Meet the Team: Gaylene O’Neill, Business Development Manager
As a business development manager, it’s Gaylene’s job to find the just-right result that meets the specific needs of our customers. She works hard to ensure these customers receive the highest level of service and, as a result, her reputation has continued to grow.
Wrap your laughing gear around this
Our Auckland BDM knows his way around a good BBQ. Which is why, when we were looking for help with a suitable summer Christmas recipe, it was Ash who we turned to.
A growing concern – UP gets planting
Universal Packaging’s Auckland headquarters borders the Tamaki River and a pleasant and rambling riverside walk.
At least, it was pleasant at one time. Recently the area had fallen into disarray, so as part of our ongoing sustainability efforts, the Auckland office pledged to improve this site.
Meet the Team: Jana Venter, Technical Consultant.
A new country and new customer base could be daunting for some technical consultants. After landing in New Zealand mid-2024, Jana Venter has quickly found her feet (and her pedals) however.
Meet the Team: Tina Smith, Business Development Manager
A born salesperson with a knack for creating lasting customers, Tina landed in the packaging industry almost two decades ago and has never looked back.
Hidden talents of Universal
We salute anyone who has the confidence (and the voice) to stand up on stage and sing. In addition to her General Manager gig here at Universal Packaging, Kylie Taylor is out there on a regular basis performing as one half of a covers duo and fronting a band performing original numbers.
Meet the Team: Darrin Kennedy, National Sales Manager
After earning his stripes as Regional Manager at Spicers NZ, Darrin (or DK, as everyone knows him), landed on his feet as our National Sales Manager at Universal. With extensive industry knowledge and the power of a positive outlook DK is now looking forward to connecting with more customers and helping them meet their goals. Then, if the conditions are right, he’ll be getting out the back at Orewa Beach for a wave or two.
‘Getting in behind’ our team day
Late in March the Universal Packaging team upped sticks and headed out to participate in a variety of outdoor activities at the picturesque Makoura Lodge.
Hidden talents of Universal
The great bard wrote ‘Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast’. Our customer service expert Abby McKee certainly knows how to make people feel welcome and heard here. In our latest look at Universal’s hidden talents, we seek how her confident, can-do demeanour at work also feeds into a creative outlet on the stage.
Par on the course
A report from the golf. Whether they had the drive for success or were just putting around, everyone who attended this year’s Spicers Charity Golf Day was swinging fore the best. Par Gardiner, Spicers Marketing Co-ordinator, reported back from the green.
