Melissa Jenkins
Marketing Manager, Educator, Humanitarian, Gymnast, Adventurer & Mother
Waipu, Northland, New Zealand
358 followers
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About
I believe that life is an adventure of our own making and I thrive on seeking out new challenges. My passion is to make a difference in the lives of those around me and to have a positive impact as a mother, educator, manager & humanitarian. In both my personal and professional life, I am constantly striving to be a part of something meaningful, often leading the way with charitable and worthwhile social causes. My professional life is built on the bedrock of a strong work ethic, forged during my time as a manager with Air New Zealand, and further fortified during my tenure as the Marketing Manager for The International Travel College of New Zealand (ITC).
I don’t believe that opportunity is an accident but rather, that we create opportunities for ourselves. This belief has enabled me to stretch my personal and professional capabilities both as a leader in my field and as a person in general. I find that the people around me feed off of my passion and positivity. By demonstrating empathy, integrity, and a desire to work hard & to a high standard, I am able to lead a team to success no matter what the challenge.
My strong and robust strategy is simple; developing and maintaining a positive company culture & bringing people together to invest in ideas is the key to achieving success. The key to effective teamwork & project management is to leverage the skills & capabilities of those around you to drive decision making & pave the way to success.
Learning is one of my great passions and I have developed my own skills in the intricate & exciting world of marketing. Through a natural process of listening, learning & adapting I have formulated strong skills in the field, and have been able to pass those skills onto others through mentoring in the workplace. The value in my ideas has often been recognised by key stakeholders, and my work has been used to the benefit of other organisations to run their own successful campaigns. This has also led to me being the point of contact to manage new projects, which has hugely benefited the organisation.
In the words of the late great Sir Edmund Hillary, a person whom I admire greatly, “People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.”
Articles by Melissa
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Blogs of my work care of the International Travel College
Blogs of my work care of the International Travel College
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A truly rewarding part of my role is working alongside amazing industry professionals. Education is so important and a true investment in staff. It…
A truly rewarding part of my role is working alongside amazing industry professionals. Education is so important and a true investment in staff. It…
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The new menu for our Auckland Harbour dinner cruise looks incredible. 👌
The new menu for our Auckland Harbour dinner cruise looks incredible. 👌
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Experience
Education
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New Zealand School of Travel and Tourism
Advanced Diploma in Travel and Tourism and Business Travel and Tourism
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Manurewa High School
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Activities and Societies: Gymnastics
Licenses & Certifications
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National Certificate in Adult Education and Training, Level 4
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
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Volunteer Experience
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Packer and Organiser
Auckland City Mission
- 2 months
Children
I decided to create an event with both of our Campus at Botany and City to fundraise and collect non perishable goods along with new gifts for those in need over the Christmas period of 2012.
The Auckland City Mission was very short of teenage boy and girl presents but after our efforts we managed to not see one teenager presentless that year. -
Event Manager
Totara Hospice South Auckland
- 3 months
Human Rights
I arranged for both our City and Botany Campus students to bring in any presents that can be donated to families in need at Christmas. Each family where looking after a terminally I'll family member and did not have time to provide a Christmas for one another. ITC and I managed to cater for every family at the Totara Hospice for Christmas 2015.
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Event Manager
Himalayan Trust
- Present 10 years 4 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
I have got a special place for Nepal in my heart after my own experience travelling through the Khumbu Valley to participate in the Everest Marathon. An experience I will never forget and a culture that I admire so much. A blog was written about this experience https://www.travelher.co/blog/interview-mel-fey-the-woman-who-ran-the-everest-marathon?mibextid=CqRI5M&fs=e&s=cl. An article was also published…
I have got a special place for Nepal in my heart after my own experience travelling through the Khumbu Valley to participate in the Everest Marathon. An experience I will never forget and a culture that I admire so much. A blog was written about this experience https://www.travelher.co/blog/interview-mel-fey-the-woman-who-ran-the-everest-marathon?mibextid=CqRI5M&fs=e&s=cl. An article was also published https://i.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/81432108/wattle-downs-woman-conquers-worlds-highest-marathon-in-nepal?fbclid=IwAR2iw6aS98KvijiFI_JrPVP-NBHqQWvaeExwxARwc05NGitKLdaIctbxvKM&mibextid=CqRI5M&fs=e&s=cl
I arranged a number of events to fundraise for the Himalayan Trust. These events include my 'Dine For Nepal' dinner events and a movie fundraiser. I've raised thousands of dollars to support the work of the trust.
