Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Competitive Golf
Languages
Timeline
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Lloyd Gilmore

Lloyd Gilmore

Auckland

Summary

Dynamic thought leader and highly accomplished industry professional with over 40 years of experience providing strategic direction in sponsorship, business development, event logistics, and space management. Trusted advisor in strategy design and execution, with a proven track record of leading general oversight of opportunities, sponsorship sales, process transformation, operational streamlining, and change management. Skilled in driving company strategies and objectives, devising delivery frameworks, target operating models, and roadmaps. Proficient in developing effective business relationships with C-level executives and decision-makers to achieve significant goals.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commecial Partnership Agent

Taranaki Airs Basketball
04.2024 - Current

Elevate the Taranaki Airs to a premier content and entertainment organisation that generates joy for its fans and enhances customer value for all of its partners.

Commercial Partnerships Agent

SAILGP
01.2020 - Current

SAILGP - Strategic Commercial Partnership Manager

(Agent NZ Based) 2020 - Securing Sponsorship Partnerships from $250K USD examples:

Rodd & Gunn NZ & Oracle Cloud Solutions USA


Owner/Founder

7iron Consultancy
01.2014 - Current

Program Management

Relied upon for expertise and ability to improve strategic event sponsorships, successful promotional relationships, reduce risk, and strengthen bottom-line clients’ business performance. Creative and intuitive problem solver implementing value-based change that drives industry-leading practices. Project and business relationship leader with unparalleled interpersonal skills. Past competitive golfer with 30+ years knowledge of the golf industry (golf handicap: 6).

Corporate Sponsorship

Passionate about driving best practices through collaboration, teambuilding, and continuous process improvement to achieve organization purpose. Relied upon for proven record of successful sponsorship acquisitions across a wide spectrum and ability to generate revenue growth through business leadership, advisory, and innovation.

Process Streamlining

Leverage proven skills in establishing and growing client and vendor relationships. Draw upon extensive book of corporate relationships, both locally/internationally, developing and executing creative events and industry-leading marketing strategies.

Organizational Leadership

Have a demonstrated track record of outstanding service; a calm, dependable professional who devotes every effort to achieving the best results. Highly skilled in fostering culture of inclusion to motivate, direct, and empower teams to achieve long-term organizational goals and objectives. Acknowledged as a results-oriented strategist with proven success in positioning for organizational success.

Commercial & Community Partnerships Manager

Moana Pasifika
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • MOANA PASIFIKA - Super Rugby Franchise
  • Spearheading Major Partnerships and securing on Jersey, On field (pitch) & community partnerships.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Media Chase Boat Logistics & Operational Manager

TVNZ
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managed modifications to deliver the vessel as an in-survey NZ Maritime commercial vessel.

NZ-Based Team Sponsorship American Magic

36th America's Cup Team
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Secured & managed 14 strategic sponsorship partners (NZ companies only).

Event Planning/Sponsorship Manager

San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Media
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Defined sponsorship partnership sales goals, managed communications with stakeholders, and led change across established protocols.

RVP Enterprise Client Development

One Medical Group
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Facilitated strategic monitoring of enterprise operational systems and processes, ensuring positive client experience.

Sponsorship Manager

Oracle Team USA & 34th America's Cup
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Managed partner relationships and secured team partnerships worth $10M USD.

Merchandise Licensee & Tournament Sponsorship Fulfillment

ATP World Tour
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw the ATP World Tour Licensee program, managing merchandise shops at each ATP stop.

Rugby World Cup IRB Licensee/Sponsorship
01.2007 - 01.2008

Operations Manager

Emirates Team New Zealand
01.2006 - 01.2007

Founder/Owner/CEO

The Golf House
01.1993 - 01.2005

Built & Pioneered 5000 Sq Meter state of the art professional golf destination in Newmarket that achieved Top Shop awards in NZ and the Golf Shop Collection USA highest honour.


  • Professional Golf Pro's available
  • Custom Club Fitting
  • Club repairs while you wait
  • NZ largest range of both men & Women's Golf apparel
  • Exclusive Golf equipment
  • Licenced Golf Bar with big screen
  • The Golf Shop Collection range of Golf Art & Gifts

Golf Course Greenskeeper

Manukau Golf Club
01.1978 - 01.1986
  • Completed a 3 year NZ certified Turf-Grass apprenticeship
  • Staff & employment management
  • Golf Course superintendent budgeting management
  • Toxic chemical use & storage managment

Education

High School Diploma -

Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe, NZ
11.1976

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Corporate Sponsorship
  • Process Streamlining
  • Organizational Leadership

Accomplishments

36th America's Cup Team | NZ-Based Team Sponsorship American Magic | Auckland, NZ | 2018 - 2021

  • Secured & managed 14 strategic sponsorship partners (NZ companies only).
  • Spearheaded Team Sponsorship transformation process focused on performance, growth, engagement, and connection valued at 1.2 Million NZD.
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Certification

Qualified Head Golf Course Greens Superintendent, Manukau Golf Club

Affiliations

  • SailGP
  • Moana Pacific - Super Rugby Franchise
  • SailGP Team Canada
  • Auckland FC Football Team
  • Oracle Team USA
  • Santa Barbara Racquets & Polo Club
  • San Francisco Giants Baseball

Competitive Golf

  • Represented Auckland & New Zealand from the early 80's across 3 countries
  • Member of The Olympic Club in San Francisco
  • Member of Royal Auckland Golf club from 1985

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Commecial Partnership Agent

Taranaki Airs Basketball
04.2024 - Current

Commercial & Community Partnerships Manager

Moana Pasifika
11.2022 - 02.2024

Commercial Partnerships Agent

SAILGP
01.2020 - Current

Media Chase Boat Logistics & Operational Manager

TVNZ
01.2019 - 01.2021

NZ-Based Team Sponsorship American Magic

36th America's Cup Team
01.2018 - 01.2021

Event Planning/Sponsorship Manager

San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Media
01.2015 - 01.2016

Owner/Founder

7iron Consultancy
01.2014 - Current

RVP Enterprise Client Development

One Medical Group
01.2013 - 01.2014

Sponsorship Manager

Oracle Team USA & 34th America's Cup
01.2010 - 01.2013

Merchandise Licensee & Tournament Sponsorship Fulfillment

ATP World Tour
01.2008 - 01.2010

Rugby World Cup IRB Licensee/Sponsorship
01.2007 - 01.2008

Operations Manager

Emirates Team New Zealand
01.2006 - 01.2007

Founder/Owner/CEO

The Golf House
01.1993 - 01.2005

Golf Course Greenskeeper

Manukau Golf Club
01.1978 - 01.1986

High School Diploma -

Papatoetoe High School
Lloyd Gilmore