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Infinite Marketing is owned and operated by Tim Wells, the Managing Director.

Born and raised in Christchurch New Zealand, Tim is a kiwi at heart, through and through. Any pursuit of adventure in the outdoors is right up his alley, from snowboarding, surfing, hiking to wakeboarding, waterskiing and windsurfing. Tim has traveled extensively throughout the world, and loves to explore new places, and the challenge of navigating in a foreign culture. At the end of a busy year though, there is nothing he loves more than to relax with a good book on a beautiful New Zealand beach.

Tim has a wealth of experience working in marketing and sales in a number of industries including IT (Information Technology), music and entertainment, construction and manufacturing. Tim has successfully conducted business both locally and internationally, and as his employment history below notes, has accomplished some significant achievements in everything he has done.

Tim is also an accomplished musician, performing drums professionally in both studio session and live performance settings. You can check out one of Tim’s bands – The Luminous Sky at their website – www.theluminoussky.com, and incidentally, Tim Wells maintains and designed this site.

Please continue to scroll down to read more of Tim’s specific accomplishments.

To contact Tim Wells

email: tim@infmarketing.com

phone: +64 212988759 (New Zealand)

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

January 2008 to current
Redway Developments/ Flashing Solutions
Market Research, Sales Development (US Operations)

  • Established key distributors in the Los Angeles area
  • Began work on negotiation for the manufacturing contract for a new product design
  • Built relationships with a number of relevant companies and people, including other distributors, contractors, architects, specification writers and regulatory authorities.
  • Investigated and determined relevant patent considerations from the US Patent Office.
  • Completed research on relevant competitors, including distribution networks and pricing.
  • Evaluated freight and logistical details and costs.
  • Contributed to the development and maintenance of a new website and printed promotional material for the US market.
  • Developed and implemented elements of a marketing and business plan.

January 2006 to November 2008
The Luminous Sky (Touring / Recording Rock Band)
Executive Producer, Financial controller, Management and Marketing

  • Developed and implemented a budget, managed and reported all income and expenses.
  • Liaised with all important parties to record, produce and market a full length album, including financial contributors, recording and production engineers, graphic designers and printing companies.
  • Successfully organised a number of live performances, including full scheduling and management of a 15 date tour of New Zealand.
  • Created successful promotional material for print and internet media.
  • Maintained and developed websites, including social networking sites – building over 1100 friends on Myspace and 160 fans on Facebook.
  • Built and maintained a customer database, writing periodical updates to database members, and developing strategies to build database size and quality to its current status of over 1000 database members.

June 2005 to October 2005
Plinius Audio

  • Developed a marketing plan for Plinius Audio as part of a university project, and this plan was of such calibre that the Professor asked for assistance with some consulting for Plinius Audio.
  • Researched distribution channels in the Australian market, in particular appropriate retail outlets, contacting appropriate dealers and evaluating suitability.
  • Investigated and evaluated potential print media publications in the Australian market for promotional activity and press releases.
  • Assisted with the development of a press release for Plinius brand re-launch in Australia.

Summer 2004-2005
Canterbury University Marketing Internship program
Lamb and Hayward Funeral Directors

  • Created an in-depth analysis on the marketing mix of Lamb and Hayward, particularly focusing on promotional activity. Evaluated the effectiveness of each element of their current marketing mix and recommended improvements.
  • Analysed issues and uncontrollable factors in the market environment, how they impact Lamb and Hayward’s business and how potential problems can be overcome.
  • Analysed the competition’s behaviour in the marketplace, examining market share, and promotional activities.
  • Completed a review of the target customer segments and recommended a specific target audience for new promotional activity.

2001 to 2004
Global PC Ltd, Christchurch
Assistant Store Manager, Salesperson, Technician (Riccarton Branch)

  • Achieved and exceeded budgeted sales targets, won employee of the month, and contributed to the development of the store to the most successful in the company.
  • Assisted with the design of promotional material and development of new products.
  • Managed and trained new staff, motivated and advised junior personnel, leading by a positive example.
  • Maintained high levels of customer service – successfully dealing with customer complaints and finding good solutions to problems.
  • Became proficient with MYOB Retailmanager, Quotewerks and EXONET point of sale software to manage customer quotations, orders, transactions, and stock movement.
  • Managed a portfolio of products – liaising with suppliers, ordering products, optimising stock levels in all stores to meet demand and achieve maximum sales, and ensuring stock turnover and good profit levels.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

2008

  • ‘Discovery’ Leadership Seminar with ACCD (Association for Christian Character Development) in Long Beach, California.
  • Call to Freedom International – Attended ‘First Steps to Success’ business training seminars in Los Angeles – CA, Portland – OR, Pittsburgh – PA

2007

  • Call to Freedom International – Attended ‘First steps to Success’ and ‘Creating a Dynasty’ Business seminars in Los Angeles and Minneapolis respectively.

2006

  • University of the Nations – Hawaii, USA – Global Access Training School – Focusing on using technology, multimedia and music as international communication tools
  • Strengths Finder leadership training

2005

  • University of Canterbury – Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Management Graduated in the top 15% of all undergraduates in 2005

2002

  • Defensive Driving Course and Full New Zealand Class 1 Drivers License

SKILLS AND INTEREST AREAS

  • Information technology
  • Marketing and sales
  • Distribution and logistics
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Strategic Management
  • Leadership and interpersonal communication
  • Problem solving, lateral thinking
  • Music performance, production, and the music industry
  • Advanced level of expertise with Microsoft Office applications, and many other business and productivity software packages

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PARTICIPATION IN OTHER ACTIVITIES

2007- 2008
Assisted with production and recording of ‘Beautiful Revolution’ full length studio CD project by ‘The Luminous Sky’ in Christchurch, New Zealand. Including performance of drums, production, arrangement, and contribution to engineering and mixing.

2006 – 2008
Performed drums and percussion with touring rock band ‘The Luminous Sky’ – touring through New Zealand in February 2006 and October 2007, Western Europe in July- August 2006, The US in 2007, Central America in July 2007, and Japan in September 2008.

2006 – Mixed and Mastered ‘Operation Demolition’ for Recording band ‘Noose’ in Christchurch New Zealand.

2002 – Performed Session drums on a full length Studio album project with recording artist Kim Carter.