Travis Fenton
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Oranga Tamariki, excelling in leadership and operations. Proven ability to enhance team productivity and foster collaboration, while implementing effective operational workflows. Skilled in coaching and critical thinking, I have successfully navigated complex challenges, ensuring positive outcomes for both staff and young people. I am driven to constantly improve myself and I am always open to aiding others around me to see them achieve their goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Work Place Union Delegate
Oranga Tamariki (NUPE)
03.2022 - Current
- Negotiated collectives to secure favorable terms for the organization's workers and services.
- Provided services as both a support person and representative in meetings for workers to help ensure processes are fair and conducted in good faith.
- Regular communications to union members in the work place, providing update on union agendas as well as current work place and wider organization plans.
- Provided advice and understanding on work place policies and collectives to ensure workers understand their rights and entitlements.
- Regular meetings with work place managers, executives and key stakeholders to address wider organisational concerns, sudden arising issues and formulating plans and follow ups to ensure the former is quelled efficiently.
Team Leader Operations (Acting)
Oranga Tamariki
02.2022 - Current
- Act in to this position from time to time.
- Led team in executing daily operational tasks, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficiency standards.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes, conducting regular individual & Group supervision and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Improved operational workflows, enabling team to handle increased workloads without compromising quality.
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment and professionalism that inspired team members to excel.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Residential Youth Worker (Shift Leader)
Oranga Tamariki
02.2021 - Current
- Supported youth in developing life skills through structured activities and individualized mentoring.
- Facilitated communication between youth and caregivers to enhance relationship-building and trust.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions and reduce conflict.
- Developed tailored care plans based on individual assessments and ongoing evaluations of needs.
- Trained new staff on best practices for engaging with at-risk youth and maintaining a safe environment.
- Maintained a safe living environment by enforcing residence and addressing behavioral concerns promptly and effectively.
- Participated in regular staff meetings, sharing insights on resident progress and contributing to program improvements.
- Served as a positive role model by exhibiting appropriate behavior management strategies during difficult situations.
- Collaborated with other shift leaders and Team Leader of Operation's to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
- Conducted regular team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and address concerns.
- Coordinated scheduling and task assignments to optimize resource allocation.
- Lead multiple teams over the course of my time, ensuring their welfare needs and work goals are met.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep operations running smoothly.
Work Navigator
Oceania Careers Academy
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Led navigation training programs, enhancing student understanding of career pathways, specializing in trades.
- Developed personalized guidance plans, improving student engagement and success rates.
- Collaborated with educational institutions to align curriculum with industry standards.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms, refining support services based on student needs.
- Developed relationships with employers in various trades sectors to establish a pipe line of work and apprenticeships for career driven students aiming to develop into the areas of carpentry, Aircon & Refrigeration, Welding, Electrical, Automotive and Plumbing.
- Promoted students to employers offering opportunities and helping said students create CV's/Resumes so they may further sell their skillsets.
- Found and provided funding for work place necessities to help easier get and transition into their chosen trades industries. Examples include aiding in drivers licences, fork lift licences, provided funding for starter kit tools and emergency living.
- Collaborated with other organisation Navigators to review current statistics, approaches, outcomes and work trends in order to formulate plans moving forward to progress and improve outcomes for students to get into trades and work.
MATES Academic Mentor
Great Potentials Foundation
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Facilitated workshops on study strategies and time management, improving student engagement and retention of information.
- Designed and implemented tailored learning plans to address individual student needs and goals.
- Mentored students in academic skills development, enhancing understanding and performance across various subjects.
- Provided guidance on university preparation activities, including applications, essays, and interview techniques.
- Provided a realistic overview of university life for those pursuing that pathway.
- Facilitated peer tutoring sessions to encourage collaborative learning among students.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology & Media Studies
University of Auckland
Otahuhu College
Auckland, NZSkills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Delegation techniques
- Leadership
- Staff management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Work Place Union Delegate
Oranga Tamariki (NUPE)
03.2022 - Current
Team Leader Operations (Acting)
Oranga Tamariki
02.2022 - Current
Residential Youth Worker (Shift Leader)
Oranga Tamariki
02.2021 - Current
Work Navigator
Oceania Careers Academy
02.2017 - 11.2019
MATES Academic Mentor
Great Potentials Foundation
03.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology & Media Studies
University of Auckland
Otahuhu College