Summary
Professionalism, strong leadership and exceptional inter-personal communication skills are at the centre of my work ethic. I can easily multi-task and prioritise projects, utilising planning strategies which compliments my excellent time management capabilities. Excellent reputation in resolving problems and improving overall systems and company processes. I'm highly motivated, goal orientated, task focused and driven to be successful with years of experience in multiple fields.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
New Plymouth District Councillor
New Plymouth Distirct
11.2019 - Current
- Chair of Creative Communities
- Chair of Community Development Committee
- Deputy Chair of Age & Accessibility Working Party
- National board member of Te Maruata LGNZ
Business Development Manager
Latitude Financial Services
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
Worker Broker
Ministry Of Social Development
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
CEO
Dman Entertainment Ltd
01.2012 - 02.2019
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Education
M.D. - Maori & Indigenous Leadership
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Awarded with Merit
- Professional development completed in cultural competency
- Professional development completed in Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Continuing education in a PhD
Level 4 - Te Reo Māori
02.2015 - 02.2016
Level 3 National Certificate - Agri-chemical Supply, Animal Health Products
11.2010
Skills
- Māori Business Advisor
- Iwi Business Consultant
- Fluency Te Reo Māori
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi Facilitator
- Project Management
- Customer Relations
- Personnel Management
- Results-Orientated
- Conflict Resolution
- Business Relationship Management
- Financial Expense Management
- Platform Marketing & Advertising Expert
- Business Mentor & Trainer
- Network Influencer
- Marketing Data Analyst
- Leadership Developer
Accomplishments
- 2019 Taranaki Daily News Person of the Year for services to community.
- 2019 New Plymouth District Council Citizens Award Recipient for services to community.
- 2018 ASB Bank Good Sorts Award Recipient for services to community.
- 2015 Taranaki Chamber of Commerce Winner for Best New Business.
Affiliations
Taranaki Chamber of Commerce Member. Business Mentor for Venture Taranaki. National Board Member of Te Maruata committee LGNZ. Member of Institute of Directors New Zealand. Cultural Advisor for Conductive Education. Ambassador for Little Fighters Trust.
Past Roles:
Chairman of Kenpo 5.0 Taranaki Board.Business Advisor for Tātai Ltd. Member of the Regional MSD Maori Business Development Committee MSD Project. coordinator with Regional Labour Market Manager Inter-government agency Youth. Employment Coordinator Employment Programme Marketing Strategist. Chairman of Opunake Primary School Board of Trustees. Trustee of step-up Taranaki Charity. Business Mentor for Venture Taranaki Accelerator program. Co-Manage Corporate Parenting Programme - Multi Government Agency Fund.
Timeline
University of Canterbury - M.D., Maori & Indigenous Leadership
02.2020 - 12.2022
New Plymouth District Councillor - New Plymouth Distirct
11.2019 - Current
Business Development Manager - Latitude Financial Services
11.2018 - 11.2020
Worker Broker - Ministry Of Social Development
08.2018 - 11.2018
Te Wananga O Aotearoa - Level 4, Te Reo Māori
02.2015 - 02.2016
CEO - Dman Entertainment Ltd
01.2012 - 02.2019
Agriculture Industry Training Organisation - Level 3 National Certificate, Agri-chemical Supply, Animal Health Products
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