Dr. Thomas Kiefer Email & Phone Number

Lower Hutt, Wellington Region, New Zealand

FootyBugs (www.footybugs.co.nz) is the brain child of Thomas and was brought to life to continue skill development for his children but also parent demand due to compensate the lack of junior club football during the summer months (October to April). Thomas has a deep passion and love for the sport. With years of experience playing in Germany at a semi-competitive level, Thomas and his Assistant Coaches want to share their experience and knowledge to young footballers so they can become… Show more FootyBugs (www.footybugs.co.nz) is the brain child of Thomas and was brought to life to continue skill development for his children but also parent demand due to compensate the lack of junior club football during the summer months (October to April). Thomas has a deep passion and love for the sport. With years of experience playing in Germany at a semi-competitive level, Thomas and his Assistant Coaches want to share their experience and knowledge to young footballers so they can become the best player they can be. FootBugs is introducing the fundamental football skills to children aged from 4 to 12 years with its innovative skill level system, designed appropriately for each age group. Through a combination of football and various other general movement-based training sessions children will not only learn the art of football and the core skills needed. They also will develop invaluable motoric and social skills and learning having empathy for others.Our focus is providing football in a fun and safe environment, allowing children of all abilities and skill levels to have fun and enjoy participating in sport as they grow up! Show less

Wellington, Porirura

In his new assignment Thomas is responsible for the delivery of large scale nationwide roll-outs of a number of Capital Works Projects across Corrections and Justice portfolio (Prison Facilities, Community Correction Services centers and Courts). A total of up to 50 project sites may be delivered throughout a financial year, Projects are generally ranging between $50K and $5M. Prior to his new assignment he was looking after the delivery of Capital Works Projects and Planned Asset… Show more In his new assignment Thomas is responsible for the delivery of large scale nationwide roll-outs of a number of Capital Works Projects across Corrections and Justice portfolio (Prison Facilities, Community Correction Services centers and Courts). A total of up to 50 project sites may be delivered throughout a financial year, Projects are generally ranging between $50K and $5M. Prior to his new assignment he was looking after the delivery of Capital Works Projects and Planned Asset Replacement Programme projects, replacing end of life assets including building fabrics or minor new built projects. An average number of 14x projects being delivered per financial year. Projects may be ranging between $10K and $1M. Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Yeastie Boys is a local Wellington craft beer brewery. Minor investment as part of their capital raise to support initial growth and expansion of the business into overseas market UK to expand further into European market from their new UK base. For more information check out their website www.yeastieboys.co.nz.

Wellington, New Zealand

Thomas' little consultancy firm provides expertise in PPP, Facilities and Project Management Services for industrial, residential, institutional and commercial building and Facility Management Services projects . He also can provide expert advice on energy efficiency residential design solutions, product and material selection. While he was studying and working overseas in Germany and Switzerland, one of the leading countries, he gained specialised knowledge in energy efficiency design… Show more Thomas' little consultancy firm provides expertise in PPP, Facilities and Project Management Services for industrial, residential, institutional and commercial building and Facility Management Services projects . He also can provide expert advice on energy efficiency residential design solutions, product and material selection. While he was studying and working overseas in Germany and Switzerland, one of the leading countries, he gained specialised knowledge in energy efficiency design and build solution. Show less

Wellington

ZeroC is a carbon zero B2B ridesharing company, ZeroC drivers are fully employed, being paid above minimal wage. Rides being booked securely through an App. Due to global pandemic, lockdowns, travel restrictions, working from home and increasing use of online meetings resulted in non-economical viability of the organization and to cease operation.

Wellington, New Zealand

Chariot is a a technology start-up based in Wellington developing a smartphone Application for a mobile community marketplace that allows individuals to find and accept carpooling and ride-sharing arrangements. Chariot wants to connect a community of like-minded people who carpool or driving in the same direction or volunteers to share rides with one another in a safe, cheap and convenient way. In return passengers pays a contribution to cover the driver’s vehicle maintenance costs such… Show more Chariot is a a technology start-up based in Wellington developing a smartphone Application for a mobile community marketplace that allows individuals to find and accept carpooling and ride-sharing arrangements. Chariot wants to connect a community of like-minded people who carpool or driving in the same direction or volunteers to share rides with one another in a safe, cheap and convenient way. In return passengers pays a contribution to cover the driver’s vehicle maintenance costs such as fuel, reasonable wear and tear, cashless and securely through our app. Safety is Chariots priority and user are police vetted though.Due to limited uptake and carpooling interest in the wider community at the time, the founders of Chariot decided to pivot to a zero carbon B2B ridesharing service, called ZeroC. Show less

