Hikaiti Witika
Manurewa,AUK
Summary
Promotes a culture of continuous improvement to enhance organizational adaptability in dynamic market conditions. Over 20 years of experience in managing Karaoke shows with 20 to 50 singers, ensuring equitable participation and engagement. Proven track record in boosting efficiency and streamlining operations for entertainment groups, alongside training singers and operators to achieve independence in the industry. Strong communicator and network builder with a passion for statistics, consistently tracking performance to drive ongoing improvement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director
V.I.C Entertainment Ltd
Manukau, Auckland
02.2002 - Current
- Arranges and Facilitates Karaoke and Entertainment Shows for Bars across Manukau City. V.I.C Entertainment Ltd
- Organize Trips to different destinations throughout NZ with my Touring Team Karaoke Fever
- Produce Kiwi Karaoke Tracks to sell into NZ and Australia through my productions V.I.C Karaoke Productions
- Organize and Manages Recording times for customers through our Recording Label V.I.C Records
- These Four entities, Karaoke shows, Karaoke Fever, V.I.C Karaoke Productions and V.I.C Records all form V.I.C Entertainment Ltd in which I am the director of.
Senior Personal Banker
ANZ Bank Ltd
Ellerslie
01.2004 - 01.2016
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Highlighted values and educated clients on different types of Products ANZ had to offer
- Sales based role, exceeded sales target by employing consultative sales tactics and superior customer care.
- Processed Home Loan application, Insurances, Opening and closing accounts
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients through executing thorough onboarding process.
- Helped clients plan for and fund retirements using mutual funds and other options.
Advertising Sales Representative
Fairfax Ltd
Ellerslie, Auckland
01.1996 - 01.2004
- Developed strong relationships with advertisers and negotiated pricing following established procedures.
- Communicated regularly with territory, regional and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
- Helped customers in determining design and layout of sold and spec ads.
- Used consultative sales techniques to pinpoint customers' advertising needs and close on short-term and long-term sales contracts.
- Developed sales leads and uncovered new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling.
- Made outbound calls to existing customers to upsell advertising packages.
- Created and presented media and advertising packages to prospective customers.
- Started with Suburban Newspapers selling advertising in all the local papers throughout Auckland
- Then Moved to Sunday Star times where I lead the team until a full time manager came on board
- During my time as temp manager and it was only a new team we generated up to $50K worth of Revenue per week. So when new manager came we were already flowing
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Office And Business Administration
Enterprise Manukau
AucklandSome College (No Degree) - Real Estate
Real Estate
AucklandPaeroa College
PaeroaSkills
- Mentoring and training
- Business analysis
- Project management
- Business planning
- Negotiation
- Business Administration
Certification
- Office and Business Administration Certificates
- Real Estate Certificate
Hobbies and Interests
Playing Pool, Table Tennis, Music, Playing Instruments, Ten Pin Bowling
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Office and Business Administration
- Leadership Skills
- Top 5 sales person at Suburban Newspaper, Sunday Star times and ANZ
Affiliations
- Church Groups
- Pick n Mix Australia
- KHE Entertainment Australia
- Karaoke Fever unincorporated society
- Wellington and Hamilton Karaoke Clubs
Timeline
Senior Personal Banker
ANZ Bank Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2016
Managing Director
V.I.C Entertainment Ltd
02.2002 - Current
Advertising Sales Representative
Fairfax Ltd
01.1996 - 01.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Office And Business Administration
Enterprise Manukau
Some College (No Degree) - Real Estate
Real Estate
Paeroa College
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