Anna Moreton
Ngunguru,Northland
Summary
I am a positive, values driven leader with strong vision and great initiative. I approach problem solving with a curious mind and thrive in a creative, people-centred environment where I have the opportunity to develop good relationships, empower and awhi young people and feel like I'm making a difference in our world.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Community and Capability Manager
Inspiring Stories
12.2022 - Current
- Lead the development and management of the new Youth Advisory / Ambassador group
- Lead the development, growth and management of the new community platform and associated year-round community and capability building activities
- Work with the wider team to ensure the two key areas above are effectively integrated into Festival for the Future and The Impact Awards
Future Leaders Programme Manager
Inspiring Stories
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Responsible for the planning, development and delivery of the Future Leaders programme 2022
- Led a team of 4 x regional coaches who ran the programme on the ground in their communities
- Supported the Inspiring Stories team to deliver Festival for the Future and the Impact Awards
Community Activator
New Zealand Red Cross
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Planning, coordination and facilitation of local Red Cross events and volunteer trainings
- Research, community mapping and programme development for Good and Ready
- Community engagement and stakeholder relationship management
- Support and management of Red Cross members and volunteers
- Youth Engagement Strategy launch and Youth Psychological First Aid support
Venues and Events Coordinator
Whangarei District Council
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Coordinate events and foster a strong customer first culture with event organisers and customers.
- Manage customer accounts, contracts and financial transactions
- Facilitate and support the Whangarei community to deliver successful events at Forum North
- Actively build and develop local community partnerships to enable successful delivery of a vibrant arts culture in Whangarei
Audience Development and Volunteer Manager
English Heritage
United Kingdom
05.2013 - 03.2016
- Managed all aspects of the development and delivery of a lottery funded project at Osborne House
- Community and youth engagement at Swiss Cottage
- Managed overall project budget and day to day financial aspects of project plan
- Recruited, trained and managed new team of volunteers
- Liaised with freelancers to deliver projects to high quality, on budget and on schedule
- Coordinated and delivered new community and educational events particularly aimed at traditionally disadvantaged groups
- Stakeholder and membership engagement
- Health and safety management of team and volunteers
Arts Facilitator & Education/Events Coordinator
Self Employed
United Kingdom
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Researched, developed and organised a series of high quality contemporary community markets including all administration and recruitment for the events
- Marketing, PR and financial management for markets
- Grant funding research and applications for creative funding streams
- Designed and facilitated interactive drama workshops to support the curriculum at local schools
- Taught weekly Nia dance classes = a holistic fitness practise combining dance, martial arts and healing arts
Community Arts Coordinator
Medina High School
United Kingdom
03.2007 - 01.2012
- Developed, administered, organised, promoted and delivered a range of arts development programmes for staff and students
- Established and facilitated film production projects, school magazine and international exchange programme
- Led and coordinated the annual 3 day whole school creative community arts festival
- Liaised and coordinated with the Isle of Wight Music Festival organisers to provide youth development opportunities for over 150 students at annual music festival
Project Coordinator
Resource Base
United Kingdom
02.2006 - 03.2007
- Project Coordination for a youth development film about science, race relations and belonging
- General PR, idea generation and research for radio and television programmes
- Organisational support and administration for conferences and training programmes
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Leading Change For Good
The Mind Lab
New Zealand 04.2023
Bachelor of Journalism, Honours - Television Production, Journalism and Psychology
Rhodes University
1999
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Herschel Girls High School
1994
Skills
- Empathic and caring leader dedicated to developing and supporting people
- Outgoing personality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organised with an ability to work well under my own initiative to achieve results
- Ability to deal professionally with high-level internal and external stakeholders
- Proven track record of programme design, management, delivery and evaluation
- Effective negotiation and collaboration skills, stakeholder engagement and a great team player
- Strong youth and community engagement experience
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Volunteer recruitment, training, development and management experience
- Wide range of event experience
- Budget management and finance reporting experience
- Experience in report writing and evaluation including content generation, copy editing and proof reading
- Excellent time management and attention to detail
Values
- Fostering connection and nurturing relationships
- Guardianship of our beautiful planet
- Making a positive difference in my community
- Exploring and understanding different cultures and ways of doing things
- Making time for adventure, fun and creativity
Community and Volunteering Experience
I am currently on the Board of Trustees for the Northland Youth Theatre - a not for profit charitable trust set up to provide training for the young people of Northland in theatre crafts
I was of the organising committee for the TEDxTutukaka 2020 events which was unfortunately cancelled due to COVID19
Timeline
Community and Capability Manager
Inspiring Stories
12.2022 - Current
Future Leaders Programme Manager
Inspiring Stories
03.2022 - 12.2022
Community Activator
New Zealand Red Cross
12.2020 - 03.2022
Venues and Events Coordinator
Whangarei District Council
06.2019 - 11.2020
Audience Development and Volunteer Manager
English Heritage
05.2013 - 03.2016
Arts Facilitator & Education/Events Coordinator
Self Employed
01.2012 - 04.2013
Community Arts Coordinator
Medina High School
03.2007 - 01.2012
Project Coordinator
Resource Base
02.2006 - 03.2007
Postgraduate Diploma - Leading Change For Good
The Mind Lab
Bachelor of Journalism, Honours - Television Production, Journalism and Psychology
Rhodes University
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Herschel Girls High School
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