Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
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Katrina Vazey

Whangarei,New Zealand

Summary

Detail-oriented with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Willingness to learn new tasks continuously and come from a varied background of experiences. I have previously in the past helped manage friends Motel when away and also helped manage another friends batches while away.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Cleaning and Assisting Managing Holiday Homes

Davies Bay Holiday Homes
03.2024 - Current
  • Promoted safety awareness, leading to reduced incidents and accidents on site.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to identify needs, gather feedback, and provide regular updates on project status.
  • Applied troubleshooting and diagnostics abilities to assess repair and maintenance needs.
  • Coordinated project resources, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Increased client satisfaction rates by consistently delivering exceptional service in line with their expectations.
  • Cleaning batches to a high standard

Employment Advocacy

Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
  • Representing Employees in their workplace covering Employment issues that arise, including negotiating agreements, disputes, personal grievances, some ACC claims, health and safety requirements, mediations etc
  • Conducted regular audits of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, mitigating potential risks.
  • Assisted in the negotiation of employment offers, ensuring competitive compensation packages aligned with market trends.
  • Continuously enhanced professional skills by participating in ongoing training and development opportunities related to employment services and career advising.
  • Reviewed employee handbooks to ensure accuracy and alignment with current employment legislation updates or changes.

Nanny

Private Home
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • I looked after a 3 month old and a 4 year old 3 days per week

Nanny

Private Home
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • I cared for 3 children ages 3, 7 and 9.

Cleaner and Teacher Aide

Whangarei Heads Primary
02.2013 - 12.2015

Union Organiser

EPMU
01.2007 - 11.2010
  • I was a sole organiser in office in Whangarei responsible for 890 members
  • Representing Employees in their workplaces
  • Jobs role included Health and Safety, Negotiating agreements individually and collectively, mediations, personal grievances etc.

Union Organiser

Service and Food Workers Union
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • I was a sole organiser in office in Whangarei responsible for 600 members in Northland
  • Representing Employees in their workplaces
  • Jobs role included Health and Safety, Negotiating agreements individually and collectively, mediations, personal grievances etc.

Production Worker and Recruitment of Staff

Carter Holt Harvey
01.2001 - 12.2003

Education

Business Management Level 4 -

Northland Polytech
Whangarei, New Zealand
01.2003

Skills

  • Employment Relations
  • Ability to interpret, apply and explain legislation where required
  • Negotiating Individual and Collective Agreements
  • Deal with problems in the workplace and find resolutions to suit all parties, think outside the square
  • Strong Leadership and Communication Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Mediation for personal grievances, including writing personal grievances
  • Ability to work independently
  • Safety awareness

Technical problem solving

Maintenance understanding

Safety Management

Team Development

References

  • Monique Ruiterman 0212947882
  • Gary Davies 0274765680

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy helping others and ensuring they are getting advice and support where needed. Outside of work I love gardening and fishing.

Timeline

Cleaning and Assisting Managing Holiday Homes

Davies Bay Holiday Homes
03.2024 - Current

Employment Advocacy

Self Employed
01.2023 - Current

Nanny

Private Home
05.2020 - 01.2021

Nanny

Private Home
01.2019 - 04.2020

Cleaner and Teacher Aide

Whangarei Heads Primary
02.2013 - 12.2015

Union Organiser

EPMU
01.2007 - 11.2010

Union Organiser

Service and Food Workers Union
01.2004 - 01.2007

Production Worker and Recruitment of Staff

Carter Holt Harvey
01.2001 - 12.2003

Business Management Level 4 -

Northland Polytech
Katrina Vazey