Kara Blake

Experience

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  Vatuvara Private Islands

  Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

  Office Assistant
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  Brillient!

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Events Assistant

  Assisted at the Annual PortfolioConstruction Forum Symposium in 2013/2014.

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  Auckland Seafood Festival 2013

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Customer Service Representative

  Auckland Seafood Festival 2013 gave me the opportunity to put theory into practice in an events environment. As a customer service representative I provided an approachable point of contact onsite for all visitors to find out necessary information regarded directly to the event. i.e. times, schedule, pricing etc.

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  The Village Road

  Mar 2013 - Dec 2013

  Merchandiser/ Sales Promoter

  In charge of product launch and promotional events across the Auckland region for emerging brands imported by beverage company,The Village road. Focused on informing, promoting and up-selling products.Certified for in-store demonstrations.Assisted in presentations at Auckland Food Show.

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  Cliftons

  Mar 2013 - Sept 2015

  Events Coordinator/ Administrator

  Cliftons and Associates gave me the stepping stone into the events industry, from a corporate perspective. While employed with them, I took on roles in facility coordination, catering assistance, venue management and administration support.As a very busy venue, Cliftons' company culture required versatility, which is what I brought to the team. Personally developing my skills and character allowed me to jump in to various roles if and when needed and be able to carry out the job effectively.

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  Liquid Learning

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2016

  Marketing Assistant/ Event Coordinator

  As an employee of the Liquid Learning Group, I researched the target market to find categorical professionals for various campaigns as well as sourcing new marketing leads for our sales team. I also coordinated our Auckland development workshops and conferences, that extended up to 4 days at each event, looking after our key speakers, managing registration, schedules, venues, breakouts, catering, transportation, marketing material etc.

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  Inland Revenue NZ

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2018

  My role at IR was to provide a wide range of support services (visible, virtual, and physical) to over 1000 staff within Inland Revenue. Leading a team of 7 staff and responsible for the delivery of a wide range of facilities management and supporting activities including: policy development; asset, contract and lease management; project management of IR’s fit-outs; building management; relocations; fleet management; emergency preparedness; insurance; mailrooms; stationery; office consumables; and meeting room support. Show less

  • Team Leader- Facilities Management Operations

    Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Facilities Management Officer- 2IC Upper Nothern Region

    Jan 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Facilities Management Officer- Sole Charge (Ellerslie Branch)

    Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Facilities Management Officer

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
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  Airways Aviation

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2020

  Student Services & Administration Officer

  - Facilities management of the Caloundra base - building maintenance, health & safety officer, fire warden, first aid officer.- Managing Reception- Answering phone and email inquiries regarding charter bookings, scenic flights, study options etc.- Providing information regarding student courses and available study options- Vehicle Fleet Management (servicing, maintenance and bookings)- Logging flying hours daily to manage and schedule aircraft availability and maintenance inspections- Work with pilot instructors to ensure flight hours, licences, medicals were kept up to date- Assist with preparation for CASA audits - Contract management of service and goods suppliers- Providing information and well-being support to students- Stock and Inventory management- Technical assistance for all computer/ workstation setups, program updates, and other IT issues.- Supporting the Course Coordinator with student placements, progress, course completion and expulsions.- Coordinated student enrolments, staff on boarding, - CASA approved invigilator for aviation exams- Ad-hoc office duties including filing, printing, & laminating Show less

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  Suncoast Aero Engines

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Inventory & Marketing Communications Manager
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  GoTransit Media Group

  Jul 2021 - Nov 2024

  • Campaign Delivery Manager

    Dec 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Campaign Inventory Manager

    Jul 2021 - Dec 2023
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  Ads On Wheels

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2023

  Campaign Inventory Manager
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  Australia Post

  Feb 2025 - now

  Retail Officer
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  ADJUST TO LIFE CHIROPRACTIC LLC

  Mar 2025 - now

  Chiropractic Assistant