Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Evening Star Newspaper; Edmonds Neilson Public Relations; Cadbury Schweppes; Hudson Design; MindsEye Graphics; Television One Graphics Department; Immaculate Concepts (freelance); Roundhill’s Design Studio; Think Design; Genesis Design; Immaculate Concept

January 1, 1971 - January 1, 2001

Graphic design and illustration for print, display materials, branding, packaging, logos, cartoons, annual reports, and project graphics across multiple Auckland and Dunedin-based studios and freelance engagements.

Mentor at Unitec Auckland

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2009

Assisted deaf, disabled, and learning-challenged students to attain degrees. Roles included taking lecture notes, research, composition, and editing.

Visual Artist / Art Practitioner at Self-employed / Unitec Auckland

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2026

Active art practice with graduation exhibition, joint exhibitions, artist talks, and multiple published articles and features. Exhibitions include Inkustrate-linked showings and collaborations with Susannah MacDonald; ongoing studio practice and teaching.

Founder / Manager / Percussionist at VoxNova Latin Jazz Band

January 1, 1995 - Present

Founder and manager of a Latin jazz ensemble; responsible for percussion performance, marketing, bookings, and concert organization. Numerous long-term residences, events, and prize-winning performances.

Founder / PR / Stakeholder Liaison / Sponsorship Acquisition at Freedom Behind Rehabilitation Project

January 1, 1987 - July 1, 1988

Formed a program to demonstrate meditation's rehabilitative effects for recidivist inmates and to secure government support and prison environment teaching feasibility.

Script Writer / Producer / Director / PR Liaison / Performer / Sponsorship Acquisition at PerformanceQuest 1 and 2

January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994

Metaphysical comedy progress plays performed at Devonport Arts Festival; involved in scriptwriting, production, direction, PR, and sponsorship.