Paul Walden Email & Phone Number

New Zealand

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

A tweak to job title and role, and move into the Human Resources team; which has aligned with my current assignment supporting the Operations team as their HR Business Partner.The HR Competency & Training Advisor role still consists of managing the NZ team's competency and training. I'm lucky enough to still be able to get the hands dirty developing training resources, delivering training where appropriate and supporting global Mx rollout of specific learning programmes.

New Zealand

Taranaki, Wanganui & Manawatu, New Zealand

One of eight members that sit upon the District Licensing Committee (DLC) within the New Plymouth and Stratford Districts. Tasked with upholding the Object of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, a three person Committee forms to hear objections to Duty Manager and Licensing applications on behalf of the community.Currently sitting in my second five year term on the Committee.

New Plymouth, New Zealand

New Plymouth

Tasked with the management of project deliverables (website development), where cost, time and quality is actively managed and communicated to clients and the internal team. In addition, the role also covers a content strategist function, where I support the Digital Marketing aspect of the business; including the management and provision of client blogs, content provision and content strategy as and when required. The role is extremely client-centric and demands exceptional clear and concise communication skills through a variety of differing mediums.

Limelight Online is the sister company to Apex Digital. My role here as a Content Strategist is all about supporting the Digital Marketing function of Limelight Online through blog development, copyrighting, and educating the client around content strategy.

New Plymouth

(3 Month Contract)Managed cleaning contract for the New Plymouth District Council on behalf of Spotless Services. This included multiple sites throughout North Taranaki, including the TSB Showplace, TSB Stadium, Yarrows Stadium, the Puke Ariki Library and Museum, Todd Energy Aquatic Centre, and New Plymouth Airport etc.- Liaised with NPDC Site Managers, suppliers and sub-contractors- Recruited and trained staff- Facilitated all cleaning requirements, organising staff and equipment to site to complete works- Managed the cleaning requirements for eventsExceeded expectations on the 3 Month Contract with my contract being extended, before leaving the business.

New Plymouth

Employed on a project base/casual employee contract, I was tasked with: researching a potential product, carrying out a client product analysis, liaising with the client the project and developing and delivering a functionality specification, that could be used as the blueprint for future development.

New Plymouth

Management of elearning team.Management of product development life cycle ensuring cost, quality and time parameters are met.Needs identification and documentation.Client relationship and contract management.Instructional design and product development.

New Plymouth

Client liaison and relationship/contract management.Analysis of client training and training resource needs.Project facilitation – ensuring completion of all documentation, maintaining communication channels, organising project resources and ensuring project outcomes and KPIs are met.Co-administering project management and costing.Development of corporate learning solutions.Instructional design – developing training concepts and corporate training resources, utilising educational best practice to ensure user interactivity, learning and retention. Development and input into Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Content Management Systems (CMS) utilised to support client’s e-learning aspirations and needs, particularly Moodle.Support client technology requirements and training where applicable – mobile learning.Administrative tasks as and when required.

New Plymouth

General Manager support – strategy, advisory, administrative, and reporting support.Strategy development and implementation (operational) Operational management of workload and business activitiesChange managementStaff management – managing and assisting departmental managers and staff; communicating company mission/vision. Administration and Registrar (Management) operations – decision-making and negotiation with client base, documentation preparation and despatch.Maintaining regulatory and legislative compliances.Facilitation of business decisions and communication to wider staff.Research and analysis, report writing and communication of findings to stakeholders.Frequent (weekly/monthly) reporting of results and outcomes, analysis and supply of data to management team.Networking, management and maintenance of external stakeholder relationships (including government departments, Academic Advisory Board, Maori Advisory groups, Taranaki Chamber of Commerce). Staff training – identification and implementation.Requisitioning and purchasing of resources and services.

New Plymouth

Academic training analysis and staff developmentAcademic quality control – standards of teaching, best practice and development of tools to train and inform staff (including online tool - Moodle)Academic compliance – accreditation, delivery and moderation management/coordinationAcademic coordination and logisticsProject Management – hardcopy and online resource development, liaison with resource development company, SOW creationAudio talent

New Plymouth

Management of Sales team and functions Business to business salesRelationship/Network development and maintenanceSourcing of new clientele and developing company network (cold-calling)Managing client relationships and liaisonTraining needs analysis and solution provision

New Plymouth

Development of online training products for international and national clienteleMentoring and management of writer/editors and working in conjunction with instructional design processClient liaison and support

New Plymouth

Writing, editing, and proofing materials to quality standards – national and internationalResource development – workbooks, assessments, assessment schedules, and CD-ROMS

New Plymouth

Managing a Call Centre (12 staff)Staff and operational management functions:- rostering - personal development and training, - relationship maintenance and conflict resolution - KPI accountabilityand productivity, ensuring team success

New Plymouth

Writing, editing, and proofing materials to quality standards – national and internationalResource development – workbooks, assessments, assessment schedules, and CD-ROMS

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Management

Bachelor Of Physical Education, Exercise Prescription And Management

Bachelor Of Tourism, Tourism