Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development
Personal Interests And Activities
Timeline
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Craig Antony Fockens

Tirau

Summary

Detailed Client Service Associate known for having great organizational skills. Gifted at working with all types of customers. Looking for a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Duty Manager

New World
01.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for overseeing the smooth day-to-day operation of the store during my shift
  • Supervising staff, handling customer queries or complaints
  • Implementing and enforcing company procedures and ensuring that all tasks are completed to a high standard.

Technical Director - Media and Content (Northern)

New Zealand Racing Board
01.2009 - 01.2021
  • Live outside broadcasting of race meetings across the upper North Island
  • Technical setup, linking and operation of the HD broadcast truck, production directing and the operation of all camera and OB positions
  • Camera operations in the field for magazine style shows and content.

Self Employed (Ecommerce)

DVD Scene
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Launch and operation of my own ecommerce store (website).

News Camera Operator

Prime Television
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Daily news camera operating and linear editing for five weekly half-hour news bulletins across northern New South Whales.

Camera Operator

Freelance
01.2002 - 01.2002
  • OB and ENG operation for the Trackside Racing Channel, Television New Zealand and Sky Television. Contracts include: Telecom Super 12 Rugby, National Speedway Championships, Extreme Air and The Ford Racing Show.

Chief News Camera Operator

Prime Television
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Daily news camera operating and linear editing for five weekly half hour news bulletins
  • Overall management of three camera operators based in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty
  • All facets of daily news and feature work in the field
  • Key highlights and achievements: Qantas Media Awards finalist - Best Junior Camera Operator 2000.

Camera Operator

New Zealand Racing Board
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Live outside broadcast camera operations at race meetings throughout the Waikato region.
  • Camera operations in the field for magazine style shows (Ford Report) and racing content for Television New Zealand.

Education

Bachelor of Media Arts -

Waikato Technical Institute of Technology
01.1996

Sixth Form Certificate -

Kaikorai Valley High School, Dunedin
01.1987

Skills

  • Excellent communication, both verbal and written
  • A strong understanding of customer service principles
  • Able to handle challenging situations with professionalism and composure
  • Able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • A passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences at all times
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team
  • Professional, presentable, adaptable, enthusiastic and committed team player
  • Demonstrated ability to perform within a company
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Experience with recruitment and training
  • Sound computer skills

Professional Development

  • Managers Certificate, Matamata-Piako District Licensing Committee
  • Level 1 in First Aid, Hamilton NZ
  • National Advanced Drivers School, Auckland NZ
  • Certificate in Responsible Service of Alcohol, NSW
  • Certificate in Responsible Conduct of Gambling, NSW
  • Press Photographer, Otago Daily Times

Personal Interests And Activities

  • IT and Website Design
  • Forex (currency) trading and investment
  • Movies
  • Music and the arts
  • Spending time with Family and Friends

Timeline

Duty Manager

New World
01.2022 - Current

Technical Director - Media and Content (Northern)

New Zealand Racing Board
01.2009 - 01.2021

Self Employed (Ecommerce)

DVD Scene
01.2003 - 01.2008

News Camera Operator

Prime Television
01.2002 - 01.2003

Camera Operator

Freelance
01.2002 - 01.2002

Chief News Camera Operator

Prime Television
01.1999 - 01.2001

Camera Operator

New Zealand Racing Board
01.1996 - 01.1999

Bachelor of Media Arts -

Waikato Technical Institute of Technology

Sixth Form Certificate -

Kaikorai Valley High School, Dunedin
Craig Antony Fockens