Ken Naidu
Mount Albert,AKL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a rich background in the creative and corporate sectors, honing a unique blend of emotional intelligence and strategic agility through a career in music performance and consultancy. At the forefront of Lewis Eady's evolution, demonstrated pianistic excellence and pioneered initiatives transforming customer relationship management and expanding marketing impact. Thrives in high-stakes situations, driven to merge artistic passion with commercial insight, infusing innovative environments with a culture of high-caliber creative pursuit and operational excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pianist | Composer
Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with world-renowned artists such as Jacob Collier and Stan Walker, merging creative vision with technical expertise, thereby enriching the ability to contribute to diverse and impactful musical projects.
- Initiated and sustained a significant partnership with the Accor Group to introduce live jazz performances globally, enhancing cultural experiences for audiences worldwide and demonstrating adaptability in varied performance settings.
- Established as a prominent jazz figure in Auckland’s music scene, leading the Whiskey & Juniper quartet and actively contributing to New Zealand's dynamic musical landscape, underpinned by extensive industry connections.
Event Manager
Chiron Group NZ
09.2023 - Current
- Led orchestration of high-end events across Chiron Group NZ’s five venues, overseeing every aspect from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with each venue's unique ambiance and capabilities.
- Fostered strong partnerships with luxury and local entities, enhancing Lewis Eady Steinway's event standards and brand prestige, while negotiating terms that benefited all stakeholders and boosted client satisfaction.
- Implemented innovative operational systems and practices to streamline event management, optimize budgets, and maximize ROI, alongside managing key client relationships and upholding brand's luxury image in all aspects of event execution.
Piano Consultant
Lewis Eady Steinway NZ
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Orchestrated integrated marketing campaigns combining digital and traditional mediums, effectively broadening market reach and enhancing customer engagement for both luxury and general markets.
- Adopted consultative sales approach, aligning product recommendations with customer needs, thereby boosting customer satisfaction, loyalty, and contributing to robust brand reputation.
- Streamlined business processes using agile methodologies, optimizing operations and exceeding profit targets, especially during crucial business transitions.
- Established and nurtured key partnerships with organizations such as Chiron Group NZ, LVMH Group, University of Auckland, and NZ Symphony Orchestra, leading to mutual growth, enhanced brand prestige, and notable business achievements.
Social Media Manager
The Graduate Choir NZ
04.2022 - Current
- Dramatically expanded Graduate Choir NZ's online presence, leveraging AI analytics to grow social media engagement by over 800%, optimizing content and campaign strategies to surge audience interaction and brand visibility.
- Forged strategic alliances with key figures like Sol3 Mio and entities such as Auckland Philharmonia, fostering partnerships that elevated choir’s international standing and network.
- Developed and executed AI-driven marketing initiatives, tailoring content to audience insights, which significantly amplified choir’s digital footprint and nurtured dedicated online community.
Sales Leader
Atlas & Arrow
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Spearheaded training and development of sales representatives using agile and scrum methodologies, fostering high-performing team culture geared towards successful charity fundraising.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of charity’s objectives, leveraging this expertise to enhance donor engagement and increase contribution rates throughout New Zealand.
- Implemented strategic sales initiatives and personalized solutions that significantly improved donor relations and retention, ensuring long-term fundraising growth and efficiency.
Production Crew
One TV NZ | Netflix | NBC
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Ensured top-quality production standards for major industry stakeholders such as Universal Content Productions, Netflix, and Warner Bros., meticulously overseeing final output to meet high-quality benchmarks.
- Delivered comprehensive production support, from shot list development to talent and location coordination, enhancing operational efficiency and production success.
Chef
Doof Doof Film Catering
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Oversaw line processes in dynamic film catering environment, upholding exceptional food quality and presentation standards during tight deadlines, which bolstered company's reputation for outstanding service.
- Led and developed team of 5, efficiently managing large-scale meal preparations for events of 300+ attendees, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational prowess.
Teacher of Music
Manawatu Musician Makers
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Cultivated collaborative learning environment through regular, strategic communications with school community, aligning educational strategies with diverse student needs.
- Instructed varied class of 37 students, delivering comprehensive music curriculum that catered to range of abilities and inspired deep appreciation for music from fundamental to advanced diploma levels.
Chef
O & Bowl
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Assumed role of Head Chef, ensuring seamless service and exemplary food quality in fast-paced, demanding environment; exhibited strong leadership and resilience during intensive 70-hour workweeks.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive culinary training program, significantly enhancing team productivity and optimizing kitchen workflow for peak efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music | Jazz Studies
12.2025
- Received Provost's Scholarship ($25k Annually)
- Received Central City Scholarship ($3k Annually)
Bachelor's - Aviation Management
06.2022
High School Diploma -
12.2018
- Received Music Scholarship
- NCEA Level 3
Skills
- High emotional Intelligence
- Impeccable Business Acumen - Creating and Driving Value
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Highly Agile Mindset
- Creative Problem Solving
- Up & Down Empathy
- Innovator and Consistent Efficiency Seeker
- Negotiator Personality
- Adaptive Leadership
- Human Understanding
Timeline
Event Manager - Chiron Group NZ
09.2023 - Current
Piano Consultant - Lewis Eady Steinway NZ
02.2023 - 09.2023
Sales Leader - Atlas & Arrow
09.2022 - 02.2023
Production Crew - One TV NZ | Netflix | NBC
06.2022 - 09.2022
Chef - Doof Doof Film Catering
05.2022 - 06.2022
Social Media Manager - The Graduate Choir NZ
04.2022 - Current
Teacher of Music - Manawatu Musician Makers
04.2021 - 10.2021
Chef - O & Bowl
12.2020 - 02.2022
Pianist | Composer - Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
Loyola University - Bachelor of Arts, Music | Jazz Studies
Massey University - Bachelor's, Aviation Management
Mount Albert Grammar School - High School Diploma,
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