Keran McKenzie

Current
  • Product Manager at apnfinda Ltd
Past
  • Product Development Manger at apnfinda Ltd
  • Prototype Manager at apnfinda Ltd
  • GM at Explosion
  • Webmaster / Founder at www.studiowhiz.com
  • Owner at Kiwi Interactive Ltd (Sole Proprietorship)
  • Lead Flash Developer at Jabmail NZ
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Keran McKenzie’s Summary

With almost 14 years of experience online, I now concentrate on future planning, examining trends and technology looking for business opportunities. I live and breathe the internet, technology, branding and marketing - combine them and I'm in heaven.

• Comprehensive experience in online multi-channel marketing and communication, working within existing brand strategies to facilitate brand growth.
• Skilled in long and short term strategic development, market research and competitor analysis; effectively capitalising on rapidly changing market trends.
• Creative and innovative talents in team leadership, client relations, and management of all key business issues and operations.

I'm actively looking to expand my network with like minded individuals, so feel free to drop me a note :)

Keran McKenzie’s Specialties:

business development, market exploration, communications, web 2.0, mobile, technology, branding, management, apple, windows, ajax, RIA, desktop apps, data, knowledge, product development, project management, system integration, crm, cms, relationships, product management, team leading, identitiy, HR, human resources


Keran McKenzie’s Experience

  • Product Manager

    apnfinda Ltd

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

    February 2007Present (1 year 6 months)

    As Product Manager I work directly with the CEO to craft our products in the market. Responsible for market analysis, position, pricing and branding along with creation of product road map. Working directly with sales teams to improve market understanding, and continually refine product offering to reflect market needs.

  • Product Development Manger

    apnfinda Ltd

    (Internet industry)

    September 2007February 2008 (6 months)

    Product Development Manager of online assets within the apnfinda family. Responsible for creation of a central user framework to be leveraged within the growing family of websites. Responsible for all product planning, and in conjunction with Lead Architect, overseeing development and delivery of products & solutions.

  • Prototype Manager

    apnfinda Ltd

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

    December 2006August 2007 (9 months)

    My role at apnfinda Ltd couldn't be more fun - how often do you get paid to play with, experiment and explore new technologies, business and market opportunities?

    Responsible for exploration of innovations. Examining these in relation to the business finding ways to improve revenue, optimise processes and improve efficiencies - from development to User Interface, sales to marketing.

    Project Management, system integration, product development, web 2.0, new technologies, release management, business development, sales, staff development, mobile, optimisation

  • GM

    Explosion

    (Public Company; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

    February 2005November 2006 (1 year 10 months)

    Formed Explosion with my old business mentor, now growing the company.

    My role at the moment is business development, solution development and client liasion. We have a small but dedicated team and we are working with clients such as Damlier Chrysler, Lion Nathan, Budget Rental Cars, and many more.

  • Webmaster / Founder

    www.studiowhiz.com

    (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

    February 2001November 2006 (5 years 10 months)

    www.studiowhiz.com is an online web development community that aims to help anybody and everybody with their web development issues.

  • Owner

    Kiwi Interactive Ltd (Sole Proprietorship)

    (Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

    October 2001October 2004 (3 years 1 month)

    Kiwi Interactive Ltd was a niche solutions provider working for a select group of companies.

  • Lead Flash Developer

    Jabmail NZ

    (Public Company; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

    August 2000September 2001 (1 year 2 months)

    I was responsible for the development of Macromedia Flash based Rich Email Marketing solutions.

    This role later lead me to develop a server based solution for the delivery and tracking of rich email


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Keran McKenzie’s Interests:

St Johns Work Place First Aid certified in July 2007 (valid for 2 years) Branding, marketing, PR, communications, education, technology, web 2.0, gadgets, learning, business, internet, css, html, ajax, php, 3D, movies, animation, tvc, advertising, community, social networking, mobile, cars, management, projects, production


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