I've promoted these events and shared this among friends, family, industry and fellow Himalayan Trust supporters. Each event have reached capacity through my own marketing. All marketing material, strategic planning and the official running of the event was managed by myself.
I continue to assist the trust through these events and it gives me great satisfaction to share my experiences in Nepal and encourage others to do the same so that we all can improve the quality of life for those in the Khumbu Region. -
Event Manager
Widows in Pangboche
- 2 years 1 month
Politics
With continued efforts of fundraising I raised over $2300 for 10 Sherpa Widows in a village in Pangboche, Khumbu Valley, Nepal. I hand delivered this money in cash to each widow on my journey to compete in the Tenzing Everest Marathon.
I had organised this through a contact and friend in New Zealand. We arranged a meeting with someone in Pangboche. I carried the cash with me on this journey, accompanied by someone to look out for my safety. I left the Marathon group that I had travelled…With continued efforts of fundraising I raised over $2300 for 10 Sherpa Widows in a village in Pangboche, Khumbu Valley, Nepal. I hand delivered this money in cash to each widow on my journey to compete in the Tenzing Everest Marathon.
I had organised this through a contact and friend in New Zealand. We arranged a meeting with someone in Pangboche. I carried the cash with me on this journey, accompanied by someone to look out for my safety. I left the Marathon group that I had travelled with to do this and trekked further into the Khumbu Valley to meet the women who would receive this money. It was an honour and a whole new adventure to the one I was already taking part in. This entire journey to meet these incredible women ended up being one of the most important parts of my trip. This became more important than running the marathon. -
Treasurer
Waipu Primary School
- 2 years 1 month
Education
As the PTA Treasurer, I was responsible for managing the PTA accounts and reporting of the financial position at PTA meetings. I assisted with any financial tasks relating to events with included being the Financial Coordinator for the annual Easter Carnival. This event raises roughly $45K for the school annually.
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Chairperson
Waipu Primary School
- 3 years 1 month
Education
Encourage – participation, growth of committee members, respect and thoughtfulness, fun and laughter.
Monitor what is being done by the organisation.
Evaluate any events that are underway.
Delegate – some people in the organisation have better skills than you in certain areas – give them the jobs.
Be a facilitator – not a dominator.
Plan for change, development of members and the organisation.
Keep a clear view of the PTA in mind – use brainstorming techniques etc…Encourage – participation, growth of committee members, respect and thoughtfulness, fun and laughter.
Monitor what is being done by the organisation.
Evaluate any events that are underway.
Delegate – some people in the organisation have better skills than you in certain areas – give them the jobs.
Be a facilitator – not a dominator.
Plan for change, development of members and the organisation.
Keep a clear view of the PTA in mind – use brainstorming techniques etc.
Liaise with all the necessary people – e.g. Principal, teachers, Board of Trustees, other parents who are not on the PTA Committee. -
Fundraising Manager
NORTH HAVEN HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE, LLC
- 7 months
Health
I chose to run the 2022 Rotorua Marathon for the North Haven Hospice in Whangarei. They gave an incredible amount of support for our whanau and so I want to give back to those who give so much. We raised almost $2000 for the hospice through sharing my training journey on social media.
Sadly the May 2022 Marathon was postponed. I decided to continue on my Marathon journey and run the lake on the planned date. I reached out to local community groups on social media and had a wonderful…I chose to run the 2022 Rotorua Marathon for the North Haven Hospice in Whangarei. They gave an incredible amount of support for our whanau and so I want to give back to those who give so much. We raised almost $2000 for the hospice through sharing my training journey on social media.
Sadly the May 2022 Marathon was postponed. I decided to continue on my Marathon journey and run the lake on the planned date. I reached out to local community groups on social media and had a wonderful surprise whilst running the 42.2km. So many of the local Rotorua community cheered and beeped horns in support.
