kim russell

ea to the group chief executive officer and chief financial officer

About

Proactive and seasoned Business Assistant with over 15+ years’ experience at C-Suite level. As an energetic and motivated individual I enjoy working in a fast-paced organisation such as The Warehouse Group, where I can utilise my skills and experience, together with my business degree to support and contribute to the organisation and executive team. I really enjoy this role as it is perfect for my strengths of communication, multi-tasking, organising, planning and collaboration. It also gives me a degree of responsibility and accountability with governance and event management which ensures I can make a positive and tangible contribution to the Group. This is a fast-paced organisation where the positivity and energy keeps me engaged. On a personal note I enjoy marathon running and it is the motivation and mental fortitude that gets me though the tough kms. I apply this in both my career and personal life in that I will not stop until I have completed a goal.

Country

new zealand

City

auckland

Industry

retail

Skill

management, human resources, retail, training, change management, team leadership, management consulting, budgets, fmcg, office administration, analysis, event management, business planning, fundraising, policy, finance, customer service, executive management, business strategy, forecasting, inventory management, merchandising, performance management, strategic planning

Experience

ea to the group chief executive officer and chief financial officer

the warehouse group

2017-4 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

Proactively support two C-Suite executives and the Board of Directors in the face pace world of retail. Capable of juggling many balls! Manage the corporate relations and event management portfolios including Annual/Interim Reporting, Gala Dinner and Golf Day.

people relations advisor and administrator

the warehouse ltd

2003-4 - 2004-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

Supported line managers to address HR issues based on company policies and legislation. Provided advice on disciplinary action. Researched and investigated personal grievances raised, from initial correspondence to mediation.

ea to the founder and chief executive officer

the warehouse ltd

1994-12 - 2003-3 · 8 yrs 4 mos

Worked for a high profile individual that demanded a range of skills including critical analysis of information and proactive decision-making reflecting the Group's values and philosophies.

senior secretary and administrator

kpmg

1992-8 - 1993-10 · 1 yr 3 mos

As a member of KPMG Training Services created effective and efficient operational procedures for managing programmes and training materials ex Australia. Assisted with the preparation of proposals, presentations and reports.

national fundraising manager and ea to the group chief financial officer

the warehouse group

2004-5 - Present · 22 yrs 5 mos

Manage the company's National Fundraising Programme. Selecting community partners in line with The Warehouse community partnership vision of enhancing the lives of families and young people throughout New Zealand. Developing ongoing mutually beneficial relationships and managing and promoting campaigns through the store network raising in excess of $2m per year for a combination of educational, social and health-based initiatives. Supporting the Group CFO with corporate communications and governance, including accountability for the Group's Annual and Interim Report, investor relations and Group event management. In 2015 event managed New Zealand's largest charity Gala Dinner at Vector Arena raising in excess of $725k.