MELISSA WOODMAN
Ohaupo,New Zealand
Summary
Results-oriented water/wastewater treatment professional with 20 years of experience as a certified operator for the New Zealand Defense Force and New Zealand Corrections. Seeking opportunities to expand skills, contribute to diverse industries, and drive success. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water/ Wastewater Treatment Operator
Waikeria Corrections Facility
05.2014 - 08.2024
- Managed maintenance staff and oversaw facility operations
- Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment operation obligations, per Industry Standards, NZ Drinking Water Standards, and Resource Consents.
- Managed workflow by creating and completing work orders
- WMS (Work Management Systems)
- Enhanced coordination with contracting partners
- Maintained adherence to NZ Drinking Water Standards for water supply
- Monitored compliance with resource consent conditions for water extraction
- Reports submitted to Managers, regional teams, clients, and environmental agencies
- Resolved problems through effective action plans
- Regularly update knowledge base through ongoing learning
- Authored procedure manuals
- Kept chemical documentation up to date to meet regulations
- Coordinate activities of staff and subcontractors on-site
- Address compliance issues proactively
Water/ Wastewater Supervisor/Cleaning Crew Supervisor
Transfield Services Ltd and then Spotless Services Ltd
Ohakea
04.2009 - 04.2014
- Detailed RNZAF Base water/ wastewater operations
- Oversaw water and wastewater treatment operations to meet industry standards
- Oversaw operations in Linton, Ohakea, and Waiouru for water & wastewater.
- Authored procedure manuals for Ohakea Water & Wastewater Treatment
- Authored procedure manuals for swimming pool, boiler testing and chemical dosing, cooling tower, and grease traps.
- Monitored adherence to consent parameters
- Liaisons with managers, regional teams, and clients on operational status
- Addressed arising challenges with targeted solutions
- Consistently updated knowledge to align with evolving standards
- Compliance ensured with all safety regulations
PA/ Booking Co-ordinator/ Production Setting
Northern News, Bay Chronicle - Fairfax Ltd
Kaikohe/ Kerikeri
01.2007 - 03.2009
- Served as PA to the Area Sales Manager for Northern News
- Responsible for correspondence to clients, booking clients' advertisements, and setting up their required design and layout for their advertising.
- Scheduled data entry for Pongrass Booking Systems and CJ accounts systems
- Booked advertisements for publication in Northern News, Bay Chronicle, Whangarei Leader (occasionally) and Dargaville & Districts newspapers
- Executed advertisement creation
- Established and maintained new client accounts
- Managed customer enquiries
- Compiled monthly, quarterly, and annual publications
- Organized task schedules
- Word document efficiency
- Excel spreadsheets
- Faxing, memos, emailing
- Front of office support
Water Treatment Operator Fixed Term Contract
Impact Services Ltd
Kaikohe/ Kaitaia
01.2004 - 01.2006
- I was the contracting operator responsible for the water treatment and operation of the Kaitaia Water supply, Kaitaia population approximately 5000
- Reports to Managers, regional teams, client and environmental agencies, including any breaches or problems arising
- Implement appropriate corrective actions to problems arising
- Continuative learning, to keep up to date with trends, practices and legal requirements
Supervisor/ Tutor/ Administrator/ Mum
01.1992 - 01.2006
- Established and upheld an optimal educational environment meeting NZ Education standards
- Procured instructional resources internationally across Australasia
- Maintained detailed academic records for review by MOE inspectors
- Supported holistic development through effective engagement
- The outcome of this is, the eldest son is a Marine Engineer, our second eldest works in the Environment Sector, our eldest daughter works in landscaping, and our youngest works her own business.
Education
National Certificate - Wastewater Treatment
Opus Environmental Training
Wellington01.2012
Level 4 Certificate - Computing and Business Administration
Northland Polytechnic
Kerikeri01.2005
National Certificate - Water Treatment
Opus Environmental Training
Wellington01.2005
3 years college -
01.1981
Skills
- Effective Organizational Skills
- Achievement-Focused
- Prioritization Skills
- Relationship Building
- Effective Task Prioritization
- Professional Administrative Support
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
- Technical Documentation Development
Certification
- Water Treatment Operator
- Wastewater Treatment Operator
- Computing and Administration Level 4
- Health and Safety in the Work Place
Accomplishments
- Home schooled our 4 children for 14 years
- Certified water and wastewater treatment operator
- First woman in New Zealand to have both certifications
References
Available on request
Languages
Full Professional
Referencesnote
References available upon request.
Activities
- Reading
- Crafts - Journaling
- Interior Design
- Op Shopping with family and friends
- Beach life in my caravan
Timeline
Water/ Wastewater Treatment Operator
Waikeria Corrections Facility
05.2014 - 08.2024
Water/ Wastewater Supervisor/Cleaning Crew Supervisor
Transfield Services Ltd and then Spotless Services Ltd
04.2009 - 04.2014
PA/ Booking Co-ordinator/ Production Setting
Northern News, Bay Chronicle - Fairfax Ltd
01.2007 - 03.2009
Water Treatment Operator Fixed Term Contract
Impact Services Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2006
Supervisor/ Tutor/ Administrator/ Mum
01.1992 - 01.2006
- Water Treatment Operator
- Wastewater Treatment Operator
- Computing and Administration Level 4
- Health and Safety in the Work Place
National Certificate - Wastewater Treatment
Opus Environmental Training
Level 4 Certificate - Computing and Business Administration
Northland Polytechnic
National Certificate - Water Treatment
Opus Environmental Training
3 years college -
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