Murray Hepple
Paraparaumu,WGN
Summary
Customer-orientated General/Artist/Events/Production Manager/Concert Promoter, dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences, whilst promoting loyalty, repeat business and increasing revenue and margins. Ability to consistently execute multiple projects in high-stress and time-sensitive environments. Meticulous and responsive leader/strategic planner, utilising all resources to effectively handle all unexpected operational needs. Years of experience of morale-building structures to enhance employee/artist engagement and boost performance, combined with highly adaptable managerial acumen, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making and sound judgement to positively impact commercial success.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
McKenzie Global Ltd
08.2021 - Current
- As General Manager of McKenzie Global Ltd (Licensor of the McKenzie Institute International - a post-graduate medical/physiotherapy patient-centred Charitable Trust, operating in some 40 countries) - analysing market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages and enhance growth;
- In addition as Licensor of commercial arm - manufacturing/distributing/licensing/publishing associated products and publications worldwide - negotiating price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit on a global level;
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry/jurisdictional regulations;
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards commercial and educational organizational objectives accurately.
Project Manager
Redican Allwood Construction
04.2018 - 03.2021
- On construction of multi-storey commercial properties (8 and 12 storey) responsible for all internal build/quality and timely and effective delivery by sub contractors;
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution;
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth and reputation;
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost effectiveness and increase margins.
Concert Promoter/Events Manager
Bodega/Sixsixteen Management
11.2008 - 06.2018
- Owner of live music venue, Bodega, in Wellington, New Zealand, utilising years of international touring/ artist management, promotion and production experience, to establish premier club venue in Capital City, attracting numerous international acts and stimulating national music scene
- Managed artists' experience, providing privacy, security, state of the art production and full staff support, in engaging surroundings, ensuring comfort and encouraging optimal performance;
- Utilised relationships with high-profile clients in international entertainment industry through consistent communication;
- Established strong relationships with national and local media outlets to promote concerts effectively, nationally and abroad, leading to increased ticket sales and revenue;
- Arranged and promoted successful tours in Australasia;
- Utilised local demographics, trends and forums to create buzz and optimise growth;
- Monitored ticket sales closely, adjusting promotional strategies as required to ensure optimal turnout.
Project Manager
Redican Allwood Construction
02.2007 - 06.2008
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track;
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution;
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth;
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimise project outcomes and staff engagement while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Artist and Tour Manager
Free Lance
01.1984 - 08.2006
- 2004-2006 - Tour Management e.g. Craig David, KT Tunstall and Daniel Lanois
- 1998-2003 - Band management, Hooverphonic, signed to Sony Music, Nash Kato/Urgeoverkill
- 1997-1998- Tour Management e.g. Travis, Filter/Family Values tour USA 1997
- 1994-1997 - Co Owner/Producer, Walkabout Productions, Projects included: Big Breakfast show, channel 4 outdoor filming/show 2 summers running.
- 1990 -1994 - Unique special projects - Production manager, BBC Music Live Birmingham. Tour Management e.g. Henry Rollins, The Crystal Method/Orbital USA Tour, Butthole Surfers/Stone Temple Pilots USA Tour, Thunder World tour.
- 1984 -1990 - Various Tours, including Leonard Cohen.
Education
1st, 2nd, 3rd And Qualifying Exams Pass - Mechanical Engineering
Petone Technical Institute
Wellington06.1983
Skills
- Effective budgeting
- Decision-Making
- Staff Management/Encouragement
- Leadership and team building
- High performance under pressure
- Honest
Golf
love playing golf
Timeline
General Manager
McKenzie Global Ltd
08.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Redican Allwood Construction
04.2018 - 03.2021
Concert Promoter/Events Manager
Bodega/Sixsixteen Management
11.2008 - 06.2018
Project Manager
Redican Allwood Construction
02.2007 - 06.2008
Artist and Tour Manager
Free Lance
01.1984 - 08.2006
1st, 2nd, 3rd And Qualifying Exams Pass - Mechanical Engineering
Petone Technical Institute
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