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Lucas Bunny

Wellington,New Zealand

Summary

After completing my studies at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington and embarking on my first job at the Ministry of Education and second job at Fire and Emergency NZ, I am enthusiastic about advancing my professional journey. I am a diligent and motivated individual who thrives on embracing new challenges. My work ethic is robust, and I have developed good interpersonal skills. My primary strengths lie in my ability to contribute effectively to my team and my adept communication skills, which I honed through my academic pursuits and work experiences. My approach to collaborating with colleagues and engaging with stakeholders is rooted in empathy. I strive to understand and consider the perspectives of others. I take pride in my work and firmly believe that accountability is crucial for delivering outstanding service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Coordinator

Fire and Emergency New Zealand
12.2023 - Current
  • Providing support to the Head of Procurement and managers in the Procurement Directorate to ensure an effective use of their time.
  • Managing shared mailboxes as per the Head of Procurement's requirements.
  • Preparing documents, spreadsheets, reports as required.
  • Coordinating end to end recruitment for new staff, contractors and secondments within the directorate.
  • Building and maintaining effective working relationships.
  • Handling, monitoring and processing of Talent Acquisition Services Orders (TSO's) and Consultancy Services Orders (CSO's).
  • Providing assistance to wider stakeholders with the hiring a contractor process.
  • Knowledge and implementation of the Government Procurement Rules.

Procurement Graduate

Ministry of Education of New Zealand
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Microsoft Office Administration
  • Supporting the Procurement Manager and the team with operational-type tasks such as contract database management, and workflow.
  • Assistance with low-complexity tender processes including developing documentation such as procurement plans and contract variations
  • Knowledge and implementation of the Government Procurement Rules
  • Tenders that I worked on included Talanoa Ako and Ka Ora Ka Ako.
  • Regular engagement with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality and customer expectations are met.

Customer Experience Agent

Spark
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • A dual role that is divided between the first responder to 111 emergency calls and Sparks Answer Message Service (AMS) where I served as an external receptionist for Spark's clients.
  • Provided reassurance to often highly distressed callers and connected their calls to the appropriate service provider (fire, ambulance or police).
  • Relayed information to Emergency Service Communicators, if the caller was unable to do so.
  • In the AMS role, I served as a receptionist for over 1000 unique clients.
  • Provided an answering and messaging service for a range of businesses.

Checkout/Grocery Supervisor & Coldshelf Assistant

New World Karori
04.2017 - 11.2022
  • New World Karori is a busy supermarket with a strong community focus
  • Trained in various departments in the Supermarket
  • I was promoted to Checkout/Grocery Supervisor where I would assist the duty manager with day to day operations.
  • Provided assistance to Checkout Operators and customers when required.
  • Additional responsibilities included opening/closing the store, depositing cash at the end of the day and ensured that alcohol and tobacco were sold responsibly.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -

Victoria University
05.2023

NCEA Level 1 Achieved with Merit -

Wellington College

NCEA Level 2 Endorsed with Merit -

Wellington College

NCEA Level 3 Endorsed with Merit -

Wellington College

License Controller Qualification (LCQ) -

Wellington College

Skills

  • Strong Written and Verbal Communication
  • High-Energy Attitude
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Problem Solving
  • Effective Time Management
  • Takes on Responsibility
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Centered
  • Procurement
  • Contract Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Procurement Coordinator

Fire and Emergency New Zealand
12.2023 - Current

Procurement Graduate

Ministry of Education of New Zealand
06.2023 - 12.2023

Customer Experience Agent

Spark
11.2022 - 06.2023

Checkout/Grocery Supervisor & Coldshelf Assistant

New World Karori
04.2017 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -

Victoria University

NCEA Level 1 Achieved with Merit -

Wellington College

NCEA Level 2 Endorsed with Merit -

Wellington College

NCEA Level 3 Endorsed with Merit -

Wellington College

License Controller Qualification (LCQ) -

Wellington College
Lucas Bunny