David Driscole

Experience

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  Special K Triwomen triathlon series

  Oct 2002 - Jun 2003

  Event Organiser, Performance Advisor

  In 2003, the inaugural Special K Triathlon series produced nine triathlons over eleven weekends from Invercargill to Whangarei and encouraged over 9000 women to do their first triathlon. In my role as event manager I liaised with councils to organise events, oversaw the set up, production, pack down, timing and service payments, and developed and provided training programmes for athletes.

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  The Order of St John

  Jan 2004 - Nov 2006

  Regional Recreation Manager (Northern Region Youth)

  The Order of St John provides young people with the chance to learn first aid and develop life skills. As Regional Recreation Manager, I prepared and managed several large annual events including; youth camps, swimming sports, dance parties and leaders forums. This was a volunteer role.

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  The National Heart Foundation

  Feb 2007 - Mar 2009

  Physical Activity Advisor

  The National Heart Foundation aims to improve the cardiovascular health of all New Zealanders. My role included; providing advice and guidance on physical activity initiatives, event coordination and resource development. I was involved with developing national policy on physical activity, and providing direction on urban design for active living.

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  Quigley and Watts (Public health research and evaluation)

  Mar 2007 - Apr 2009

  Research Associate

  Quigley and Watts is a research and evaluation company with a focus on community health and wellbeing. During my time at Quigley and Watts I worked with Auckland University of Technology to provide recommendations on the Heart Foundations’ strategic physical activity direction. I have also evaluated a community based physical activity programme for the Bay of Plenty District Health Board, and developed case studies of health promotion for the Ministry of Education. The projects had budgets from $50k - $280k. Show less

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  Massey University, Student Services Trust - Wellington

  Nov 2009 - Jun 2015

  Manager; Recreation, Sport and Fitness

  My role at Massey University involves managing six staff in an 800 member gym; indoor netball and soccer leagues; a group fitness programme; and annual fitness events at Massy University Wellington. I develop the strategic direction and operational plan of the recreation, sport and fitness services at Massey, in conjunction with other service providers. My role oversees an annual operational budget of $280k.

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  Massey University

  Jul 2015 - now

  Operations Manager: Sport & Recreation

  - COVID-19 Response: Developed digital platform for fitness classes, delivered online wellbeing course, established Massey University Gym Podcast.- Marketing & sales: Coordinating the marketing campaign for our services along with processes for increasing conversion rates and retention.- Service delivery management: Coordinating the development and delivery of Group Training and Personal Training programs.- Professional development: Leading the ongoing professional development of all fitness staff.- Gym Management, Massey University Gym (Wellington) - 800 members.- Social Sports Leagues, 300 weekly participants.- Elite student athlete selection to represent the university.- Events coordination: Teams for Round the Bays, Corporate Challenge, & fitness challenges.- Clubs Grants Committee: Selecting and funding student clubs.- Recreation events: Aotearoa Cycle Challenge Show less