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Lower Hutt, Nz

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Working within the National based Shared Services team for CablePrice NZ Ltd I manage the following but not limited to:• Fleet Management• Travel Mangement • Invoices and financial reports• Property & Facilities• Builing and site security• National Contracts• Supplier and Contractor relationships • Department trainer

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Responsible for all contracts administration duties within the Procurement and Projects team.• Provide contracts advice to hiring managers across MBIE, including how to employ contractors and use the All-of-Government recruitment panel for resourcing.• Use the Contract Registry Database to create new contract ID numbers for all temps, contractors and consultants.• Oversee day-to-day administration of the Contract Registry inbox – up to 45 emails per day, dealing with requests and advice.• Create contracts through the Master Service Agreement and Panel Agreement.• Process contract and agreement variations and extensions, and advise on terms and conditions.• Administer Taxi Charge Cards and Voucher Cards across MBIE and WorkSafe NZ.

Melbourne, Australia

Full-time permanent contracts administration role responsible for all areas of contracts management supporting the national business to enable delivery and billing of managed IT services.• Achieved Service Excellence Award in June 2012.• Worked in a large team of 20+ contracts administrators, processed new orders, additions, extensions, renewals, cancellations and change requests from both clients and internal staff.• Generated and distributed invoices, letters and service packs. • Liaised with internal and external staff through email and verbal communication.• Reconciled client contracts, ensuring database integrity and accurate delivery of services.• Provided information on request from internal sources and clients including Service Confirmation, Record of Entitlement, Contract and Billing Information.• Managed the Time & Materials (T&M) Outlook Inbox/database and service requests relating to Invoices from third party vendors.• Allocated responsibilities in the team as a senior team member, trained and supported peers to ensure team were cross-trained and multi-skilled.

Co. Kerry / Co. Dublin, Ireland

1 Year working visaPaddywagon Tours is one of Irelands leading tour companies providing day trips and tours across Ireland. I worked for the company based in Dublin booking people onto tours and day trips.• Managed online bookings for tours of 2-90 people. Administered bookings through Bookings.com and Hostels.com, up to 50 people per day. Controlled data entry and web management of the DTW booking engine• Maintained daily contact with tour operators around the World who listed on the website.• Managed the Facebook page entering daily content, updates and promotions.• Also worked in a hostel in Killarney, running the hostel bar and kitchen, supervising volunteers.

Adelaide, Sa Australia

Mantra Hotel-SQ Restaurant - Food and Beverage Attendant (Full Time).All responsibilities related to F&B attendant in a 4 ½ star restaurant:• Entering daily logs and briefing sheets into company system• Working in all areas of the restaurant including: Bar, Room Service and Table Service• Working with the POS system on a daily basis• Ensuring customer satisfaction in all aspects of Food and BeverageAwards from Mantra: Employee of the Month ‘April ‘09’.I was a part of the team which won the award for Best Food and Beverage Outlet in Mantra Group ‘09’ this included all Mantra Group Hotels across Australia and New Zealand

Yulara, Nt Australia

Voyages is a 5-star resort offering accommodation, tours and fully managed events and convention facilities.Initially recruited as the Supervisor then moved into a Assistant Restaurant Manager working across the Café, Deli and Burger Bar through Gecko's Restaurant and Café within the Sails in the Desert 5-star hotel.• OH&S and First Aid responsibilities.• Assisted Restaurant Managers in interviewing and recruiting new staff.• Managed weekly rosters using Excel spread sheets.• Delivered training across all outlets and completed Train the Trainer programme.• Managed the opening of The Red Rock Deli and The Burger Bar restaurant outlets, including hiring new staff, equipment and site set up, menu development alongside kitchen staff, budget planning and wages.• Awards from Voyages in this time frame: Employee of the Quarter 07’. Employee of the Month twice, Outlet of the Quarter for the Deli ‘08’.

Hamilton Island, Australia

Hamilton Island Convention Centre is a multi-purpose venue accommodating up to 1000 delegates. The resort manages events and banquets for up to 2000 people.• Managed up to 50 staff on various large and small-scale events across three different sites. Events included – - Audi – 2000 people, one week of trade shows, themed events with Audi hosting the Hamilton Island Race Week. Coincided with the Whitehaven Beach Party.- Australia & New Zealand Society of Neuroradiology – 50 people three-day convention with themed Gala Dinner.- Microsoft Australia Partner Conference – 450 people, one week of trade shows, themed events and Gala Dinner Awards Night.• Supervised weddings for up 450 people dealing with bridal parties.• Developed briefing sheets using company event management system. Maintained electronic running sheets.• Developed company training guide for events staff.• Hosted functions in the private bar in Hamilton Island Qualia Resort (5-star luxury resort).• Received Employee of the Month Award in August and September 2007.

Sails In The Desert Hotel

Voyages is a 5-star resort offering accommodation, tours and fully managed events and convention facilities.Initially recruited as a Team Leader for one of 3 Sounds of Silence (award winning outdoor gourmet dinner) sites, then moved into Supervising Gecko's Cafe Restaurant• Supervised conferences and banquet functions for up to 500 people across four different sites.• Managed and coordinated event staff, table settings, wine and food service including liaising with kitchen.• Worked closely with the client Event Coordinator to plan and deliver the event.• OH&S and First Aid responsibilities.• Delivered training across all outlets and completed Train the Trainer programme.• Supervised on of the award winning ‘Sounds of Silence’ sites (outdoor gourmet restaurant), managing health and safety for guests and staff in the heart of the outback. Also supervised during private functions, including royal parties and corporate functions.• Managed weekly rosters using Excel spread sheets.

Electronic Media Production, Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Student Radio Station, Students Association

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