Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Referees
Timeline
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Katrina Huijs-Thompson

Whanganui

Summary

I am an experienced, organized administer that has a strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and works well with in a team.

I am passionate about health and safety in the work place and I have a unique understanding of farming practices and operations that i have developed over the past 11 years.

I strive to develop strong relationships between staff and management, as well as maintaining an effective, safe and thriving working environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Facilitator

Whanganui Rural Support Trust
, Whanganui
05.2022 - Current
  • Volunteer position.
  • Attend training to ensure skills and expertise are current.
  • Visit and support family, while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Complete case notes and facilitator visit forms.
  • Complete expense claims, invoice.
  • Represent RST when required.
  • Be conversant and confident in discussing farm operations.

Farming, Health and Safety Administrator

Morikanui Inc, Morikau Station
Ranana, Whanganui
07.2015 - Current
  • Analyze data from incident reports, job hazard assessments, and other sources to develop strategies for reducing risk exposure.
  • Maintain records related to workplace injuries, illnesses, and hazardous conditions, including chemicals.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of existing safety systems and processes through regular audits, management.
  • Developed emergency response plans.
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols, procedures, to ensure compliance.
  • Investigated workplace incidents and accidents, collected evidence, identified hazards, and recommended corrective actions.
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors through induction processes
  • Participated in business safety meetings, health and safety audits.
  • Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
  • Assisted in developing, providing, and maintaining a safe and productive farm environment for staff.
  • Reporting back to Manager and Board, when required.
  • Assist manager in any other administration tasks, including correspondence.

Administrator

HT fencing & contracting
Waverley, Whanganui
04.2013 - 06.2015

Education

Emergency Management Level 2 - Intermediate

National Emergency Management Agency
Whanganui, NZ
09-2022

Advanced First Aid Training

Links
Whanganui, NZ
02-2022

Psychological First Aid

Red Cross
Whanganui
10-2021

Investigation & Managing Risks - Health And Safety

Worksafe Reps
Palmerston North, NZ
09-2017

Skills

  • Office Administration, management
  • Policy writing
  • Staff Management
  • Timesheet Processing
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Bookkeeping
  • Administrative Support
  • Scheduling
  • Attention to Detail
  • First Aid Training
  • Budget Development
  • Document Management
  • Hazard Identification
  • Accident investigation
  • Incident Reporting
  • Time management abilities
  • Injury Prevention
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Training Coordination
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Executive Support

Affiliations

  • Volunteer work - Rural support trust
  • gym
  • reading

Referees

  • Digby Livingston - Human resources, Morikanui inc - 021721500
  • Steve Percival - Safety advisor - North east safety - 021511601

Timeline

Facilitator

Whanganui Rural Support Trust
05.2022 - Current

Farming, Health and Safety Administrator

Morikanui Inc, Morikau Station
07.2015 - Current

Administrator

HT fencing & contracting
04.2013 - 06.2015

Emergency Management Level 2 - Intermediate

National Emergency Management Agency

Advanced First Aid Training

Links

Psychological First Aid

Red Cross

Investigation & Managing Risks - Health And Safety

Worksafe Reps
Katrina Huijs-Thompson