Project Manager

• Jul 2023 - Present

Project Management Support & Procurement Management

• Dec 2020 - Apr 2023

Project Management role for a variety of commercial projects that have many complexities requiring great organisation, critical thinking, attention to detail, budget management and significant flexibility. These include but not limited to the following: Procurement Relocation Management Estimating Scheduling Tender submissions and analysis Split Trade Management Supply chain relationships Programme Management Client facing Site / installation management All associated project administration The role’s primary focus is to represent and protect our client’s interests in areas of contract management and administration. In essence, to coordinate and drive projects from inception to full completion and ensure enhanced GP is achieved on all turnkey, fee, or hourly rate projects. Show less

Project Manager

• Oct 2018 - May 2020

Effectively delivered a diverse range of commercial projects within the Project and Development Services (PDS) team. The role of PDS is to complete complex fit out projects involving multiple trades and ambitious programs on both a small and large scale. PDS work alongside the tenant advisory group and facilities maintenance team to offer ‘end to end’ project services. Clients include companies both small and global, councils and other commercial sectors. Strong leadership skills and ability to reach deadlines is essential. Key responsibilities: Manage project deliverables according to quality standards, timeline and budget. Assistance and support for the Senior Project Managers on large scale projects. Project scoping and strategy as agreed with the client. Manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Design management to deliver final selections that meet the client brief, budget and timeline. Assess potential issues and technical challenges and develop resolutions accordingly. Monitor project schedules regularly to determine any delays or deviations. Bid & tender presentations alongside the BDM. Ability to collaborate with global colleagues of Cushman & Wakefield to ensure consistency for global clients. Procurement management Provide workplace strategy assistance. Relocation management Contractor management Accountability to work autonomously and ability to work productively in a team. Show less

Project Manager

• May 2017 - Oct 2018

Seamlessly manage interior fit out projects for our clients in a manner that ensures clients’ expectations are met through the efficient and effective coordination of all of the project resources. In conjunction with the design team, I was responsible for the implementation of design concepts and plans, to ensure they are delivered to the highest possible standard, within set budgets and programmes. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key clients and stakeholders through the use of supportive communication and active project management techniques. Manage all allocated client projects so that established financial budgets are met. Prepare or develop preliminary Turnkey budgets and contracts in consultation with the client and designers. Ensure that all of the operational and resource requirements of the allocated client projects are coordinated and managed efficiently and effectively. Ensure that the necessary building consent and owner approval has been achieved. Ensure that all required contractors and suppliers have been sourced, coordinated and managed effectively to ensure the project is completed in full, on time and within budget. Ensure the construction and post construction phase of the project meets company, legal, contractual and client requirements. Relocation management. Show less

Project Manager / Account Manager

• Jun 2014 - May 2017

Managing custom displays, cabinetry and signage for events and trade shows. Key Responsibilities: Project management, working closely with the design team and in-house joinery workshop and event organisers. Account management, responsible for communication with clients. Meet and exceed monthly sales targets. Good knowledge of furniture and joinery construction. Managing custom displays, cabinetry and signage for events and trade shows. Key Responsibilities: Project management, working closely with the design team and in-house joinery workshop and event organisers. Account management, responsible for communication with clients. Meet and exceed monthly sales targets. Good knowledge of furniture and joinery construction.

Project / Sales Coordinator

• May 2013 - Jun 2014

Sales and project management support for New Zealand. Responsibilities: - Estimation and supply of architectural lighting products. - Project planning and liaising with manufacturers to meet deadlines. - Sales and customer support. - Creating and editing product presentations. Sales and project management support for New Zealand. Responsibilities: - Estimation and supply of architectural lighting products. - Project planning and liaising with manufacturers to meet deadlines. - Sales and customer support. - Creating and editing product presentations.

Project Coordinator

• Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

Sales and logistics support for the UK. Responsibilities: To understand a range of architectural lighting products. Project planning and liaising with manufacturers. Sales support, customer service and order processing. Managing production and deliveries direct with the XAL factory in Austria. Sales and logistics support for the UK. Responsibilities: To understand a range of architectural lighting products. Project planning and liaising with manufacturers. Sales support, customer service and order processing. Managing production and deliveries direct with the XAL factory in Austria.

Project Coordinator

• Feb 2011 - Sep 2011

Karys Design is a boutique interior design company specialising in luxury apartments and hotels throughout the UK and Europe. Managing international projects was a challenge working remotely from London, however I developed strategies to organise and communicate details with suppliers and clients. Responsibilities: Project management. Researching and sourcing new products and materials. Production of client presentations. Accounts and office management. (Contract) Karys Design is a boutique interior design company specialising in luxury apartments and hotels throughout the UK and Europe. Managing international projects was a challenge working remotely from London, however I developed strategies to organise and communicate details with suppliers and clients. Responsibilities: Project management. Researching and sourcing new products and materials. Production of client presentations. Accounts and office management. (Contract)

Sales and Design Consultant

• Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

Responsibilities: Selling designer furniture and accessories to meet and exceed ambitious sales targets. Providing an interior design service complete with home consultations and 3D renderings. Responsibilities: Selling designer furniture and accessories to meet and exceed ambitious sales targets. Providing an interior design service complete with home consultations and 3D renderings.

Project Coordinator

• Oct 2008 - Oct 2009

Responsibilities: -Procurement of products and materials for designers. -Coordinating tradesman on site. -Estimating and managing budgets. -Reporting directly to clients and directors with project updates. The largest single project I was heavily involved in was Labtests. Managing signage installations involved a tender process and site visits at over 50 locations around Auckland. Other projects included large offices, retail and public facilities. Responsibilities: -Procurement of products and materials for designers. -Coordinating tradesman on site. -Estimating and managing budgets. -Reporting directly to clients and directors with project updates. The largest single project I was heavily involved in was Labtests. Managing signage installations involved a tender process and site visits at over 50 locations around Auckland. Other projects included large offices, retail and public facilities.

Sales and Design Consultant / Visual Merchandiser

• Apr 2006 - Apr 2008