Wellington, New Zealand

Thomas is managing a team of in-house and contract Project Managers delivering Construction Management of a large number of Capital Works Projects in Prison Facilities and Community Correction Services centers. Up to 50 projects may be delivered throughout the financial year, Projects are generally ranging between $50K and $1M.In his role he also is looking after the delivery of the Minor Works Programme (approx. $1M) and Planned Asset Replacement Programme (approx. $8M) replacing end… Show more Thomas is managing a team of in-house and contract Project Managers delivering Construction Management of a large number of Capital Works Projects in Prison Facilities and Community Correction Services centers. Up to 50 projects may be delivered throughout the financial year, Projects are generally ranging between $50K and $1M.In his role he also is looking after the delivery of the Minor Works Programme (approx. $1M) and Planned Asset Replacement Programme (approx. $8M) replacing end of life assets project managed by on-site Facilities Managers and for high risk or complex works project managed by his team..Since his start in his role, Thomas developed and implemented multiple processes, procedures and templates that maximises the productivity and quality outcomes of the appointed Project Managers. He also was able to increase each year the revenue for Capital Works Projects from $260K in the first year to $10M by end of the fourth and fifth financial year. Show less

Wellington, New Zealand

Pennydrop is Thomas'​ first entrepreneurial excursion. He founded Pennydrop as a simple idea to provide a comprehensive video online learning platform where collaborative learning is engaging, makes fun and the subject matter is taught in a simple understandable way, wherever and whenever.Pennydrop's aim is to give all students a fun time and access to high quality supplementary learning materials developed specifically on the New Zealand curriculum. Teachers, lecturers and students… Show more Pennydrop is Thomas'​ first entrepreneurial excursion. He founded Pennydrop as a simple idea to provide a comprehensive video online learning platform where collaborative learning is engaging, makes fun and the subject matter is taught in a simple understandable way, wherever and whenever.Pennydrop's aim is to give all students a fun time and access to high quality supplementary learning materials developed specifically on the New Zealand curriculum. Teachers, lecturers and students will use Pennydrop to create, collaborate, connect and share educational content i.e. bite size video tutorials, that will improve student’s marks and expand their career prospects. While Pennydrop was in the MVP stage Thomas decided to make a break to concentrate on other entrepreneurial activities. Show less

Queenstown/Wellington, New Zealand

The company based in Queenstown expressed interest to expand their business to the Lower North Island. Thomas was responsible to manage the operations for the expansion from his Wellington office. In this role he also coordinated a team of installers and contractors for pricing purpose and subsequent the delivery of the works. He also provided project management services of small to medium sized shopfitting projects for commercial, hospitality and residential buildings. This was… Show more The company based in Queenstown expressed interest to expand their business to the Lower North Island. Thomas was responsible to manage the operations for the expansion from his Wellington office. In this role he also coordinated a team of installers and contractors for pricing purpose and subsequent the delivery of the works. He also provided project management services of small to medium sized shopfitting projects for commercial, hospitality and residential buildings. This was Thomas first role in New Zealand following his immigration that gave him the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and exposure to NZ's construction industry. It forms his pathway to his professional career in New Zealand. Show less

Beijing, P.R. China

Thomas acted as the client representative for western industry clients, mainly from Europe and USA to provide Project Management Services for Design & Build of Industrial Buildings such as large scale Manufacturing plants (Green & Brown field). In his role he was also responsible for Business Development to acquire new clients, local and overseas. Thomas had a team of local engineers, designer and project managers.

Beijing, P.R. China

In his role he was responsible for the Quality Assurance and with a team of expats and local engineers, project managers and designer to project manage for local property developers multi-million dollar high-rise building projects, residential villa compounds and office buildings. He also carried out Business Development, management training of client's Senior Management and trade training of local labour force. In one of Thomas' projects approx 3,000 Chinese labourer where on-site at… Show more In his role he was responsible for the Quality Assurance and with a team of expats and local engineers, project managers and designer to project manage for local property developers multi-million dollar high-rise building projects, residential villa compounds and office buildings. He also carried out Business Development, management training of client's Senior Management and trade training of local labour force. In one of Thomas' projects approx 3,000 Chinese labourer where on-site at any time carrying out various construction activities. Show less

Aarau, Switzerland

Project management and property development, responsible for expansion into Germany and Eastern Europe. Property appraisal, contract and land negotiation, liaise with council and government, costing, feasibility studies, planning and project delivery.

Abstatt, Germany

Site supervision, health & safety onsite compliance check, planning of work, quality check, review of plans and drawings, budgeting, programming, VO review, material order, liaise with subcontractors and client.

Abstatt, Germany

Day to day site management and site supervision, reporting, documentation, health & safety onsite compliance check, quality check, review of plans and drawings, VO review, material order, liaise with subcontractors and client.

Berlin, Germany

Design documentation and structural calculation of bridges, budgeting.

Berlin, Germany

Support in day to day site management, quality control reinforcement, review drawings, material order and management, reporting and documentation.

Karlsruhe, Germany

Apprenticeship to gain trade certificate as mechanical engineer.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Management

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), General Management

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng. Hons), Structural Engineering