Results-driven leader with positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality advice and guidance to team members. Proven ability to identify customer needs, resolve conflicts and build strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders. Possesses excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor - Compliance and Contract Management
Kainga Ora - Homes And Communities
10.2020 - Current
Built and maintained relationships with internal key stakeholders to provide ongoing support with Fire and Compliance
Facilitated communication and collaboration between departments to help teams function smoothly.
Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
Improved processes by recommending operational changes.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
Compiled required documentation to keep contracts compliant with Fire Evacuation Legislative obligations. requirements.
National Business Manager
Optimation Group, Presto Resourcing Limited
03.2019 - 09.2020
Managed, supported and grew business relationships with existing accounts and developed strategies to increase sales and revenue.
Developed and implemented comprehensive sales plan to achieve designated group sales objectives consistent with overall company short- and long-term objectives.
Operated within budgetary constraints, participated in development of annual budget forecasts and reconciled operating budget.
Collaborated with business development managers in partner planning process to develop mutual performance objectives, financial targets and critical milestones.
Complied with policies and quality standards to maintain consistency in quality of services.
Identified staff requirements and worked with human resource department to initiate recruitment and training processes.
Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Key Account Coordinator
Wormald
11.2018 - 02.2019
Built and maintained strong client relationships to drive fire and compliance legislative obligations.
Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
Junior Project Manager -Retail/Commercial Fit Outs
Forme Project Management
02.2018 - 09.2018
Handled risk management to reduce or avoid project cost escalations, delays and failures.
Prepared, maintained and distributed project reports to appropriate stakeholders.
Liaised with internal organization, clients and suppliers and maintained open communication lines on project phases.
Applied knowledge of industry best practices to improve project management processes.
Provided excellent quality assurance to customers to promote best value possible for customer budget.
Coordinated project meetings and confirmed relevant stakeholder awareness of tasks, goals and project timelines.
Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
Construction Project Manager
Th1nk Project Management Consultancy
08.2016 - 07.2017
Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
Kept sites compliant with H & S, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
Coordinated plans and specifications and mitigated risks with implementation of strict safety protocols.
Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
Group Sales and Marketing Manager
Good Group Hospitality
08.2014 - 12.2015
Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
Researched developing trends to stay updated with new ideas and marketing practices.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
Education
No Degree - Professional Certified Wine Course - Sommelier
New Zealand School of Wine
Auckland
10.2012
Associate Degree - Anthropology And Japanese Linguistics
Hakuho Women's College
Japan
04.2001
Skills
Presentations and Public Speaking
Relationship Building
Strategic Planning
Compliance Requirements
Problem solving
Time management
Project management
Conflict resolution
Additional Information
When I am not working and keeping our Kainga Ora customers safe, I am a full time Volunteer Qualified Firefighter serving my Stokes Valley Community. Engaging with local agencies to support and drive better outcomes for our people.
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Advisor - Compliance and Contract Management
Kainga Ora - Homes And Communities
10.2020 - Current
National Business Manager
Optimation Group, Presto Resourcing Limited
03.2019 - 09.2020
Key Account Coordinator
Wormald
11.2018 - 02.2019
Junior Project Manager -Retail/Commercial Fit Outs
Forme Project Management
02.2018 - 09.2018
Construction Project Manager
Th1nk Project Management Consultancy
08.2016 - 07.2017
Group Sales and Marketing Manager
Good Group Hospitality
08.2014 - 12.2015
No Degree - Professional Certified Wine Course - Sommelier
New Zealand School of Wine
Associate Degree - Anthropology And Japanese Linguistics
Hakuho Women's College
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