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Wellington, Nz

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Responsible for the Injury Prevention websites to reduce the likelihood of accidents for all Kiwis.

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

At Springload we found there was a problem worth solving: out of the box form builders are not accessible to use and the forms they create are not accessible by default. As Formally's Product Manager my primary goal is develop Formally into the solution. An accessible form builder that creates accessible, enabling experiences for users and customers. Because Formally is a start up product initiative, my role encompasses several facets including:- Product vision and… Show more At Springload we found there was a problem worth solving: out of the box form builders are not accessible to use and the forms they create are not accessible by default. As Formally's Product Manager my primary goal is develop Formally into the solution. An accessible form builder that creates accessible, enabling experiences for users and customers. Because Formally is a start up product initiative, my role encompasses several facets including:- Product vision and strategy: Lean canvas management, strategy development and execution, product risk management- Product discovery and analysis: Customer interviews, market and competitior analysis- Product development support and business analysis: Actively participating in the software development process via user story writing, testing and value realisation- Customer support: Providing guidance for Formally's customers to ensure they get the most out of their use of the product- Sales: Developing networks and relationships in the accessibility community and beyond to increase the reach and impact of our product. Show less

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

As a Product Owner in the Business Lending space I was the caretaker of the existing suite of systems to support this essential funtion of the bank. I helped to create and execute direction for each of the 7 core systems in order to achieve the best outcomes for our customers. Primarily to improve customer experience, reduce technical debt and enhance security. I also supported the team formation and building of the two teams I was part of in my time at BNZ.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

I've transitioned from working in the Public Sector to the Private Sector for a digital consultancy. My day to day work here is determined largely by the needs of the clients that I work with and the outcomes they are trying to achieve. My list of Agile roles and clients includes:-Product Owner for Greater Wellington Regional Council where I brought the development team and client together to build a customised Microsoft Dynamics instance.-Scrum Master for New Zealand Customs… Show more I've transitioned from working in the Public Sector to the Private Sector for a digital consultancy. My day to day work here is determined largely by the needs of the clients that I work with and the outcomes they are trying to achieve. My list of Agile roles and clients includes:-Product Owner for Greater Wellington Regional Council where I brought the development team and client together to build a customised Microsoft Dynamics instance.-Scrum Master for New Zealand Customs where I created a psychologically safe working environment and encouraged the team to be self motivated while teaching them about Scrum and Agile-Product Owner for BRANZ during their external website and store re-build (remotely during a pandemic!)-Product Owner for Winsborough while we supported their existing software expansion and the UX design for the rebuild-Product Owner for Austin Assessment, transitioning a physical tool into a digital tool to help screen children with cerebral visual impairment (CVI)I've also provided Project Management or Business Analysis services to:-CRS Software where I created a Story Map and User Stories for an exciting new feature they are bringing into their core product.-Callaghan Scale Up Research where I organised and supported the team to deliver human centred design research and prototype user testing. -Ministry of Education where I organised and supported the team to deliver human centred design research and also conducted business analysis of the internal team process and future direction Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

In this contract role I am responsible for the delivery of a range of IT Infrastructure projects. This includes the procurement, design and implementation of new hardware, creation of a new standard operating environment, and the roll out of a new video conferencing solution across the Ministry.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

I continued my work in the public service for the Central Agency Shared Services department, providing project results to the New Zealand Treasury, State Services Commission and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. My profile of work encompassed managing 3 multi-agency engagements. My projects sat mostly in the Civil Defence sector and have wide ranging, national impact and the stakeholders to match. I also organised the Summer of Tech intern programme for CASS for… Show more I continued my work in the public service for the Central Agency Shared Services department, providing project results to the New Zealand Treasury, State Services Commission and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. My profile of work encompassed managing 3 multi-agency engagements. My projects sat mostly in the Civil Defence sector and have wide ranging, national impact and the stakeholders to match. I also organised the Summer of Tech intern programme for CASS for 2016. We took on 6 IT interns through the programme. I provided people management to the interns with 1:1 catch ups, team activities, mentorship and goal planning.Key Project Results:• Managed the end to end re-design of the new National Warning System platform, managing the technical and business change, communications across the Civil Defence sector and the training for the Ministry. This included the management and motivation of a team of 15.• Expanded an existing Treasury Ministerial application to the State Services Commission and Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet while incorporating the unique agency requirements. This project applied Agile project practices and was the first project at CASS to do so.• Completed and facilitated a 3 month RFP process to New Zealand Government Procurement standards. Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

