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Guy Graham

Leithfield

Summary

My experience operating and advising businesses has required a broad range of business skills including strategy, marketing, leadership and project management. I have owned and operated an award-winning hospitality venue which was known as an ‘institution’ for over a decade. A natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life has helped to develop a large network of connections in addition to being well regarded in the business community. I embrace challenges and thrive on variation. A curious mind is hungry for learning and creating the best possible outcomes for people every day. My career goals are to continue expanding my project management skills and experience and to eventually lead teams to successful project outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Growth Advisor

Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC)
10.2018 - Current
  • Connecting SME’s to networks, resources, expertise and training
  • Managing MBIE’s Regional Business Partner (RBP) contract for North Canterbury
  • Representation of ENC at industry events, conferences and other functions
  • Building and maintaining business networks across multiple sectors
  • Advising businesses and supporting their capability building needs
  • Promoting and marketing opportunities for North Canterbury businesses
  • Project managing North Canterbury Business Awards
  • Collaborating on ENC economic development projects as required
  • Tracking and reporting, delivering KPI’s, managing CRM activity, reporting to stakeholders
  • Commendation award from Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) for Business Recovery Support in 2021
  • Winner EDNZ’s Best Practice for Inclusive Development and Wellbeing Outcomes (2022) for Power of Small – A model of support for small start-up businesses.

Director / Business Owner

Pukeko Ltd T/A Pukeko Junction Café & Deli
07.2008 - 09.2018
  • Management of day-to-day operations including financial management and human resources
  • Developing and delivering strategic business planning
  • Developing and executing marketing strategies including digital, print and maximizing all suitable opportunities
  • Ongoing development of food and beverage
  • Requirement for strong leadership skills and facilitating the continuous development of teams
  • Succession planning and the business sales process – the business was successfully sold in 2018
  • Winner of the People’s Choice category for the Café of the Year 2017
  • Finalist for the Hospitality Award at the North Canterbury Business Awards 2016
  • The business frequently featured in top food & lifestyle publications and newspaper articles including The Lonely Planet


Skills

  • PC and Apple
  • Microsoft Office
  • WordPress
  • Zoho CRM management
  • Xero
  • Project management
  • Strong decision maker
  • Complex problem solver
  • Creative
  • Innovative

Training

  • Economic Development NZ Accreditation, NZTE Export Essentials, Strategic Doing Facilitation,Digital Marketing training, IOD Governance Essentials, IOD Finance Essentials, Board Level and Local Council Strategic Planning and implementation, AI, numerous Economic Development NZ (EDNZ) and MBIE conferences
  • Currently studying CAPM – Certified Associate in Project Management and Agile methodologies

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • A confident and capable public speaker
  • Natural leadership skills
  • Ability to develop lasting relationships
  • Motivated, focused, dedicated and trustworthy
  • Highly organized
  • Strong written and communication skills
  • High level problem-solving abilities and acting decisively under pressure
  • Resilient and a team player

Hobbies and Interests

  • Music, photography, food, hiking, mountain biking, reading, travelling


Timeline

Business Growth Advisor

Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC)
10.2018 - Current

Director / Business Owner

Pukeko Ltd T/A Pukeko Junction Café & Deli
07.2008 - 09.2018

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