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Dean Barber

Whangarei,NTL

Summary

STRENGTHS & ATTRIBUTES

  • Excellent communicator. Confident and skilled in working with people from various backgrounds and cultures to achieve positive outcomes
  • Able to self manage time and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work to group plans and team objectives
  • Positive and resilient attitude
  • Initiative and ability to take responsibility while remaining aware of boundaries and constraints
  • Strong administration skills and adherence to processes
  • High level of verbal and written communication skills
  • Experienced in Microsoft Word and other software programs in the Microsoft Office Suite and the use of computer based systems, including eclair and CIR

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Auxiliary Worker

MHA In-patient And Subacute Units


  • Safeguard the rights of patients and assist them to recovery and discharge to the community of their choice
  • Provide clients with psychosocial support framed in a therapeutic and educational environment
  • Provide appropriate and culturally sensitive level of care encompassing the tenants of ‘The Treaty of Waitangi’
  • Oversee clients in relation to personal hygiene and the tidiness of their immediate environment. Maintain a healthy, clean, and safe environment in the wards
  • Supervise medication adherence and maintain NDHB medication protocols;
  • Assist with meal preparation
  • Support patients during reviews and whanau hui, providing relevant information to whai ora, clinicians, and whanau
  • Assist patients with WINZ applications and the creation of C.V.’s, and templates for job application cover letters
  • Create and enter notes to the Jade database
  • Complete admission and discharge process
  • Updating and completing Trendcare notes and maintaing SAU Whiteboard
  • Undertake escorted leave with patients and provide local and out of town transfers
  • Assisting with attending Multi-Disciplinary-Team meetings regarding He Manu Pae and Inpatient client care
  • In-patient SPEC trainer
  • Health and Safety Representative for subacute unit

Scientific Observer & Briefing Officer

Ministry Of Fisheries
  • As the scientific officer working on-board ocean going fishing vessels I was responsible for ensuring fisheries regulations were upheld. This required excellent observation and recording skills and a good knowledge of the practical implementation of fisheries regulations
  • I used my extensive communications skills in order to achieve high levels of compliance, often in situations where the crew of the vessels were reluctant to co-operate
  • Although the at-sea component of this role was autonomous, regular communication and reporting of vessel activities was maintained with my Briefing Officer and the Observer Programme. Observers were required to work their own timetable in conjunction with fishing activities aboard vessels and provide value data at the completion of each assignment
  • I was appointed into a training role supporting trainee observers to develop the necessary skills and competencies required for this role where suggested improvements in process lead to improved outcomes for the Ministry and stakeholders. This required being an effective member of a team where key responsibilities I completed were key to the outcomes of the group
  • The sensitive nature of information relating to commercial fisheries, vessel and crew activities required a high level of discretion and maintaining the absolute confidentiality of information

Administration & Communications Officer

Te Runanga o Moeraki
  • I supported Te Runanga o Moeraki across the key years of implementing the Ngai Tahu Treaty of Waitangi Settlement. This was a wide-ranging role from daily administration tasks through to planning and implementing Runanga activities, including hui, transport arrangements and inter-Runanga meetings to discuss the Treaty settlement
  • I was the first point of contact for Maori organisations, government departments, key stakeholders and the public wishing to deal with the runanga
  • Established and maintained key relationships within Ngai Tahu at a grass-roots and corporate level. These relationships remain healthy
  • Planned and organised runanga projects, made successful funding applications and supported the implementation of projects
  • Maintained communications with the wider whanau and also ensured communications with the Runanga Executive and the tribal corporate structure were strong and effective
  • Completed an additional contract to establish a runanga start-up business to provide training and education opportunities to Maori

