Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
References
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Robin Singh

Robin Singh

Summary

A friendly, self-motivated and reliable coordinator with significant experience managing projects, programmes, coordination, administration and customer service. I am always willing to take on additional responsibility to meet tight deadlines. I am an enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities. My excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and "can-do" attitude enable me to work consistently well.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Portfolio Coordinator

National Office, Department Of Corrections
11.2023 - Current
  • Assist the Portfolio Manager in establishing (and maintaining) the portfolio framework and strategy that the programmes will work within, including all controls and tolerances
  • Maintain the portfolio schedule in conjunction with the Portfolio Manager
  • Maintain the portfolio and programme documentation in conjunction with the Portfolio Manager and Business Manager
  • Maintain the portfolio-level controls (risk, issue, decisions, dependencies registers)
  • Co-ordinate portfolio reporting to governance groups, management groups and other stakeholders including supporting Programme boards to deliver to portfolio reporting requirements
  • Schedule workshops, meetings and other portfolio-related event EPMO procedures and deadlines
  • Assist the Portfolio Manager to ensure all programmes and projects within the portfolio are delivered to meet their delivery objectives (Budget, Time, Quality)
  • Assist the Portfolio Manager with scheduling and undertaking health checks across the various programmes, as assurance that portfolio standards are being met

Programme Coordinator

Victoria University Of Wellington
01.2023 - 11.2023

Programme Planning and Coordination:

  • Develop and maintain processes for program operation and delivery
  • Ensure strong attention to detail and accuracy in program-specific health and safety planning
  • Review and update program resources and materials
  • Coordinate preparation and printing of pre-course materials
  • Book travel, teaching venues, and catering, including credit card reconciliation
  • Organize and document meeting minutes
  • Support preparation and maintenance of portfolio plans and schedules
  • Verify and submit invoices via Oracle
  • Update course logistical and customer data in the company CMS system
  • Liaise with customers and presenters to ensure clear communication

Programme Support:

  • Set up venue, equipment, and materials on the day of the program
  • Manage events on the day, including participant welcome, health and safety briefings, and troubleshooting
  • Conduct post-program activities, such as course evaluations, certificates, and follow-ups
  • Maintain CMS system, records, spreadsheets, and databases accurately and in a timely manner

Communications with Public, Clients, and Stakeholders:

  • Communicate with internal staff regarding program schedules and requirements
  • Engage with teaching staff, registrants, and clients to ensure requirements are met
  • Collaborate with Victoria University of Wellington staff for program delivery, including facilities management, room bookings, IT services, image services, security, and campus care
  • Follow up on market leads

Operations Coordinator

Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ's National Office)
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provide a courteous service for staff, customers and suppliers
  • Respond to telephone enquiries and/or refer on as appropriate
  • Respond to email enquiries/feedback and/or refer on as appropriate
  • Provide assistance to the Technical Helpdesk Team including PPSR reports
  • Manage the Operations queue in Go-To Assist and refer/action appropriately
  • Meeting scheduling and minutes taking
  • Manage complaints and claims database
  • Refer complaints to the relevant person including the branch, area and general manager to respond
  • Ensure complaints are responded to and closed off in the database
  • Claims processing
  • Carry out administrative tasks involved with the Continuous Improvement
  • Process Recommend procedure improvements as appropriate
  • Organise meetings between the panel members and discuss the results
  • NZRA - process online sales in a timely manner and ensure accurate data is passed on to NZRA daily
  • Monthly reconciliation of NZRA sales
  • Reconcile Operations credit card
  • Verify invoices
  • Ensure all documentation and filing systems are up to date and operating efficiently.

