Leighton Baker
Rangiora,Canterbury
Summary
Accomplished director specializing in project planning and execution. Known for implementing quality control measures and fostering strong stakeholder relationships to drive operational efficiency and accountability.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
director
Concise Construction
Rangiora, Canterbury
01.2007 - Current
- Developed training programs to advance staff skills and professional growth.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for organizational stability.
- Identified opportunities to enhance operational performance metrics.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners, including contractors and consultants.
- Evaluated employee performance against established benchmarks to ensure accountability.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Spearheaded the development and launch of new products or services.
Tutor
Youth Development and opportunities Trust
Rangiora, Canterbury
2000 - 2006
- Built student self-confidence by working through stages of study concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Fostered strong relationships with students, promoting trust and open dialogue to enhance learning experiences.
- Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging open communication between tutor, teacher, and student's family members.
- Used Carpentry as a tool to re-engage youth with education.
- Developed some NZQA standards for level 2 credits
Education
Passive Building Construction
International Passive House Institution
Ara01-2018
Trade certificate in Carpentry - Carpentry
Manukau Polytech
01-1990
Skills
- Budget management
- Quality control implementation
- Contract negotiation
- Team leadership
- Project planning and execution
- Employee recruitment
- Conflict mediation
- Compliance oversight
- Staff coaching and feedback
- Multitasking and organization
- Resource allocation
- Problem-solving
- Contract and vendor management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Industry knowledge
- Regulatory compliance
- Operations management
- Financial planning
- Program management
- Logistics management
- Verbal and written communication
- Legal and regulatory compliance
Timeline
director
Concise Construction
01.2007 - Current
Tutor
Youth Development and opportunities Trust
2000 - 2006
Passive Building Construction
International Passive House Institution
Trade certificate in Carpentry - Carpentry
Manukau Polytech