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Cynthia Morris

Tāmaki Makaurau,Ōrākei

Summary

Experienced community engagement coordinator with background in membership outreach, partnership development and problem-solving skills. Proactive with strengths in communication and collaboration.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Bowls Development Officer

Kohimarama Bowling Club
Kohimarama, AUK
02.2021 - Current
  • Established and supported partnerships with community groups and businesses to benefit club membership
  • Representative for community groups and occasions
  • Devised strategies to engage with and influence club membership and general public with goals of accomplishing organizational objectives and boosting engagement
  • Created event and marketing materials

Club Development Officer

Bowls Auckland / Eastern Bays Bowls
St Heliers, AUK
02.2018 - 02.2021

Contract position coordinating and supporting marketing and membership efforts for Eastern Bays Bowls, the network of community lawn bowling clubs in Auckland’s eastern suburbs: Glendowie Bowling Club, Kohimarama Bowling Club and St Heliers Bowling Club. Introduced planning and procedures for membership events, coordinated sponsorship opportunities and community outreach as well as print and online media.

Regular duties:

● Grow membership base

● Establish relationship with three club volunteer boards and the appointed liaison

● Understanding how to solve problems - require independent vision

● Perceive each clubs’ requirements and support the target goals for membership, events and volunteers

- Attending, documenting and promoting club member and public events

- Organising first Battle of the Bays, lawn bowls tournament for local secondary schools

- Encouraging public attendance at social bowls events and follow up to build contact

- As needed, create and distribute communications to club members

Executive Administrator

Auckland Grammar School Old Boys' Association
Epsom, AUK
11.2012 - 07.2016

Assist Executive Board in its administrative and event related activities engaging Old Boys worldwide. Advocate for AGSOBA’s key objectives:

● To support the School through fundraising to enrich the quality of education for present and future generations of students

● To provide a voice for Old Boys and encourage links to the School and each other

● To promote and enhance the Auckland Grammar School brand in the community

Development Officer

Auckland Grammar School
Epsom, AUK
09.2010 - 10.2012
  • Worked closely with Advancement and Events teams, and Grammar community to support programs and events vital to School's strategic plans. Significant aspects of this role included database management, event registrations and day-to-day admin.

Sales Associate

Martha's Backyard
Mt Wellington AUK
01.2009 - 03.2010

MIT Alumni Association

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts
10.2000 - 07.2003
  • Programme Director, Cardinal and Gray Society, September 2002-July 2003
  • Director, Reunion and Class Events, January 2002 - September 2002
  • Associate Director, Reunions and Class Events, October 2000 - January 2001

Associate Director

Harvard Square Business Association
Cambridge, Massachusetts
10.1993 - 11.1999

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English, Psychology

Wellesley College
Boston, Massachusetts

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Public representation
  • MS Office
  • Research proficiency
  • Volunteer support
  • Social media management
  • Strategy development

Affiliations

- Eastern Bay Network Group,( Ōrākei Local Board), member

- Auckland East Community Network, member

- Glenbrae School, Volunteer reading and oral language support

- Saint Kentigern College, Parents & Friends Association

- Auckland Girls’ Choir, Secretary (past)

- Baradene College, Sport Volunteer (past)

- Saint Kentigern Boys’ School, Parents & Friends Association (past)


Timeline

Bowls Development Officer

Kohimarama Bowling Club
02.2021 - Current

Club Development Officer

Bowls Auckland / Eastern Bays Bowls
02.2018 - 02.2021

Executive Administrator

Auckland Grammar School Old Boys' Association
11.2012 - 07.2016

Development Officer

Auckland Grammar School
09.2010 - 10.2012

Sales Associate

Martha's Backyard
01.2009 - 03.2010

MIT Alumni Association

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
10.2000 - 07.2003

Associate Director

Harvard Square Business Association
10.1993 - 11.1999

Bachelor of Arts - English, Psychology

Wellesley College
Cynthia Morris