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KATHERINE JENSEN

Auckland

Summary

As a PhD candidate in Management and International Business with experience in both industry and academia, I bring a practical, student-centered approach to teaching. With four years of tertiary-level teaching experience, I am committed to fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment. My research on emerging technologies, combined with hands-on industry experience, allows me to support students in understanding current business challenges. I am dedicated to creating a collaborative and supportive learning environment where students can thrive.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Academic Staff Member, CBE

Wintec | Te Pukenga
03.2020 - 07.2024
  • Course Content Development and Teaching: Designed and delivered courses in Applied Management, Applied Research (including postgraduate), E-commerce, Sales, and Marketing, utilising diverse learning modalities to engage students both online and face-to-face.
  • Moderation and Assessment Chair: Led the moderation and assessment processes, ensuring grading consistency and fairness while guiding academic staff in aligning assessments with learning outcomes.
  • Coordinator of Applied Work Integrated Learning (AWIL) Research Programme: Coordinated the AWIL Research Programme and organized the AWIL conference, mentoring students in defining research problems, developing proposals, and conducting primary and secondary research, culminating in the presentation of their findings.
  • Head of CBE Ethics Committee: Chaired the CBE Ethics Committee, overseeing the ethical review and approval of research proposals, ensuring rigorous adherence to ethical standards and research integrity.

Business Concepts | Subject Matter Expert

The Open Polytechnic
01.2022 - 05.2022

BIT501 - Business Concepts and Communications

  • Course Content Development: Collaborated with the learning design team to create engaging and relevant course content, ensuring alignment with industry standards and educational objectives.
  • Assessment Consultation: Provided expert input and advice on the design and structure of assessments, enhancing their relevance and effectiveness in measuring student learning outcomes.

Digital Business | Sessional Tutor

The University Of Waikato
03.2021 - 12.2021

Sessional Tutor – Digital Business (DIGIB558 - Contemporary Issues in Digital Business)

  • Marking and Moderation: Delivered accurate and consistent marking and moderation for assessments, ensuring alignment with course objectives and maintaining high academic standards.

Marketing Manager/Business Coach

Better Business Academy
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Automated Marketing Systems: Implemented and managed online marketing automation, including lead generation, email campaigns, and sales funnels, to streamline customer acquisition and engagement processes.
  • Content Creation and Marketing Materials: Developed compelling marketing materials, including online content, video production, and copywriting, to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
  • Website Development and Maintenance: Built and maintained a WordPress website, ensuring it was optimised for user experience, SEO, and lead generation.
  • Online Learning Platform: Established the framework for an online learning platform, creating a scalable and accessible resource for client education and engagement.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Facilitated the establishment of strategic partnerships with local organisations, boosting market visibility and driving new business opportunities.
  • Workshop Facilitation: Led workshops to educate and empower clients, focusing on digital marketing strategies, business development, and leveraging online tools for growth.

Business Owner

Dough Bros
10.2014 - 08.2019
  • Operational Management: Oversaw day-to-day operations, streamlined business processes, and provided comprehensive staff training to enhance efficiency and service quality.
  • Health and Safety Compliance: Developed and maintained robust Health and Safety processes, including a comprehensive Food Safety Plan, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
  • Brand Development and Marketing Strategy: Led brand positioning and executed marketing strategies, capitalising on PR opportunities and fostering strategic partnerships and alliances to increase market presence.
  • Financial Management: Managed sales targets and budgets, driving revenue growth and ensuring financial stability through careful planning and performance monitoring

Education

Ph.D. - Management And International Business

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ

Master of Management Studies - Management And Sustainability (1st Class Honours)

University of Waikato
Hamilton, WKO
08.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing & International Business

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, WGN
11.2005

Bachelor of Arts - German

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, WGN
11.2005

Skills

  • Teaching & Facilitation: Tertiary-level teaching, student-centered learning, workshop facilitation, curriculum development, online and face-to-face instruction
  • Academic & Assessment Management: Course content development, moderation and assessment processes, curriculum alignment, academic integrity, research supervision
  • Research & Analysis: Applied research, data-driven problem-solving, qualitative and quantitative research methods, ethical review processes, AI applications in business
  • Marketing & Business Development: Marketing strategy, brand positioning, content creation, digital marketing automation, sales funnel management, PR and strategic partnerships
  • Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Azure AI, WordPress development, e-learning platform setup, video production, copywriting, website optimisation, CRM and email automation tools
  • Cultural Competency: Working with diverse learners, Māori cultural competencies, Pacific identities and pedagogies, inclusive teaching practices
  • Operational & Financial Management: Business process optimisation, health and safety compliance, budget management, sales target achievement, staff training and development

Professional Development

Microsoft AI-102: Azure AI Engineer Associate
February 2024
Achieved certification in Azure AI Engineering, focusing on the integration and deployment of AI solutions using Microsoft Azure.


New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) – Wintec | Te Pūkenga
March 2023
Completed courses in: 

Teacher Identity in Aotearoa NZ
Working with Diversity
Facilitating Learning in Aotearoa NZ

Business Analyst To Data Analyst Aspire Pathway - Learning People Global

December 2022

Data import and export, customising toolbars, data visualisations, data validations, data cleaning, data manipulations, Pivot tables, Power BI, dashboards, Power BI Share reports, Power Query, Google Charts and Chart studio


Tapasa Turu Values Workshop – Wintec | Te Pūkenga
October 2022
Gained insights on working with Pacific learners, covering identities, languages, cultures, collaboration, respectful relationships, professional behaviours, and effective pedagogies.


Te Tauihu: Cultural Competencies for Teachers of Māori Learners – Wintec | Te Pūkenga
November 2020
Developed cultural competencies essential for effectively teaching and engaging with Māori learners.








Timeline

Business Concepts | Subject Matter Expert

The Open Polytechnic
01.2022 - 05.2022

Digital Business | Sessional Tutor

The University Of Waikato
03.2021 - 12.2021

Senior Academic Staff Member, CBE

Wintec | Te Pukenga
03.2020 - 07.2024

Marketing Manager/Business Coach

Better Business Academy
03.2018 - 03.2020

Business Owner

Dough Bros
10.2014 - 08.2019

Ph.D. - Management And International Business

University of Auckland

Master of Management Studies - Management And Sustainability (1st Class Honours)

University of Waikato

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing & International Business

Victoria University of Wellington

Bachelor of Arts - German

Victoria University of Wellington
KATHERINE JENSEN