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TAMARA ROBATI

Porirua

Summary

Self-motivated professional with a track record for successfully managing business relationships and producing quality results . Quick learner with strong communication and organisational skills to manage tasks with confidence and efficiency. Driven and adaptable with a passion for creating innovative business solutions to meet corporate needs. Bringing together 15 years of business know-how and a people centered approach to new challenges in a varied and positive environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Administrator

The Salvation Army Porirua Centre
11.2021 - Current
  • Deliver high quality efficient, effective and accurate financial and business administration for Centre.
  • Member of Centre Leadership responsible for financial analysis, interpretation and reporting of monthly Financial Statements.
  • Monitor overall Centre compliance applying relevant legislation and SA minutes, policies and procedures.
  • Oversee requirements for all business and financial audits.
  • Evaluate business data and feedback on findings to Leadership for action or improvement.
  • Work with stakeholders to drive service definition and design that aligns with strategic objectives and mission of TSA.
  • Foster strong rapport with clients, community networks and stakeholders.
  • Manage year end financial tasks and preparation of annual budgets in consultation with centre leadership and TSA central divisional headquarters.
  • Administer and manage all Human resource requirements
  • Process fortnightly payroll
  • Monitor compliance with finance minutes and audit procedures.
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures
  • Attend monthly Centre Leadership and Corps Council meetings

Impact to date:

  • successful funding proposal to Divisional headquarters, for Centre wide operational redesign to improve team dynamics, promote employee wellbeing and health & safety practices. Redirected service delivery, modernised workstations, new furniture and break out spaces.
  • author of 2023-2026 Strategic Plan for TSA Porirua Community Ministries.
  • surplus operational budget FY2023-2024 presented

COVID 19 Vaccination Centre Site Manager

Maraeroa Marae Health Clinic
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Supervision and oversight of daily operations of the MMHC COVID 19 vaccination centre and call centre.
  • Developed and implemented system support functions to set operational logistics.
  • Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
  • Ensure operational procedures are developed and implemented in adherence with the Ministry of Health guidelines
  • To coordinate and manage roster administration, traffic management and security rotations for all staff.
  • Recruitment process
  • Develop and facilitate induction process and training requirements for administration team.
  • Attend weekly project leadership meetings
  • Report to CEO and other government agencies including local DHB and Ministry of Health.

Finance & Contracts Executive

Workmates Supported Employment
02.2019 - 07.2020
  • Provide leadership, direction and maintenance of high priority contracts between organisation and contract providers
  • Manage relationship with contract provider and act as key liaison for contract agreement, variations, training, meetings and inquiries
  • Comply with established internal controls and policies
  • Work with board of trustees to create annual budget including monthly reports to assist with strategic planning and operational decisions
  • Perform and manage all banking transactions, business administration and financial tasks
  • Develop budgets and strategic plans for day-to-day operation
  • Support Operations Executive with financial decisions in compliance with the operational budget
  • Organise and facilitate fortnightly team meetings to review operational needs and plans to meet business objectives
  • Use database to research, gather, analyse and present data for KPI measures and performance reviews
  • Provide supportive link between external customers and internal operations
  • Perform and manage all aspects of office administration, including maintenance of electronic and hard copy filing, responding to all internal and external business inquiries via email, phone and mail and managing office stationery supply
  • Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health

*identified and received $11,648.00 of unclaimed revenue
* achieved 100% of contract value for the first time as an organisation
* received a 12% financial boost to existing contract value

Senior Employment Consultant

Workmates Supported Employment
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Effective management of a caseload of job seekers by providing support, guidance and direction to sustainable employment
  • Consult with clients and monitor individual employment plans to maximise employment outcomes
  • Engage, prepare and address clients barriers to employment by negotiating training and development plans in order to meet the skills and labour needs of employers
  • Negotiate employment opportunities with employers, undertaking cold calling on behalf of clients
  • Advocate on behalf of clients to employers, service providers, government agencies as required
  • Provide a tailored post placement support plan for all clients when placed into employment
  • Establish and maintain business relationships with key stakeholders

* achieved monthly KPI targets

* responsible for 40% total revenue for 2018/2019

* career progression offer as Finance & Contracts Executive

Employment Specialist

Pact Group
01.2014 - 06.2018

Vocational Services Specialist

Pact Group
11.2013 - 10.2014

Service Coordinator - Supported Independent Living

Pact Group
09.2006 - 12.2012

Education

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5)

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Wellington, WGN
04.2021

Certificate in Management (Level 4)

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Wellington, WGN
08.2019

Skills

  • Positive working relationships
  • Self management
  • Confident decision maker
  • Customer service
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Team player
  • Financial literacy
  • Self motivated
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism

Referees

Referees available on request.

Timeline

Business Administrator

The Salvation Army Porirua Centre
11.2021 - Current

COVID 19 Vaccination Centre Site Manager

Maraeroa Marae Health Clinic
06.2021 - 11.2021

Finance & Contracts Executive

Workmates Supported Employment
02.2019 - 07.2020

Senior Employment Consultant

Workmates Supported Employment
06.2018 - 02.2019

Employment Specialist

Pact Group
01.2014 - 06.2018

Vocational Services Specialist

Pact Group
11.2013 - 10.2014

Service Coordinator - Supported Independent Living

Pact Group
09.2006 - 12.2012

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5)

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

Certificate in Management (Level 4)

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
TAMARA ROBATI