Karen Tierney
Whangaparaoa,AUK
Summary
Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Programme Supervisor
Kelly Group
08.2019 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
House Cleaner
Meticulous Maids
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Created spotless surfaces by dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Mopped hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, glass and wood surfaces.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
Home Based ECE Educator
Fairy Godmothers
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Teacher Aid
Stanmore Bay School
02.2010 - 12.2010
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 5 children.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
Home Based Early Childhood Educator
Barnardos
02.2006 - 02.2010
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Education
No Degree - Certificate in Adolescence Psychology
The Career Academy
Online11.2018
No Degree - Level 4 Certificate in Childcare
Banardos
Auckland, NZ01.2006
High School Diploma -
Francis Coombe School
Garston, Herts. United Kingdom06.1991
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Problem Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Decision-Making
- Google Workspace
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Building
- Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Customer Relations
- Organization and Time Management
- Supervision and Leadership
Timeline
Programme Supervisor
Kelly Group
08.2019 - Current
House Cleaner
Meticulous Maids
04.2017 - 08.2019
Home Based ECE Educator
Fairy Godmothers
01.2011 - 12.2016
Teacher Aid
Stanmore Bay School
02.2010 - 12.2010
Home Based Early Childhood Educator
Barnardos
02.2006 - 02.2010
No Degree - Certificate in Adolescence Psychology
The Career Academy
No Degree - Level 4 Certificate in Childcare
Banardos
High School Diploma -
Francis Coombe School
Similar Profiles
Dawid MajochDawid Majoch
Team manager at Kelly GroupTeam manager at Kelly Group
Mohammed AlidinarMohammed Alidinar
Telecommunications Engineer at Kelly GroupTelecommunications Engineer at Kelly Group
Jeffery McCumberJeffery McCumber
Millwright at Kelly GroupMillwright at Kelly Group