Shweta Mahajan
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
A well-organized, smart-working and proactive individual, keen on utilizing my time productively. I also have a positive attitude and a lively personality. I am a People person who had the opportunity of international exposure to India and New Zealand. I am confident, patient, friendly, empathetic and outgoing and thus can connect with people easily. I am very resilient and excel under pressure. I have a realistic outlook on life which, when combined with my love for learning, equips me to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and manage people, issues or portfolios to work individually or as a part of a team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Consents Planner
Waikato Regional Council
11.2023 - Current
- Processing resource consents through all stages of the process.
- Processing applications related to land use, water take and use, waste water discharge, water structures like culverts, bridges and jetties, etc
- Identifying potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
- Provide advice on matters concerning the Resource Management Act and the Regional Plan.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Helping Monitoring team to meet deadlines due by financial year end.
- Participating in Emergency Management Training provided at the Council.
Duty Planner
Waipa District Council
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Responded to and resolved resource consent and planning enquiries.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and conveying relevant enquiries.
- Provided advice and guidance of Council’s statutory obligations and requirements under the Resources Management Act
- Co-operated with members of public courteously for exchanging routine information, explaining things to people, clarifying and understanding needs.
- Directed enquiries to relevant government organisations like LIMs, Heritage NZ, NZTA, Regional Council, etc.
- Assessed building consent applications in accordance with District Plan requirements.
- Identified potential risks, on project timelines and kept the team informed about the related applicant enquiries.
Bonus Bonds Service Consultant
ANZ
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided information about service procedures and expected timelines.
- Collaborated with team members to develop new strategies for enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
- Documented payment details and personal information on customer accounts.
- Served as a key point of contact for clients, providing expert guidance on products and services while maintaining excellent communication throughout all stages of the process.
- Recording data in relevant Banking systems both hard and soft copies.
- Answering queries through phone and e-mails regarding Bonus Bonds and internet banking. Maintaining customer privacy as per the banking standards.
- Calling and timely updating of customers about their queries.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Planning -
Massey University
06.2024
Master of Arts in Economics -
G.N.D.U, India
05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science, Economics, Elective English
G.N.D.U, India
Skills
- Sustainability
- Cultures and Languages
- Exploring nature
- Music
- Meditation
- Cooking
- Painting
- Crafting
Additional Information
Internal and public facing stakeholder communication. Clear and effective written communication whether it be a strategy, media release or social post. Trilingual: English (fluent), Hindi (fluent) and Punjabi (fluent). Confident public speaker. Considerate and skilled at voicing opinions and ideas in a non-offensive, constructive manner. Practiced at balancing multiple ongoing and deadline-driven projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of achievement. Confidently and effectively organized groups and delegated work and activities between teams at various events with a positive outcome., Learned in the following software: Adobe Creative Suite (Intermediate), Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced), Google Suite
Volunteer Experience
- Red Cross, 2014, Organized Blood donation camp in India
- Settlement Centre, 2018, Taught English to Refugees
References
- Andrew Donghi, Team Lead - Z Station, Hamilton East, 027 393 4479, Andrew.donghi@gmail.com
- Jacob , Assistant Manager - ANZ, The Base, 0221706439, Jacob.zhu@anz.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Sustainability
- Cultures and Languages
- Exploring outside in nature
- Music
- Cooking
- Painting
- Crafting
Timeline
Consents Planner
Waikato Regional Council
11.2023 - Current
Duty Planner
Waipa District Council
05.2023 - 11.2023
Bonus Bonds Service Consultant
ANZ
06.2021 - 12.2021
Post Graduate Diploma in Planning -
Massey University
Master of Arts in Economics -
G.N.D.U, India
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science, Economics, Elective English
G.N.D.U, India
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