Delivery of government IT solutions including data centre services, security and identity management, TaaS and specialised network infrastructure.

Managing project to strengthen the Red Cross’s information security and develop systems and processes that support the humanitarian objectives.

• Developed a policy and regulation commissioning and development process for managing information.• Led multiple project teams through policy and guidance development• Worked closing with Māori advisors to support programme shifts systems and processesOranga Tamariki is a new government department, responsible for the care of Children in NZ. The Professional Practice Group developed practice policy and guidance that upheld legislative requirements. In my role, I supported the… Show more • Developed a policy and regulation commissioning and development process for managing information.• Led multiple project teams through policy and guidance development• Worked closing with Māori advisors to support programme shifts systems and processesOranga Tamariki is a new government department, responsible for the care of Children in NZ. The Professional Practice Group developed practice policy and guidance that upheld legislative requirements. In my role, I supported the development and streamlining of this new department, implementing business processes to manage the development of information and guidance in alignment with government regulations.• Designed and embedding a MS Office and SharePoint solution for a national team, requiring information sharing, file management, collaborative working and process management.• Took direction from the Deputy Chief Executive to design scope and deliverables for several business processes for developing policy and guidance. (i.e. Quality Assurance Checkpoint for reviewing products and guidance before publishing). This involved developing rules of business, process trackers, socialisation and engagement with other business units.• Managed the development of a new roles to be implemented in all Oranga Tamariki sites that involved linking Māori children back to their iwi and whanau. This included communications and engagement with Māori and Iwi groups.• Designed and implemented an end to end solution for commissioning new works. Manged the development of information and tools to support the development of guidance and regulations. This also required business rules, risk and issue management, progress reporting, specialist engagement and communications to embed these new guidance and systems.• Designed several templates and reporting systems to provide senior leadership with the information they required. i.e. status reports, financial reports• Trained and supported staff with IT development, training and systems Show less

Accreditation, administration, operations and ticketing for New Zealand Fashion Week.

• Improved relationship management for an important client, securing ongoing revenue• Restructured product deployment model and improved company reputation• Embedded strong project management communication and reporting principles to improve internal communication and project tracking.International tourism resort software, point of sale, eCommerce and payment specialist with an international client base.• Managed accounts and client relationships• Maintained national and… Show more • Improved relationship management for an important client, securing ongoing revenue• Restructured product deployment model and improved company reputation• Embedded strong project management communication and reporting principles to improve internal communication and project tracking.International tourism resort software, point of sale, eCommerce and payment specialist with an international client base.• Managed accounts and client relationships• Maintained national and international vendor agreements and relationships• Maintained product delivery and development systems and processes• Managed the delivery of the software solution using structured approach• Managed contract negotiations, estimations, contracts, relationship management & process management Show less

NZ’s largest tourism operator and Queenstown’s premier conference and incentive complex.• Led a large team of contractors, suppliers and staff• Responsible for vendor management, including entertainment provides, maintenance crews and catering• Managed large international hospitality and incentive projects

• Through stakeholder management and relationships, raised over $200,000 in sponsorship• Non-profit organisation raising awareness and supports domestic violence victims• Managed the development and execution of a national fundraising project• Developed TV, Radio and Online campaigns to support the programme

• Raised funding and sponsorship of $150,000 through engaging businesses and stakeholdersInternational Sporting Event in New Zealand and Charity to support diversity in sports.• Responsible for Project budgeting, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder management.• Key lead on marketing, registrations, venue management, sponsorship and contracting• Managed the creation to execution of a major event involving media, local government, the community and international and… Show more • Raised funding and sponsorship of $150,000 through engaging businesses and stakeholdersInternational Sporting Event in New Zealand and Charity to support diversity in sports.• Responsible for Project budgeting, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder management.• Key lead on marketing, registrations, venue management, sponsorship and contracting• Managed the creation to execution of a major event involving media, local government, the community and international and national athletes Show less

• Local government• Project managed a major event that involved large media, education and environmental requirements• Liaised with various stakeholders include local education providers, sponsors and local government departments

• Mega-church network and ministry organisation based in London, UK.• Projects included building fitouts, major events, production filming, album recordings, live events & festivals.• Managed an annual budget of £1.5million ($3 million NZD) • Responsible for a large staff, contractor and volunteer team• Led a department of project coordinators and managed key relationships

