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Corban Avery

Wellington,Newtown

Summary

I am currently a motivated employee of Freeman Media as a Subscriptions Manager where I work on proactively growing sales while maintaining and improving customer relationships. I completed study at Victoria University in 2021, completing a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance and Management. I am highly organized, responsible and well versed in financial skills, with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. I have a passion for finance and focused my high school and university education heavily around this field. I have a proven history of organization and detail-orientated work and this has been further developed through my current role. I am meticulously skilled at using a variety of software to create exceptional communications, presentations and spreadsheets while meeting diverse administrative and customer needs. I am dedicated to maximizing customer satisfaction and exceeding business objectives with an organized approach and strong multi-tasking abilities. I also participate in a range of extra-curricular activities including golf, hiking and various other outdoor activities that helps me keep a work-life balance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Subscriptions Manager

Freeman Media
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts including government agencies and medium to large businesses, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.

Business Development Manager

Freeman Media
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
  • Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.

Banking Specialist

Westpac New Zealand
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Providing solutions and advice to meet customer needs for home lending, business lending, insurance and simple unsecured formula based Personal Lending and Overdrafts.
  • Actively identifying opportunities to provide advice and solutions that support retention wherever possible and assisting customers in a professional, friendly and enthusiastic manner.

Administrative Support Officer

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Scheduling and coordinating all committee meetings, interviews of applicants and other meetings of members of the Committee as required.

Trade Team Member

Bunnings Warehouse
05.2018 - 07.2021
  • Assessed customer needs and upsold products and services to maximize sales while tailoring knowledgeable advice to individual customers.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Management

Victoria University Of Wellington
11.2021

High School Diploma -

Palmerston North Boys High School

Skills

  • Sales and advisory experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent customer relations and sales ability
  • Interpreting of finances and spreadsheets
  • Exceptional communication
  • Leadership
  • Ability to work as a member of a team
  • Contract Management

References

Available on request. 

Timeline

Subscriptions Manager

Freeman Media
01.2024 - Current

Business Development Manager

Freeman Media
05.2023 - 01.2024

Banking Specialist

Westpac New Zealand
11.2021 - 04.2023

Administrative Support Officer

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
07.2021 - 11.2021

Trade Team Member

Bunnings Warehouse
05.2018 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Management

Victoria University Of Wellington

High School Diploma -

Palmerston North Boys High School
Corban Avery