Paul Ellis

• Oversaw operations and implimented cross platform activations for key stakeholders.
• Clients included: Hallenstien Brothers, Panasonic New Zealand, Auckland City Mission, Goodman Fielder, Spark ( Spotify)
• Also represented a number of high profile broadcasting and media clients
• Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors
• Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
• Established a high-performing executive team, recruiting top talent from diverse industries to drive organizational excellence.
• Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide growth objectives, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
• Launched innovative products/services that captured new market share while maintaining competitive pricing structures.
• Devised and implemented innovative and marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
• Directed large-scale projects from inception to completion on time/budget with strict adherence to quality standards.
• Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

• Managed a diverse portfolio of sponsors, ensuring timely delivery of contractual benefits
• Collaborated with marketing team to create impactful sponsorship materials, attracting new partners and increasing visibility.
• Conducted post-event evaluations to assess the success of sponsorships and identify areas for improvement in future collaborations.
• Contributed to annual budget planning by accurately forecasting sponsorship revenues and expenses.
• Secured sponsorships by cultivating relationships with prospective partners and presenting compelling proposals.
• Delivered comprehensive reports detailing sponsorship activity results, enabling informed decision-making among key stakeholders within the organization.
• Evaluated sponsorship opportunities based on company objectives and alignment with brand values, prioritizing high-impact partnerships.
• Streamlined internal processes related to sponsor management, improving efficiency within the organization while minimizing errors or delays in communication.
• Assigned work to fundraising staff and monitored performance to meet targets.
• Contacted corporate representatives, government officials or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes and raise funds.
• Oversaw and enhanced public relations and fundraising programs across entire Queensland region.

Head judge on two seasons of the hit show New Zealand Idol

The programme was one of the highest rating televsion shows of it's time

• Worked with high profile roster of music artists. Including Cyndi Lauper, Bryan Adams, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson etc
• Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects.
• Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
• Looked after a staff of twenty people with a budget in excess of $USD12M

• Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.

• Expanded publication reach by fostering relationships with international correspondents and sources, offering unique perspectives on global events.
• Established a reputation for excellence in journalism by consistently meeting or surpassing performance metrics set by management.