BRIENELA KISONA

Energetic and driven. A great team player who brings a vibrant personality to any environment. Learns quickly and works well under pressure.

• Event Director, Praise Party Porirua, 06/01/07, Present, Worked with a team to organise an annual gathering of over 1,500 people across the wider Wellington region held in Porirua, with a purpose to showcase talent that inspires.
• Youth Coordinator, South Pacific District Council, 06/01/12, Present, An annual conference hosted across Pacific nations with over 2,000 attendees. Various Spiritual Leaders and Prime Ministers attend.
• Funding Panel Member, Porirua City Council, 03/01/20, Present, Helped assess applications for a funding initiative aimed at transforming the well-being of young people through service collaboration.
• Stage Coordinator, Creekfest Porirua, 03/01/11, 03/01/16, Creekfest was started in 2004 in Cannons Creek to raise awareness of programs and services available in the Porirua region with the goal to achieve better health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Youth Advisory Board Member, Capital and Coast District Health Board, 05/01/19, 09/01/19, Part of a committee that focused on creating an integrated model for youth services across Porirua.
• Chairperson, Victory Church Youth, 06/01/12, 06/01/15, Guided a youth group of over 50 for many years with a team that helped breed leaders. Now playing a mentoring role to the current leadership team.
• Youth Leader, Te Papalaulelei Youth, 04/01/17, Present, Provides leadership and mentoring to a youth membership of over 40. Leads events and productions that aim to empower overall wellbeing.
• Secretarial Administrator, 06/01/23, Present, Provides administration and secretarial support to a congregation membership of over 100 members. Ensures financials are meeting Charity Trusts policies, monthly Church Leadership meetings are accounted for and information and monthly reports are delivered.