Melinda (Mel) Kavanagh

• Cultivated relationships with key accounts in territory and provided support to drive customer satisfaction.
• Attended trade shows and industry events to promote company products and services.
• Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
• Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
• Implemented successful sales strategies to drive revenue growth and exceed quarterly quotas consistently.

• Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
• Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.

• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
• Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
• Implemented strategies to manage classroom behavior effectively, creating conducive learning environment for all students.

• Provided individualized support and advocacy to struggling youth members through mentorship relationships and personalized guidance plans.
• Navigated challenging situations with empathy and professionalism, working closely with parents, school personnel, or other stakeholders to resolve conflicts or address concerns promptly.
• Collaborated with community partners to provide additional resources and support for at-risk youth populations.

• Co-Ordinated resourcing and volunteer network to grow Foodbank operational capacity
• Championed change initiatives, successfully navigating teams through periods of transition while maintaining morale and engagement levels
• Provided advocacy and financial mentoring for a broad cross section of local residents

• Worked closely with other tutors to share best practices and develop new strategies for addressing common challenges faced by students.
• Responsible for Programme development, overall site management, internal and external moderation
• Advocate for learners' with families, other education providers and Government organisations such as Oranga Tamariki, Youth Justice and Work and Income.

- Taught in classrooms across the school to allow classroom teachers' to be released for their non-contact time.