Mia Bennett

Associate Director at Auckland Data & Electrical Ltd since July 2024.

Role includes accounting and administrative tasks, creative leadership and marketing support.

Key responsibilities:

• Budgeting and Financial tracking using Xero accounting software.
• Managing and scheduling projects using Fergus trade software.
• Payroll.
• Reconciliation.
• Filing and paying GST and provisional taxes.
• Managing Company Licences, Subscriptions and Policies.
• Stock Inventory management.
• Collaborating with marketing team to design and implement impactful marketing strategies.
• Heading creative re-branding initiative.
• Managing social media accounts.

Senior hairstylist at Vivo salon since 2019, contributed to winning salon of the year four times during tenure.

Key responsibilities:

• Working as part of a large team in a very fast-paced environment.
• Upselling professional products and services to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Taking payments from clients, and reconciling (cashing up) at the end of the day.
• Answering phone calls, responding to emails and handling client queries.
• Scheduling appointments using salon booking software, Kitomba.
• Managing stock inventory.
• Responsible for salon social media accounts.
• Assisting with the training of junior apprentices.
• Building strong client relationships.
• Undertaking in-depth client consultations.
• Following extensive health and safety protocols.

Earned level 4 qualification in hairdressing through extensive training and on job experience at New Dimensions Hair Studio.

Assistant to Karen Murrell, owner of the organic cosmetics brand “Karen Murrell”

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and distribution of promotional materials.
• Visiting retailers to restock display stands.
• Planning & Scheduling.
• Product research and testing.

Sourcing upcoming sporting events from a variety of online sources and adding up to

50 new events daily to the infonews website.