Courtney Wilkinson
Auckland,AUK
Summary
I am a strategic Business Partner with solid experience in driving alignment between business needs, operational solutions and maintaining high health and safety expectations. I bring strength in collaboration, problem-solving, and strategic planning to ensure participation with all levels of the business. I consistently make an impact by optimizing processes, fostering partnerships, and contributing to growth objectives.
I am fiercely respected through all levels of the business by managing and maintaining relationships at all levels.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Safety Business Partner
New Zealand Steel
Auckland, Waiuku
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational performance, engagement, and best practice procedures.
- Collaborated with management teams to identify and address organizational challenges, utilizing data-driven insights.
- Cultivated relationships with operators to increase collaboration across departments.
- Assisted with the preparation of presentations for executive meetings outlining progress towards strategic objectives.
- Facilitated communication between cross-functional teams throughout the organization.
- Facilitated leadership training to develop new leaders from within, drive change and effectively oversee special projects.
- Developed and implemented health and safety plans for the workplace.
- Conducted regular risk assessments and identified potential hazards.
- Audited compliance with relevant health and safety regulations.
- Investigated incidents or accidents in the workplace, documented findings, and recommended corrective actions.
- Provided guidance on hazardous materials management including storage, usage, labeling, disposal.
- Worked closely with managers to identify gaps in existing safety protocols or policies within the organization's operations.
- Investigated complaints regarding unsafe working conditions or practices raised by employees or visitors at the workplace.
- Utilized statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behavior and drive continuous program improvement.
- Coached employees and contractors to engage.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
Health and Safety Advisor
New Zealand Steel
Auckland, Waiuku
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented health and safety plans for the workplace.
- Organized training sessions for employees to raise awareness of health and safety issues.
- Monitored work areas to ensure that appropriate safety measures were followed.
- Assisted in developing emergency response plans for different types of risks.
- Maintained records of inspections, investigations, and other activities related to health and safety management systems.
- Prepared reports related to occupational health programs or regulatory compliance requirements.
- Worked closely with managers to identify gaps in existing safety protocols or policies within the organization's operations.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as accident reports or medical surveillance results to identify trends in workplace injuries or illnesses.
- Investigated complaints regarding unsafe working conditions or practices raised by employees or visitors at the workplace.
- Advised on personal protective equipment selection for workers exposed to specific hazards.
- Participated in meetings involving health and safety representatives from other departments.
- Conducted safety meetings to improve internal safety processes.
- Established best practices in workplace safety and environmental quality programs with corrective action plans.
- Utilized statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behavior and drive continuous program improvement.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.
Payroll Officer
New Zealand Steel
Auckland, Waiuku
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Providing customer service, relationship building, and confidentiality.
Bank Advisor
ASB Bank Ltd
Auckland, Auckland
03.2005 - 04.2017
- Various roles, including Customer service and managing staff.
Education
Co-Ordinated Incident Management System Certified - Emergency Response
ACT Safety
Auckland, NZ01-2023
New Zealand Certificate in Business - Management
Wintec
Hamilton, NZ01-2023
International General Certificate in Occupational Health And Safety - Occupational Health And Safety
+IMPAC
Auckland, NZ01-2021
ICAM Certification - Occupational Health And Safety
+IMPAC
Auckland, NZ01-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Year 12
Pukekohe High School
Pukekohe, NZSkills
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Company processes and procedures
- Industry Expertise
- Customer Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking Aptitude
- Proficient in Task Management
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Performance Management
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
Safety Solutions IChemE approved trianing - Process Safety Foundations
Safety Solutions IChemE approved trianing - Hazard and Operability Studies
Safety Solutions IChemE approved trianing - Bowtie Risk assessment
Timeline
Health and Safety Business Partner
New Zealand Steel
01.2023 - Current
Health and Safety Advisor
New Zealand Steel
10.2019 - 01.2023
Payroll Officer
New Zealand Steel
04.2017 - 10.2019
Bank Advisor
ASB Bank Ltd
03.2005 - 04.2017
Co-Ordinated Incident Management System Certified - Emergency Response
ACT Safety
New Zealand Certificate in Business - Management
Wintec
International General Certificate in Occupational Health And Safety - Occupational Health And Safety
+IMPAC
ICAM Certification - Occupational Health And Safety
+IMPAC
Some College (No Degree) - Year 12
Pukekohe High School
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