About Me
I am a waste reduction Consultant with Circular Economy credentials, passionate about creating systems change.
In 2014 I completed an MBA in Sustainable Business Practice with a focus on ‘Gamifying Sustainability’. I have excellent relationship management, business development skills & experience working with global teams.
Since 2016, I have been delivering waste reduction initiatives to hundreds of organisations across New Zealand.
Experience
Method Recycling
Auckland, New Zealand
National Business Development Manager & Waste Minimisation Specialist, Nov 2016– Oct 2023
- Employee #1 working alongside Co-founders to develop their vision to bring New Zealand made internal bin solutions to an extensive portfolio of stakeholders across New Zealand
- Go to market strategy of Method’s new I0T waste data solution, InSight
- Development of waste minimisation strategies and initiatives to support organisations to meet their waste reduction goals
Peoples Coffee Ltd
Auckland, New Zealand
Business Development Manager April 2015 – Oct 2016
The Sustainable Business Network
New Zealand
Internship: Event & Special Projects Mgr, April – Sept 2014
National Business Development Manager & Waste Minimisation Specialist, Nov 2016– Oct 2023
Microsoft
Paris, France
Digital Account Manager, Feb 2010 – July 2013
Sustainability Consulting Contracts
Two Islands Beauty Powder
Auckland, New Zealand
Waste Minimisation Specialist July 2020
Consulted on sustainable packaging options & sustainability certifications.
Hundertwasser Arts Centre
Whangarei, New Zealand
Waste Minimisation Specialist, June 2020
Consulted on waste minimisation initiatives and sustainable procurement for a new build.
Emma Lewisham Skincare
Auckland, New Zealand
Waste Minimisation Specialist, July – Sept 2019
- Consulted on sustainable packaging before going to market
- Development of sustainability strategy aligned with United Nations Development Goals
- Development of closed loop beauty initiative
Education
Online B Corp Consultant training program
Mar 2022 – June 2022
B Lab Australia & New Zealand
Online Circular Economy Masterclass
Oct 2021 – Dec 2021
University of Exeter, United Kingdom
MBA specialised in Sustainable Business Practice
Sept 2013 – Sept 2014
ISC Paris School of Business, France
BA French and Spanish
Sept 2001 – June 2005
University of Exeter, United Kingdom
Social Enterprise Foundation Course
April 2014
AUT School of Business, New Zealand
Google AdWords certified
Feb 2008
United Kingdom
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