Daniel Schultz
Northland,Pakaraka
Summary
Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Current position is IT Project Manager at the Far North District Council. Looking at progressing into operational management as a career pathway.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Far North District Council
2017.01 - Current
The purpose of this position is to deliver approved projects as per the Information Services Strategic Plan so that FNDC can realise the benefits from its investment in IT. Reporting to the Manager of Business Solutions success in this position will be measured by achieving the measurable objectives of projects while managing scope, quality, timeframes and cost for each project.
Projects
- Asset Management Systems Implementation
- Online Services
- SharePoint Implementation
- Renewal of Council's Network Infrastructure
Strategic Operations Manager
Ngati Hine Health Trust
2013.01 - 2017.01
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Implemented homecare payroll systems
- Upgraded aged blade servers to Hp stack using vSphere
- Implemented CRM dynamics on-premise then cloud
- Working group for the Whanau ora information systems Ministry of Health
EDRMS Administrator
Northland Regional Council, Water
2012.01 - 2013.01
Education
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management - IT Service Management
People Cert
Online08.2021
Prince2 practitioner & foundation - Project Management
Axelos
Auckland02.2017
Microsoft CRM Dynamics customisation & configuration -
ACE Computing
Auckland2014
Bachelor of Applied Information Systems - Information Systems
NorthTec
Whangarei, NZ11.2011
Diploma of Information Systems - Information Systems
NorthTec
Whangarei, NZ11.2009
Skills
- Stakeholder Management - Reporting to program governance structures and stakeholders is critical when managing projects\programs. Key skill here is to report up information that is relevant, addresses key information and understandable.
- Vendor Management - Vendor management is a big part of my current role at Council not only thru projects but other duties.
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) - I currently build all SCORM training packages for application projects I deliver. Training is rolled out to users via the Percipio LMS as self-help learning.
- Asset Management Systems - I recently project managed an asset management systems implementation key learnings were asset life cycle maintenance and renewals, financial asset management, spatial asset management, SCADA and IOT.
- Strategic Management -Studying the Pearce and Robinson model of strategic formulation. I volunteer time to governance roles in my community where I also receive comprehensive training via NZSTA.
- Project Management - I manage stakeholders, procurement, outcomes, change management, timelines, benefits, people, and budgets for multiple projects in the IT domain. Develop business cases, feasibility studies for strategic and operational purposes.
- Operational Management of IT - Incorporating the guiding principles of ITiL framework and creating a culture of these fundamentals is something I work on every day. Many of the projects I deliver involve ICT operations.
- Change Management - Change management is a daily practice in my current role as project manager. Prosci change management methodology using the PCT model and ADKAR model.
- Solutions Architecture - Systems analysis, business analysis, network architecture, strategic drivers, political factors compiled with a desired framework i.e. Info-Tech best practices are a big feature of what I incorporate to everyday work practice.
- Systems Analysis - I have good understanding of SDLC, waterfall and Agile development life cycles, ESS (executive support systems), DSS (decision support systems), MIS (management information systems) and TPS (transactional process systems). Level 7 systems analyst qualification.
Interests and hobbies
I own a surfboard, paddle board, mountain bike, dirt bike, hiking boots and guitar all collecting dust, the hope is one day a will have time to do something with those items. One thing I do like thou is a good old game of golden oldies rugby or league.
This year I have scaled back my voluntary commitments in the community to focus on my career. I formerly held positions on the Moerewa Junior Rugby Committee, Bay of Islands Junior Rugby Committee, Bay representative to the Northland Junior Rugby Council. I am still a current board member of the Bay of Islands College School. My spare time is dedicated to supporting my 4 children and their various sporting activities and events.
Timeline
Project Manager
Far North District Council
2017.01 - Current
Strategic Operations Manager
Ngati Hine Health Trust
2013.01 - 2017.01
EDRMS Administrator
Northland Regional Council, Water
2012.01 - 2013.01
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management - IT Service Management
People Cert
Prince2 practitioner & foundation - Project Management
Axelos
Microsoft CRM Dynamics customisation & configuration -
ACE Computing
Bachelor of Applied Information Systems - Information Systems
NorthTec
Diploma of Information Systems - Information Systems
NorthTec
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