As the Site Manager for the electrical services of a $400M hospital wing project in Taranaki, I demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of complex electrical systems and construction processes.Key Responsibilities:- Planning & Scheduling: Planned and scheduled daily work tasks to ensure efficient project progression.Quality Control: Managed quality control, documentation, and reporting to maintain high standards and project integrity.- Resource Management: Oversaw resource management and procurement, ensuring the availability of necessary materials and personnel.- Safety & Compliance: Ensured safety and legislative compliance, adhering to all relevant regulations and standards.- Communication & Relationship Building: Maintained extensive communication and relationship building with principals and stakeholders.Systems Utilized:Aconex, CONQA, SimPRO, Assura, Revizto for project management and documentation.In this role, I leverage my expertise to ensure the successful completion of the project, focusing on maintaining high standards of quality and compliance while fostering effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.

Empowering Small Business Owners with the tools to become Strong Business Leaders. At 2518 Ltd, we focus on a holistic approach, ensuring longevity through personal wellness and effective, sustainable business practices.Key Responsibilities:Business Advisory: Provide expert advice to small business owners, helping them develop strong leadership skills and strategic vision.Sustainable Practices: Advocate for and implement sustainable business practices that ensure long-term success and environmental responsibility.Holistic Approach: Emphasize a whole-body approach to business, integrating personal wellness with professional growth.Customized Solutions: Develop tailored strategies and solutions to address unique business challenges and opportunities.Workshops & Training: Conduct workshops and training sessions to educate business owners on best practices for leadership, sustainability, and wellness.Key Achievements:Successfully empowered numerous small business owners to become effective leaders, resulting in improved business performance and growth.Implemented sustainable practices that have led to increased operational efficiency and reduced environmental impact for clients.Fostered a culture of wellness and balance among business owners, contributing to their overall success and longevity in their industries.At 2518 Ltd, our mission is to ensure that small business owners not only thrive in their businesses but also achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

My experience combines trade education with a corporate mindset. As a Business Mentor, I leverage my background to assist businesses in navigating growth and transformation.Key Responsibilities:- Business Development: Guide and assist in the early development of trade-based businesses, assisting in their transition from small family-operated entities into modern, structured organizations.- Change Management: Provide insight into business change management in a short time frame- Mentorship & Support: Provide mentorship to business owners and leaders, emphasizing the importance of maintaining value within professional networks during transitions.- Network Building: Discuss the importance of building a maintained a network of professional and personal mentors, whose advice has been crucial to my own professional and personal development.Through my role as a Business Mentor, I continue to support and guide businesses, helping them achieve sustainable growth and development.

As a passionate advocate for wellness in the construction industry, I am proud to be part of Building Wellness Taranaki, an industry-led initiative aimed at promoting mental fitness, training, and support to reduce the number of people lost to suicide every year. With my industry-based knowledge and experience, I am committed to raising awareness of this critical issue and helping workers, leaders, businesses, and families in the construction community support their own wellbeing and that of others. Through Building Wellness Taranaki, we offer opportunities to build knowledge and capabilities around wellness of the construction team, as well as access to relevant training and support to be well in all aspects of life, including home and work.

LEAD - PROMOTE - MOTIVATE - EDUCATEAs Managing Director, I led a trade-based team to achieve our business objectives and drive growth in a complex and competitive industry.Key Responsibilities:- Leadership & Development: Led and developed a trade-based team to achieve business objectives, driving growth and ensuring operational excellence.- Marketing & Sales Strategies: Developed and executed marketing and sales strategies to promote our services, building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.- Culture & Talent Management: Fostered a positive and inclusive culture, providing support and guidance to the team, recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance, and developing talent.- Compliance & Standards: Ensured compliance with industry regulations, policies, and standards.- Financial Management: Managed the budget and financial performance of the organization, conducted cost analyses, and ensured the efficient use of resources.Key Achievements:- Successfully led the organization through a significant market direction change from commercial to industrial I&E works.- Developed and implemented multiple changes to job management, HR, HSE, and systems that increased visibility and remote access across the business.- Cultivated a collaborative team environment that contributed significantly to the overall success of the business.This role was not just about my individual contributions but the collective efforts of the entire team working collaboratively towards our goals.

As Contracts Manager, I specialized in managing site resources, material procurement, sub-contractor management, site management, financial assessment, and HSE coordination. Additionally, I was responsible for tendering, estimation, and the collaboration of design of specialist HVAC projects.Key Responsibilities:- Site Resources & Material Procurement: Managed site resources and material procurement to ensure project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.- Sub-Contractor Management: Oversaw the selection, management, and coordination of sub-contractors to maintain high standards of work quality and compliance.- Site Management: Supervised site operations to ensure timely project completion and adherence to safety standards.- Financial Assessment: Conducted financial assessments and cost analyses to optimize resource allocation and project budgeting.- HSE Coordination: Coordinated health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations and promote a safe working environment.- Tendering & Estimation: Managed the tendering process, including estimation and design for specialist HVAC projects.Notable Projects:- NPDC - Len Lye Center Art Gallery: Managed the HVAC services project, ensuring the implementation of efficient electrical systems.- Port Taranaki - Project Greenhouse: Led the HVAC services project, coordinating resources and sub-contractors for successful completion.- Countdown Supermarkets: Oversaw the HVAC services projects across various locations, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.During my tenure, I played a crucial role in the successful execution of multiple high-profile projects, contributing to the overall growth and reputation of ICE Electrical Ltd.

Industrial Electrician with a focus on Oil and Gas and Dairy Industry construction- Fonterra - IGL Project- Tegal - Chicken process plant expansion- Shell Todd - Maui A offshore development- NZOSL - Tank level monitoring (Taranaki - Nelson)

Industrial Electrical Supervisor for Port Services:- Cathodic Protection- Hazardous Areas (Methanol)- Conveyor Systems (Urea)- Lighting Systems- 24/7 Stand By and Call Out Support

High Voltage maintenance technician based in the Brisbane transformer reconditioning workshop. The role primarily involved servicing and maintaining high voltage equipment with minimal field work.The workshop was unique with HV testing capabilities to be carried out from within the workshop.

Starting as an apprentice in 1995 with the New Plymouth branch of Electrix my role allowed my some great experience with what was then a developing oil and gas sector and dairy industry.- Transpower - High Voltage Substation Construction- Transpower - High Voltage Control Systems and Automation Upgrades- Petrocorp Oil & Gas Drill Site Establishment- Fonterra Te Rapa Dairy Factory ConstructionFrom 1998 through until 2000 I worked as part of a national roving project team with a focus on High Voltage installations and maintenance this role took me all over NZ: - Transpower - Lake Tekapo Automation integration- Transpower - Lake Poukaki Automation integration- Transpower - Manapouri Tailrace Project- Transpower - Remote Location MaintenanceFrom 2000 - 2001 I settled in Wellington acting as the area representative for Electrix as a Telecom Remote Site Technician:- 24/7 Stand By support- UPS/Generator/DC system maintenance