Jessica MacKinven

- Led the strategic, commercial and operational management of the club, working closely with Bowls Auckland and the Executive Committee to deliver agreed business and strategic objectives.
- Managed annual budgeting, financial reporting and operational expenditure, with a focus on revenue growth, financial sustainability and operational efficiency.
- Led business development across sponsorship, corporate bookings, facility hire, events and grant funding, building relationships with commercial, community and funding partners.
- Developed and executed membership growth, retention, marketing and engagement strategies, creating positive experiences for existing members while attracting new participants and communities.
- Led the club’s marketing, communications and events programme, including digital platforms, member communications and on/off-green activities.
- Oversaw facility management, bookings, contractors, maintenance planning and operational relationships, ensuring facilities were effectively utilised and maintained.
- Provided governance and strategic support to the Executive Committee, including Board secretarial responsibilities, management reporting, AGM coordination, compliance and strategic planning.
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders including Bowls Auckland, Kolmar, sponsors, funders, contractors, community organisations and members.
- Developed partnerships with schools, community groups and corporate organisations to increase participation, awareness and utilisation of the club.
- Supported the delivery and development of tournaments, coaching, umpire development, youth engagement and new-member programmes.

- Organisation and Delivery of AGM and Field Days

- Member Communication

- Organisation of Sponsorship

- Liasing with the Executive Committee

- Liasing with National and Regional bodies (Bowls Auckland and Bowls New Zealand)

- Preparation of annual accounts

- Annual subscriptions

- Proudly delivered The North Island Conference in 2022 with 60+ delegates from across the North and South Island, organising guest speakers, catering, sponsorship and displays.

- Secretarial duties (attending Board meetings, taking minutes, preparation of monthly reports, member communications, handbook preparation, inventory control including uniforms, organising travel and accommodation for teams and staff)

- Treasurer duties (member subscriptions, data entry into Xero through to month end and EOFY, preparation of monthly and annual accounts through to audit process, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, GST returns, annual budgeting and monthly reporting to the Board)

- Sponsorship (maintaining sponsor relationships and enlisting new sponsors)

- Funding and Grant proposals

- Marketing, Website and Social Media (enhancing social media engagement, advertising club tournaments and activities)

- Member support ( onboarding of all new members, Bowlshub entries)

Corporate Functions - (End to end delivery, including bookings, communication, delivery of the event)

Tournament delivery (End to end delivery - planning, advertising, entries, organisation, catering, draw, card preparation, score entries)

Bar duties - (current LCQ, bar service, stock ordering, stocktake, Club licensing)

Facilities - (scheduling repairs and maintenance, compliance, fulfilling Annual BWOF requirements)

Event delivery - (facilitating Centre and National events, organising markers and volunteers, liasing with Bowls Auckland and Bowls New Zealand)

- Collegiate Bowls (liasing with neighbouring schools to organise events, coaching and P.E classes, facilitating the event and organising volunteers)

- Attending Club Manager learning days at Bowls Auckland