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
Auckland, AUK
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
Grey Lynn, AUK
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
Freemans Bay, AUK
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
Britomart, AUK
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, AUK10.2023
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