
Timeline
About me
Partner Development Manager @ Microsoft | Ex Xero, Workable, Pleo
Education

Te wānanga o aotearoa
2020 - 2021New zealand certificate personal financial capability (level 3)
Kristin school, albany, auckland, new zealand
-International baccalaureate-Head Boy -Senior Prefect -1st XI Football Captain -Senior 1 Tennis Captain-Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver and Gold level -Senior 1 Badminton Captain
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Université jean moulin (lyon iii)
-Bachelor of commerce - bcom business, management, marketing, and related support servicesActivities and Societies: Graduated Exchange with a SELF Diploma Participated in University Basketball and Football

Institute of directors in new zealand
2020 -
University of auckland
-Bachelor’s degree business/commerce, management, innovation and entrepreneurshipActivities and Societies: Auckland University Snowsports Club, Management Consulting club, Auckland University Commerce Students Association, AIESEC, 360 Auckland Abroad Majoring in Management and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Participated in Auckland Abroad Exchange program to Jean Moulin 3 in Lyon, France
Experience

Pinewood studios
Sept 2015 - Dec 2015Locations assistant - bridget jones babyThis was a part of a 8 month backpacking experience and was used to gain experience in a region.

Uber
Aug 2016 - Dec 2016Uber expertUber Expert, duties included:Administration, driver-partner support, driver-partner training presentations, on boarding driver-partners and activations, calling, document processing and authorisation, training new staff, assisting with policy document creation and assisting with marketing activities

Pinewood studios
Apr 2017 - Jun 2017Locations assistant - stan and ollieWorking Assisting the location team on and off camera. Helping to ensure the management of the location on shoot days and preparing locations for shoot days alongside the location manager. Operated mainly in London and surrounding areas.
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International cargo systems (ics)
Jul 2017 - Jan 2018Sales assosciate
Xero
Jan 2018 - Aug 2021Working in the platform team, leading the delivery and analysis of Xero Small Business insights in New Zealand. Preparing research reports summarising trends and developments for small businesses in New Zealand. Direct Roles:- Work with other regional counterparts to be the voice of NZ and evolve the product globally- Work with external stakeholders to validate and triangulate data, and develop viewpoints that can be used to help shape decision making- Provide input and support to the Small Business Team strategic planning process Show less
Account Manager
Mar 2019 - Aug 2021Small Business Insights Manager
Jan 2018 - Sept 2020Sales Operations Analyst
Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

Chuwi new zealand
Mar 2020 - Feb 2024Director and co founderFounding and running a business that imports products into New Zealand and sells to various consumers and businesses. Selling over 200,000 units of a variety of products whilst working full time in the technology industry. Running a side business has been an opportunity to learn a lot personally and also about negotiation, developing relationships and international trade/business.

Microsoft
Aug 2021 - Sept 2022Commercial partner manager (saas)• A key business development role that partners top tier SaaS business with Microsoft and helps them to build locally whilst growing globally, using the extended geographic reach of Microsoft.• Providing business leadership as a strategic partner advisor. Guiding partners through their transformation journey to build new cloud capabilities & solutions that generate growth and innovation.• Orchestrating deep internal and external relationships to drive partner success through building mutually beneficially business relationships.• Driving long-term revenue, cloud consumption and digital transformation through a set of practices and solutions leading to marketplace adoption and industry-based Co-sell. Show less

Pleo
Apr 2023 - Mar 2024Mid-market account manager uki
Workable
Mar 2024 - Feb 2025Responsible for Workable's Global Reseller and Referral Partners.
Senior Global Partnerships Manager
Nov 2024 - Feb 2025Global Partnerships Manager
Mar 2024 - Nov 2024

Microsoft
Feb 2025 - nowPartner development manager - retail isvIn my role as a Partner Development Manager at Microsoft, I focus on fostering relationships with Retail, CPG, and Travel focussed ISV's by unlocking Microsoft to drive business growth. By developing strategic partnerships and collaborating with internal teams, I am able to drive revenue growth and increase Microsoft's overall presence in the Retail, CPG and Travel Industries.
Licenses & Certifications
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Productivity tips: finding your productive mindset
LinkedinJun 2020 - View certificate

Tips for working remotely
LinkedinJun 2020 
Xero advisor
Xero- View certificate

Leading virtual meetings
LinkedinJun 2020 
Workable certified advisor
WorkableJan 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to James Bishop360º Auckland Abroad Exchange Award 360 Auckland Abroad Nov 2016
- Awarded to James BishopDeloitte Management Consulting Case Competition Semi Finals - Apr 2015
Volunteer Experience
Street Appeal
Issued by CanTeen New Zealand
Associated with James BishopMember
Issued by Partnership Leaders on Mar 2024
Associated with James BishopBoard Member
Issued by YHA New Zealand on Aug 2020
Associated with James BishopTennis Vice Captain
Issued by Eden Epsom Tennis and Squash Club on Jul 2020
Associated with James BishopPresident
Issued by Graduates Ski Club (Whakapapa) on Mar 2020
Associated with James BishopBronze, Silver and Gold Award
Issued by The Duke of Edinburgh's Award on Feb 2010
Associated with James Bishop
Languages
- enEnglish
- frFrench
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