Hi, I'm Shiloh Ryder. I'm a community-minded youth worker, creative lead, and small business founder with hands-on experience across youth development, facilitation, entrepreneurship, and operations. I build trust-based relationships, engage rangatahi through practical and creative approaches, and bring structure, accountability, and energy into community environments. I’m a strong communicator with a background in business, design, and frontline work. With a background in business, design, and frontline work, I enjoy turning ideas into tangible outcomes—from youth programmes to product design and brand storytelling. I value collaboration, clear communication, and positive, energetic environments.

Shiloh Ryder

Hi, I'm Shiloh Ryder. I'm a community-minded youth worker, creative lead, and small business founder with hands-on experience across youth development, facilitation, entrepreneurship, and operations. I build trust-based relationships, engage rangatahi through practical and creative approaches, and bring structure, accountability, and energy into community environments. I’m a strong communicator with a background in business, design, and frontline work. With a background in business, design, and frontline work, I enjoy turning ideas into tangible outcomes—from youth programmes to product design and brand storytelling. I value collaboration, clear communication, and positive, energetic environments.

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Hi, I’m Shiloh Ryder. I’m a community-minded youth worker, creative lead, and small business founder with hands-on experience across youth development, facilitation, entrepreneurship, and operations. I build trust-based relationships, engage rangatahi through practical and creative approaches, and bring structure, accountability, and energy into community environments. I’m a strong communicator with a background in business, design, and frontline work.

With a background in business, design, and frontline work, I enjoy turning ideas into tangible outcomes—from youth programmes to product design and brand storytelling. I value collaboration, clear communication, and positive, energetic environments.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Prosper Everywear
January 1, 2023 - Present
Launched a clothing brand focused on quality and daily prosperity; Led product design, sourcing, and production; Managed marketing, customer service, and financials; Built supplier relationships and implemented social media strategies to increase visibility and sales.
Maintenance Scaffolder at Kinleith Mill Tokoroa & Kawarau Mill & Residentials
October 1, 2020 - July 31, 2023
Erected and dismantled scaffolding; operated Class 2 trucks and forklifts when required; adhered to health and safety protocols; contributed to multiple mill projects from Oct 2020 to Jul 2023.
Traffic Controller at Traffic Safe New Plymouth / Downer New Plymouth
April 1, 2019 - October 31, 2020
Directed traffic flows, ensured site safety, and communicated effectively with teams; demonstrated reliability and quick decision making from Apr 2019 to Oct 2020.
Food Process Worker at Anzco Foods Waitara
November 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Processed food products with a focus on quality control and efficiency; collaborated with teams to meet production targets.
Fish Processor at Talley's Group Limited
November 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018
Processed fish products; maintained hygiene and safety standards; worked in Motueka Tasman region.
Youth Development Facilitator / Youth Worker at Start Taranaki
January 1, 2023 - Present
Guided rangatahi from justice-involved backgrounds through a structured 7-week outdoor programme centred on tramping, bushcraft, and experiential learning. Fostered confidence, self-reliance, resilience, and accountability through physically and mentally challenging environments. Built strong, trust-based relationships with young people using consistency, empathy, and clear boundaries. Supported participants through personal development and rehabilitation-focused journeys aligned with positive life pathways. Worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and reflect on programme outcomes. Observed, documented, and contributed to reporting on participant engagement, behaviour, and progress in line with organisational requirements.
Maintenance Scaffolder at Kinleith Mill (Tokoroa), Kawarau Mill & Residential Projects
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023
Erected and dismantled scaffolding across industrial and residential sites. Maintained strict health and safety compliance in high-risk environments. Operated Class 2 vehicles and forklifts.
Traffic Controller at Traffic Safe / Downer – New Plymouth
April 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Controlled traffic flows and maintained site safety on multiple projects.
Food & Fish Processing Roles at Anzco Foods (Waitara) | Talley’s Group (Motueka)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Handled processing roles across food and fish production environments.

Education

Small Business Qualifications (Levels 1-3) at Te Wananga o Aotearoa
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
NCEA Level 1 & 2 at Nelson Boys College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
King’s Trust Enterprise Workshop at King’s Trust Enterprise Workshop
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Graphic Design Foundations – Layout and Composition (LinkedIn Learning) at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Getting Started as a Sales Representative (LinkedIn Learning) at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Small Business Qualifications – Levels 1-4 at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, New Plymouth
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
NCEA Levels 1 & 2 at Nelson Boys’ College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
King’s Trust Enterprise Workshop at King’s Trust
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

NCEA Level 1 & 2
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Small Business Qualifications (Levels 1-3)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
King’s Trust Enterprise Workshop
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Graphic Design Foundations – Layout and Composition (LinkedIn Learning)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Getting Started as a Sales Representative (LinkedIn Learning)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
King’s Trust Enterprise Workshop
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization