Duane Fyfe
Christchurch
Summary
Diligent leader with background in managing complex projects across various industries. Known for successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated ability to manage project lifecycles and implement process improvements.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
South Island Project Manager
Insite Logistics
01.2023 - Current
- South Island project co-ordinator for Insite Logistics managing and overseeing the receipt and installation of high-end medical equipment on behalf of International clients to District Health Boards, Private Hospitals and Dental Surgeries across the South Island.
CEO
Regional Sporting Organisation
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Reporting to the Canterbury Rugby League Board of Directors, this role was responsible for leadership of 16 Rugby League Clubs, five direct reports working for over 500 volunteers and 4000 stakeholders
- Developing community resilience via sport including enhancing Youth community programmes and higher level development opportunities
- Financially responsible for seeking total revenue required to support an operating budget of $650,000 with key relationship management of volunteers, sponsors, charity organisations and community trusts
General Manager
Regional Sporting Organisation
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsible to the Touch Canterbury Board of Directors for implementing and delivering a strategic plan to cater for 17,000 registered players, volunteer Coaches and Managers and Module operators
- Included development and recruitment of community and sporting programmes to enhance youth engagement
- Cross code agreement facilitated by Regional Sporting Trust to return to Canterbury Rugby League (CRL) due to short notice loss of CEO at a critical time for CRL
General Manager
Rugby League Northland Zone of NZRL Inc
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Northland
- Reporting to the Rugby League Northland Zone Northland Board of Directors, this role is responsible for leadership of 15 Clubs from three Districts, Kaipara, Whangarei and the Far North from Wellsford to Cape Reinga
- Managing a cluster of volunteer committees responsible for direct reports and over 400 volunteers and 3000 stakeholders
- Generate sustainable income revenues to fund the RSO staff, football and social programmes. Responsible for relationship management of sponsors, volunteers, crown agency partners and community trusts
- Responsible for four fulltime employees to deliver, foster and grow sporting programmes in schools, clubs and representative fixtures across Northland.
Operations Manager
Sabban Group
07.2011 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: Dubai, UAE
- Reporting to the Managing Director and responsible for; the leadership, management and consultancy of a start-up contract company in multiple sites and sectors across the Middle East pertaining to security.
- This company was purchased and senior managers were released at short notice
- Dubai, UAE
Business Manager – Tourism
Compass Group NZ
01.2008 - 03.2011
- Position was disestablished post 2011 Earthquakes
CEO
Regional Sporting Organisation - CRL
01.2004 - 01.2008
Warrant Officer Class One
NZ ARMY
01.1982 - 01.2004
- Progressed from recruit to Warrant Officer Class One through trade and leadership training over a variety of appointments, positions and ranks in the NZ Logistics Regiment
Education
Logistics Managers Course -
NZ Army
Leadership Aligned With Rank Over Career
NZ Army
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Financial management
- Operational management
- Relationship management
- Volunteer Management and support
- Training and Development
- Problem-solving
- Project management
Sports Leadership Accomplishments
NZ Army Rugby League Team Manager
Burnham Rugby League Club President
Tour manager and fundraiser NZ Army UK Tour
Awarded inaugural NZ Army Sports Administrator award
Canterbury Rugby League Club President of the Year award
NZRL High Performance Programme Manager:
Junior Kiwis 2003 -2004
NZ Residents 2005, 2009 - 2011
Timeline
South Island Project Manager
Insite Logistics
01.2023 - Current
CEO
Regional Sporting Organisation
06.2018 - 05.2022
General Manager
Regional Sporting Organisation
02.2018 - 08.2018
General Manager
Rugby League Northland Zone of NZRL Inc
12.2015 - 01.2018
Operations Manager
Sabban Group
07.2011 - 09.2015
Business Manager – Tourism
Compass Group NZ
01.2008 - 03.2011
CEO
Regional Sporting Organisation - CRL
01.2004 - 01.2008
Warrant Officer Class One
NZ ARMY
01.1982 - 01.2004
Logistics Managers Course -
NZ Army
Leadership Aligned With Rank Over Career
NZ Army
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