Cafe Manager

Massey University
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Manage and oversee the operations of the Tussock café and two coffee carts in university campus
  • Identify strategies to retain and attract customers
  • Staff management
  • Recruit and train new team members as required
  • Prepare /manage weekly rosters and timesheets /payroll processing
  • Inventory management
  • Ordering the correct item/quantity to maintain par levels and sufficient supplies
  • Participate in monthly and end-of-year stock take exercises
  • Ensuring all café expenses are within budget and identifying ways to decrease operational costs
  • Liaising with Head Chef and Events Team on kitchen and event matters
  • Suggest new menu items based on customers' preferences and feedback
  • Processing and maintaining the Point-of-Sales system
  • Other administrative tasks include managing email correspondence, maintaining records and checklists, processing invoices, banking, updating menus, inter-department communication, feedback management etc.

Restaurant and Bar Manager

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
11.2017 - 03.2021
  • Responsible for the successful management and smooth operations of various food outlets - Whitby's Restaurant, Room service, Sojourn Café, Piano Bar & exclusive Club Lounge
  • Regular liaison with other departments regarding operational/event matters
  • Manage a team of around 25 staff including the Assistant Restaurant Manager, Supervisors, Team leaders & Attendants
  • Recruitment and training
  • Prepare /manage weekly rosters and timesheets /payroll processing
  • Performance development reviews
  • Manage feedback channels and maximize customer satisfaction
  • Control operational costs in line with budget
  • Ensure compliance with the Hotel and Company Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) policies and procedures
  • Other administrative tasks include managing email correspondence, maintaining records, training manuals, checklists and processing invoices etc.

Bar Manager

Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
09.2016 - 11.2017
  • Running smoothly by handling day-to-day bar operations, administrative tasks, managing resources and employees, and creating a safe, fun environment for staff and guests.

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
10.2014 - 09.2016
  • Supervising the daily operations in the restaurant including overseeing all of the issues pertaining to a guest's dining experience, such as quality control, staff management, inventory, and customer service.

Food and Beverage Attendant

Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
10.2013 - 10.2014
  • Responsible for daily operations like food service, customer handling, room service, billing, cash up for breakfast and dinner shifts in restaurant.

Food and Beverage Attendant

Hilton Glasgow
09.2008 - 07.2009
  • Responsible for daily operations like food service, customer handling, room service, billing, cash up for breakfast and dinner shifts in restaurant.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management (Level 8) -

Pacific International Hotel Management School
New Plymouth, NZ
2013

Bachelor in International Hospitality & Business Management (Level 7) -

Ashok Institute of Hospitality And Tourism Management
New Delhi, India
2010

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organisation and coordination skills
  • Establish effective relationships and coordination across the organisation
  • Multi-tasking
  • Attention to details
  • Excellent customer service
  • Attentive & Responsive
  • Confident & Friendly
  • Adaptable
  • Team player
  • Time management skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Resource management
  • Prioritisation
  • Technology skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Advanced MS Excel skills
  • Common operating systems
  • Database management
  • Creative & Analytical thinking

Certification

  • PRINCE2 Agile
  • Diploma in Microsoft Excel
  • Practical Project Management
  • Lean Six Sigma (Studying)
  • Microsoft Project (Studying)
  • Crown - Māori relations
  • Machinery of Government
  • Workplace Te Reo Māori 1
  • Full New Zealand Driver Licence

Hobbies and Interests

  • Coffee
  • Travel
  • Fitness
  • Cooking
  • Cricket

References

Available when requested

Timeline

Portfolio Coordinator

National Office, Department Of Corrections
11.2023 - Current

Programme Coordinator

Victoria University Of Wellington
01.2023 - 11.2023

Operations Coordinator

Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ's National Office)
01.2022 - 01.2023

Cafe Manager

Massey University
03.2021 - 01.2022

Restaurant and Bar Manager

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
11.2017 - 03.2021

Bar Manager

Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
09.2016 - 11.2017

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
10.2014 - 09.2016

Food and Beverage Attendant

Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
10.2013 - 10.2014

Food and Beverage Attendant

Hilton Glasgow
09.2008 - 07.2009

Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management (Level 8) -

Pacific International Hotel Management School

Bachelor in International Hospitality & Business Management (Level 7) -

Ashok Institute of Hospitality And Tourism Management
Robin Singh