Experienced Manager with a strong background in NGO and Statutory environments. Skilled in cultivating a professional culture of practice and management. Seeking a challenging role in a growing organization to continue learning and contribute to its success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hostel Supervisor
Sacred Heart College Hostel Ltd
Glendowie , Auckland
05.2022 - Current
Tenancy Manager
Tamaki Housing Association
Panmure , Auckland
05.2020 - Current
Conducted periodic inspections of properties to ensure compliance with safety regulations and tenant requirements.
Managed all maintenance requests from tenants in a timely manner.
Ensured that all rent payments were collected on time by following up with delinquent tenants.
Resolved tenant complaints quickly and effectively while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Developed and maintained strong working relationships with owners and tenants to minimize hassle for both parties.
Residence Manager
Oranga Tamariki
Weymouth , Auckland
02.2018 - 05.2020
Managing a 20-bed Care and Protection secure facility, and 98 staff across the operations.
Day-to-day management of the residence.
Managing the implementation of the behavior management and points system, ensuring effective behavior change and positive outcomes.
Ensured all staff members adhere to company policies and procedures.
Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
Managed risk by developing and implementing effective risk management strategies.
Managed annual budget of $8 million, forecasting, optimizing resource allocation.
Team Leader Operations
Child, Youth & Family
Manukau City, New Zealand
01.2010 - 01.2018
Company Overview: Statutory Agency
Ensure that the Care Team provides effective 24 hour a day 7 days a week support to implement the plans and program's for each child and young person
Provide effective leadership to and management of the Care Team by:
Monitoring / Managing practice and reinforcing role responsibilities and practice expectations
Managing accurate documentation and administrative tasks are completed within timeframes
Managing Care Team staff receive performance, development feedback and coaching to support skill and practice development, and ensure training needs are identified and addressed
Ensuring performance issues are identified and remedied
Ensuring arrangements in place to provide for the provision of individual supervision as required by professional bodies
Facilitate and monitor adherence to, and consistency with:
The Residences service delivery model
Service principles and standards
Legislative requirements
Allocate staff and resources to best meet the needs of the child and young people and mitigate risk
Support the designated shift co-ordinators to undertake their tasks and responsibilities
Provide oversight of on-shift safety, security and risk management practices, by ensuring that all risks and issues are identified and communicated
Perform designated quality assurance processes for standard operating procedures, Residential care regulations and other safety/security functions in order to ensure staff compliance
Ensure:
All new staff undergo induction and orientation training
Regular training is provided to Care Team staff on team days and in other forums
Coaching arrangements are put in place for all staff
Fulfill the administrative and management requirements of the role
Face to Face contact with clients and Whanau
Statutory Agency
Skills
Honest
Assertive
Patient
Resilient
Attentive
Reliable
Active Listener
Adaptive
Resourceful
Independent
Productive
Team-oriented
Confident
Conflict resolution
Energetic
Innovative
Skilled motivator
Diplomatic
Responsible
Crisis response expertise
Advocacy
Conflict de-escalation
Crisis Management
Professionalism
Problem-solving abilities
Time management abilities
Trauma-informed care
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Behavioral Management
References
Ana Sua-Hawkins, Operations Manager, Oranga Tamariki, 027 419 2287
David McCarthy, Former Manager, Te Hurihanga, +61 427 489 911