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Catherine Jordan

New Plymouth,Taranaki

Summary

Experienced with project coordination, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope. Utilizes strong planning and organizational skills to manage resources effectively. Track record of enhancing team collaboration and streamlining workflows to drive project success.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Services Coordinator

P&P Engineering Consultants Ltd
02.2020 - Current
  • Manage project documentation to ensure accurate control, distribution, and archiving
  • Maintain document registers and workflows to support project compliance and efficiency
  • Coordinate document reviews, approvals, and transmittals with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Ensure document version control and compliance with project standards and client requirements
  • Provide support and training to project team members on document control processes and systems
  • Manage control of revisions of drawings, documents, specifications, and general correspondence
  • Ensure quality of documents going to clients through formatting and assembly
  • Project set up, budget updating, and processing of project invoices
  • Maintain and update procedure manuals and other company documentation
  • Manage project procurement needs, liaising with vendors, purchasing, and expediting procured items
  • Deliver accurate, timely, and responsive services
  • Support to Project Managers and Senior Management

School Librarian

Bell Block School
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Sole responsibility for the management of the library, including taking classes for lessons
  • Maintenance of library equipment and resources
  • Budget management
  • Purchasing of books and associated stationary requirements
  • Creating and delivering library-based classes for students
  • Organisation and execution of annual Scholastic Book Fair
  • Liaising with publishing companies, book sellers, and other libraries
  • Researching and attaining relevant books, websites, and other information sources for teachers specialised subject projects and educational displays

As-Building Coordination and Document Control

Plant & Platform Consultants Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Management of incoming and outgoing documentation, including transmittal process
  • Developing in-house technical procedures
  • Coordinating As-built drawings and updates for a variety of clients

Librarian

Shell Todd Oil Services
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Sole responsibility of the New Plymouth corporate library and three ancillary libraries documentation and drawings
  • Responsible for the separation of Todd documentation during the transition of McKee Production Stations operatorship from STOS to Todd
  • Managing incoming and outgoing documentation
  • Archiving
  • Managing offsite storage facilities and data retention
  • Responsible for expenditure within the library, including stationary, photocopy equipment, etc.
  • Management of three ancillary libraries and staff plus mailroom staff

Education Officer and Librarian

Puke Ariki Museum
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Developed educational programs to enhance visitor engagement and understanding of museum exhibits.
  • Collaborated with curatorial staff to create informative materials for diverse audiences.
  • Coordinated special events that increased public participation and awareness of museum offerings.
  • Established partnerships with local schools to promote curriculum integration with museum resources.
  • Managed alternative education programs for organization.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques that fostered respect, inclusivity, and collaboration.
  • Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with fellow educators to develop and implement innovative educational programs.
  • Strengthened relationships between schools, parents, and local organizations through active participation in community events and outreach programs.

Teacher/Librarian

Francis Douglas Memorial College
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student learning objectives.
  • Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and enhance student engagement.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and collaborative learning among students.
  • Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to refine curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with educational goals and standards.
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Revamped school's library system, making it more accessible and user-friendly for students and staff.
  • Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behaviour.
  • Trained and supervised library staff, volunteers and other personnel.
  • Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
  • Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
  • Maintained library databases to support accuracy and availability in circulation systems.
  • Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
  • Managed acquisition process for new materials, ensuring the library''s collection remained current and relevant.
  • Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.

Library Assistant

Western Institute of Technology Taranaki (WITT)
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Assisted patrons in locating resources and utilizing library systems effectively.
  • Conducted library orientations for new users, promoting awareness of library services and resources.
  • Coordinated outreach programs to promote library services and increase community engagement for distance education students.
  • Maintained a well-organized collection through diligent shelving, shelf-reading, and inventory management tasks.
  • Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Contributed to the library''s overall mission by performing additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned, adapting quickly to new challenges and demands.

Education

Certificate - Project Management

Open Polytechnic

Certificate - Accounting

The Career Academy
01.2024

Project Management Essentials and Advanced Concepts - undefined

Tenjin Competitive Edge
01.2023

Technical Writing for Engineers course - undefined

Organisation Development Institute
01.2023

Quality College Inspection Body Accreditation Course - undefined

IANZ
01.2020

Diploma - Library and Information Studies Level 5

Open Polytechnic
01.2019

Post-Graduate Diploma - Secondary Teaching

Graduate School of Education
01.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Biological Anthropology

University of Auckland
01.1997

Skills

  • Team player
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Document management
  • Project Support
  • Detail oriented
  • Efficient
  • Self-starter
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Photography
  • Acting and Theatre

Timeline

Project Services Coordinator

P&P Engineering Consultants Ltd
02.2020 - Current

School Librarian

Bell Block School
01.2015 - 01.2019

As-Building Coordination and Document Control

Plant & Platform Consultants Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2013

Librarian

Shell Todd Oil Services
01.2004 - 01.2010

Education Officer and Librarian

Puke Ariki Museum
01.2003 - 01.2004

Teacher/Librarian

Francis Douglas Memorial College
01.2000 - 01.2003

Library Assistant

Western Institute of Technology Taranaki (WITT)
01.1998 - 01.2000

Certificate - Accounting

The Career Academy

Project Management Essentials and Advanced Concepts - undefined

Tenjin Competitive Edge

Technical Writing for Engineers course - undefined

Organisation Development Institute

Quality College Inspection Body Accreditation Course - undefined

IANZ

Diploma - Library and Information Studies Level 5

Open Polytechnic

Post-Graduate Diploma - Secondary Teaching

Graduate School of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biological Anthropology

University of Auckland

Certificate - Project Management

Open Polytechnic

Interests

Theatre – Member of New Plymouth Theatres (>20 years), History, Research
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