Mike Neho
Whanganui,N/A
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Advisory Mātauranga Māori and talent for navigating challenges. I bring strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset, committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Bring a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and a strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Māori Development Consultant
Mata Concepts Ltd
03.2005 - Current
- Secured additional funding for clients by skillfully writing grant proposals and building relationships with donors.
- Continuously met or exceeded project deliverable timelines and quality expectations, resulting in a strong track record of successful engagements.
- Optimized resource allocation by developing detailed budgets and financial forecasts for projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of market trends, competitor activities, and global development issues relevant to client industries-informing strategic decision-making processes accordingly.
- Conducted comprehensive research to identify potential funding opportunities and partnerships.
- Collaborated with clients to design, implement, and evaluate development programs, ensuring alignment with their goals.
- Developed strategic plans for clients that effectively addressed their specific needs and priorities.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored development solutions and strategies.
- Provided expert advice on best practices in sustainable development, contributing to long-term client success.
- Improved organizational capacity through the implementation of effective training programs and workshops.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through regular communication and excellent customer service.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Navigated complex regulatory requirements to ensure compliance in all advisory activities.
- Enhanced advisor skills and knowledge through continuous professional development program, elevating service quality.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioural problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Designed tailored training programs for employees at various levels within the organization, boosting overall skillsets.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Tumu Whakarae
Te Kaahui O Rauru
11.2018 - 11.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Tertiary qualification - Matauranga Māori
Te Wānanga O Raukawa
Otaki, NZGraduate Certificate - Professional Board Member | Board Chairperson Role
Institute of Directors
Wellington05-2014
Skills
- Strategic and analytical ability and agility
- Sophisticated relationship and influencing skills
- Very comfortable with ambiguity
- Adept at working up, down and across the organisation
- Commitment to Impact
- Able to take complex thinking and make it real / practical
- Curiosity to understand the context, environment, organisation and global trends
- Grant writing
- Budget management
- Project planning
- Client relationship management
- Funding research
- Strategic planning
- Sustainable development
- Training program design
- Regulatory compliance
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Adaptable learning
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Training facilitation
- Organizational development
- Cross-cultural communication
- Capacity building
- Partnership development
- Sustainability planning
- Proposal writing
- Goals and performance
- Partnership building
- Proposal development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Sustainability strategies
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Adaptability
- Idea development and brainstorming
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Certification
Security clearance
Summary
To serve and connect people, communities, and government to build a safe, prosperous, and respected nation., Customer centred, Work as a team, Make a positive difference, Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga, Whānaungatanga, He Tāngata
Languages
Maori
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Cooking
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
Timeline
Tumu Whakarae
Te Kaahui O Rauru
11.2018 - 11.2024
Māori Development Consultant
Mata Concepts Ltd
03.2005 - Current
Tertiary qualification - Matauranga Māori
Te Wānanga O Raukawa
Graduate Certificate - Professional Board Member | Board Chairperson Role
Institute of Directors
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