Lucie Thomson Email & Phone Number

Hastings

HR Advisor for four sawmills based in Masterton, Dannevirke, Gisborne and Putaruru.

Hastings, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Hastings, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

TUMU Group HR Advisor for multiple entities within the Group.

Whakatu, Hastings, New Zealand

Scope:♣ Role situated within the Post-harvest Sales & Logistics team at Head Office♣ Responsibility for servicing up to three packhouses in Hawkes Bay and two in NelsonResponsibilities:♣ Created packing plans/line diagrams for all packhouses♣ Ensured all packhouses had a plan to pack with no downtime and communicated instructions for this♣ Learned and utilised in-house software system MAX for preparation and delivery of packing plans to packhouses♣ Issued and monitored contract quotas at each packhouse♣ Issued and monitored USDA IQP blocks (Quality programme for American customers)♣ Maintained Masterfiles and Export orders for Mr Apple and third party, including all material attributes♣ Reconciled SOH for third party packing contracts ♣ Processed supply emails from third party and troubleshoot errors♣ Provided accurate daily Production Plan Reports to CEO, Senior Managers and Orchard Managers♣ Submit weekly exported volumes to Pink Lady Association via APAL♣ Provided general admin support within the Sales & Logistics Team♣ Off-Season – Provided data reports requested by CEO and Senior Managers for analytical purposes and fully audit Export Orders database for all varieties including BOM (Bill of Materials/Packaging)

Whakatu, Hastings, New Zealand

Scope:♣ This position was responsible for assuring the smooth running of the post-harvest operations and was involved in the process from start to finish from bins coming in, to contracts being packed and pallets being loaded out for export and local market. Responsibilities:♣ Provided support and communication to the packhouse day and night shift eight Team Leaders and staff♣ Monitored all production produced, reported any issues and corrected to ensure the packhouse did not compromise production or incur downtime♣ Entered most recent packing plans/line diagram data for all varieties, including auditing the BOM, managing quota's and IQP sample collection and palletisation♣ Managed pallet downgrades, releasing of unfinished pallets according to clearance, all rework placements, EOV amalgamation, part pallet internal transfers between packhouses♣ Audited and finalised Grower Run Reports in a timely manner after each completed and closed run♣ Liaised with Coolstore staff for replacement cartons and data reworks at the coolstore♣ Trained staff on software and equipment and monitor operation♣ Off-Season - Assisted coordinating the review of controlled documents to support the compliance team with maintaining `Global Standard Food Safety` (BRCGS) and MPI requirements. This included distributing documents for review, edit changes, draft new procedures and liaise with managers around the approval process. Concurrently, I was approached by the Packhouse Logistics and Production Planning Manager to research and present my findings as to how Mr Apple can reduce the volume of paper generated when producing the Grower Run Reports. This was a successful project and for the 2019 season we reduced the number of printed reports by 60% and the 2020 season is currently running at a 90% reduction.

Napier, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Scope: ♣ Member of 2-person Management team, reporting to Regional Branch Manager♣ Direct Reports – 8 Senior Supervisors, 100 + operational team of Security Guards♣ Client base – National and Regional client database of 50+, including government agencies, large corporates♣ Operational Management (24/7) for Manned Services department and ad-hoc Cash in Transit department for the East Coast.Responsibilities:♣ Oversight of all operational areas of the business including contract negotiations, client service requests, client and relationship management♣ Management of work force forecasting plan for 100+ diverse employees over 30 external contracts including ad-hoc and or emergency placements♣ Full control of Human Resources ♣ Execute company HR, H&S and Operational policies ♣ Provide security service for large annual eventsAchievements:♣ Developed full HR processes including recruitment, vetting, database, inductions, training, COA applications♣ Initiated the hard conversations to achieve desired results and supported disciplinary procedures♣ 100% achieved unscheduled last minute events, day or night♣ Designed and implemented a comprehensive library of `Site Operating Procedures` for all sites♣ Quick complaint resolution and also achieved reduced complaints♣ Developed H&S system including specific site information, vehicle and equipment checks, monthly EHS Reporting over 15 sites for H&S Branch Committee Meeting♣ Initiated and led Hazard Register at sites worked over 20+ hours per week to keep employees’ safe♣ Highest performing branch for zero LTI with 1619 days ♣ Designed and implemented stock control records to achieve budget♣ Mission Concert 2013 & 2014 - 140 static guard deployment for crowd control of 25,000 patrons, over a 16-hour day♣ Cricket World Cup 2015 - Host City Security Co-ordinator. Approved by ICC World Cup Cricket 2015 and managed 5 international teams and 4 hotel venues without incident

Hastings, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Scope: ♣ Report to General Manager♣ PA support to four Senior Managers♣ First point of contact for general public♣ Liaise with key financial HDC personnel♣ Office Management supporting all aspects of operation Responsibilities:♣ Assist General Manager with Board meetings producing accurate minutes ♣ Participate in Management meetings and record accurate minutes♣ Manage cost budget for office and associated costs♣ Reconcile timesheets for casual event teamAchievements:♣ Assisted Marketing and Events Manager to develop accurate marketing coding for reporting revenue♣ Developed and implemented own system for management and reconciliation of event income♣ Developed and implemented own system for management of event coding for events♣ Build a rapport with each personnel on a personable professional level♣ Designed and implemented departmental synopsis report template for presentation at monthly Board meetings♣ Secured robust relationship with clients and members of the public

Napier, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Scope: ♣ Member of 3-person operational team, reporting to Executive & Head Coach♣ Client base - Contracted Black Stick players (male and female), Black Stick Coaches and Managers, Hawkes Bay Hockey Events Manager, Hawkes Bay Artificial Surface Trust Board, Hawkes Bay Hockey Coaches, National Secondary Schools, regional Intermediate and primary schools, registered player database♣ First point of contact for general public♣ Manage and provide a comprehensive administrative service for all international, regional and or corporate events Responsibilities:♣ First point of contact for general public♣ Full responsibility of event marketing♣ Full responsibility of event administration ♣ Full responsibility of player database record keeping ♣ Manage many supplier relationships♣ Management of event finances and reporting♣ Management of daily cash flow actual & forecastingAchievements:♣ Team member of the first national hockey academy♣ Member of first academy to contract Black Stick players♣ Finance Administrator responsibilities added to existing role♣ Designed and implemented own comprehensive `Event Administration` template overview ♣ Designed and implemented own system for recording comprehensive player database♣ Designed and implemented own system for recording player registrations, per event♣ Designed and implemented own system for recording player financial accounts ♣ Designed and implemented own marketing tools♣ Secured robust relationship with sponsors, local providers & clients♣ Designed and implemented own system for daily cash flow for actual and forecasting♣ Design and maintained an `Economic Impact` Report for each event♣ Designed and implemented a comprehensive Event Report for the KCHA Board♣ Set up new business accounts ledger profile in MYOB from Quickbook’s

Education record

Recreation Management Bsc Hons, 2:1

Recreation Managment Bsc Honours, Parks, Recreation And Leisure Studies, 2:1