Terri Barnes
New Plymouth,TKI
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at New Plymouth District Council in budget management and team supervision. Achievements include the establishment of a support team for the PMO and the implementation of a 10-year fleet strategy, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for strong communication and relationship-building skills, dedicated to driving organizational success through strategic planning and effective delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Support Lead
New Plymouth District Council
01.2024 - Current
- Built up a newly formed support team for the Project Management Office
- Resource management – allocation of projects to coordinators
- Developed a competency framework for the PMO
- Design of some short courses ran in house
- Developed frameworks around Project Coordination
Contracts and Fleet Lead / Strategic Fleet Advisor
New Plymouth District Council
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Acted in Procurement Manager role for 7 Months pre organisational restructure
- Managed a diverse portfolio of commercial contracts within council, ensuring adhere to contractual obligations and driving cost efficiency measures
- Supervised and provided guidance to a team of six direct reports, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Offered advice on contract management and procurement practices across various departments within council
- Developed and implemented procurement and fleet policies, streamline process and enhancing accountability
- Introduction of forward-thinking vehicle 10 year fleet strategy, aligning fleet management practices with long term organisational goals and sustainability initiatives
Fleet Coordinator
Maximum Fleet Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Successfully managed a fleet for 120 council vehicles, ensuring optimal utilization and cost effectiveness
- Coordinated procurement process for vehicle acquisitions, maintaining compliance with organization and legislative standards
- Oversaw budgets and financial reporting related to fleet operation, implementing cost saving measures identifying efficiency opportunities’
- Managed repairs, insurance claims and maintenance for vehicles and plan
- Implemented and enforced Health and Safety requirements for Fleet operations, prioritising employee safety
EA to Regional Manager / Office Administrator
Kainga Ora
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Scheduled and conducted thorough house inspections, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and tenant requirements
- Facilitated introduction process including documentation preparation and representation as needed
- Health and Safety representative, implementing and enforcing safety protocols to create a secure environment
- Provided administrative duties across two offices in south Waikato and Taranaki
Education
Business Management -
Southern Institute of Technology
Business and Administration -
Western Institute of Technology
Skills
- Budget Management
- Resource management
- Team supervision
- Effective communication
- Team management
- Relationship building
- Planning and Delivery
- Contract Management
- Teamwork
- Communication
Certification
- CIPS – Contract Management
- Train the Trainer – Terry Williams
- Courageous conversations and Effective Communication– Terry Williams
- Contracts for non-lawyers
- Contract Management 101
- NPDC Leadership development programme
- Managing Your Team Through Change
- Health and Safety Representative 1&2 - Impact
- Business Management – Southern Institute of Technology
- Business and Administration – Western Institute of Technology
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Support Lead
New Plymouth District Council
01.2024 - Current
Contracts and Fleet Lead / Strategic Fleet Advisor
New Plymouth District Council
01.2020 - 01.2024
Fleet Coordinator
Maximum Fleet Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2020
EA to Regional Manager / Office Administrator
Kainga Ora
01.2013 - 01.2016
Business Management -
Southern Institute of Technology
Business and Administration -
Western Institute of Technology
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