3 Children and all their sporting pursuits
Hollie Colegate
Auckland,Auckland
Summary
Experienced [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Industry]. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Enthusiastic [Job Title] eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry].
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Garden to Table Specialist
Matipo Primary School
Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland
01.2019 - Current
- Designed, planned and delivered, a cooking, gardening and health education program to 450 primary school students aged 5-11, tailored to academic level and inquiry focus.
- Design, build and planted over 20 productive gardens and managed of 3 large landscaping projects.
- Secured over $200,000 in grant funding, and managed associated accountability reporting and project management, to finance school resources and activities.
National Sales Manager
APN Media
Auckland, Auckland
05.2007 - 02.2013
- Developed and implemented effective sales strategies and led nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets.
- Met with customers to give sales presentations, negotiate contracts and promote services.
- Directed effective hiring, orientation, training, development and retention of sales staff to maximize team performance.
- Empowered and led driven sales team to build product awareness and exceeded revenue targets.
Chief Operating Officer
Sailing Safaris
Vava'u, Kingdom Of Tonga
10.2000 - 12.2005
- Made large-scale financial decisions including refining organizational structure, and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits turning the business around from considerable debt to healthy annual profit.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Managed and led team of 40+ staff across 3 businesses including recruitment and payroll. Developed and implemented recommendations for service improvement.
Commercial Manager
Cargill Plc
Lincoln, England
03.1998 - 10.2001
- Bought, sold and maintained the physical stocks and financial market position of oil and seed of 3 oilseed processing plants.
- Managed and analyzed budgets, P&L, balance sheets and month end positional reporting to Senior Management.
- Developed strategic plans to encourage business growth, maximise opportunities and reduce losses, increasing profits during a major tightening of market.
- Built relationships with clients, external and internal, to grow existing and establish new contracts.
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering
University of Durham
Durham, England 01.1995 - 03.1998
M.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Southampton University
Southampton, England 09.1990 - 07.1994
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
CPT - Certified Fitness and Personal Trainer
Interests
Fitness - running, ashtanga yoga and bootcamps
Food - cooking, teaching cooking and healthy eating
Gardening and creating a greener healthier planet
Timeline
Garden to Table Specialist
Matipo Primary School
01.2019 - Current
Diplomas in Personal Nutrition, Sport Nutrition and Diet and Weight Loss
05-2016
CPT - Certified Fitness and Personal Trainer
09-2011
National Sales Manager
APN Media
05.2007 - 02.2013
Chief Operating Officer
Sailing Safaris
10.2000 - 12.2005
Ocean Yachtmaster
01-2000
Commercial Manager
Cargill Plc
03.1998 - 10.2001
Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering
University of Durham
01.1995 - 03.1998
M.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Southampton University
09.1990 - 07.1994
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