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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Availability
Accomplishments
Interests
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Jacqueline Skinner

Jacqueline Skinner

Blenheim,MBH

Summary


Experienced business professional with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. I dress to impress and bring my best smile everyday. Skilled in operations management, strategic planning, and resource optimization. Known for flexibility in adapting to changing needs and providing reliable support to all my team members. Prepared to make significant impact in driving business success and fostering team growth. Excellent people skills and always willing to got he extra mile to please our customers.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Self-employeed
02.2021 - 09.2025
  • Managed daily operations to ensure seamless business functionality.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase customer engagement.
  • Oversaw inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.


Sole Charge Manager

Nz Red Cross Retail Shop
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Led team in daily retail operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high standards of customer service.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for new staff, enhancing team performance and retention rates.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjusting inventory strategies to optimize product offerings.
  • Coordinated in-store promotions and events, increasing community engagement and driving foot traffic to shop.

Caretaker

Witherlea Primary School, Blenheim.
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Supervised daily activities to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for students.

Implemented engaging recreational programs to enhance student wellbeing.

  • Monitored facility cleanliness, organizing regular maintenance schedules and inspections.
  • Collaborated with teachers to support classroom management and student engagement strategies.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Maintained accurate records of activities, incidents, and resident information for regulatory compliance.

Senior Construction Technician

Armitage Contracting ,Christchurch
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Led construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Mentored junior technicians, enhancing team skills and performance through hands-on training.
  • Implemented process improvements, reducing project delays and increasing workflow efficiency.
  • Collaborated with project managers to develop schedules and allocate resources effectively.
  • Assisted in contract negotiations, contributing to favorable terms for project execution.
  • Conducted site inspections, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions.
  • Evaluated subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and quality benchmarks.
  • Maintained a safe working environment for all crew members through strict adherence to safety protocols and regular training sessions.
  • Created and implemented project schedules that effectively coordinated resources, manpower, and equipment to complete projects on time.
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining construction processes and implementing innovative techniques.
  • Reduced material waste on job sites by optimizing resource allocation and utilization.
  • Conducted site inspections regularly to monitor progress and identify potential issues before they escalated into costly problems.

Senior Construction Technician/Concrete Finisher Foreman

Rob Ross Concrete Ltd
09.2012 - 04.2016
  • Oversaw concrete installation processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Led team in troubleshooting and resolving construction-related issues efficiently.
  • Implemented safety protocols, reducing on-site incidents and enhancing worker safety.
  • Mentored junior technicians, fostering skill development and team collaboration.
  • Conducted quality control inspections to maintain high standards of workmanship.
  • Collaborated with project managers to align objectives and facilitate successful project completion.
  • Assisted in the development of comprehensive project plans, including cost estimates, schedules, and resource requirements.
  • Developed comprehensive preventative maintenance programs for equipment used on-site that resulted in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
  • Facilitated communication between construction teams, clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders for smooth project progression.
  • Implemented quality assurance measures throughout project lifecycles, resulting in fewer defects and higher overall quality.
  • Expanded knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and trainings.

Education

No Degree -

Marlborough Girls College
Blenheim, NZ

Training Solutions
Blenheim, NZ

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Operations oversight
  • Inventory management
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational reporting
  • Human resource management
  • Business operations management
  • Risk management
  • Cashflow management
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Strong work ethic
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Customer service
  • Customer-oriented
  • Equipment operation
  • Schedule management
  • Safe driving practices
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Load security
  • Safe driving
  • Document management
  • Transportation safety
  • Logistics planning
  • Cargo handling
  • Delivery scheduling
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Loading and unloading
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Heavy lifting

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved access issues which led to much safer and much easier solution to the concrete pour.
  • Achieved faster results through effectively helping with the task to finish on time.

Interests

Cooking, gardening, socialising, fishing and hanging out with my dog

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Self-employeed
02.2021 - 09.2025

Sole Charge Manager

Nz Red Cross Retail Shop
02.2018 - 08.2018

Caretaker

Witherlea Primary School, Blenheim.
10.2017 - 04.2018

Senior Construction Technician

Armitage Contracting ,Christchurch
01.2016 - 06.2016

Senior Construction Technician/Concrete Finisher Foreman

Rob Ross Concrete Ltd
09.2012 - 04.2016

No Degree -

Marlborough Girls College

Training Solutions
Jacqueline Skinner