THE TEAM
Daniel Comeskey (Director)
Event Management
Sponsorship and Funding
Marketing and Promotions
Media Liaison & Advertising Creative
Tour Management
Brand Management
Product Sales
Background
Event management - From concept to reality, Daniel was instrumental in sourcing and resurrecting the now highly successful UnitedNetworks Wellington Round the Bays. The event has grown to over 8,000 participants in the five years since its re-introduction and continues to show strong growth patterns as more people take up the challenge each year.
The NewstalkZB Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards dinner is another of Daniel’s successes over the past seven years. Formally run by a committee of volunteers, this event was managed by Daniel from 1997-2003, in which time attendance numbers doubled to sell out crowds of over 500 guests per year. All thirteen trophy categories are sponsored by local businesses from a range of Media, Electricity, Beverage and Information Technology organisations. The funds raised from this event have also doubled over this time.
Daniel ensured that the current sponsors & supporters brands were handled, displayed and promoted carefully to ensure strong event branding and public awareness so that their brands weren’t diluted in the mix.
Michelle O'Brien (Contractor)
Key Skills
Event Management – Domestic and International
Client Hosting – Domestic and International
Tour Management
Corporate Event Sponsorship Coordination
Background
Michelle joins the team with a long list of successful client hosting events in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
As coordinator of the BNZ Cricket sponsorship from XX to XX, Michelle looked after all aspects of the client hospitality, New Zealand player PR coordination and media liaison for Sir Richard Hadlee and the team. Maintaining enthusiasm and professionalism, Michelle was able to deliver top class events, day after day over the summer months.
Other events Michelle has coordinated include the A&P Field Days at Mystery Creek, Taranaki Rhododendron Festival, Hawkes Bay Wine & Food Festival and the Last Film Search in partnership with the New Zealand Film Archives.
Whilst working in London, Michelle joined the corporate events department of Lehman Brothers Investment Bank coordinating Client Road Shows throughout the UK and Europe for companies floating on the International stock exchange. Michelle also assisted with the coordination of client functions at Wimbledon (Tennis), Ascot (Horseracing) and Ryder Cup (Golf) events.
Bridget Spencer (Contractor)
Promotions and Marketing Management
Event Management - International multi-day events
Website development
After graduating from Otago University, Bridget joined the Marketing and Promotions team at Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka, organising pre-season promotional evenings and assisting with the promotion of the mountain’s products and services.
As Marketing Coordinator of Dunedin-based Natural History New Zealand Ltd, Bridget developed and maintained the strategies promoting the company’s video productions, ancillary products and client portfolio management.
Bridget returned to Cardrona Alpine Resort in May 2002 as the Marketing Coordinator with the organisation of 29 events throughout the season. As part of her role, Bridget coordinated all aspects of media and oversaw the event team that managed the Vodafone Snowboard Nations Junior World Championships.
This year Bridget fulfilled the role of Publicist for the 16th annual Wellington Fringe Film Festival.