Landscape Designer/Property Development

Landscaper
  • As the co-owner of a landscaping and private property development venture I was responsible for the planning, project management and completion of successful landscaping contracts and the sale of property
  • In this role I demonstrated my ability to plan, implement and complete projects to the high standards
  • Was a key member of the team awarded 2 silver medals in consecutive years at the prestigious Ellerslie flower show for my involvement with the Royal New Zealand Horticultural Trust
  • This entailed designing, pricing and tendering for both commercial and residential landscape projects. In completing these projects, I managed the costings, purchases and budgets
  • I regularly managed outside sub-contractors and liaised with Council, private property owners, and the public to ensure transparency and best results
  • I always delivered quality results to the satisfaction of my clients

Copywriter/ Translator

CDP Japan Round Table Associates
  • I was one of two Japanese/English speaking copywriters in a team tasked with the creation and development of global advertising and corporate image campaigns for Matsushita Electric, Panasonic, National, and Aiwa
  • Accurate communication of technical data and ideas to a wide range of different people from various nationalities ensuring they understood the concepts and the information they were given and assist them to interpret it for best results
  • Bicultural and bilingual communication required high levels of accuracy and an acute awareness not only of other people’s requirements and expectations but also their customs
  • I was able to provide this consistently and was awarded 2 special merits in a global advertising campaign for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in Time magazine.

Operations Team Lead

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau
07.2023 - Current

Pandemic Community Health Worker

Northland District Health Board
08.2021 - Current


  • Have developed strong and healthy relationships within the current Covid-19 pandemic response team, as well as with Maori health providers, other stakeholders and DHB staff during all interactions.
  • Provided a warm and friendly first point of contact to the general public, engaging in a professional and responsible manner.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Completed cold chain responsibilities, including the safe storage, transport, and provision of vaccine to static and roving clinics as well as vaccine transfers to Northland locations while maintaining accurate and detailed documentation meeting MOH and IMAC requirements.
  • Adapted from paper-based completion of PCR administration and swabbing to the new electronic system.
  • Provided PCR testing in a safe, confident and timely manner with an emphasis on accuracy while maintaining high levels of personal and public safety.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Worked with the public and colleagues to understand needs and provide excellent response.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handling challenging situations to provide positive outcomes.
  • Provided suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships in all areas specific to the Pandemic and within my scope of practise.
  • Resolved CIR issues for stakeholders and providers of vaccination rollout
  • Assisted to improve operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and safe and best practise use of PPE
  • Provided accurate and timely administration support to the Covid team
  • Promoted values of NDHB as set out in the goals and objectives

Education

Cert - Computing & Business Administration

NorthTec
Whangarei, NTL

License Endorsements For D.G, W.T.R, Forklift (w. OSH Certification,) NorthTec -

NorthTec
Whangarei, NTL
2015

Certificate of Achievement for Maori Health Providers, N.Z -

Institute of Management
2005

License Endorsements For Class 2 Vehicle

NorthTec
Whangarei, NTL

No Degree - Japanese

Canterbury University
Christchurch, Canterbury

English, French, Geo, Maths, Accounting, Econ

Waitaki Boys' High School
Oamaru, OTA

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Excellent record and documentation skills
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Extensive experience with people from different cultures and backgrounds

Timeline

Operations Team Lead

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau
07.2023 - Current

Pandemic Community Health Worker

Northland District Health Board
08.2021 - Current

Mental Health Auxiliary Worker

MHA In-patient And Subacute Units

Scientific Observer & Briefing Officer

Ministry Of Fisheries

Administration & Communications Officer

Te Runanga o Moeraki

Landscape Designer/Property Development

Landscaper

Copywriter/ Translator

CDP Japan Round Table Associates

Cert - Computing & Business Administration

NorthTec

License Endorsements For D.G, W.T.R, Forklift (w. OSH Certification,) NorthTec -

NorthTec

Certificate of Achievement for Maori Health Providers, N.Z -

Institute of Management

License Endorsements For Class 2 Vehicle

NorthTec

No Degree - Japanese

Canterbury University

English, French, Geo, Maths, Accounting, Econ

Waitaki Boys' High School

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