Kate Taylor

Experience

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  Hudson

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Recruitment Consultant
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  Spherion

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Recruitment Consultant
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  Accenture

  Feb 2003 - Aug 2004

  Recruitment Manager
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  Merrill Lynch

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

  Recruitment Manager (RPO through Hays Resource Management)
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  The Bank of New York

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  Recruitment Manager (RPO through Hays Resource Management)
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  Goldman Sachs

  Mar 2006 - Sept 2006

  Account Implementation Manager (RPO through Hays Resource Management)
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  Hays

  Sept 2006 - Apr 2007

  Internal recruitment manager
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  Macquarie Group

  Sept 2007 - Dec 2008

  HR & Recruitment Manager - Macquarie Capital Europe

  Macquarie Capital had 1200 staff across Europe, with 800 of those in London and the remaining 400 spread through the other 11 offices across Europe. The business is split into two main divisions – Advisory which concentrates on M&A, Third Party Advisory and Principle investments, and the Funds business which raises monies from institutional investors and then acquires and manages assets in the Infrastructure and associated sectors. During my time at Macquarie the Global Financial Crisis shook the world and the economic landscape changed dramatically. Despite the extent and pace of the change my primary task was to provide best practice recruitment and HR Leadership given the current circumstances at any time and ensure identification and maximisation of opportunities presented as a result of the change happening globally.My ability to maintain the quality and validity of the service I was delivering was made possible by my adoption of change management techniques and the creation and implementation of a robust and flexible business strategy. Show less

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  Fonterra

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2010

  Business Partner - Fonterra (maternity leave cover contract)

  Responsibilities included people capability management, recruitment and staffing strategy for 5 Manufacturing sites within the Waikato (Te Rapa, Canpac, Waitoa, Waharoa and Morrinsville), plus the vertical operational management silo.

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  Kelly Services NZ Ltd

  Aug 2010 - Sept 2012

  GM - Wellington

  Kelly Services is the oldest recruitment company in the World – having invented ‘the temp’ in 1946. My role as branch manager was that of the turnaround champion. The Wellington branch had suffered more than most in the Global Financial Crisis – both in terms of staff turnover and client demand attrition. My focus was to take a branch that was in crisis and losing money month on month, to a successful and consistently profitable branch through a business transformation processes that encompassed strategy, people and capability, marketing and client mix, fiscal management, branding and culture.Outcome: At the time of my maternity leave (September 2012) the Wellington branch had enjoyed 16 consecutive months profitability, and were at 163% of budget for the first half of the year. Show less

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  Harcourts New Zealand

  Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

  Real Estate Agent
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  Velocity

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  National General Manager

  Velocity was set up in 2008 by Momentum Consulting Group in response to demand from existing clients for specialist services in the Business Support space. As National General Manager my focus was to improve the business holistically through ongoing process improvement and growth.I achieved great success particularly in the business development space through acquisition of new clients and growth of market share within our existing clients.

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  Advantage Business

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2017

  Business Advisor, Partner and Director

  Working as a business Advisor for Advantage Business through Katipo Solutions Ltd I specialised in working with Wellington based SME's. I helped my clients achieve success and unlock their potential by offering informed perspectives, and assisting them acquire new capabilities, increase their competitive strength, and an expand their national footprint.In 2016 I was elected to the board as the youngest ever and first ever female Director of the business - working with my fellow board members to increase the capability and improve the framework for success of Advantage Business - allowing us to reach out and help more New Zealand business owners achieve their goals. Show less

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  Katipo Solutions Ltd

  Feb 2015 - now

  Managing Director
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  Business Mentors New Zealand

  Mar 2015 - Feb 2022

  Business Mentor

  Utilising my Business Transformation experience to help small businesses get off the ground.Pro Bono.

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  That Abstract Cat

  Jan 2017 - now

  Founder

  KILLING IT(a girls guide to KICKING ASS in her Career and Life!)CREATING THE FUTURE YOU DESERVEThe world around us is changing but in order to make it change NOW and in the right way for YOU we have to be ready to rise to the challenge. In my Virtual Coaching Programme I share with you the path I took, the lessons I learnt (mostly the hard way) and the practical things YOU can do to effect the best possible outcome for yourself. The key lessons I have learned (and sometimes had to relearn) form the basis of this programme and are as follows:• For others to value you – you must FIRST UNDERSTAND, THEN VALUE YOURSELF• You get what you FOCUS on• You need to KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING if you’re ever going to get there• Without a clear set of defined GOALS you don’t have a ROADMAPgo to www.thatabstractcat.com for more information! Show less

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  Jigsaw strategy

  Sept 2017 - now

  Co-Founder and Strategist

  Transformational strategies that deliver results. Our mission is to change the face of Business Strategy and Advisory services in New Zealand. We've got rid of the pomp and puffery and in its place we deliver no nonsense, focused, high value business strategy services tailored to suit your business’s needs. Our promises to you: * We keep it simple * We are focused on action * We challenge * We deliver * We partnerwww.jigsawstrategy.co.nz

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  Business Kapiti Horowhenua Inc.

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Electra Business Awards - Assessor

  Going strong since 1993, the Electra Business Awards are New Zealand's longest running regional business awards, applauded as being the best-run and offering serious benefits to all motivated Awards entrants.I was honoured to be invited to be an Assessor for their 25th year.

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  LEMON FELLOWS

  Apr 2020 - now

  Co-Founder

  We are a boutique family business that combines traditional Italian Limoncello recipes and methods with the best of fresh New Zealand produce (plus a touch of cheekiness) to craft the finest citrus liqueurs available.We have four rules— keep it local, keep it sustainable, keep it fresh & have fun!