Ellen Lear

Ellen Lear has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Ellen started their career at The Warehouse Ltd as a Duty Manager, handling various responsibilities related to customer service, security, and team management. Ellen then worked as a Senior Fundraising Promoter and Volunteered as a Developing Contexts and Sponsorship Operations Intern at World Vision New Zealand. Following that, they joined The Warehouse Group in various content marketing and communications roles, including Content Marketing Assistant, Squad Member - Culture & Communications Squad, and Content Marketing Specialist. Ellen then worked as a Community Management Specialist at Callaghan Innovation before their current role as the Marketing & Communications Lead at Auckland City Mission. Throughout their career, Ellen has demonstrated skills in content creation, community management, strategic planning, and project management.

Ellen Lear's education history is as follows:

- In 2014 to 2017, they completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Politics and International Relations; Spanish at The University of Auckland.

- In 2018, they completed the Fast-Track Employer Brand Leaders Course at Employer Branding College.

- In 2019 to 2020, they pursued a New Zealand Certificate in Tikanga (Mātauranga Māori) Level 3 at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

- In 2021, they obtained a Certificate of Proficiency in Beginner's Māori Language I and Beginner's Māori Language II at Auckland University of Technology.

- In 2021 to 2022, they achieved a New Zealand Certificate in Tikanga (Mātauranga Māori) Level 4 at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

- Lastly, in 2022, they acquired a Certificate of Proficiency in Intermediate Māori Language I and Intermediate Māori Language II at Auckland University of Technology.