Camelia Collins
Silverdale, Auckland
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Motivated student currently working towards Master of Social Sciences degree in Māori and Indigenous Studies. Strong background in investigating outdoor education, indigenous studies, and scientific research. Seeking position that offers professional challenges utilising academic skills, time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Outdoor Coordinator
Auckland University Of Technology
03.2012 - Current
- Inventoried and ordered outdoor supplies to maintain availability of equipment.
- Coordinated with finance administrator to handle contractor employment.
- Improved operations by developing and enhancing maintenance and inventory systems for outdoor equipment.
- Organised materials and operational support for fieldwork.
- Developed internal health and safety procedures to minimise regulatory risks and liability across programmes.
- Coordinated health and safety programme administration for up to 40 fieldwork events per year, inside and outside outdoor department.
Lecturer
AUT
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with staff and contractors to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Developed and implemented innovative delivery of fieldwork to enhance learning, understanding, and engagement.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Graded quizzes, tests, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Designed and implemented innovative, inclusive, and enriching experiences of Te Ao Māori, minimalist outdoor education, and bush navigation for all students.
Research Assistant
AUT
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Assisted senior academic in developing possible research articles based on their previous PhD research.
- Investigated appropriate journals for submission of articles.
Operations Manager/ Assistant Centre Manager
Sir Peter Blake MERC
01.2009 - 04.2012
- Coordinated with General Manager on operational issues.
- Supervised team to support operational and customer service excellence.
- Communicated with customers to assess satisfaction with products and services received.
- Developed and maintained operational guidelines for staff.
- Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to improve skills and organisational operations.
- Recruited, hired, and trained personnel.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members, training and assessing performance.
- Coordinated and managed programmes for over 17 000 client days annually, with up to 25 permanent and contract staff at any one time.
Tutor
University Of Auckland
03.2008 - 11.2008
- Collaborated with students to complete assessments and improve understanding.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Marked assessments and provided feedback and support.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
Project K Manager
Sir Peter Blake MERC
02.2005 - 09.2008
- Managed programmes from start to finish with an excellent safety record.
- Increased number of Project K Wilderness Adventure events from 5 to 9 annually across Auckland, making us the largest provider in New Zealand.
- Managed and coordinated up to 9 staff per journey period.
- Facilitated 17-day Wilderness Adventure and following 10-day Community Challenge programmes as programme leader.
- Developed health and safety procedures and detailed individual programmes for each of 3 different 17-day journeys taking place at any one time, including activities, catering, accommodation, and all logistics.
- Sourced, vetted, and managed external contractors.
- Maintained regular communication with Project K and Sir Peter Blake MERC management.
- Sought and provided feedback to and from all stakeholders.
- Provided facilitation and programme guidance for outside organisations when requested.
- Met with all stakeholders before and after each journey to provide programming and health and safety information.
Outdoor Instructor
Sir Peter Blake MERC
10.2001 - 12.2004
- Provided clear instruction to activity and programme participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Assisted in preparing equipment, materials and supplies for each activity.
- Collaborated with other instructional staff in developing new activities.
- Monitored participation in activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in the facilitation of events and programmes.
- Provided feedback and guidance to programme participants regarding progress and development.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Excellent safety record.
Education
Master of Social Sciences - Māori And Indigenous Studies
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ06.2024
Poupou Huia Te Reo 1 - Cert. in Māori Protocol & Language Lvl 4
Te Wānanga Ō Raukawa
Ōtaki, NZ12.2021
Master of Philosophy - Outdoor Education
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ03.2020
Poupou Kāranga - NZ Cert. in Kāranga
Te Wānanga Ō Raukawa
Ōtaki, NZ2015
NZ Certificate Outdoor Leadership - Kayaking, Bushwalking
Skills Active
New Zealand2012
PGDipSci - Environmental Management
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ2008
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences/ Biology
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ2001
Skills
- Autonomous and Self-Directed
- Research and Analysis
- Project Coordination and Operations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
Accomplishments
MPhil, PGDipSci, BSc
Languages
Maori
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Publications
Barker, M., & Collins, C. (2022, July 18 - 22). Decolonising Outdoor Education in Aotearoa New Zealand [Paper Presentation]. 9 th International Outdoor Education Research Conference (IOERC9), University of Cumbria, Ambleside, Cumbria , UK. https://www.marjon.ac.uk/research/outdoor-education-conference/
Timeline
Lecturer
AUT
01.2016 - 06.2016
Research Assistant
AUT
07.2015 - 11.2015
Outdoor Coordinator
Auckland University Of Technology
03.2012 - Current
Operations Manager/ Assistant Centre Manager
Sir Peter Blake MERC
01.2009 - 04.2012
Tutor
University Of Auckland
03.2008 - 11.2008
Project K Manager
Sir Peter Blake MERC
02.2005 - 09.2008
Outdoor Instructor
Sir Peter Blake MERC
10.2001 - 12.2004
Master of Social Sciences - Māori And Indigenous Studies
University of Waikato
Poupou Huia Te Reo 1 - Cert. in Māori Protocol & Language Lvl 4
Te Wānanga Ō Raukawa
Master of Philosophy - Outdoor Education
Auckland University of Technology
Poupou Kāranga - NZ Cert. in Kāranga
Te Wānanga Ō Raukawa
NZ Certificate Outdoor Leadership - Kayaking, Bushwalking
Skills Active
PGDipSci - Environmental Management
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences/ Biology
University of Auckland
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