Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Simon Wells

Auckland

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Account Executive

Pead PR
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials
  • Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
  • Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
  • Used various social media platforms for media and blogger outreach.
  • Managed media relations for organizations to produce successful results.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
  • Monitored media coverage and produced detailed reports to analyze impact of PR efforts.
  • Coordinated media interviews with organization staff, board members and volunteers.

Intern

Mango Communications
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Distributes press releases for company and clients.
  • Proofreads and edits materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar and style.
  • Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with media outlets.
  • Provides administrative support to senior team members.
  • Builds media kits in support of specific strategic initiatives.
  • Prepares for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.
  • Engages in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.

Retail Sales Assistant

New Balance Outlet
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Works closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Uses POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Helps customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Organizes store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Increases sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Assists customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Uses consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Effectively locates merchandise across various stores to address customer needs.
  • Refunds payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.

Sales Support Officer

Mediterranean Shipping Company
02.2017 - 06.2020
  • Worked alongside sales representatives to help with quotation and rate requests to our head office
  • Composed rate requests to send to head office
  • Negotiated rates with customers
  • Assisted with day to day operations
  • Managed some of MSCs biggest accounts (Kotahi, Kuehne + Nagel, Mainfreight)
  • Assisted with jobs over and above my desk, including export/import queries
  • Operated with high integrity, built trust, and earned sustained credibility with internal and external clientele.
  • Received incoming calls and messages and addressed or triaged phone requests.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients and identified opportunities to deliver added value to client relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Communications - Public Relations & Advertising Brand Creativity

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, AUK
10.2023

High School Diploma - NCEA Level 3

Auckland Grammar School

Skills

  • Creative Strategies
  • Pitching Media
  • Manage Media Relations
  • Professional Business Writing
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Media Outlets Research
  • Write Press Releases
  • Social Media Platforms

Certification

City and Guilds Diploma in Cookery and Culinary Arts

Additional Information

Louisa Kraitzick (Pead - Partner) - 021 299 2628

Jack Wheeler (Pead - Partner) - 021 0233 5803

Jayde Bischoff (New Balance - Regional Sales Manager) - 021 086 10986

Timeline

Account Executive

Pead PR
06.2023 - 12.2023

Intern

Mango Communications
08.2022 - 11.2022

Retail Sales Assistant

New Balance Outlet
08.2020 - 06.2023

Sales Support Officer

Mediterranean Shipping Company
02.2017 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Communications - Public Relations & Advertising Brand Creativity

Auckland University of Technology

High School Diploma - NCEA Level 3

Auckland Grammar School
Simon Wells