Anna Abernethy

Experience

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  Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Programme Administrator Karanga Aotearoa Repatriation Team

  • Provided facilitation and organizational support to complex international and domestic repatriations of of kōiwi tangata and Toi moko• Learned cultural sensitivity in working with iwi, hapü and whänau, exercising the bicultural awareness vital to creating positive working relationships.

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  Weta Limited

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  Weta Cave Manager/ Office Manager Weta Limited

  • Successfully managed the transition of the business to a seven day operation with a visitation of 150,000 + per year. • Administered store purchasing – including decisions around stock levels and stock control. Played a key role in the development of new merchandise.• Recruited, trained and motivated, a team of five staff to high performance levels.• Managed events and functions strategy for Weta Limited involving development, sales and marketing through to the successful delivery of events including product launches, themed dinners for up to 450 people, public events programs and private tours for international guests.• Oversaw the successful operation of additional retail outlets including stock control, shipping and merchandising, for the Weta Cave Pop Up store at Sky City Auckland and the Weta Cave at Wellington Airport.• Analysed and interpreted trends in sales figures to facilitate planning. Updated superiors on business performance, new initiatives and other issues.• Promoted the company locally by communicating and working with charity organisations, local social media groups, journals and the community in general. • Ensured quality, customer service, health and safety standards are met. Resolved safety, legal and security issues including customer comments and complaints. Show less

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  Wellington City Council

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Miramar Community Centre Coordinator

  • Provide facilitation and organizational support to centre operations. Work cross culturally with a variety of community organisations to build positive working relationships. • Develop and deliver programs, events and marketing, including pop up art galleries, community film screenings and event days.

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  Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

  Jan 2015 - now

  • Contribute to the team promoting Storyplace and deliver the Storyplace program to high standards.• Assist in the training of new front of house staff• Work in a collaborative team to develop new Te Papa productions • Assist with the successful delivery of key Te Papa exhibitions.• Provide in-depth tours of the museum in a manner appropriate to a wide range of groups. • Build rapport with visitors and provide essential promotion of Te Papa products and services. Respond to a wide range of visitor queries and pitch, when appropriate, services outside of Te Papa across the Wellington region. Show less

  • Visitor Services Tour Host

    Jan 2015 - now

  • Visitor and Market Research Assistant

    Jan 2015 - Jul 2020
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  Horowhenua District Council

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2020

  Commercial Consultant: Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom Museum.

  • Provided advice to Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom museum on the development of its retail space, including the overall concept, pricing and merchandising strategy.• Contributed innovative marketing ideas such as the museums Foxton Fizz label promotion.• Managed the development and final delivery of high quality bespoke retail merchandise which acknowledged the museums unique Maori and Dutch cultures.• Negotiated competitive orders with stock vendors and manufacturers

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  Sailability Wellington

  Feb 2020 - Jul 2021

  Resource Development Coordinator

  • Wide-ranging administrative support including assisting with the development of grant applications.

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  J Campbell Barrett Wellington Anaesthesia Trust

  Jul 2020 - now

  Trust Administrator

  • Assist with the scheduling of meetings, drafting agendas, and transcribing minutes• Monitor and maintain the Trusts website• Monitor and acknowledge inquiries and applications for research and non-research grant applications• Respond to inquiries and grant applications in conjunction with the Secretary• Monitor reporting of supported grant applications to the Trust

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  Sailability Wellington Trust

  Jul 2021 - now

  Administration and Fundraising Officer

  • Regularly complete successful Lotteries New Zealand bids from grants through to final audits• Generate grants and audits with a wide range of New Zealand funders with positive results. • Working with the CEO, generate new sponsorship and funding opportunities for the Trust• Operate the Xero accountancy system.• Provide social media management and promotional support for the Trust.• Generate and upload content for the trust’s website via Web Flow and work with external IT partner to ensure the sites ongoing maintenance and development. Show less

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  ICOM IMREC

  May 2023 - now

  Research Assistant

  • Assisting with research for ICOM IMREC survey on public funding in museums in Pacificregion.