Sarah Shanks

About Me

“I am an energetic professional who excels at achieving goals and fostering growth in myself and others. Skilled at multitasking, adapting to challenges, and thriving in collaborative teams. People often remark on my optimistic energy, which brings engagement and enthusiasm to all my endeavours. My goal is to foster a positive and productive environment where individuals can grow, thrive, and achieve their full potential. By promoting fairness, embracing challenges, and maintaining an optimistic perspective, I strive to bring out the best in myself and others, ensuring that every goal is pursued with intention, and every process is organised for success. My experience includes event coordination and management, sponsorship oversight, volunteer recruitment, and grant management. I have held roles in operational management, managing logistics, and securing sponsorship across multiple regions. With a solid track record in managing teams, cultivating stakeholder relationships, and promoting health and safety across various programs. I have successfully established partnerships, applied for grants, and developed systems to enhance organisational efficiency. My emphasis on team development and engagement has fostered program growth while nurturing a strong culture of care. With over ten years of experience in project coordination and community engagement, as well as managing large-scale national events throughout New Zealand, I bring valuable insights into strategic implementation and risk management. ”