Michael Johnson
Auckland,Beachlands
Summary
Management. Leadership. Project Management
I am a highly motivated and agile Leader with 15 years of experience. I have held positions where I am responsible for plant/equipment with extensive capital value and led teams in the delivery of civil, water, public health and infrastructure-related projects in New Zealand and abroad. I have a sense of innovation and show strong initiative. I pride myself on my attention to detail and ability to solve complex problems under pressure. I operate with a high level of integrity, have a sense of humour, am persistent and can deliver outcomes within strict deadlines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Support Lead
Entelar Group Ltd
12.2022 - Current
- Performed data gathering and research to support sourcing and cross-functional projects.
- Reviewed project materials and deliverables for adherence to methodologies and procedures.
- Created automated program to monitor and document project progress.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Conducted internal process cost-cutting solutions, saving over $47k pa.
Engineer Projects Controller, Manager
NZDF - Army
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Responsible for maintenance and compliance of necessary civil response equipment valued at $5.2M.
- Operate within an operational budget of $2.9M pa to train and deliver outputs.
- Plan and coordinate work activities and security requirements in complex, challenging work environments.
- Organised schedules for over 45 military employees, enhancing time efficiency and achieving workplace goals and outcomes.
Engineer Deployable Projects Officer
NZDF - Army
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Deployed to Tonga and orchestrated engineering component of critical NZDF response to Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcano eruption. This provided immediate disaster relief and fundamental civil response to Tonga and the residential islands.
- Liaised with critical stakeholders and presented plans to deliver crucial civil relief to damages communities.
- Operated with a military budget of $120K worth of construction material and $2.8M in plant and equipment.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities
Coordination Lead, Central Command Centre
NZDF
03.2021 - 04.2021
- I provided a liaison interface for Wellington MIQFs between regions and the National headquarters.
- Coordinated efforts between the Capital and Coast District Health Board (DHB), New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and local Iwi to deliver the MIQF response in the Wellington region, often resolving stakeholder differences to achieve acceptable compromises.
- Led a weekly meeting with key stakeholders in the region. As a result, this saw the inclusion of local Iwi, police, MBIE, DHB, NZDF personnel and private security.
Coordinating Officer
NZDF - Army
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Led a team of four to train, manage and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders (BCITO, WELTEC and trade training providers) to qualify 72 trade apprentices (Builder, Electrician, and Plumbers) over a four-year program.
- NZ Housing project for the construction of housing in support of Te Puni Kōkiri in 2020 – the contract included project planning, budgeting and logistics of 12 houses built by NZ Army apprentices per annum with a budget of $2M.
Communication Specialist
NZDF
01.2008 - 12.2018
- Strong analytical skills to provide pragmatic solutions in ambiguity.
- Communicate effectively with management and staff using organisational written and verbal protocols.
- Daily management of technical satellite bearers, servers, and networks valued at $850K, growing to $7.6M over ten years.
Network Enabled Army Project
NZDF
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Liaise with key stakeholders for the testing to procure critical communication equipment with a budget of $5M
over the following four years. Projects included planning, coordinating and reporting the introduction of new communication equipment. - Successful introduction and testing of individual communication suits valued at $1.6M for NZ Army soldiers to have IT-integrated communications on the front line.
Communication Specialist Battle Lab
NZDF - Army
09.2009 - 11.2009
- Team specialist test in introducing military-grade servers and bearers valued at $1.8 M for integrated IT and RF communications. The project was conducted in the future planning group to integrate legacy military
communication equipment and leading-edge hardware to prepare current Network Enabled Army Projects.
Education
No Degree - Military Engineering
School of Military Engineering (Australia)
Sydney 09.2019
No Degree - Leadership And Managment
Officer Cadet School
Waiouru, NZ12.2018
No Degree - Leadership And Magagment
Junior Non-Commissioned Officer Course
Burnham, NZ10.2011
Skills
- Highly effective and professional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proven ability to deliver detailed analysis concisely and brief to the executive level
- Highly experienced in leading, motivating and sustaining high-performance teams in various environments with scarce resources
- Precise time and milestone management and analysis under pressure
- Highly developed sense of discipline, integrity and moral courage
- Excellent trainer, able to grow others through mentoring and coaching
Certification
Six SIGMA (White Belt) 2021
Certificate 4 Adult Education and Training 2011
CISCO CCNA Level 1 & 2 2013
Timeline
Project Support Lead
Entelar Group Ltd
12.2022 - Current
Engineer Deployable Projects Officer
NZDF - Army
01.2022 - 03.2022
Coordination Lead, Central Command Centre
NZDF
03.2021 - 04.2021
Coordinating Officer
NZDF - Army
12.2019 - 06.2020
Engineer Projects Controller, Manager
NZDF - Army
12.2018 - 12.2022
Network Enabled Army Project
NZDF
03.2016 - 11.2016
Communication Specialist Battle Lab
NZDF - Army
09.2009 - 11.2009
Communication Specialist
NZDF
01.2008 - 12.2018
No Degree - Military Engineering
School of Military Engineering (Australia)
No Degree - Leadership And Managment
Officer Cadet School
No Degree - Leadership And Magagment
Junior Non-Commissioned Officer Course
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