Andy Bitchener
Porirua,WGN
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Business Services
Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd
03.1999 - Current
Senior Manager - Business Advisory Services
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- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
Project Manager/Admin Manager
AXA/National Mutual
04.1992 - 03.1999
- I was Project Manger for several Master Trust administrations system conversions, including specification, documentation, training and management of conversions.
- I was Administration Team Manager for 2 years, managing company superannuation schemes, including then largest scheme, being 3,000 members.
Administrator
AMP Society
04.1991 - 03.1992
- I was a superannuation scheme administrator.
Overseas/Various Temp Jobs
Various
04.1988 - 03.1991
Scheme Administrator/Supervisor
National Mutual
01.1986 - 03.1988
- Superannuation scheme administration/IT Support Supervisor
Education
Bachelor of Commerce & Administration - Accounting & Commercial Law
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ10.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Financial Economics
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ05.1998
Skills
- Performance reviewing
- Organizational improvement
- Employee Development
- Training and Development
- Staff Management
- Hiring and Training
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Team Development
- Team Leadership
- Written Communication
- Customer Relations
- Problem-Solving
- Research
Accomplishments
Learnt to swim in last 5 years, and can now swim a "k" several times a week
Active tennis player, currently playing Men's 2 Grade
Retired senior cricketer and football player
Continuing development of our lifestyle block with Partner, now the kids have left home.
Personal Interests
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Timeline
Senior Manager, Business Services
Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd
03.1999 - Current
Project Manager/Admin Manager
AXA/National Mutual
04.1992 - 03.1999
Administrator
AMP Society
04.1991 - 03.1992
Overseas/Various Temp Jobs
Various
04.1988 - 03.1991
Scheme Administrator/Supervisor
National Mutual
01.1986 - 03.1988
Bachelor of Commerce & Administration - Accounting & Commercial Law
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Arts - Financial Economics
Victoria University of Wellington
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