Jamie Cameron

• Created concept of Homes and got first prototype made in China.
• Travel back & forth to China and established a model that we could bring to NZ.
• After selling the few homes for NZ market , took first model made in China to Field Days Mystery Creek.
• After overwhelming success at Field days but with the production and costing difficulty, I decided to build homes in NZ to the NZ building code.
• Employed team of builders and contractors and started full brand and marketing strategy to grow the brand and product demand.
• Created business model that allowed me to have show homes around the country and be run by the owners of the homes as agents.
• Grew the production space and team , with ability to be building 8 homes at one time.
• Employed , Operations Manger , Factory Manager , Sales & Marketing specialist, and admin manager and 15 builders & TA’s.
• Grew social media brand with over 58,000 followers on Facebook and a very professional website.
• Become member of an MBIA committing advising in the Tiny Home consent and building processes
• Produced 140 homes in 3yrs.
• Attended 3 Mystery creek field days as display and 2nd year won best on show for whole of Field Days

Comment – As much this was the most enjoyable part of my business journey as being owner/creator of this business was also the toughest part of my business journey. With not being able to write the script of being in the middle of a pandemic. As I did take on the challenge of all the pandemic through at myself and my team , unfortunately the costs and delays and shutdowns were too hard to maintain business was liquidated with great heartache.

I would never take back the journey of owning and developing my own company and made me better businessperson as a better person.

• Part of Fairfax’s transformation team
• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Handling all redundancies and employment of replacements to allow smooth transformation.
• Liaise with head office on all new training for stuff and implementation of all new polices and processes.
• Travel to all 3 offices throughout the country to maintain high level of confidence and consistent transformation.
• Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
• Work with all Key account companies to maintain sales confidence and introduction of the key account consultants.
• Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
• Introduction of new and improved property advertising material and confidence in key property companies with the transition and costs.
• Part of Fairfax’s Directors team throughout New Zealand and attend all national meetings and strategy planning events.
• Maintain teams’ level of Salesforce knowledge and training.
• Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
• Maintain reports and budgeting for head office and attend weekly budget meetings with other directors and leadership team.
• Organise and liaise all corporate events for clients and staff.
• Liaise with head office HR team and maintain companies’ obligation to staff and help with any disciplinary matters that arise.

Comment -This was once again a new industry for myself but all my strengths in team management , recruitment and sales was able to be utilized for the role. Had huge successful level of management with my areas topping their budget targets and was able to introduce a new property magazine throughout the region.

But finally decided to take the plunge and start my own company and with all my experience was ready to do so.

• Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
• Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
• Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
• Look after 3 branches throughout Australia , Perth , Melbourne, and Brisbane
• Maintain high level of recruitment consultants and recruit and find suitable consultants to grow business in all areas of Australian Industries
• Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
• Implement all new Health and Safety laws with employing H & S advisors to maintain all required regulations.
• Strategically work with owners on growth plans and all risks to the business on Financial and Legislation side of the business
• Run all corporate events throughout country and maintain client levels at the corporate level.

Comment – The huge learning curve in a new business and country policies was very satisfying and to have the trust of the owners within 2yrs to be running their whole business was very humbling and I became a stronger corporate minded individual with understand all requirements to run a successful national business. Had to return to New Zealand as Daughter was having to have major back surgery and would take 1yr to heal.

• Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
• Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications and characteristics of top candidates.
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
• Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
• Managed recruitment team and trained and mentored new advisors.
• Development of new business in the Construction and Mining Industries
• Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
• Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
• Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
• Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.

• Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
• Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
• Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
• Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
• Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify opportunities for investors.
• Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to increase potential for selling properties and generate more leads.
• Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
• Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
• Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
• Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
• Conducted weekly open houses and provided feedback to sellers on potential buyers.
• Managed scheduled meetings to maintain satisfaction of both buyers and sellers and facilitate smooth purchases.
• Platinum award winner agent

Comment – The independents of being a real estate agent was beneficial and ability to grow personal business and profile. But opportunity to challenge myself with offer from Australia was too good to turn down from Australia.

• Sales and Marketing
• Manager of Brand and growth
• Buying of stock and keeping high level of vehicles
• Improved overall customer buying experience to safeguard dealership revenue
• Part of promotions team
• Attend all new vehicle launches around the country.
• Won national sales awards to be able attend global events.
• Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.

Comment – Cars were not my interest before, but this role helped my people skills and be able to work with all cultures and needs of the public and become a real company man!

• Played in First Professional League in New Zealand
• Played in UK , London
• 158 first class rugby over career
• Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities.
• Optimized nutrition, training regimens and lifestyle choices to keep fitness at optimal levels.
• Maintained professionalism when attending charity, sporting and media events as team representative.
• Adhered to sports psychology practices to remain calm and focused during competitions.

Comment – Being a professional sportsman gave me the tools and discipline to succeed in work and business life after sport and attitude to be driven to succeed in my business life.