Japan 2007
Work Experience
Freelance Writer, 2003 to Present
I write material on news and events in the New Zealand construction, manufacturing, exporting industries and travel destinations. I am a voluntary business mentor for Business Mentors New Zealand. In my spare time I write short fiction.
Academic Study, 1999 to 2002
PhD candidate at the University of Waikato and working part time as a sessional assistant teaching international management strategy to graduate students.
Company Director – Manufacturing and Exporting, 1992 to 2002
Established a timber design, manufacturing and exporting business with markets in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.
Company Director – Construction, 1974 to 2003
Established and managed companies undertaking building and civil engineering projects.
Education
The University Waikato, 1999 – 2003, Doctor of Philosophy, Thesis Title: Exporting as a Dynamic Process: A study of New Zealand Specialist Food Exporters.
Brunel University, 1996 – 1997, Master of Business Administration, Dissertation Title: Competitive Advantage in Competitive Tendering: Practices in the New Zealand Construction Industry
Henley Management College (Auckland University of Technology), 1994 – 1995, Graduate Diploma of Management.
The University Waikato, 1992 – 1993, The Japan Foundation & the Association of International Education, Level 4 Japanese-Language Proficiency Test.
Industry Activities
1991 – 1993, Chairperson Carp. & Join. Training Waiariki Poly.
1989 – 1991, Disputes adviser RMBA.
1988 – 1990, NZMBF Commercial & Contracts committee.
1987 – 1990, Building Industry Negotiator NZ Labourers Award
1985 – 1989, Rotorua Dist. Carpentry & Joinery Apprentice Com.
1974 – 1994, Exc. RMBA, President 1977-1979.
1976 – 1978, RHSs Senior Tech. Div. Management
Community Activities
1989 – 1995, Trustee John Paul College Board, Chairperson
1991 – 1992, Chairperson, John Paul College Board
1989 – 1992, Trustee/Chairperson Glenholme School Board.
1983 – 1984, Rotorua Chamber of Commerce Planning.
1978 – 1989, Member Glenholme School Committee
1980 – 1989, Chairperson, Glenholme School Committee.
1978 – 1985, Waiariki Polytechnic Council, Works Chairman.
Awards and Prizes
2006 RWG Short Story Competition, Regl. Winner.
2004 National Maori Excellence Award
