Jo Blackmore

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all strategic, operational, and financial aspects of the business, including business development and client acquisition.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and repeat business.
• Manage project pipelines, resourcing, scheduling, invoicing, and supplier relationships.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies across Instagram, Facebook, Google Business, and partnerships.
• Lead brand positioning, creative direction, and content creation to grow the Jo + Co brand.
• Maintain strong industry networks with trades, suppliers, real estate agents, and local businesses.
• Introduced innovations such as 3D virtual tours to add value to client offerings.
• Develop concept boards, space plans, 3D renders, and detailed documentation to present to clients for approval.
• Specify materials, finishes, fixtures, lighting, and furniture suited to high-traffic commercial use.
• Coordinate with builders, trades, suppliers, and contractors to ensure design accuracy and timely delivery.
• Oversee on-site installations, quality assurance, and issue resolution throughout construction.
• Ensure all commercial and residential design solutions meet functional, accessibility, and compliance requirements.

• Managed the Talent and Acquisition team, strategy, the relationships with partner agencies and drove the delivery on recruitment related projects.

• Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and create job descriptions.
• Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline candidate management and improve efficiency.
• Facilitated training sessions for hiring teams on best practices in interviewing and selection.
• Implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives to enhance candidate pipelines and workforce representation.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.

• Facilitated Interiew Training workshops for Hiring Managers thorughout New Zealand.
• Managed the Talent and Acquisition team, strategy, the relationships with partner agencies and drove the delivery on recruitment related projects.Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for diverse banking roles, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Developed and implemented sourcing strategies to attract top talent in competitive markets.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to define job specifications and candidate profiles effectively.
• Conducted thorough candidate screenings and interviews, improving selection accuracy and quality of hires.

• Provided advice to Accounting, Finance, Marketing and HR professionals looking to live and work in the UK
• Collaborated with partner agencies in the UK to find suitable employment placement for canididates prior to their arrival
• Provided ongoing support to candidates whilst they were working overseas and again on their return to NZ, finding suitable employment for their arrival home

• Developed and implemented quality management system improvements, enhancing performance standards in the Contact Centre.
• Managed documentation processes for quality systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for stakeholders.
• Collaborated with internal subject matter experts to perform data reconciliations and produce credible results.
• Developed and managed document control activities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of essential records for employees.

• Oversaw inventory management, ensuring accuracy in stock levels and order fulfillment.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to support branch initiatives.
• Performed business administration and financial tasks to support the team