OVERVIEW
Communications-degree professional specialising in Brand Creativity, Advertising, and end-to-end digital production. Highly skilled in Adobe Photoshop, video editing, and front-end web development for freelance, commercial and independent projects. Backed by a high-level administrative background in payroll and office management. Ready for immediate full-time engagement with full work rights.
EDUCATION
SKILLS
MAX
HANSEN
Bachelor of Communications
Auckland University of Technology • 2022
Double Major - Digital Media / Advertising and Brand Creativity.
NCEA Level 3
Mount Maunganui College • 2019
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Quick to master new programs, skills, and processes.
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Copywriting and Art Direction
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Video, Photo and Audio Editing
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Graphic Design, UI & UX.
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Communication and Strategic Thinking.
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Implementation of Artificial Intelligence.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Digital Project Manager / Office Manager
ABBAS Limited, Mount Maunganui (2020-2026)
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Internal Branding: Management of social Media assets, profiles and website. Created and distributed advertising and branding collateral.
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Financial Oversight: Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable / Receivables and Banking / Reconciliation Processes.
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Payroll Management: Directed payroll and HR functions for ~20 employees, maintaining compliance.
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Process Design: Re-engineered and designed administrative, system and IT workflows and processes.
Digital Media Consultancy / Freelance
Self Employed - Various Clients (2022-Present)
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Web Development & Design: Built full-scale websites, focusing on responsive design, UI/UX best practices, and S.E.O. Optimisation.
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Social Media Infrastructure: Created digital spaces for brands, including account setup, content and strategy.
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Visual Identity & Graphic Design: Developed print, digital, and other marketing collateral using Photoshop and design principles.
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Client Management: Oversaw the full projects from initial concepts and scoping to final delivery and revisions.
