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I am Edwin Perera, a strategic business development professional and certified career transitions coach with 15+ years guiding seminal life changes through dedicated career guidance that considers the whole person. I help individuals discover their true calling while supporting organisations through compassionate workforce transitions and outplacement services. I believe career transitions are spiritual journeys that blend practical business acumen with deep personal understanding. I partner with individuals to align their professional paths with their authentic selves and with organisations to honour dignity and protect employer brands during difficult workforce decisions.…I am Edwin Perera, a strategic business development professional and certified career transitions coach with 15+ years guiding seminal life changes through dedicated career guidance that considers the whole person. I help individuals discover their true calling while supporting organisations through compassionate workforce transitions and outplacement services. I believe career transitions are spiritual journeys that blend practical business acumen with deep personal understanding. I partner with individuals to align their professional paths with their authentic selves and with organisations to honour dignity and protect employer brands during difficult workforce decisions.

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I am Edwin Perera, a strategic business development professional and certified career transitions coach with 15+ years guiding seminal life changes through dedicated career guidance that considers the whole person. I help individuals discover their true calling while supporting organisations through compassionate workforce transitions and outplacement services. I believe career transitions are spiritual journeys that blend practical business acumen with deep personal understanding. I partner with individuals to align their professional paths with their authentic selves and with organisations to honour dignity and protect employer brands during difficult workforce decisions.…I am Edwin Perera, a strategic business development professional and certified career transitions coach with 15+ years guiding seminal life changes through dedicated career guidance that considers the whole person. I help individuals discover their true calling while supporting organisations through compassionate workforce transitions and outplacement services. I believe career transitions are spiritual journeys that blend practical business acumen with deep personal understanding. I partner with individuals to align their professional paths with their authentic selves and with organisations to honour dignity and protect employer brands during difficult workforce decisions.

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I am Edwin Perera, a strategic business development professional and certified career transitions coach with 15+ years guiding seminal life changes through dedicated career guidance that considers the whole person. I help individuals discover their true calling while supporting organisations through compassionate workforce transitions and outplacement services.

I believe career transitions are spiritual journeys that blend practical business acumen with deep personal understanding. I partner with individuals to align their professional paths with their authentic selves and with organisations to honour dignity and protect employer brands during difficult workforce decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Brand Identity

Copywriting

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Brand Identity

Intermediate

Copywriting

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Lead Career Coach at CLIENTÉ LIMITED T/A NEW CHAPTER

April 1, 2020 - November 14, 2025

Delivered ACC Vocational Rehabilitation Services and the HelloMonday.co Job Accelerator and Next Steps, Vitae EAP programs. Delivered holistic career transitions for senior executives including retirement consulting. Licensee - Platform 1 – Executive to owner transitions (Wellington and Wairarapa). Advanced labour market knowledge and industry connections. Developed social enterprise 0800 JOBS CLUB for NZ-based peer to peer career support.

National Manager at Public Fundraising Regulatory Association

April 30, 2020 - April 30, 2020

Managed $258k budget (within $2k variance) overseeing $60M channel with 4 staff. Delivered 11-year breakthrough in stalled stakeholder change project initiatives. Reported directly to Board Chair/Vice-Chair, providing secretariat and financial reporting frameworks. Implemented ZenDesk ticketing system and comprehensive IT managed services.

Key Accounts & Business Development Manager at ACE TRAINING LIMITED

March 31, 2019 - March 31, 2019

Led sales and revenue growth supporting a 4 staff team generating $1M+ per annum. Executed major Office 365 transitions: PowerCo (500 staff), MSD (8,000 staff), MPI (400 staff). Established strategic partnerships with ACC and Microsoft Head Office, Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce and Wellington Business NZ. Created high-value Government and private sector consulting products and new revenue streams.

Regional Adviser Governance (Central) at NZ SCHOOLS TRUSTEES ASSOCIATION

June 30, 2016 - June 30, 2016

Provided governance, HR/IR advice for complex school board cases and emergent issues. Developed strong relationships with Kupapa Māori and iwi schools, gaining recognition. Co-published "Haepapa Governance in the Māori Medium" workshop. Created diversity and inclusion initiatives impacting all schools in the region. Led case oversight with impact measurement using software-based evaluation tools.

Account Manager (Wellington/Southern) at INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS

January 31, 2016 - January 31, 2016

Exceeded sales targets by 40% achieving $500k+ individual and $2M+ collective revenue. Built relationships with iwi, NFP, government, and corporate clients across Lower North Island/South Island. Developed business intelligence systems and Government Agency market maps. Expanded Māori (iwi) and agri-business footprints as key growth sectors. Built trusted relationships and presented at branch events.

Business Development Specialist at VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Roles across multiple organizations including Career Consultant - Computer Power Institute (Melbourne, 2012-2014), Career Advisor - Open Universities Australia (Melbourne, 2011-2012), and related BD roles in Wellington and Sydney (2003-2015); built holistic career guidance offerings and strategic partnerships with government, corporate, and NFP sectors.