I am a Registered Nurse and hold a bachelor of business degree. I have over 25 years’ experience in the healthcare and aged care sectors, including senior leadership roles including Chief Operations Officer for Radius Healthcare, Regional Manager for Ryman Healthcare, Service Manager for Counties Manukau, Contracts & Projects Manager at Auckland District Health Board and Director of Care at St Andrew’s Healthcare in Australia.

I have also been engaged as an independent clinical, operations and human resources consultant. I remain committed to my original career goal of becoming a nurse where I have also worked in various clinical settings. The combination of clinical, management and leadership experience has equipped me well to provide a well-rounded management and leadership style with a focus on providing consistently high quality of service. I love my role at Quail Ridge Country Club as it affords me the ability to utilise the full range of my skill set, whist working in the most beautiful surroundings imaginable.

My wife, three sons, and I moved from Waikato, and we settled here in Kerikeri. I absolutely love the Northland lifestyle. We wanted to be closer to the water and that is exactly what we have achieved. With the warmer climate, we can enjoy a great lifestyle all year round – it is just wonderful! My background is mainly in the media industry, including radio, television, and online platforms.

I also have experience in the construction industry and have recently finished a NZQA level 4 in Real Estate. My role at Quail Ridge Country Club allows me to utilise my knowledge base. When I am not here in the village, you will generally find me in, on or around the water – most likely trying to encourage a few fish to come for dinner.

Prior to joining Quail Ridge CC as Receptionist, I worked for a Motor Vehicle Company based in Kaitaia for almost 20 years, in a Customer Services / Accounts Administration role. I was born in Kaitaia and now live in Mangamuka about 45 minutes from Kerikeri.

For many years I lived & worked in Auckland but made the decision to move back to the Bay of Islands. My work here is varied, interesting and most enjoyable! I have met some lovely people, & enjoy being part of the Quail Ridge Country Club Team.

Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person. I have more than 25 years of experience in design, development, and leadership at a corporate level to improve productivity and efficiency. My experience and competency covers a wide range of sectors including commercial, utilities, FMCG, primary industries, manufacturing, chartered accounting and advisory.

I have facilitated significant business improvement outcomes through proven expertise in:
- Supply Chain / Procurement
- Management
- Financial Management
- Risk Management
- Continuous Improvement/Lean Thinking
- Strategic Insight
- Team Building / Team Leadership
- Training/Mentoring
- Project Management

I enjoy my role here at Quail Ridge Country Club and being part of a small but great team.