While working for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, I managed the Eton Manor Site. My role included designing and implementing a technological solution to support the events at this site. This solution included computers, mobile and wired telephones, radios and result gathering equipment. I maintained working relationships with twelve full time staff, overseeing their work. When the season began we also brought on one hundred volunteers. As their manager I co-ordinated, trained and… Show more While working for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, I managed the Eton Manor Site. My role included designing and implementing a technological solution to support the events at this site. This solution included computers, mobile and wired telephones, radios and result gathering equipment. I maintained working relationships with twelve full time staff, overseeing their work. When the season began we also brought on one hundred volunteers. As their manager I co-ordinated, trained and worked alongside them, providing them with the resources to perform their role. Technically I managed the production of CAD files, Health and Safety policies and procedures and work packages for various contractors. As a result of my team’s success, having reached their milestones early, I was asked to support neighboring venues such as the Olympic Stadium and Velodrome. Show less

Co-ordinating projects for the Volunteer and Accreditation Teams, managing volunteer rosters, recruitment, and training for Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. Created maps, diagrams, and policies on how to control personnel and public within a venue to ensure standards were kept and that a consistent approach was taken each time. Handling enquiries from VIP, Staff, and Media ensuring a resolution was achieved.Streamlined processes by creating on line systems for processing… Show more Co-ordinating projects for the Volunteer and Accreditation Teams, managing volunteer rosters, recruitment, and training for Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. Created maps, diagrams, and policies on how to control personnel and public within a venue to ensure standards were kept and that a consistent approach was taken each time. Handling enquiries from VIP, Staff, and Media ensuring a resolution was achieved.Streamlined processes by creating on line systems for processing applications. This net result of this change on the process was that it became more efficient and allowed the project to be completed ahead of schedule by at least 3 weeks. Show less

This was a two month contract to project manage the rescue and recovery operations following the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake. I was contracted by Christchurch City Council and the NZ Ministry of Civil Defense to manage international and national logistics requirements. This included recruiting, overseeing, training and equipping 500 emergency engineers and rescue volunteers, from all over New Zealand. In order to mobilize this team, I worked alongside the New Zealand Military Forces to cater… Show more This was a two month contract to project manage the rescue and recovery operations following the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake. I was contracted by Christchurch City Council and the NZ Ministry of Civil Defense to manage international and national logistics requirements. This included recruiting, overseeing, training and equipping 500 emergency engineers and rescue volunteers, from all over New Zealand. In order to mobilize this team, I worked alongside the New Zealand Military Forces to cater for their logistical requirements such as accommodation, transport and food. Other elements of my role included all operation management and planning specifically (but not limited to) policies and procedures around building evaluation and safety when entering the red (restricted) zones. The most interesting part of this role was deploying Air Force planes to collect temporary generators and mobile phone towers from around Australia and China, so they could be setup to restore coverage. Show less

Managed two functional venues which had a capacity for up to 4000 people, plus arranging temporary structures as required and all the equipment required for the venues and managing the logistics and operations of the said venues. Responsible for a staff force of 6 permanent employees and up to 40 temporary staff when required. Had 30 retained clients and serviced their needs throughout the year. Managed functions such as: Gala Evenings, Black Tie Fundraisers, Charity Auctions… Show more Managed two functional venues which had a capacity for up to 4000 people, plus arranging temporary structures as required and all the equipment required for the venues and managing the logistics and operations of the said venues. Responsible for a staff force of 6 permanent employees and up to 40 temporary staff when required. Had 30 retained clients and serviced their needs throughout the year. Managed functions such as: Gala Evenings, Black Tie Fundraisers, Charity Auctions, Theatre productions and large corporate parties.A further element of the position included support of a large High School with IT and Project Management and assisting with a number of specialised classroom sessions around Network design and management and theatre operations. Show less

Three month contractManaged events within the festival such as promotional functions, celebrity sporting projects, and talent concerts. Managed the building and setup of temporary stages and buildings to service crowds of 35,000+. These included toilets, marquees, catering area, and performance stages etc etc.

Responsible for dealing with:Customer ComplaintsTechnical SupportManaging Special DealsManagement of StoreManaging Team of 5Training staff in Sales & Development Started in the store as a Sales Consultant and was promoted to Branch Manager. Achieved an increase in turnover from $18,000 to $55,000 by streamlining processes and strengthening staff ability through training to sell products and add on’s. This in turn increased the motivation and development of… Show more Responsible for dealing with:Customer ComplaintsTechnical SupportManaging Special DealsManagement of StoreManaging Team of 5Training staff in Sales & Development Started in the store as a Sales Consultant and was promoted to Branch Manager. Achieved an increase in turnover from $18,000 to $55,000 by streamlining processes and strengthening staff ability through training to sell products and add on’s. This in turn increased the motivation and development of each individual member of staff. Show less