Meet the caring and knowledgeable team behind Heart Saver
The Heart Saver Team
Mike Mander
Managing Director
Mike is an AED specialist with extensive emergency service background – he’s been a volunteer with the NZ Fire Service for a whopping 25 years! He is a medic and NZRC Certified to Level 3. If you’ve been taught first aid by Mike, you won’t forget it in a hurry – he is passionate about teaching practical skills to enable people to confidently and competently provide assistance in emergency situations.
Helen Mander
Director
Helen is an associate chartered accountant by trade and has over twenty years’ experience in the corporate and pharmaceutical environment. At Heart Saver, Helen’s key role is overseeing the financial, marketing and logistical aspects of the business, making sure everything is organised and runs smoothly. Her whiteboards are a sight to be seen… Helen is friendly and compassionate, and enthusiastic about helping Heart Saver customers.
Shannon Smyth
Administration Manager
After 10 years in the finance industry, Shannon went on to spend another decade in various sales roles within Auckland before becoming a stay-at-home mum for five years. We’re pleased to have her fabulous admin and customer service skills at Heart Saver, where she helps us in the office with ensuring our customer service is top-notch and generally keeping the boys in line!
Cam Dodds
Relationship Manager
With a background as a volunteer firefighter, Cam knows first-hand the difference that AEDs and quality first aid skills can make in an emergency situation and as a result, he’s passionate about doing what he can to upskill New Zealanders. Cam joins us after seven years in sales roles in the vehicle leasing industry and is excited to help Heart Saver clients with their health and safety needs. Cam says he spends way too much of his spare time at the fire station.
Kevin Jameson
Relationship Manager
Kevin has been involved in the sales environment since returning from overseas many (many) years ago. Sales roles have included Account Management through to National Sales Manager with his last position being a Business Development Manager - a role which he held for 14 years. Kevin places strong emphasis on customer service and the importance of building lasting professional relationships. Outside of his children and grandchildren Kevin likes to keep fit, have a game of golf or go out in the boat fishing when time allows
Staycee Bennett
Training Coordinator
Staycee's previous roles included working with children, retail, and administration for a large Australian owned retail company. Staycee is passionate about her role at Heart Saver and provides nothing less than best customer service, and is your 'go-to' for any first aid training requirements.
Sinead Lyons
Customer & Sales Support
Sinead joined Heart Saver after a varied background in retail and childcare, but with a genuine interest in the healthcare industry, and a passion for helping others. Her friendly nature and eye for detail ensures we are able to provide the best possible service to our customers. Sinead is busy mum to her teenage son and in her spare time can be found spending time with her nieces and nephews and all the adventures that come with them