Volunteers Manager, Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
Although she initially thought she would study Accounting, Shradha Khiani discovered in her first year of the BCom that she really enjoyed Marketing. Throughout her studies she was supported by her lecturers and tutors to overcome her hearing impairment and flourish at the Business School.
Key facts
Career: Volunteers Manager
Programme: Bachelor of Commerce
Subjects: Marketing and Information Systems
"Now I work for The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, also known as The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter. We provide a professional, efficient emergency air ambulance, and search and rescue services for the Auckland and Coromandel region."
My lecturers helped me choose my majors and to understand my subjects in depth, and they guided me on my career path. I was also offered extra note-taking services and extra time in exams, which was amazing.
“My job is fun, and I apply my learning from Marketing into everyday practice. I speak to individuals from the community directly, build long term customer relationships, and promote our marketing campaigns by phone, mail and email, all to increase income for this much-loved charitable organisation.”