This was not only an achievement to run my 11th Marathon, but also a wonderful feeling to do this in honour of my mother who passed away in May 2021.
Projects
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NZ's Next Tourism Stars - Student addition
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Taking our viewers on a journey from the childhood dream job to studying to make that career a reality. This is the next chapter of NZ's Next Tourism Stars - Student addition. The student journey and what they want to do when they finish studying.
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ITC Study From Work
As a part of our strategic business plan to support in-work personal development, we have been working on Study From Work. Flexible online qualifications for the workplace. NZQA accredited personal development targeted for aspiring leaders who are wishing to develop their skills and knowledge to further their careers.
This is in the final stages of approval with NZQA and will soon be allocated a budget to promote this to a wider audience. To keep our budget to a minimum, I personally…As a part of our strategic business plan to support in-work personal development, we have been working on Study From Work. Flexible online qualifications for the workplace. NZQA accredited personal development targeted for aspiring leaders who are wishing to develop their skills and knowledge to further their careers.
This is in the final stages of approval with NZQA and will soon be allocated a budget to promote this to a wider audience. To keep our budget to a minimum, I personally created a website for Study From Work and any content the is on this site. -
NZ's Next Tourism Stars - Kids addition
Remember dreaming about the job of a lifetime when you were a kid? I remember visiting the Airport and seeing the Cabin Crew walk by, wanting to be one. Well at ITC we make those dreams come true since 1996. Over 25 years of helping that 'childhood' dream a reality.
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ITC Business of Tourism Academy
As a part of the growth of our schools products we have been running a Business of Tourism Academy. This being so successful that in 2021 we signed an agreement to do a City & South Auckland Academy. The Academy is something I have encouraged my team to manage, stepping aside to allow them to be creative with their planning for the 30 individual days that the group of students visit us whilst in school. We look to grow this even further into 2023 in the South Auckland & Northland region.
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Guest Speaking
I speak in schools and at events, focusing on a variety of themes & key messages, depending on my audience. My goal is to impact my audience, sharing my experience, adventures and what I've learnt from my achievements. To share what I've learnt in my roles up until now and hope to inspire and motivate those who listen.
Feedback from these events have always been gratefully received and has resulted in me being invited to attend future events.Other creators -
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Motivation Mel
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Motivation Mel was created on 18 August 2021. I decided to create a clip a day for our incredible ITC students, my friends and family.
It isn't easy for some going into Alert Level 3 & 4 and if I could bring some joy in the day then my work is done. So I made a promise until more freedom came our way. We finally reached the Traffic Light Phase on Friday 3rd December 2021 so after 107 videos and motivating you all, I've dropped the Mic.
Don't panic - you can revisit Motivation…Motivation Mel was created on 18 August 2021. I decided to create a clip a day for our incredible ITC students, my friends and family.
It isn't easy for some going into Alert Level 3 & 4 and if I could bring some joy in the day then my work is done. So I made a promise until more freedom came our way. We finally reached the Traffic Light Phase on Friday 3rd December 2021 so after 107 videos and motivating you all, I've dropped the Mic.
Don't panic - you can revisit Motivation Mel whenever you need to or better yet watch the 'Best Of Motivation Mel'. https://youtu.be/ym_2GMhhbdI -
We Need You
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This is a message for anyone who is considering studying for a career in travel, tourism, or aviation. We need you to help us fill the employment shortage in our growing tourism industry. As a part of this project I designed a script, reached out to our industry contacts and collecting all footage to supply to our editors. I managed this project and then created the 'We Need You' campaign.
This has had a high engagement since it's launch and is a contributor to more leads resulting in…This is a message for anyone who is considering studying for a career in travel, tourism, or aviation. We need you to help us fill the employment shortage in our growing tourism industry. As a part of this project I designed a script, reached out to our industry contacts and collecting all footage to supply to our editors. I managed this project and then created the 'We Need You' campaign.
This has had a high engagement since it's launch and is a contributor to more leads resulting in more enrolments.
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