KAREN DICKINSON
North Shore,Auckland
Summary
An energetic, positive, and motivated person. I am able to adapt quickly to different situations, learn fast and work well autonomously and in a team environment. Experienced and recognised for assessing operational needs, developing solutions to save costs and improve revenue. Proactive with resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation. I am looking to extend my skills and knowledge.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Operations Manager
Health Tick
2021.08 - Current
- Oversee and manage the key operations of the business - pre-employment medicals, annual health monitoring and vaccinations
- Supporting the Head Office team to deliver and exceed clients' service expectations and ensure the on-going quality of the services.
Senior Assess & Prevent Specialist
Vitality Works
2012.01 - 2021.08
- Oversee the delivery of all Assess and Prevent services that were delivered - workspace assessments, safespine, workshops, health coaching and health monitoring
- Plan and implement the health monitoring services Nationwide
- Team Leader for the Regional, Central and Southern consultants.
Health Consultant
Vitality Works
Auckland
2007.05 - 2012.01
- Carry out Occupational health monitoring services and well-being programmes within the corporate workplace
- Occupational health monitoring services covered cardiovascular risk assessment, health coaching, hearing, vision, and lung screening.
Sports Nutritionist
Self Employed
2005.12 - 2007.01
- Health and Sports Nutritionist
Nutritionist
Peter Snell Institute of Sport
2005.12 - 2007.01
- Nutritionist for the young athletes and involved in the organization of events.
Massey University
2003.02 - 2005.11
- Science Degree majoring in Nutrition
Outbound Business Sales
Telstra Clear / Clear Communications
2002.01 - 2005.01
- Assisting team leader
- Prospecting for clients, sales (outbound), administration and management of accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Majoring in Nutrition
Massey University
Auckland 2002.02 - 2005.12
Skills
- Able to work autonomously
- Able to work and relate to people of all walks of life
- Able to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Able to prioritise workflow according to urgency
- Am self-motivated and a self-starter with result orientated approach
- Aim to ensure the individual/client has a positive overall experience
- Reliable, efficient and team focused
Custom
- Walking
- Running
- Tennis
- Gardening
- Health & Nutrition
- Music
Timeline
Operations Manager
Health Tick
2021.08 - Current
Senior Assess & Prevent Specialist
Vitality Works
2012.01 - 2021.08
Health Consultant
Vitality Works
2007.05 - 2012.01
Sports Nutritionist
Self Employed
2005.12 - 2007.01
Nutritionist
Peter Snell Institute of Sport
2005.12 - 2007.01
Massey University
2003.02 - 2005.11
Bachelor of Science - Majoring in Nutrition
Massey University
2002.02 - 2005.12
Outbound Business Sales
Telstra Clear / Clear Communications
2002.01 - 2005.01