Lauren Denny
11m Clearwater Cove, West Harbour,AUK
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact organisation success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Homestar
Kāinga Ora
06.2021 - Current
- Establish and lead the team that assesses, measures and monitors the health, warmth and environmental performance of Kāinga Ora’s homes and communities.
- Provide expertise on technical and operational Homestar advice, training and support across Kāinga Ora, contractors and consultants .
- ·Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships, including management of the New Zealand Green Building Council.
- Manage Homestar pipeline, exceeding the Statement of Performance Expectation that 90% of new builds are Homestar Certified
- Record on progress and present to senior management
- Collaborate with relevant teams on organisational priorities.
- Operational Lead for Kāinga Ora's transition to Homestar v5; including: providing operational expertise, identifying and completing all required implementation steps, providing in-person training, presenting at live webinars and developing all documentation, and writing committee and board reports and papers
- Maximise performance by monitoring activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluate employees' strengths and assign tasks based upon experience and training.
- Establishe and update work schedules to account for expected workloads.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Assessor - Quality Assurance Design
Kāinga Ora
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Proactively measure and monitor the performance and quality of design work of Design Consultants
- Homestar Team Lead - working closely with the New Zealand Green Building Council, training others and am involved in the Change Management Team for the implementation of Homestar Version Five.
- Provide advice to the wider Kāinga Ora community and aid in the MultiProof and Standard Plans.
- Assist in continuous improvement of team operations.
Architectural Designer
RM Designs
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings - including plans, specifications, supporting documents and building consent application - of Housing New Zealand three-level walk ups.
Architectural Designer
Brainbridge Homes
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential projects
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
- Created graphic renderings and models using ArchiCAD.
- Coached newly hired employees.
Education
Waka Tangata Leadership Programme
Kāinga Ora
New Zealand10.2022
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Kāinga Ora
New Zealand09.2022
New People Leader (NPL) Programme
Leadership Development Centre
New Zealand08.2022
Passive House Designer/ Consultant – Introduction
Passive House Academy
New Zealand08.2021
Homestar Assessor
New Zealand Green Building Council
New Zealand2020
Graduate Certificate of Sustainable Management -
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Lower Hutt, NZ2019
Bachelor of Architectural Studies -
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of New Zealand
Christchurch, NZ2014
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Managing Multiple Tasks
- Timelines and Milestones
Timeline
Manager - Homestar
Kāinga Ora
06.2021 - Current
Assessor - Quality Assurance Design
Kāinga Ora
03.2020 - 06.2021
Architectural Designer
RM Designs
11.2017 - 12.2019
Architectural Designer
Brainbridge Homes
06.2016 - 11.2017
Waka Tangata Leadership Programme
Kāinga Ora
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Kāinga Ora
New People Leader (NPL) Programme
Leadership Development Centre
Passive House Designer/ Consultant – Introduction
Passive House Academy
Homestar Assessor
New Zealand Green Building Council
Graduate Certificate of Sustainable Management -
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Bachelor of Architectural Studies -
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of New Zealand
Technical Skills
- Full clean New Zealand Driver's License
- Micosoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Teams
- Adobe Suite
- ArchiCAD
References
References readily available upon request.
Technical Skills
- Full clean New Zealand Driver's License
- Micosoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Teams
- Adobe Suite
- ArchiCAD
References
References readily available upon request.
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