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
Wellington, WGN
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
Wellington, WGN
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)
Wellington, WGN
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
Wellington, WGN
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
Wellington, WGN
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
Te Anau, STL
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
Wellington, WGN
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
Te Anau, STL
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
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