Casey Parata
Hawera South Taranak
Summary
I am currently a Silverfern Farms leader with proven leadership and motivational skills, I have successfully assisted other member within the team achieve goals. I am Respectful and able to communicate in a clear and calm manner. I can successfully facilitate hui or kōrero in a mana enhancing manner, taking into consideration Iwi dynamics, organisational privacy. I have been successful enough to build strong relationships in the company through out Aotearoa. Health & Safety is a key aspect within my current roll. Overall I have excellent interpersonal skills, good time management, knowledge and problem-solving skills which allow me to achieve a range of accomplishments not only professionally as an individual but also within a team environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Leader
Silverfern Farms
Hawera, TKI
11.2008 - Current
- Developed a collaborative work environment through open communication and regular team meetings, enhancing performance
- Mentored team members to enhance their skillsets, resulting in higher-quality work and improved job satisfaction.
- Improved team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies and delegating tasks effectively.
- Established clear goals and expectations for the team, promoting accountability and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to team members, contributing to professional growth and development.
- Smooth work flow in a timely manner
- Initiated process improvements to increase efficiency
- Coordinated training programs for staff development, equipping them with skills necessary for success in their roles.
- Championed company values within the group setting an example of leadership that inspired others to follow suit.
- Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
- Led by example.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Supported staff with developing and uplifting team performance
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
- Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
- Improved team morale and retention through recognition and reward programs.
- Developed and implemented performance monitoring systems to track team progress.
- Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Used problem-solving tools to address production problems.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of spec
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customers
Team Leader
Ecowize
Hawera, TKI
01.2004 - 10.2008
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures
- Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
Education
Opotiki College
Opotiki, BOPSkills
I am immersed in Te Ao Māori and pride myself in practicing unconditional Aroha for not only my mokopuna, tamariki and whānau whanui but furthermore the community in which I live in which happens to be my Iwi
I am an active listener, clear communicator with experience in facilitating hui, presentations and open kōrero
I am able to work exceptionally well within a team or as an individual
I have experience in facilitating Kaimahi ora-working wellbeing activities for staff Health and Safety Procedures
Brief Biography
My name is Casey Parata I am 43yrs old. My partner and I have 4 tamariki and 3 precious mokopuna . We reside in Hawera and have been living here since 2004. I am an active member within my Hapū, Marae and Iwi. I'm currently a Group Leader at Silverfern Farms managing 2 Team Leaders and approximately 53 staff . My hobbies include playing sports, the last 5yrs playing Woman's Rugby for Southern Rugby Club , before that many years playing Netball and touch at a high level and any other sports I could find. Now days you will find me on the sideline managing and supporting my tamariki and mokopuna who are all very sport orientated. I love the outdoors and spending time with my whānau & friends. I am extremely hardworking excellent at time management and being able to adapt and cope whilst under time restrictions or other pressures. My whānau are my reason, my paternal kuia & koro are very active within my Iwi and I believe this role could align with my personal values in servicing Silverfern farms our Hapori and Taranaki Iwi,
Accomplishments
Supervised a team of 53 staff members. Attended a number of leadership training workshop
• 16yrs all most 17yrs Service at Silverfern farms- commencing from working on the line to carrying out all relevant jobs within the company to senior management.
Certification
- Leadership training
- Level 3 chemical handlers
- Working at heights
- First aid
Additional Information
Recently completed my Level 1 & 2 in Te reo Maori.
Have also gained a few credits in level 1 & 2 & 3 food safety .
Languages
Maori
Elementary
Timeline
Group Leader
Silverfern Farms
11.2008 - Current
Team Leader
Ecowize
01.2004 - 10.2008
Opotiki College