Hannah Verry
Porirua,Wellington
Summary
I am a friendly and welcoming Community Coordinator who is highly organised, driven and enthusiastic about the mahi I am involved in. My educational background has provided me with a deep understanding of what occurs at the ground level and the wider systems we operate in. I deeply believe in building and nurturing relationships within our communities in order to create resilience and harmony for us all.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Centre Coordinator
Wellington City Council
12.2022 - Current
- Foster safe, inclusive and welcome spaces for all community members to visit.
- Develop networks, build relationships with interested stakeholders and encourage connections within the community
- Support community members and volunteers to take leadership of community initiatives and develop and apply realistic long-term plans
- Provide navigation and referrals for community members to identify their needs, aspirations and existing resources
- Maintain Health and Safety standards.
- Enter data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Assess processes, implement cost reductions and develop reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
Refugee Re-Settlement Support Volunteer
New Zealand Red Cross
10.2021 - Current
- Provided support in social, educational and health areas to assist clients with integrating into local community
- Worked with leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and pathways towards community integration
- Facilitated weekly whanau meetings, listening actively and offering compassionate support
- Strengths-based practice to build social connection and belonging guided by the values of Manaakitanga
- Advocate and support each individual's agency through Manaakitanga.
- Recruit new volunteers with open to public information sessions.
Community Support/Admin and Locality Coordinator
Te Awakairangi Health Network
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Leading daily stand up, sharing information, monitoring and supporting team performance
- Maintaining effective and efficient workflow within a dynamic working environment of up to 16 people
- Developing and maintaining successful stakeholder relationships that promoted opportunities for increased value and access in the community
- Assessments and case note preparation for clients social based needs on short term and long-term basis
- Interpretation of clinical notes
- Front line community interaction identifying immediate needs for wellbeing under covid isolation landscape.
ESOL Volunteer - Multicultural Support Services
Kiwiclass
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Nurture and advocate for student needs by providing support and guidance regarding New Zealand systems and access to services
- Share experiences of motherhood and adjusting to new environments
- Create and manage a stimulating teaching environment and motivating students to learn and achieve their language goals
- Work with students in small groups and one-on-one to provide additional support with literacy development.
Administrator/Director
Ndwiga Limited
05.2016 - 08.2021
- IT skills, variety of software packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, Access, Powerpoint)
- Schedule and attend meetings, official minute taking
- Liaise with external contacts and negotiate contracts
- Payroll and salary administration
- Data entry and accounts
- Business implementation.
Professional Tutor/Nanny
Hala Helmi
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted student at various skill levels in early childhood years
- Worked closely with parent to create specialised care and learning plans to ensure growth and development
- Planned and prepared meals for children following parent's specified dietary plans and requirements
- Maintained accurate daily records of children's individual activities, behaviours, meals and naps
- Closely monitored children behaviour, promptly reporting changes or health concerns to parents.
Professional Nanny
Stephen Vowles and Glenn Copely
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
Student Leader Holiday Programme/Early Years
Rainbow Early Learning Centre
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Coordinated student activities and boosted engagement by ensuring safe, positive environment
- Maintained facilities, equipment and supplies to optimise planning and implementation of events
- Led programme implementation according to each individual students' disability needs and capabilities
- Relieved in the Early Years childhood centre children aged 0-4 years
Personal Assistant
Anna Campbell Maclean MA LLB
01.2008 - 12.2008
Early Childhood Reliever
YMCA New Plymouth
03.2007 - 12.2007
Childcare Assistant
Victoria University
03.2003 - 02.2007
Coordinator Assistant Internship
OXFAM New Zealand
04.2006 - 12.2006
Education
Postgraduate Diploma International Development - International Development
Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand01.2017
Skills
- Comprehension of Health and Privacy Act
- Indici, CIR, BCMS, Microsoft, Mailchimp and Xero software systems
- Health and Safety employee representative
- Administrative Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Professional Networking
- Project Coordination
- Current First Aid Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- Full Drivers License
Additional Volunteer Roles
- Death without Debt, Anti-poverty campaign Support Assistant and Researcher to campaign manager, August - December 2021 Wellington
- 'Family Fun' Family Support Group Co-founder and volunteer, June 2018 - March 2020 Oxford, UK
- Carefree Kids, Play Therapy support Volunteer, February 2011 - February 2012, East London, UK
- Oxfam New Zealand Events Volunteer, Oxjam, Parihaka Peace Festival, WOMAD August 2006 - March 2007 Taranaki and Wellington
- Yellow Ribbon Youth Rep, Inglewood High-school, February 2002 - December 2002
Timeline
Community Centre Coordinator
Wellington City Council
12.2022 - Current
Community Support/Admin and Locality Coordinator
Te Awakairangi Health Network
03.2022 - 01.2023
Refugee Re-Settlement Support Volunteer
New Zealand Red Cross
10.2021 - Current
ESOL Volunteer - Multicultural Support Services
Kiwiclass
06.2021 - 06.2022
Administrator/Director
Ndwiga Limited
05.2016 - 08.2021
Professional Tutor/Nanny
Hala Helmi
01.2014 - 01.2015
Professional Nanny
Stephen Vowles and Glenn Copely
01.2011 - 12.2013
Student Leader Holiday Programme/Early Years
Rainbow Early Learning Centre
01.2009 - 10.2010
Personal Assistant
Anna Campbell Maclean MA LLB
01.2008 - 12.2008
Early Childhood Reliever
YMCA New Plymouth
03.2007 - 12.2007
Coordinator Assistant Internship
OXFAM New Zealand
04.2006 - 12.2006
Childcare Assistant
Victoria University
03.2003 - 02.2007
Postgraduate Diploma International Development - International Development
Massey University
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Massey University
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