Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Vision
References
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Natala Gwiazdzinski

Otaki,Kapiti Coast

Summary

I am an expressive, adaptable, resourceful and attentive professional known for high productivity, creativity and an inherent duty of care. With extensive experience working within diverse, demanding and sensitive environments within education, health, local and central government, and the arts.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Administrator

Massey University
01.2017 - Current
  • Administrator for Certificate In Public Health funded initiative for public health workers through Te Whatu Ora/Health NZ with main focus on online delivery of course, fees grant payments and student support.

Research Assistant

Massey University
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisting in data collection and collation for a funded study looking at Companion Animal Fostering in Elderly Adults.

Aquatics Customer Service Representative

Kāpiti Coast District Council
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Receptionist for Kāpiti Aquatics based between Coastlands Aquatic Centre Paraparaumu, Waikanae Pool and Ōtaki Pool
  • Main focus customer service, bookings and hireage, cash handling
  • Qualified Lifeguard Assistant.

Course Administrator

Tips for Autism
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Administration support for nationwide courses for parents/guardians of autistic children 5-12 years
  • Main focus was delivery of teaching resources around New Zealand and organising travel for the Course Coordinators.

Executive Assistant to Director Māori Health

Central PHO
01.2014
  • Executive support with a focus on travel arrangements, scheduling, meeting organisation and minute taking, stakeholder liaison.

Education

Diploma in Entertainment Technology - Theatre: Technical, Design, Production, Management

Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School
Wellington, NZ
01-2005

Bachelor of Health Science - Complimentary Medicine

Charles Sturt University
Australia
01-2001

Diploma in Herbal Medicine - Naturopathic Medicine

South Pacific College of Natural Therapeutics
Auckland, NZ
01-2001

Diploma in Film & Television Studies - Drama Directing & Screenwriting

South Seas Film & Television School
Auckland, NZ
01-2019

Skills

  • Project, Event and Schedule Coordination
  • Administration and Executive Support
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Research and Data Collection
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Microsoft Office Expertise
  • Personable, Courteous and Approachable
  • Creative Problem Solver and Adaptive Team Player
  • Resourceful, Detailed and Analytical
  • Effective and Diverse Communicator

Vision

  • Flexibility and variety in a role that is challenging, allowing for further development and engagement to learn new skills.
  • A local employer passionate about people, community and quality service, working toward the betterment of all New Zealanders.
  • People before profit.

References

  • Christine Roseveare, Programme Director Certificate Public Health, Massey University
  • Dr. Christina Severinsen, Associate Professor in Public Health, Massey University
  • Annie Davey, Portfolio Manager, Te Whatu Ora
  • Katherine Greenbrook, Aquatics Frontline Services Manager, Kāpiti Coast District Council

Referee contact details available on request.

Timeline

Research Assistant

Massey University
01.2022 - 01.2023

Aquatics Customer Service Representative

Kāpiti Coast District Council
01.2019 - 01.2023

Academic Administrator

Massey University
01.2017 - Current

Course Administrator

Tips for Autism
01.2014 - 01.2017

Executive Assistant to Director Māori Health

Central PHO
01.2014

Diploma in Entertainment Technology - Theatre: Technical, Design, Production, Management

Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School

Bachelor of Health Science - Complimentary Medicine

Charles Sturt University

Diploma in Herbal Medicine - Naturopathic Medicine

South Pacific College of Natural Therapeutics

Diploma in Film & Television Studies - Drama Directing & Screenwriting

South Seas Film & Television School
Natala Gwiazdzinski