Barbara-Ellen Finlayson
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Motivated professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to independently acquire new skills and solve complex problems. Track record of building strong relationships with clients and team members, contributing to team success and positive outcomes. Committed to continuous learning and delivering innovative solutions in dynamic environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Recruiting Officer in the RNZAF
New Zealand Defence Force
, Wellington
01.2007 - 03.2024
- Analyzed customer feedback comprehensively, revealing significant areas for improvement.
- Implemented strategies targeting new market opportunities for enhanced growth.
- Increased customer satisfaction through the introduction of focused initiatives.
- Organized staff meetings to monitor progress and tackle operational challenges.
- Streamlined file access by establishing an efficient document management system.
- Reviewed documents meticulously to guarantee accuracy before publication.
- Crafted thorough plans addressing key efficiency, cost, and profit concerns.
- Evaluated corporate performance through consistent monitoring of key metrics.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
Learning Development Officer
New Zealand Defence Force
, Wellington
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Facilitated training sessions to align staff skills with organizational objectives.
- Designed tailored curriculum to address specific staff needs and improve learning outcomes.
- Developed assessments to evaluate training effectiveness and participant progress.
- Instructed courses focused on instructor development.
Language Instructor
New Zealand Defence Force
- Planned and facilitated activities to encourage student engagement in language classes.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance, and performance data.
- Assisted with translation work from English into the target language when needed.
- Gave engaging lectures and presentations to promote student learning and content retention.
- Organized field trips to cultural sites to promote a deeper understanding of the target language and culture.
- Encouraged students to practice speaking the target language outside of class through conversation clubs or other activities.
- Helped students succeed through coaching, mentoring and positive reinforcement.
- Provided formative and summative assessments of student progress throughout the course.
- Selected and revised course curricula to meet current instructional demands.
- Responded promptly to questions asked by students during class sessions or outside of class hours via email or phone calls.
- Encouraged students' participation in class discussions about topics related to the target language and culture.
- Adapted teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels.
- Created and led strengths-based and engaging class that equipped adult students with skills and confidence to learn English using interactive, culturally responsive curriculum.
- Researched new approaches for teaching languages effectively while staying up-to-date with current trends in linguistics.
- Conducted extra-curricular activities such as debates, quizzes and group projects related to the target language.
- Facilitated team building exercises among classmates during group activities designed around a specific topic within the target language curriculum.
- Attended workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Maintained records of student attendance and grades throughout the course.
- Distributed academic resources and study materials to help students prepare for examinations.
- Attended professional development workshops and conferences related to foreign language education.
Education
Diploma in Teaching - Education
Dunedin College of Education
Dunedin12-1976
Skills
- Document management and market analysis
- Training design and curriculum development
- Performance evaluation and feedback analysis
- Employee development strategies
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cultural competence
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptable teaching strategies
- Multitasking
Timeline
Learning Development Officer
New Zealand Defence Force
01.2014 - 01.2018
Specialist Recruiting Officer in the RNZAF
New Zealand Defence Force
01.2007 - 03.2024
Language Instructor
New Zealand Defence Force
Diploma in Teaching - Education
Dunedin College of Education
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