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Michelle Chambers

Dunedin

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on Sales and Area Management experience with a talent for navigating challenges. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.



Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager Queenstown / Wanaka

Resene Paints
05.2020 - Current


  • Management of area sales effort to ensure Resene Paints are specified and used on Building projects within Central Otago.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate products and specifications.
  • Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.
  • Built relationships with Trade, Specifiers and community to establish long-term relationships and promote growth.
  • Oversaw the opening of a new Resene Colorshop in Wanaka, which achieved over 1 million dollars worth of sales in two years.

Office Manager and Health and Safety Coordinator

Fallproof Scaffolding
02.2017 - 03.2020


  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
  • Managed payroll and benefits administration to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through exceptional customer service and timely responses to inquiries.

Adventure Tourism Internship Manager

Queenstown Resort College
06.2014 - 04.2016
  • Worked with Adventure tourism students to prepare them for a 6 month internship
  • Identification and development of partnerships with Adventure Tourism Operators around the world to take these students as interns
  • Monitoring of the students on Internship.

Sales Representative

Visy Board
08.2003 - 08.2005

Pipfruit Manager

Turners and Growers
08.2000 - 08.2003

Education

Bachelor in Commerce (Tourism) -

Lincoln University
Lincoln, New Zealand, NZ
07-1992

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Sales development
  • Supply chain management
  • Territory growth
  • Client account management

Interests

  • Sports - Skiing and Mountain Biking
  • Volunteering to help with Community groups with events and fundraising



Timeline

Area Manager Queenstown / Wanaka

Resene Paints
05.2020 - Current

Office Manager and Health and Safety Coordinator

Fallproof Scaffolding
02.2017 - 03.2020

Adventure Tourism Internship Manager

Queenstown Resort College
06.2014 - 04.2016

Sales Representative

Visy Board
08.2003 - 08.2005

Pipfruit Manager

Turners and Growers
08.2000 - 08.2003

Bachelor in Commerce (Tourism) -

Lincoln University
Michelle Chambers