Suvinder Kaur Gill Ajmair Singh
Christchurch
Summary
Motivated and organised professional with strong leadership, coordination, and operational management experience. Skilled in team supervision, service quality assurance, customer relations and administrative oversight. Proven ability to manage staff performance, resolve complaints effectively and maintain high standards across service delivery. Seeking to bring these strengths to a leadership role with your organization.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Healthcare New Zealand
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback in a timely manner.
- Assisted clients in managing medications, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Improved client independence with structured life skills training.
- Provided emotional support to clients, improving their mental health and overall wellbeing.
Caregiver
The Village Palms
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Head Chef
Essie Summers Retirement Village - Ryman Group
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
Procurement Manager
Sime Darby Global Services Centre
12.1997 - 10.2013
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings through the implementation of digital tools and automation.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Managed a team of procurement professionals, fostering collaboration and teamwork to achieve organizational goals.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, selecting vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and commitment to sustainability initiatives.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Spearheaded adoption of e-procurement tools, resulting in improved process transparency and accessibility.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts Level 5
Cornell Institute of Business And Arts
Hobson Street, Auckland11-2019
No Degree - Business Administration
Business Administration
Inpense Collage 01-1998
High School Diploma -
Systematic Collage
Malaysia01-1997
Skills
- Emotional support
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Budgeting and financial management
- Office administration
- Document preparation
- Meeting planning
- Travel arrangements
- Report generation
- Calendar management
- Documentation and reporting
- Daily living assistance
- Health and safety awareness
- Behavioral support
- Relationship building
- Meal preparation
Accomplishments
National and Regional Knife skill competition winner
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Limited Working
Hindi
Limited Working
Malay
Full Professional
Indonesian
Limited Working
Timeline
Support Worker
Healthcare New Zealand
08.2023 - Current
Caregiver
The Village Palms
06.2021 - 07.2023
Head Chef
Essie Summers Retirement Village - Ryman Group
11.2019 - 05.2021
Procurement Manager
Sime Darby Global Services Centre
12.1997 - 10.2013
No Degree - Culinary Arts Level 5
Cornell Institute of Business And Arts
No Degree - Business Administration
Business Administration
High School Diploma -
Systematic Collage
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