
About Me
A bit outdoorsy, a bit indoorsy. Fly-fishing one day and fishing for crumbs in a crisp packet the next, what I like to call a “well-rounded existence.”
My path into this industry wasn’t a straightforward route. Beyond key brand and marketing roles, combined with a touch of overseas travel, the rest of my resume reads like a West Coast survival guide. I’ve worked as a Possum Controller, a Plumber’s Assistant, a Glacier Guide, a Nightclub DJ, an Outdoor Shop Retailer… and even a Gold Buyer. You aren’t dealing with some fresh-faced university graduate who only knows what a textbook told them; there is real, diverse life experience under my belt.
That background matters. It means I know how to talk to people from all walks of life, handle unpredictable logistics, and solve problems practically when things don’t go to plan.
There are no suits here, no flash cars, and no corporate gimmicks (unless a worn-in pair of jandals counts). Just a solid decade-plus of developing robust strategies, distinct branding, and practical project solutions for a wide range of clients.
If you have a project that needs structural direction, funding leverage, or a strategic refresh, feel free to get in touch to discuss your needs.
Awards & Embellishments
I have won several awards and been directly involved with many winning brands and colleagues. Somehow I manage to take a podium spot in most every awards area I’ve felt obliged (pushed) to enter.
Generally, accolades are not my thing. That reluctance also extends into gathering enough client testimonials for this website.
So let’s wrap up about all of the horn-tooting I’ll do… it’s more of an observation than a brag.
QUALMARK GOLD AWARD: 2022
Shantytown Heritage Park: Maintained Gold Award
QUALMARK GOLD AWARD: 2021
Shantytown Heritage Park: Upgraded from Silver Award
QUALMARK SILVER AWARD: 2020
Shantytown Heritage Park: Maintained Silver Award
NEW ZEALAND RADIO AWARDS: 2019
Station of the Year: Non-Surveyed Market
MAORI RADIO AWARDS: 2018
Te Pou Irirangi Toa o Te Tau (Supreme Award)
Best Station Imaging
Best Outside Broadcast
Best Talkback Show
Best Programme Director
NEW ZEALAND RADIO AWARDS: 2013
Best New Broadcaster: Creative & Technical
SCOTTY MAC AWARD (NZME.): 2012-2014
3x National in-house creative award winner
+1000’s
OF ADVERTS
+15,331
LONG BLACKS
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CLIENTS
Previous Experience
I have held a couple of key long-term roles during my career. Usually, these are multifaceted jobs involving brand development and marketing across a variety of industries.
I have been tasked over the years in helping numerous clients develop digital, video, audio, social, written and business solutions.
HERITAGE WEST COAST
Capability & Resilience Project Manager.
SHANTYTOWN HERITAGE PARK
Events and Marketing Manager.
TE REO IRIRANGI O TE MANUKA TUTAHI TRUST
Creative Director, A/V Producer and On-Air Host.
NZME. / THE RADIO NETWORK
Senior Creative Writer and Production Engineer.