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I’m a global strategy and brand leader based in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. I’ve built deep experience across media, tech, and telco, and I’m best known for work on NZ streaming platforms Lightbox and Neon. I’m passionate about storytelling, campaign craft, and building brands people truly love. I have a proven track record growing teams, brands, and creative impact.
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Director of Brand & Product Marketing at CERTN
April 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Managed a large international team, led global product marketing strategy and growth in new markets; investor relations and PR, transitioning from series B to series C; strategic, insights-driven product marketing with compliance and sales enablement.
Brand & Marketing Manager (Head of Streaming Entertainment Marketing) at SKY | Neon
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022Led a cross-functional team with a $5M budget; digital transformation halving costs and lead times; led Lightbox x Neon merger GTM strategy and brand refresh.
Marketing Specialist / Marketing Manager (Lightbox - acquired by Sky) at SPARK
August 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020Oversaw activations, partnerships and campaigns; jointly managing a $9M budget; digital optimization reducing acquisition costs by 50-80%; subscriber growth via partnerships with zero marketing budget.
Senior Marketing Representative at AA Insurance
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018Record-breaking campaigns and personalisation; led performance marketing.
Account Manager at STRING THEORY
July 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016Managed clients, research, digital marketing and stakeholder relationships at a boutique brand & strategy agency.
Claims Assessor, Product & Marketing Manager at Southern Cross Travel Insurance
February 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015Seconded to Marketing; managed multinational eCommerce projects, refreshed products and policy wording; led marketing in NZ & AU with a $2M budget.
Radio Cadet at Radio Bay of Plenty
June 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012Began career in radio, crafting advertising proposals, answering phones, arranging promos, and voicing ads.
Education
Finance & Governance Essentials at Institute of Directors
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026MINI MBA Marketing at Lincoln University | Te Whare Wanaka o Aoraki
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2026Certificate in Business Management at Mark Ritson | Marketing Week
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2026Principles of Business Management & Managerial Economics at Lincoln University | Te Whare Wanaka o Aoraki
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026Certificate in Business Management at New Zealand Institute of Management
January 1, 2012 - April 1, 2026Bachelor of Science | Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington
January 1, 2010 - April 1, 2026Qualifications
Finance & Governance Essentials
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026MINI MBA Marketing
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2026Principles of Business Management & Managerial Economics
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026Certificate in Business Management
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2026Certificate in Business Management
January 1, 2012 - April 1, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services
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