part-time work
, Wellington
01.2019 - 01.2023
- The Frock Shop - Handling all aspects of running a clothing store.
- Colliers - ad hoc recruitment.
- D&D Holiday Homes - property administration and interior design fit-out for brand-new homes.
Business Owner
Fireballs Lighting Limited
Successfully Sold In 2018
01.2016 - 01.2018
- All aspects of running an online importing business, including financials, planning, and strategy.
- Importing containers from a Chinese supplier.
- Set up and maintain the company website with Shopify.
- Photography and writing descriptions of products.
- All aspects of the end-to-end sales cycle.
- Managing promotional stands at trade shows.
- Marketing on social media platforms.
Business Owner
BURST Drive-Thru-Café
Successfully Sold In 2015 To Christian Cullen
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Set up Wellington’s first Drive-Thru Café.
- Responsible for all aspects of owning and running a busy café, including financial, planning, and strategy.
- Compliance and meeting legal requirements.
- Recruitment and management of six staff members.
- Daily operations - stock and suppliers.
- Sales & Marketing - building a captivating brand.
- Driving customer service and the retail experience.
IT Contractor - Operations Coordinator
Gen-i (Telecom)
09.2006 - 03.2007
- Contracted as an Operations Coordinator, working alongside 80 engineers, I managed resource requirements on a daily and project basis.
IT Contractor
In-house Recruiter
Wellington
09.2003 - 07.2006
- Intergen - I undertook all aspects of the recruitment cycle across Intergen’s Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and Sydney offices. Managed Intergen’s graduate program, working with universities, and organising Open Days.
- Aftermail - I undertook all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
- Spherion - providing recruitment services and managed a call centre project recruiting 20 staff.
Product and Training Consultant
SuperStructure
02.2002 - 08.2003
- Assisting with sales and marketing of Superstructure’s Secure Intelligence, Criminal Investigation Database (SID).
- I was the Technical Trainer for SID providing ongoing training, documentation, testing, implementation, and support.
Recruitment Consultant
Candle IT&T Recruitment
07.1995 - 06.2001
- I held several roles across six years with the company: Recruitment Consultant, Marketing Systems Specialist, Project Manager, and National Services Manager.
- I won “Employee of the Year” in 1998 among 70 staff.
Skills
Business Owner
- YOU Recruit Ltd - current
- Fireballs Lighting Ltd - 2 years
- Burst Drive-Thru-Cafe - 6 years
Human Resources
- Over 10 years of recruitment experience
- Certified Kolbe Consultant
- Certified Kolbe Youth Specialist
- Human resource practices for small teams
- Career guidance
Management skills
- Project/event management
- Office management
- Financial management
- Managed small teams
Sales & marketing
- End-to-end sales cycle
- Creating innovative marketing campaigns
- Developing and maintaining social media sites
- Writing advertisements
- Importing and distribution
- Website creation and management
Customer service and people skills
- Building a strong team culture
- Collaborative focus
- Creating great customer experiences
- Retail experience
Technical skills
- Microsoft, Google, Xero, Shopify, Squarespace, and POS systems
- Experience as a technical trainer
Sports management
- Management of girls' football teams, Kapiti Coast United
- Management of Kapiti College 1st 11 girls football team
Websites
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
- Passionate about sports
- Property management
- Pilates instructor
Affiliations
- Referees available on request
Timeline
Consultant
YOU Recruit Limited
06.2024 - Current
Full-time Mum
Part-time work
01.2019 - 01.2023
Business Owner
Fireballs Lighting Limited
01.2016 - 01.2018
Business Owner
BURST Drive-Thru-Café
01.2009 - 01.2015
IT Contractor - Operations Coordinator
Gen-i (Telecom)
09.2006 - 03.2007
IT Contractor
In-house Recruiter
09.2003 - 07.2006
Product and Training Consultant
SuperStructure
02.2002 - 08.2003
Recruitment Consultant
Candle IT&T Recruitment
07.1995 - 06.2001
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