Kendall Forbes

Experience

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  International Student Volunteers

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Recruiter

  Recruitment and sales for three months in the southwestern states of America at local Universities, and then again the following year in Wellington, New Zealand.o Public speaking.o In-person presentations and sales.o Database management.o Travel management and event organisation throughout California, Arizona, New Mexico and Coloradoo Student management for University credits.o Financial management.o Promotion of volunteer opportunities in New Zealand, Australia, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic. Show less

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  Fortune Theatre

  Jan 2004 - Mar 2004

  Actress

  Title role of 'Agnes' in 'Agnes of God' which opened the Fortune Theatre's 30th anniversary season, running from Feb 13 until March 6.

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  MediaWorks NZ

  Oct 2005 - Sept 2015

  o Hosted solo on-air weekday radio show for More FM Waikato with interviews, local information, and entertainment for target audience. o Commercial and community proposals through to delivery, including both on-air and onsite events. o Operations management including technical issues for all local Mediaworks brands. o People management for on-air shifts and promotional activity. o Commercial proposals and event delivery for on-site and on-air activations. o Hosted live events as MC, including on field announcing for rugby matches at Waikato Stadium, and cricket matches at Seddon Park. o Held a close relationship with Super Rugby team the Chiefs, Waikato Rugby, and the Northern Knights (now Northern Brave). o Collating and reporting survey results for sales and promotional purposes. o Social media management and website editing. Show less o Delivered national brand’s major surveyed promotion. o Contestant selection and management over full promotional period. o Execution of promotional challenges. o Social media advisor for brand and clients. o NZ Radio Award for Best Client Digital Promotion or Campaign. Contracted to execute The Edge's survey promotion "Telecom Presents The Edge Social Games", where ten people in one house gain votes by completing challenges and using social media, all while being watched live on webcams. Award winning promotion, picking up the NZ Radio Award for Best Client Digital Promotion or Campaign. Show less o Full management of operational requirements for all local Mediaworks brands.o Live radio broadcasting for solo breakfast show on More FM Kapiti.o Staff management, roster scheduling, formal reviews.o Client relationship management. o Emceeing public and community events across Wellington, Kapiti, and Horowhenua. o Promotional conception and delivery for on-air and onsite promotions. o Writing and voicing promotional trailers and commercial scripts. o Social media management and website editing. o Editing and creating radio station clocks.o Mediaworks EARS award winner in broadcast categories. Show less o Planning and broadcasting solo and co-hosted radio shows for prime time (drive).o Research and content creation for on-air and website. o Collating and reporting survey results for sales and promotional purposes. o Emceed large public events, including New Years celebrations. o Writing and voicing commercials and promotional scripts. o Website editing and social media management for “show page”.o Multiple NZ Radio Award winner in broadcast categories, as well as Mediaworks EARS Awards in broadcast and promotional categories. Show less

  • More FM Waikato Announcer & Brand Manager

    Nov 2013 - Sept 2015

  • Promotion Activator for The Edge Social Games

    Aug 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Operations Manager and MORE FM Breakfast Announcer

    Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

  • MORE FM Manawatu Drive Announcer and Marketing Coordinator

    Nov 2008 - Aug 2011

  • Creative Writer and Weekend Announcer

    Jul 2006 - Nov 2008

  • Creative Writer

    Oct 2005 - Jul 2006
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  Voicemaster Voice Overs

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

  Voice Talent

  Providing voice talent for radio and video narration.

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  Wellington Rugby Football Union

  Jan 2016 - Nov 2017

  o Key team member for match day operations and the delivery of community events and awards nights. o Commercial support for NZ Rugby, including All Blacks v Wales and Australia in 2016, and the British and Irish Lions Tour in 2017. o Athlete coordination for promotional and commercial appearances, including tracking player hours, runsheets, and working with Team Managers and Partners. o Idea conception and delivery for contractual obligations and sponsorship activations. o Sponsorship and partner communications. o Contract editing and interpretation.o Ticketing and inventory management. o Beverage management at venues. o Document research, reporting, and presentation. Show less

  • Commercial Executive

    May 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Membership Manager

    Jan 2016 - May 2016
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  Hurricanes

  May 2016 - Nov 2017

  Commercial Executive

  o Key team member for match day operations and the delivery of community events and awards nights. o Athlete coordination for promotional and commercial appearances, including tracking player hours. preparing runsheets, and working with Team Managers and Partners. o Idea conception and delivery for contractual obligations and sponsorship activations. o Sponsorship and partner communications. o Contract editing and interpretation. o Ticketing and inventory management. o Beverage management at venues. o Document research, reporting, and presentation.o Substantial involvement in Hurricanes rugby match day operations. o Heavily involved in Super Rugby Finals commercial obligations in 2016, and subsequence Trophy Tour.o Commercial planning and delivery of 2017's pre-season match in Waverley.The Hurricanes won their first Super Rugby title in 2016 and hosted the British and Irish Lions in 2017. Show less

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  Storbie

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2018

  Marketing Executive

  o Communications, marketing and social media management. o Comprehensive original written articles for website, newsletters, and client publications, including for ecommerce, accessibility inclusion, and hybrid sales.o Breaking down corporate and technical jargon into plain language.o Relationship management for Enterprise Pharmacy Supplier accounts. o Website editing, including coding using Visual Studio. o Constructed award winning entry for the 2018 Pharmacy Awards Supplier of the Year. Show less

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  Sky Stadium

  Jan 2019 - now

  Member and Corporate Box Manager

  o Management across all member and corporate licensee spaces, encompassing strategy, communications, engagement, and event day logistics. o Engaging communications, with over 70% average open rate for e-newsletters. o Marketing and communications advice, collaboration, and idea generation.o Data management and reporting of member and corporate accounts. o Planning and development of communications, value-adds, functions, and event delivery. o Developing best practice procedures and production of documents, including manuals, process guides, run sheets, and reporting. o Effective project management, including venue changeover, and people management at large scale events, such as FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.o Writing, voicing, and presenting promotional material for Sky Stadium, including PA announcements, professional event videos, and emergency messaging. o Creation and full management of online Members Portal, and updating website and social media pages. o Overseeing design and printing of membership cards and marketing collateral. o Contract negotiation, drafting, and management of deliverables. o Developing best practice procedures for event planning, delivery and reporting. o Ticketing management, including for seating arrangements, ticket headers, accreditation, and distribution.o Contract negotiation, confidentiality, drafting, and management of deliverables. o Fostering important partnerships with stakeholders and industry professionals. o Financial budget development and reporting responsibility. o Proficient use of Salesforce, Campaign Monitor, Question Pro, Wix, TYPO3, PeopleSafe, Netsuite, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Sharepoint. Show less

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  Freelance

  Oct 2023 - now

  Sport and Event Emcee

  Providing professional emceeing services for a variety of events, including professional sports, corporate functions, and live broadcasts.With over two decades of experience, I engage audiences and ensure smooth event execution. My background in media broadcasting allows me to deliver polished, dynamic performances that enhance the overall experience for clients and attendees.Recent events include the Wellington Phoenix's 23/24 and 24/25 seasons, Tennis Central's Wellington Open, and Super Smash with Cricket Wellington. Show less

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  Wellington Phoenix Football Club

  Oct 2023 - now

  Ground Announcer and Emcee

  Ground announcer and emcee for Wellington Phoenix Women's matches at Porirua Park during the 2023/24 season, and upcoming 2024/25 season.Also emceed at Sky Stadium on 15 October 2023 for the first women's home match of the season, and 23 December 2023 for the men's and women's double header.Ground announcer for Wellington Phoenix Men's match on 31 March 2024 at Sky Stadium.