After six months as a Project Admin, I was promoted to the role of Project Manager. MBIE's approach to the Graduate program is sink or swim and after proving I could swim they provided me with the training and opportunity to manage my own projects in their entirety. I was responsible for managing at least 3 projects simultaneously (max 7) ranging in budget from $50k to over $1m. My projects ranged from nationwide upgrade rollouts to the delivery of specific systems to benefit individual… Show more After six months as a Project Admin, I was promoted to the role of Project Manager. MBIE's approach to the Graduate program is sink or swim and after proving I could swim they provided me with the training and opportunity to manage my own projects in their entirety. I was responsible for managing at least 3 projects simultaneously (max 7) ranging in budget from $50k to over $1m. My projects ranged from nationwide upgrade rollouts to the delivery of specific systems to benefit individual teams at MBIE. My day to day responsibilities included negotiating with vendors, managing resources and schedules, building and maintaining relationships, writing business cases, and updating project reporting and finances. Key Project Results:• Refreshed all domestic end-of-life desktops and laptops after resolving budget and time constraints• Upgraded all Domain Controllers to Windows Server 2012 R2• Transitioned from roaming to local profile configuration for all MBIE users• Productionised JIRA, a comprehensive testing solution that allows for better workflow and reporting for the testing and development teams Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

A change from the marketing angle, I've entered the world it IT Project Management as part of MBIE's IT Grad program. As a Project Admin I was responsible for keeping the structure of the project up to date so the Project Manager could focus on management and decision making. Among many tasks, this involved updating project schedules, tracking risks, issues and benefits, and managing finances and budgets. I have contributed to the successful delivery of:• The MBIE Evolution Project… Show more A change from the marketing angle, I've entered the world it IT Project Management as part of MBIE's IT Grad program. As a Project Admin I was responsible for keeping the structure of the project up to date so the Project Manager could focus on management and decision making. Among many tasks, this involved updating project schedules, tracking risks, issues and benefits, and managing finances and budgets. I have contributed to the successful delivery of:• The MBIE Evolution Project to move four separate ministries onto one MBIE Foundation network and platform• The creation of the infrastructure for the environments for the IGMS Student Online Release• The IPONZ Patents Act 2013 Implementation ensuring Patent Office staff were ready to meet and enforce the new Patents Act legislation Show less

Wellington, New Zealand

My position at The Tap Haus is unique because I worked not just behind the bar but also behind the scenes. I talked to customers not just to ask them what kind of beer I can pour for them, but to conduct market research and gather feedback about what we do well and what we can do better. I overhauled The Tap Haus website and the Facebook, Twitter, Google, and Craft Beer Capital profiles. The main goal was to interact with the craft beer community to create a loyal family.

Wilmington, Delaware

I worked to manage the "Buzz" software, which took data directly from Twitter and used Pattern Based Analytics to identify unique trends and view the Twitterverse from a different angle.I conducted focus groups to improve the user interface of the program, researched the proper use of social media as a marketing strategy, managed our Twitter handle, and designed the Facebook page using Photoshop.In this position I was managed remotely and communicated my progress to three… Show more I worked to manage the "Buzz" software, which took data directly from Twitter and used Pattern Based Analytics to identify unique trends and view the Twitterverse from a different angle.I conducted focus groups to improve the user interface of the program, researched the proper use of social media as a marketing strategy, managed our Twitter handle, and designed the Facebook page using Photoshop.In this position I was managed remotely and communicated my progress to three parties multiple times a week. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

My senior year I worked as directly with domestic students enrolled in the Washington Semester Program at American University.I updated the E-Resources, Simplicity, and Datatel records on a bi-weekly basis, created a comprehensive Welcome Guide for all students, managed domestic mailings and other administrative duties, and answered students inquiries.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I helped to streamline and organize the day-to-day financial work for the Washington Semester Program. I processed and audited employee requisitions, disbursements, and travel expenditures to meet government standards.I spent a significant amount of time filling an administrative role as well: managing the front desk, greeting visitors, and scheduling meetings and travel for employees. I also created and published a guide for future administrative assistants to ease training.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

In my first office job I helped with the marketing strategy development for the Washington Mentorship Program, a branch of Washington Semester for incoming Freshman.I designed and published informative brochures featuring the Washington Mentorship Program and recruited new students by fielding questions from parents and families and promoting the program.

Furlong, Pa

In high school and on school breaks during my first two years of college I waited tables at Outback Steakhouse.Here I learned the importance of teamwork and communication. I opened and closed the restaurant on behalf of the manager and assisted my fellow servers in a teamwork environment while consistently maintaining a high level of service.