11-February 2002

Contact details

2 Kedge Lane

Whitby, WELLINGTON

PH HM: 04-234 7564

MOBILE: 025-650 8533

email: blakess@slingshot.co.nz 

 

I am a positive and motivated person with a background in working in a small team environment. Having completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, I am interested in strategic business analysis and I seek a stimulating and challenging climate in which to be able to utilise and expand on my skills and experience.

 

COMPETENCIES

High personal standards and integrity

High professional standards

Strong analytical skills

Strategic thinker

 

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QUALIFICATIONS

 

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration 2000
     Comprising: Management/Market Research A-
Strategic Management A-
Managing People B+
Strategic Human Resources Mgmt B+
Marketing Strategy & Policy B+
Strategic Operations Mgmt B+
Certificate in Management Studies 1998
     Comprising: Organisational Behaviour A-
Marketing Management A-
Problem Solving & Decision Analysis B+
Industrial Relations in NZ B+
Accounting and Finance C+

 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 

Administration

General office administration

Building maintenance

Travel co-ordination

Responsibility for work environment

 

Communication

Liaison with internal and external clients

Development of procedural manuals

Coordinate and manage production of annual reports

 

Staff Recruitment

Conduct needs analysis

Develop job descriptions

Interview applicants

 

Staff Management

Supervision of staff / team

Delegate responsibilities

Motivation and encouragement

Monitor work progress

 

Training

Analyse training needs

Consult with external providers

Develop training program

Facilitation of training

Onsite support

 

Customer Services

Development and integration of membership services

Relationships with provider organisations

 

Financial Management

Preparation of monthly financial reconciliations

Creditors/Debtors processing

Use and development of electronic banking systems

Wages/Salaries preparation

Monitoring and evaluation of expenditure

Conduct cost analysis

 

Project Management

Research and design project

Set objectives

Manage expenditure

Develop and delegate key responsibilities

Evaluate and review progress

 

Computer Systems

Systems Administrator

Systems Development

Applications installation / upgrade

LAN management and development

Database development / upgrade

 

Computer Skills

MSOffice suite

MSAccess Database

Omnibus Database system

CBA Accounting

ANZ Direct banking

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 

NZ MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Dec 1998 - Oct 2001

Database Contractor

Database upgrade project liaison

System testing and implementation

Assistance to Membership Officers

 

MERCURY PROJECTS LTD May 1999 - Nov 1999

Contractor (part time)

Database system testing

Project co-ordination

Client staff training workshop

 

NZ MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Jul 1992 - Dec 1998

Membership Officer / Manager

Responsibilities:

maintained and developed the membership database system

developed and co-ordinated member benefits

maintained and developed working relationships with provider organisations

provided and managed IT support services for internal clients

managed building maintenance

conduct cost analysis relating to membership issues

preparation of monthly financial reconciliations

maintenance of online banking systems

Achievements:

Specification, testing and installation of new MSAccess database system

Introduction and administration of member benefits

Computer network system upgrade

Installation and management of email system

 

LANDS BAGS LTD Feb 1992 - Jun 1992

Head Office Administration Manager

(company went into receivership June 1992)

QUINOVIC PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD Aug 1989 - Feb 1992

Property Manager

Responsibilities

Liaison with relocation firms and rental agents

Tenant interviews, screening and selection

Regular property inspections

Co-ordination of maintenance contractors

Internal systems development

Staff supervision

 

Overseas travel Jun - Aug 1989

 

CCL COMPUTING LTD Sep 1984 - Jun 1989

PA / Secretary to Managing Director and Company Secretary

Assistant to CCL Group Chairman

Marketing Services Consultant

Group Share Register Officer

Salaries and Wages Clerk

 

CENTRAL PERSONNEL Nov 1983 - Aug 1984

Personnel Consultant

 

HUTT VALLEY ENERGY BOARD Mar 1983 to Nov 1983

Mainframe Computer Operator

 

COMPUTER CONSULTANTS LTD Mar 1980 to Mar 1983

Computer Mainframe Shift Leader

 

 

REFEREES

 

Jane Patterson

Executive Director - Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of NZ

P O Box 1459

Wellington

PH: 499 4592

MOB: 021-332 237

EMAIL: jane@asthmanz.co.nz

 

Cameron McIver

CEO - NZ Medical Association

P O Box 156

Wellington

PH: 472 4741

EMAIL: cameron@nzma.org.nz